HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 0605 REG CCSA ITEM 10BCITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of June 5, 2019
ACTION Approved Staff
Recommendation.
BY B.Garza
B. Consider $30,000 Annual Agreement with Pegasus Studios for Video Production
and Operations Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve an agreement with
Pegasus Studios for video production and operations services, and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the final language approval of
the City Manager; and authorize the City Manager to approve a two-year
extension with Pegasus Studios for video production and operations services for
a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 per year. ROLL CALL VOTE (Staff: Brian
Chong)
Item: 10.B.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Brian Chong, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: 06/05/2019 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider $30,000 Annual Agreement with Pegasus Studios for Video
Production and Operations Services
BACKGROUND
Following a Statement of Qualifications and Request for Proposals (RFP) process in
2008, the City Council entered into an agreement with Reel Life Pictures to provide
video production and operations services. Since then, the City Council has awarded
two subsequent agreements in 2010 and 2015 that extended the term of the original
contract. The most recent 2015 City Council action approved a two-year term, with the
City Manager authorized to approve two additional one-year extensions. These one-
year extensions were approved by the City Manager in 2017 and 2018. The City
Manager’s 2017 extension also approved a change in the business name, as Reel Life
Pictures was renamed Pegasus Studios. The current agreement is now set to expire on
June 30, 2019.
DISCUSSION
Since 2008, Pegasus Studios/Reel Life Pictures (Pegasus Studios) has capably
provided video production and operations services to the City, operating the cameras
and audio/video equipment during public meeting broadcasts, including City Council,
Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Library Board, and Parks and Recreation
Commission meetings. Additionally, Pegasus Studios staff operates the broadcasting
software used to schedule programming on the City’s MPTV television channel. In
recent years, the City has also utilized Pegasus Studios services to video record off-site
events such as the annual State of the City Address and City-produced events such as
Haunted High Street and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. By recording and editing footage
from these events, the City has been able to add such content to its MPTV and website
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video archive as well as develop promotional videos for recurring City events.
The City’s current agreement with Pegasus Studios is set to expire on June 30, 2019,
and staff recommends that the City continue to have Pegasus Studios provide services
for broadcasting public meetings and creating special programming for special events.
Changes to Scope of Work
The City’s current agreement contains provisions for Pegasus Studios to provide
staffing to the City during emergencies, where the City’s Emergency Operations Center
may need to push out information through the City’s MPTV television channel.
Fortunately, these services were never needed during the term of the prior contract. In
2017, the City upgraded its scheduling software that operates the MPTV television
channel, and the new web-based system is much easier to operate, such that various
members of the City staff are now cross-trained on how to use it without assistance
from an outside vendor. Therefore, the proposed contract does not include provisions
for emergency broadcasting services.
In keeping with the general proliferation of video content through social media and other
advertising methods, the City has been commissioning increasing numbers of special
event promotional videos from Pegasus Studios in recent years, generating promotional
content for Haunted High Street, the Easter Egg Hunt, Camp Moorpark, and other City
events and programs. To facilitate the streaming of these videos through the City’s
website, Pegasus Studios has also begun hosting video content for the City. By using
Pegasus Studios as a video host, the City can avoid the advertisements that typically
accompany free video hosting services like YouTube. In a worst-case scenario, the
City’s content may be preceded or interrupted by an automated political advertisement
that the City has no control over. To compensate Pegasus Studios for hosting this
content, a new $250 monthly fee has been incorporated into the proposed new
agreement. This fee also includes minor administrative actions, such as day-to-day
scheduling of MPTV content and maintaining a set of Standard Operating Procedures
for how to operate the City’s audio/video equipment. These services were previously
billed at an hourly rate as needed and are now simply built into the base monthly rate.
Since the City’s original agreement with Reel Life Pictures/Pegasus Studios in 2008, the
hourly rates for broadcasting and special services have never increased. The proposed
agreement would increase the base hourly charges for broadcast services from $50.00
per hour, per operator to $60.00 per hour, per operator (two operators are typically
required for a broadcast).
