HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2018 1205 CCSA REG ITEM 10DCITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of 12/5/2018
ACTION Approved staff
recommendation
BY M. Benson
D. Consider Agreement with the Ventura County Transportation Commission for
Maintenance of the Moorpark Metrolink Station. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Agreement with the Ventura County Transportation Commission for maintenance
of the Moorpark Metrolink Train Station and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager a nd City
Attorney.
Item: 10.D.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Shaun Kroes, Program Manager
DATE: 12/05/2018 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Agreement with the Ventura County Transportation
Commission for Maintenance of the Moorpark Metrolink Station
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In the early 1990s, the City of Moorpark (City) and the Ventura County Transportation
Commission (VCTC) worked together with the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (SCRRA/Metrolink) for design and construction of the Moorpark Metrolink
Train Station (Station), located at 300 E. High Street. The project included design and
installation of a Center Platform for Metrolink train service along with other
improvements. VCTC is a member agency of SCRRA, which is a joint powers authority
of five southern California transportation commissions, including Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. The agreement between the City and
SCRRA for design and construction of the Station was executed November 20, 1991.
As a result of the Station construction, Amtrak re-established intercity rail service in
Moorpark. Amtrak boards from the North Platform, Metrolink boards from both the
North and Center platform.
The platforms themselves are built on property owned by VCTC (North Platform) and
Union Pacific (Center Platform). The North Parking Lot and South Parking Lot are on
property owned by VCTC. The City has had a ground lease agreement with VCTC
since 1994 specifically for the South Parking Lot. Since the establishment of the Station
the City has performed various maintenance activities at the Station, including paying
for electricity for lighting in the parking lots and platforms, water for landscaping,
landscaping services, trash removal, parking lot striping, signage, and in some
instances, improvements to the Station, including installation of a security camera
system and shelters.
Work performed by the City has been performed without any formal agreement (with the
exception of the South Parking Lot). City staff has worked with staff from VCTC to
establish a formal Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) that formalizes the areas of
Item: 10.D.
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responsibility for each agency and recognizes ownership of the Station as VCTC. The
Agreement also references the planned expansion of the North Parking Lot, adding an
additional 153 feet westward onto property owned by the City. Some examples of areas
of responsibility are included below.
Examples of Areas of Responsibility (not an exhaustive list):
City VCTC
Lighting/light bulb replacement Obtain from SCRRA right-of-entry and free
safety flagging services for routine
maintenance
Striping Coordinating with SCRRA & Amtrak for
safety striping and other safety
markings/equipment on the North and
Center Platforms
Signage Coordinating with SCRRA & Amtrak for
any Station improvements such as the
addition of passenger shelters, ADA
access ramps, all platform repairs, and
other general platform improvements.
Litter Removal Ensuring prompt maintenance and repair
work of SCRRA ticket vending
machines/equipment.
Concrete and Asphalt Repairs (in parking
lots)
Maintaining access of the Metrolink
Communications Building for City’s
security camera system.
Graffiti Removal
Street sweeping (in parking lots)
It is also noted in the Agreement the City may perform “rehabilitation of minor non-
structural platform deficiencies,” if requested by VCTC. These types of repairs would be
limited to “trip and fall” hazards. Per the request of VCTC, additional film permit
insurance requirements are included (Exhibit C to the Agreement). The insurance
requirements would be applicable to filming companies that apply for a film permit within
the City and would include filming within VCTC’s right-of-way, including VCTC-owned
property.
The Agreement’s term is through December 31, 2034. After that date, the Agreement
automatically renews on an annual basis. Either agency may terminate the Agreement
with 90 day’s notice.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Agreement includes an annual lease fee of $1.00. The City’s FY 2018/19 Budget
includes approximately $67,000 in funding for various non-capital improvement activities
at the Station. The City funds Station maintenance activities with Local Transportation
Development Act Article 8C Fund (2414).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve Agreement with the Ventura County Transportation Commission for
maintenance of the Moorpark Metrolink Train Station and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Attachment: Cooperative Agreement
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND
CITY OF MOORPARK
FOR
COMMUTER RAIL STATION
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ______ day of _______, 2018,
by and between the Ventura County Transportation Commission, 950 County Square
Drive #207, Ventura, CA 93003, a public entity (hereinafter referred to as
“COMMISSION”), and the City of Moorpark, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA
93021, (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”). Herein, COMMISSION and the CITY are
sometimes referred to as “PARTY” and collectively as “PARTIES”.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, COMMISSION, through the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (SCRRA), provides commuter rail service between Ventura and Los Angeles;
and
WHEREAS, CITY and COMMISSION jointly desire to ensure that Moorpark
residents and businesses have access to commuter rail service in the City of Moorpark
at a convenient Commuter Rail Station in the CITY; and
WHEREAS, COMMISSION is a member entity of SCRRA; and
WHEREAS, the commuter rail station (STATION) located at 300 E. High Street
in the City of Moorpark including North Platform, Center Platform, North Parking Lot and
South Parking Lot is owned by the COMMISSION; and
WHEREAS, CITY, as Host City, provides maintenance services at the STATION
as further detailed in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, CITY shall lease STATION from COMMISSION for an annual fee of
One Dollar ($1.00); and
WHEREAS, this Agreement defines the roles and responsibilities of the
COMMISSION and CITY and sets forth the provisions for the operation and
maintenance of the STATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by COMMISSION and
CITY as follows:
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ARTICLE 1. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
A. This Agreement, including any attachments incorporated herein and made
applicable by reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement
of the term(s) and condition(s) of this Agreement between COMMISSION
and CITY and it supersedes all prior representations, understandings, and
communications relating to the subject matter for this Agreement. The
invalidity in whole or in part of any term or condition of this Agreement
shall not affect the validity of other term(s) or condition(s) of this
Agreement. The above referenced Recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated by reference herein.
B. COMMISSION’s failure to insist on any instance(s) of CITY’s performance
of any term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as
a waiver or relinquishment of COMMISSION’s right to such performance
or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and CITY’s
obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect.
Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon
COMMISSION except when specifically confirmed in writing by an
authorized representative of COMMISSION by way of a written
amendment to this Agreement and issued in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement.
C. CITY’s failure to insist on any instance(s) of COMMISSION’s performance
of any term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as
a waiver or relinquishment of CITY’s right to such performance or to future
performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and COMMISSION’s
obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect.
Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon CITY
except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized
representative of CITY by way of a written amendment to this Agreement
and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement specifies the terms, conditions, funding roles and responsibilities
of the Parties as they pertain to the subjects and projects addressed herein. Both
COMMISSION and CITY agree that each will cooperate and coordinate with the other in
all activities covered by this Agreement and any other supplemental agreements that
may be required to facilitate proposals thereof.
ARTICLE 3. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS: As used in this Agreement, the following terms, phrases, words
and their derivations shall have meaning set forth herein. Words used in the present
tense shall include future tense. Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and
the plural words include the singular. Words not specifically defined shall be given their
common and ordinary meaning.
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A. “Commuter Rail Station” (STATION) is defined as to the commuter rail
passenger terminal located at 300 High Street, Moorpark, California
93021, including Non-Operating Property, Standard Platform, and
Platform Fixtures, associated therewith, but not including other property
nor the ticket vending machines and communication shelter located
thereupon.
B. “Host City” is defined as the city in which a STATION is located.
C. “Non-Operating Property” is defined as property and facilities (excluding
Operating Property), which includes support facilities for the STATION
adjacent to the Operating Property such as North and South Parking Lots,
Platform Fixtures, landscaping and the North and South Platforms.
D. “Operating Property” is defined as the “Ventura Subdivision”, real property
owned by COMMISSION that is used for railroad operations including but
not limited to rails, ties, ballasts, platform tactile strips, painted guidelines,
communication shelter, and ticket vending machine.
E. “Platform Fixtures” are defined as the fixtures attached to the Standard
Platform, including, but not limited to, light poles, benches, bench shelters,
trash cans, and signs.
F. “Standard Platform” is defined as the North Platform (currently served by
SCRRA and Amtrak) and the Center Platform (currently served by
SCRRA).
G. “Ticket Vending Machine” and “Communication Shelter” are defined as the
ticket vending machines and the communication shelter owned and
operated by SCRRA located in the STATION.
ARTICLE 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
CITY agrees to the following responsibilities for the STATION:
A. Maintenance and Repair: CITY agrees at no cost to COMMISSION, to
perform services as detailed in Exhibit A for the Non-Operating Property
portion of the STATION, for the benefit of the public and the person using
the STATION for so long as the COMMISSION shall serve commuter rail
passengers at the STATION identified herein and pursuant to this
Agreement. CITY shall comply with all applicable safety procedures as
detailed in Exhibit A, Section 3.P. when performing work at the STATION.
ARTICLE 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION
COMMISSION agrees to the following responsibilities of the STATION:
A. Platform Lease: In addition to responsibilities detailed in Exhibit A,
COMMISSION shall lease the STATION to CITY for One Dollar ($1.00)
per year for the purpose of maintenance and use of the STATION. CITY
shall have the right to sublease or grant privileges or concessions within
the Non-Operating Property, and shall be entitled to retain all revenues
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derived therefrom. This Agreement constitutes the lease agreement
between COMMISSION and CITY.
B. Ticket Vending Machine and Communication Shelter Maintenance:
Maintenance of Ticket Vending Machines, Communication Shelter, and
related equipment which is or will be provided by SCRRA shall be
maintained by SCRRA.
ARTICLE 6. DELEGATED COMMISSION
The actions required to be taken by CITY in the implementation of this
Agreement are delegated to its City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, and the
actions required to be taken by COMMISSION in the implementation of this Agreement
are delegated to its Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee.
ARTICLE 7. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INDEMNITY
A. COMMISSION has performed due diligence investigation of the South
Parking Lot and during the course of such investigation found no
hazardous substances in violation of any law. For the purpose of this
Article 7.A., the term Hazardous Substances shall mean the substances
which are defined as hazardous or toxic under the provisions of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Action of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.) and the
provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 25100 et seq., as
amended.
B. For the purpose of this Article 7.B., Hazardous Materials means any
substance, product, waste, or other material of any nature whatsoever
which is or becomes listed, regulated or addressed pursuant to: (1) the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”); the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C., Section 1801, et seq.; the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C., Section 6901, et
seq.; the Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C., Section 2601, et seq.; the
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251, et seq.; the California
Hazardous Waste Control Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25100, et
seq.; the California Hazardous Substance Account Act, Health and Safety
Code Section 25330, et seq.; the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.;
California Health and Safety Code Section 25280, et seq. (Underground
Storage of Hazardous Substances); the California Hazardous Waste
Management Act, Health and Safety Code Section 25170.1, et seq.;
California Health and Safety Code Section 25501, et seq.; (Hazardous
Materials Response Plans and Inventory); or the Porter-Cologne Water
Quality Control Act, Water Code Section 13000, et seq. all as amended,
(2) any other federal or state law or any local law regulating, relating to, or
imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any hazardous, toxic
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or dangerous waste, substance or material, as now is, or at any time
hereafter may be, in effect, and (3) any rule or regulation adopted or
promulgated under or pursuant to any of said laws.
If CITY receives any notice, whether oral or written, of any inquiry, test,
investigation, enforcement proceeding or environmental audit regarding
any Hazardous Material on the STATION, CITY shall promptly serve
COMMISSION with a copy of such notice.
In no case shall CITY knowingly or intentionally cause or allow the deposit
or disposal of any such Hazardous Materials on the STATION. However,
household products necessary for routine cleaning and maintenance of
the STATION may be kept on the STATION premises in quantities
reasonable for current needs and in the original containers with original
household product description label(s).
The provisions of this Article 7.B. shall survive the termination of the
Agreement and shall relate back to all periods of CITY’s possession of the
STATION. Consistent with Section 107(e) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. Section
9607(e), and California Health and Safety Code Section 25364, the
provisions of this Article 7.B. are intended to operate as an agreement
pursuant to such laws for the CITY to insure, protect, hold harmless, and
indemnify COMMISSION, including its officers, directors, employees, and
agents, from any liability resulting from CITY’s breach of any provisions of
this Article 7.B. and any liability imposed by the above cited laws, except
that which results from the negligence or willful misconduct of
COMMISSION, or any of its officials, its employees or agents.
ARTICLE 8. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
A. CITY shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless COMMISSION, its
officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all
claims (including attorneys’ fees and reasonable expenses for litigation or
settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, including death,
workers’ compensation subrogation claims, damage to or loss of use of
property alleged to be caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful
misconduct by CITY, its officers, directors, employees or agents in
connection with or arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
B. COMMISSION shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its
officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all
claims (including attorneys’ fees and reasonable expenses for litigation or
settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, including death,
workers’ compensation subrogation claims, damage to or loss of use of
property alleged to be caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful
misconduct by COMMISSION, its officers, directors, employees or agents
in connection with or arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
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C. The indemnification and defense obligations of this Agreement shall
survive its expiration or termination.
D. CITY Insurance: CITY agrees to obtain liability insurance or self-
insurance covering liability of all bodily injury and property damage losses,
including any and all maintenance related losses at all portions of the
STATION under CITY control, and covering CITY’S indemnification and
defense obligations imposed by this Agreement, and maintain this
insurance in full force and effect. CITY shall provide the following
insurance coverage:
1. Commercial General Liability with a minimum limit of $5,000,000
per occurrence and $10,000,000 general aggregate;
2. Automobile Liability Insurance to include owned, hired and non-
owned autos with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each
accident;
3. Workers’ Compensation with limits as required by the State of
California including a waiver of subrogation in favor of
COMMISSION, its officers, directors, employees and agents;
4. Employers’ Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000; and
5. Proof of insurance coverage must be received by COMMISSION
within ten (10) calendar days from effective date of this Agreement
with the COMMISSION.
6. CITY shall provide COMMISSION with an Evidence of Coverage
and have COMMISSION named as an Additional Insured on CITY’s
General Liability policy for liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the CITY.
E. CITY agrees to provide notice to COMMISSION of any claim or loss
against CITY arising out of the work performed under this Agreement
within one (1) business day of such occurrence. The COMMISSION
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 the COMMISSION.
COMMISSION agrees to provide notice to CITY of any claim or loss
against COMMISSION arising out of the work performed under this
Agreement within one (1) business day of such occurrence. The 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 the CITY.
F. COMMISSION Insurance: COMMISSION agrees to obtain liability
insurance or self-insurance covering liability of all bodily injury and
property damage losses, including any and all maintenance related losses
at all portions of the STATION under COMMISSION control, and covering
COMMISSION’s indemnification and defense obligations imposed by this
Agreement, and maintain this insurance in full force and effect.
COMMISSION shall provide the following insurance coverage:
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1. Commercial General Liability, to include Products/Completed and
Personal Injury Liability with a minimum limit of $5,000,000 per
occurrence and $10,000,000 general aggregate;
2. Automobile Liability Insurance to include owned, hired and non-
owned autos with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each
accident;
3. Workers’ Compensation with limits as required by the State of
California including a waiver of subrogation in favor of CITY, its
officers, directors, employees and agents;
4. Employers’ Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000; and
5. Proof of insurance coverage must be received by CITY within ten
(10) calendar days from effective date of this Agreement with the
CITY.
6. COMMISSION shall provide CITY with an Evidence of Coverage
and have CITY named as an Additional Insured on the
COMMISSION’s General Liability policy for liability arising out of
work or operations performed by or on behalf of the COMMISSION.
G. Primary Coverage: For any claims related to CITY’S areas of responsibility
as detailed in this Agreement, the CITY’s insurance coverage shall be
primary. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the
COMMISSION, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be
excess of the CITY’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. For any
claims related to COMMISSION’s areas of responsibility as detailed in this
Agreement, the COMMISSION’s insurance coverage shall be primary.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers,
officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the COMMISSION’s
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
H. Waiver of Subrogation - CITY: CITY hereby grants to COMMISSION a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CITY may
acquire against the COMMISSION by virtue of the payment of any loss
under such insurance. CITY agrees to obtain any endorsement that may
be necessary to effectuate this waiver of subrogation, but this provision
applies regardless of whether or not the CITY has received a waiver of
subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
I. Waiver of Subrogation - COMMISSION: COMMISSION hereby grants to
CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said
COMMISSION may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of
any loss under such insurance. COMMISSION agrees to obtain any
endorsement that may be necessary to effectuate this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the
COMMISSION has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from
the insurer.
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ARTICLE 9. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
The COMMISSION and CITY agree to the following mutual responsibilities for
the STATION:
A. Term of Agreement: The Agreement shall commence upon execution by
both PARTIES and continue in full force and effect through December 31,
2034 unless terminated by either PARTY. At the conclusion of the Term,
the Agreement shall be automatically renewed on an annual basis subject
to termination as provided herein.
B. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either PARTY after
giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other PARTY.
C. Amendments: This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by
the mutual consent of both PARTIES. No amendment shall have any
force or effect unless executed in writing by both PARTIES.
D. Legal Authority: COMMISSION and CITY hereto consent that they are
authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said PARTIES and that,
by so executing this Agreement, the PARTIES hereto are formally bound
to the provisions of this Agreement.
E. Severability: If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement is held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, to any
extent, by any court of the competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision,
covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
F. Counterparts of Agreement: This Agreement may be executed and
delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which, when executed
and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute the same agreement. Electronic signatures will be permitted.
G. Force Majeure: Either PARTY shall be excused from performing its
obligations under this Agreement during the time and to the extent that it is
prevented from performing by an unforeseeable cause beyond its control,
including but not limited to; any incidence of fire, flood; acts of God;
commandeering of materials, products, plants or facilities by the federal,
state or local government; national fuel shortage; or a material act or
omission by the other party; when satisfactory evidence of such cause is
presented to the other PARTY, and provided further that such
nonperformance is unforeseeable, beyond the control and is not due to
the fault or negligence of the PARTY not performing.
H. Assignment: Except as otherwise provided for in Article 5, neither this
Agreement, or any of the PARTIES’ rights, obligations, duties, or authority
hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part by either PARTY without
the prior written consent of the other PARTY in its sole and absolute
discretion. Any such attempt of assignment shall be deemed void and of
no force and effect. Consent to one assignment shall not be deemed
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consent to any subsequent assignment, nor the waiver of any right to
consent to such subsequent assignment.
I. Obligations To Comply with Law: Nothing herein shall be deemed nor
construed to authorize or require any PARTY to issue bonds, notes or
other evidences of indebtedness under the terms, in amounts or for
purposes other than as authorized by local, state or federal law.
J. Governing Law: The law of the State of California and applicable local
and federal laws, regulations and guidelines shall govern this Agreement.
K. Headings: The headings of all sections of this Agreement are inserted
solely for the convenience of reference and are not part of and not
intended to govern, limit or aid in the construction or interpretation of any
terms or provision thereof.
L. Successors and Assigns: The provision of this Agreement shall bind and
inure to the benefit of each of the PARTIES hereto and all successors or
assigns of the PARTIES hereto.
M. Compliance: COMMISSION and CITY shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction over the PROJECT.
N. Notices: All notices hereunder and communications regarding this
Agreement, shall be effected by delivery of said notices in person or by
depositing said notices in the U.S. mail, registered, or certified mail and
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
ATTENTION:
Troy Brown, City Manager
Telephone: 805-517-6212
Email: tbrown@moorparkca.gov
To COMMISSION:
Ventura County Transportation
Commission
950 County Square Drive #207
Ventura, CA 93003
ATTENTION:
Darren Kettle, Executive Director
Telephone: 805-642-1591
Email: dkettle@goventura.org
O. Litigation Fees: Should litigation arise out of this Agreement for the performance
thereof, each party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses, including
attorneys’ fees.
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This Agreement shall be made effective upon execution by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date first above written.
CITY OF MOORPARK
________________________________
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
________________________________
Troy Brown, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
Attest:
________________________________
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
________________________________
Linda Parks, Chair
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
________________________________
Darren M. Kettle, Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Steven T. Mattas, General Counsel
Attest:
________________________________
Donna Cole, Commission Clerk
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Exhibit A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Section 1: South Parking Lot. The area as detailed in Exhibit B consisting of parcels
512-0-090-150 and 512-0-090-180, owned by the Ventura County Transportation
Commission (COMMISSION). It is noted that the South Parking Lot encroaches
approximately ten (10) feet into parcel 512-0-090-130 and 512-0-090-160, owned by
Union Pacific, along the northern section of the South Parking Lot. The South Parking
Lot includes approximately 42,137 square feet of landscaped area with a pedestrian
walkway and lighting at the west end of the parking lot. CITY reserves the right to install
additional landscaping/recreational improvements such as picnic tables, pavilions, water
features, or other amenities as CITY determines would improve the area. CITY also
reserves the right to convert all or a portion of the landscaped area into additional paved
parking should CITY determine that there is the need.
A. Use of the South Parking Lot by CITY shall be limited to the operation
and maintenance of a parking lot for commuters of the Metrolink
Train Station and other transit related activities, including but not
limited to ridesharing, local shuttles, and express bus services;
provided, however, that with the approval of COMMISSION, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, CITY may use the South
Parking Lot for non-transit related activities at such times and in such
manner that does not interfere with the use of the South Parking Lot
as reasonably needed for transit related activities. CITY shall no
longer operate the South Parking Lot officially as a “Park and Ride
Lot”.
B. At CITY’s expense, CITY shall maintain the South Parking Lot,
including any improvements thereon. Said maintenance shall include,
but not be limited to, lighting, CITY-owned security camera systems,
striping, signage, landscaping, litter removal, concrete and asphalt
repairs, graffiti removal, and sweeping. In addition, CITY may make
drainage improvements to the South Parking Lot to facilitate the flow
of water. Said maintenance may be done by CITY’s employees or by
private contractor.
C. Subject to prior written approval by COMMISSION, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, CITY shall have the right to
sublease portions of the South Parking Lot for concession-type
businesses, including but not limited to advertising displays, vending
machines, pay telephones, food/coffee carts and stands, provided that
such additional property usage does not interfere with the operation of
train services, and provided further that no such sublease shall
exceed the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereof and shall
be subject to termination as provided in Article 9.B of this Agreement.
D. Subject to prior written approval by COMMISSION, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, CITY shall have the right to
establish a reasonable charge for parking of motor vehicles on the
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South Parking Lot, so long as said parking charge is reasonable and
does not discourage passengers from parking and using the train
services.
E. All revenues received by CITY from sublease rents from business-
type concessions described in Exhibit A, Section 1.C and Section 1.D,
shall be retained by CITY to be expended for the direct costs of
operation, maintenance, security and enhancement of the STATION
and for overhead at the rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the direct
costs (collectively “designated expenses”).
F. COMMISSION hereby reserves the right to grant licenses and
easements for subsurface uses of the South Parking Lot, including but
not limited to, utilities and cable lines, provided that such uses do not
materially interfere with the uses of the South Parking Lot granted to
CITY pursuant to this Agreement. COMMISSION shall provide not
less than twenty (20) days written notification to CITY prior to
COMMISSION granting any such license or easement.
COMMISSION shall promptly repair or cause repair of the South
Parking Lot, or any other use established by CITY pursuant to this
Agreement, to its former condition if the same is damaged as a result
of the exercise of any such license or easement.
G. CITY shall not permit any person to use the South Parking Lot in a
manner which constitutes a nuisance, or which violates any public
law, ordinance, or regulation, or which interferes with the operation of
the STATION.
H. CITY shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, rules and orders in its use of the South Parking Lot.
Section 2: North Parking Lot. The area as detailed in Exhibit B consisting of parcels
512-0-090-120 and 512-0-090-140, owned by COMMISSION. It is noted that CITY is
expanding the North Parking Lot an additional 153 feet +/- westward on CITY-owned
property (APN 512-0-090-115).
A. Use of the North Parking Lot by CITY shall be limited to the operation
and maintenance of a parking lot for commuters of the Metrolink
Train Station and other transit related activities, including but not
limited to ridesharing, local shuttles, and express bus services;
provided, however, that with the approval of COMMISSION, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, CITY may use the North
Parking Lot for non-transit related activities at such times and in such
manner that does not interfere with the use of the North Parking Lot
as reasonably needed for transit related activities.
B. At CITY’s expense, CITY shall maintain the North Parking Lot,
including any improvements thereon. Said maintenance shall include,
but not be limited to, lighting, CITY-owned security camera systems,
striping, signage, landscaping, litter removal, concrete and asphalt
repairs, graffiti removal, and sweeping. In addition, CITY may make
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drainage improvements to the North Parking Lot to facilitate the flow
of water. Said maintenance may be done by CITY’s employees or by
private contractor.
C. Subject to prior written approval by COMMISSION, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, CITY shall have the right to
sublease portions of the North Parking Lot for concession-type
businesses, including but not limited to advertising displays, vending
machines, pay telephones, food/coffee carts and stands, provided that
such additional property usage does not interfere with the operation of
train services, and provided further that no such sublease shall
exceed the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereof and shall
be subject to termination as provided in Article 9.B of this Agreement.
D. Subject to prior written approval by COMMISSION, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, CITY shall have the right to
establish a reasonable charge for parking of motor vehicles on the
North Parking Lot, so long as said parking charge is reasonable and
does not discourage passengers from parking and using the train
services.
E. All revenues received by CITY from sublease rents from business-
type concessions described in Exhibit A, Section 2.C and Section 2.D,
shall be retained by CITY to be expended for the direct costs of
operation, maintenance, security and enhancement of the STATION
and for overhead at the rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the direct
costs (collectively “designated expenses”).
F. COMMISSION hereby reserves the right to grant licenses and
easements for subsurface uses of the North Parking Lot (parcels 512-
0-090-120 and 512-0-090-140), including but not limited to, utilities
and cable lines, provided that such uses do not materially interfere
with the uses of the North Parking Lot granted to CITY pursuant to
this Agreement. COMMISSION shall provide not less than twenty
(20) days written notification to CITY prior to COMMISSION granting
any such license or easement. COMMISSION shall promptly repair or
cause repair of the North Parking Lot, or any other use established by
CITY pursuant to this Agreement, to its former condition if the same is
damaged as a result of the exercise of any such license or easement.
G. CITY shall not permit any person to use the North Parking Lot in a
manner which constitutes a nuisance, or which violates any public
law, ordinance, or regulation, or which interferes with the operation of
the STATION.
H. CITY shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, rules and orders in its use of the North Parking Lot.
Section 3: General Services (CITY). Services shall be provided by CITY in the
following areas: The Moorpark Metrolink North Platform, Moorpark Metrolink
Center Platform, North Parking Lot and South Parking Lot. CITY shall be
responsible for providing at a minimum the following services at the STATION:
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A. Weekly litter pickup and emptying of trash cans.
B. Replacement of light bulbs as needed. City shall not be required to
replace entire light poles and/or light pole foundations, with the
exception of light poles and light pole foundations installed in the
North Parking Lot as part of CITY’s expansion project.
C. Maintenance of CITY’s security camera system located in the North
and South Parking Lots.
D. Trimming/pruning as needed of all shrubs, groundcover and trees.
E. Irrigation systems shall be tested and repaired as needed and
adjusted according to the needs of various plant species. Irrigation
shall be performed as required to maintain proper plant growth in all
areas.
F. Graffiti removal (within one (1) working day from when the CITY is
notified of the graffiti and the location).
G. STATION light operation as needed depending on visible daylight.
H. Furnishing irrigation of landscaped areas.
I. Monthly power-washing of the North and South Platforms.
J. Furnishing electrical utility service for the platforms and parking lots.
K. Maintaining parking lot signage as detailed in Exhibit A, Section 1.B
and Section 2.B. Maintenance of signage on the North Platform and
Center Platform shall consist of removing graffiti and replacement of
existing signs or installation of new signs as necessary, dependent
upon determination of whether signage is specifically provided by
CITY, Metrolink, Amtrak, Union Pacific, or COMMISSION. Signage
installed by City staff will be on existing poles/shelters and shall not
require new pole installation on the platforms.
L. Rehabilitation of minor non-structural platform deficiencies as
requested by COMMISSION. Minor non-structural deficiencies shall
be defined as repair work intended to correct potential “trip and fall”
hazards. Examples include correcting superficial cracks of one-half
(1/2) inch or less; or grinding pavement to reduce level changes below
one-quarter (1/4) inch. City shall not be responsible for repair or
replacement of crushed pavement, which can be a sign of structural
failure, or any other structural repair. Minor deficiencies shall not be
defined as repairs necessary for the structural integrity of the North or
South Platforms or for ADA compliance. CITY shall not perform minor
work within the safety zone marked by yellow lines on the North and
South Platforms.
M. Maintenance of the passenger shelters currently installed on the North
and Center Platforms. Maintenance shall include graffiti removal and
painting of shelters. Paint color and type shall be mutually agreed
upon by COMMISSION and CITY.
N. Notifying COMMISSION of any proposed film permits to be issued by
CITY within COMMISSIONS’ right-of-way (including COMMISSION-
owned property). CITY shall require that film permit applicants include
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COMMISSION-approved insurance requirements as detailed in
Exhibit C.
O. Notifying COMMISSION and SCRRA of any proposed changes to the
landscaped area, including the planting of additional trees, shrubs
and/or groundcover or the replacement/removal of trees, shrubs
and/or groundcover.
P. Notifying SCRRA when performing maintenance services within
SCRRA’s right-of-way to ensure proper safety procedures are
followed, including the necessity of flagging services. CITY
maintenance staff shall be trained in “Third Party Construction and
Utility Worker Safety” provided by SCRRA each year. Right-of-entry
from SCRRA shall be required for any tree-trimming, earthwork,
irrigation work, or other project that includes equipment within
SCRRA’s right-of-way of twenty-five (25) feet from centerline of track
on either rail line. Indemnification and Assumption of Liability Form 5
is generally suitable for basic maintenance services as described in
this paragraph. Larger scale projects generally require a Temporary
Right of Entry Form 6. CITY shall confirm with SCRRA the correct
form to use prior to the start of a new project. CITY Contractor’s shall
be required to complete the appropriate form when performing work
for the CITY. Although SCRRA has the final determination of when
flagging services are required, in general, flagging services are
required when work encroaches within the yellow zone of the North
and Center Platforms or if the work includes equipment that could
potentially fall within the railroad track (“foul the track”). Flagging
services may also be required if work involves loud equipment that
could prevent personnel from hearing oncoming trains or other rail-
based equipment.
Section 4: General Services (COMMISSION). Services shall be provided by
COMMISSION in the following areas: The Moorpark Metrolink North Platform,
Moorpark Metrolink Center Platform, North Parking Lot and South Parking Lot.
COMMISSION shall be responsible for the following services at the STATION:
A. Obtaining from SCRRA at no cost to the CITY right-of-entry and free
safety flagging services for the CITY to the STATION for routine
maintenance including but not limited to, trash removal, graffiti
removal, lighting maintenance, power-washing of the platform, tree
trimming, security camera maintenance, and general landscape
services (maintenance and irrigation line work). CITY shall contact
the SCRRA Station Facilities Manager at 909-592-7920 to request
flagging services.
B. Coordinating work orders with SCRRA and Amtrak (Rail Service
Providers) for safety striping and other safety markings/equipment on
the North and Center Platforms.
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C. Ensuring prompt maintenance and repair work to all SCRRA ticket
vending machines, ticket validators, public announcement systems,
electronic display signs and public information kiosks.
D. Coordinating work with SCRRA and/or Amtrak for any STATION
improvements such as the addition of passenger shelters, ADA
access ramps, all platform repairs, and other general platform
improvements. CITY shall not bear the costs associated with the
improvements unless the improvements were specifically requested
by CITY and CITY’s requests were not related to federal, state, or
local requirements. Requests to the CITY for repairs that fall within
the category of Exhibit A, Section 3.L can be made by COMMISSION.
E. Ensuring that SCRRA maintains the communications building
(currently located in the northeast corner of the South Parking Lot)
and grant CITY access to the communications building for access to
the CITY’s security camera control system. CITY shall not duplicate
the communications building access keys and shall keep them under
CITY staff possession at all times.
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North Parking LotAPN: 512-0-090-120APN: 512-0-090-140Expanded North Lot (2018)APN: 512-0-090-115APN: 512-0-090-140North Platform: APN: 512-0-090-140/512-0-090-130Center Platform: APN 512-0-090-130South Parking LotAPN: 512-0-090-150APN: 512-0-090-130South Lot Landscaped AreaAPN: 512-0-090-150APN: 512-0-090-180APN: 512-0-090-160Exhibit BMetrolink Station259
Exhibit C
FILM PERMIT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CITY shall require that film permit applicants include COMMISSION-approved
insurance requirements as detailed below.
1. Commercial General Liability, to include Products/Completed Operations, bodily
injury, property damage and Personal/Advertising Injury Liability with a minimum
limit of $5,000,000 per occurrence; If a general aggregate limit applies, either the
general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25
03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence
limit;
2. Automobile Liability Insurance to include owned, hired and non-owned autos with
a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each accident;
3. Workers’ Compensation with limits as required by the State of California
including a waiver of subrogation in favor of COMMISSION, its officers, directors,
employees and agents;
4. Employers’ Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000; and
5. Aviation Liability Insurance (applicable if drones are to be used) on an
occurrence basis, including products and completed operations, property
damage, bodily injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and
$2,000,000 in the aggregate. This coverage may also be provided by
endorsement to a Commercial General Liability policy.
6. A waiver of subrogation on the Workers’ Compensation.
Commission shall be named as Additional Insured. Proof of insurance coverage must
be received by COMMISSION prior to City’s issuance of the film permit
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