FISCAL IMPACT
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There will be no fiscal impact in the current fiscal year. However, staff estimates that
the annual cost for video production and operations services will increase by $5,000,
from $25,000 per year to $30,000 per year, beginning in FY 2019/20. The City’s
proposed FY 2019/20 Budget, which will be considered by the City Council on June 19,
includes $30,000 necessary for this agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve an agreement with Pegasus Studios for video production and operations
services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the final
language approval of the City Manager; and authorize the City Manager to approve a
two-year extension with Pegasus Studios for video production and operations services
for a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 per year.
Attachment: Agreement
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ATTACHMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOORPARK
AND ROBERT SCHWIEGER DBA PEGASUS STUDIOS
FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and effective as of this day of , 2019,
between the City of Moorpark, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Robert Schwieger
dba Pegasus Studios (“Consultant”). In consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
WHEREAS, City has the need for video production and operations services for
broadcast of City meetings and off-site City events; and
WHEREAS, Consultant specializes in providing such services and has the proper
work experience, certifications, and background to carry out the duties involved; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2015, the City and Consultant entered into an Agreement
to have the Consultant provide video production and operations services for broadcast
of City meetings and off-site City events; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was twice amended to extend the Agreement, with a
current expiration date of July 7, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desire to enter into a new agreement to
continue their contractual relationship for Consultant to provide City with video
production and operations services; and
WHEREAS, Consultant has submitted to City a Proposal dated , which is
attached hereto as Exhibit C.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, benefits, and
premises herein stated, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 8, 2019 to June 30, 2022, unless
this Agreement is terminated, suspended, or extended pursuant to this Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
City does hereby retain Consultant, as an independent contractor, in a
contractual capacity to provide video production and operations services, as set forth in
Exhibit B. In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit B and this
Agreement, the language contained in this Agreement shall take precedence.
Consultant shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit B.
Consultant shall complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance, which is
also set forth in Exhibit B.
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Compensation for the services to be performed by Consultant shall be in
accordance with Exhibit B. However, compensation shall not exceed the rates or total
contract value of ninety thousand dollars ($90,000) without a written Amendment to the
Agreement executed by both parties. Payment by City to Consultant shall be in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
3. PERFORMANCE
Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of their ability,
experience, standard of care, and talent, perform all tasks described herein. Consultant
shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by
persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of Consultant hereunder
in meeting its obligations under this Agreement.
4. MANAGEMENT
The individual directly responsible for Consultant’s overall performance of the
Agreement provisions herein above set forth and to serve as principal liaison between
City and Consultant shall be Robert Schwieger, and no other individual may be
substituted without the prior written approval of the City Manager.
The City’s contact person in charge of administration of this Agreement, and to
serve as principal liaison between Consultant and City, shall be the City Manager or the
City Manager’s designee.
5. PAYMENT
Taxpayer ID or Social Security numbers must be provided by Consultant on an
IRS W -9 form before payments may be made by City to Consultant.
The City agrees to pay Consultant monthly, in accordance with the payment
rates and terms and the schedule of payment as set forth in Exhibit B, based upon
actual time spent on the above tasks. This amount shall not exceed ninety thousand
dollars ($90,000) for the total term of the Agreement unless additional payment is
approved as provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection
with its performance of this Agreement, which are in addition to those set forth herein,
unless such additional services and compensation are authorized, in advance, in a
written amendment to this Agreement executed by both parties. The City Manager, if
authorized by City Council, may approve additional work not to exceed ten percent
(10%) of the amount of the Agreement.
Consultant shall submit invoices monthly for actual services performed. Invoices
shall be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, or as soon
thereafter as practical, for services provided in the previous month. Payment shall be
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made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. Any
expense or reimbursable cost appearing on any invoice shall be accompanied by a
receipt or other documentation subject to approval of the City Manager or the City
Manager’s designee. If the City disputes any of Consultant’s fees or expenses, City
shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of any disputed
fees set forth on the invoice.
6. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION WITHOUT CAUSE
The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend, or
terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Consultant at least
ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, the Consultant shall
immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise.
If the City suspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement, such suspension or
termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
The Consultant may terminate this Agreement only by providing City with written
notice no less than thirty (30) days in advance of such termination.
In the event this Agreement is terminated or suspended pursuant to this Section,
the City shall pay to Consultant the actual value of the work performed up to the time of
termination or suspension, provided that the work performed is of value to the City.
Upon termination or suspension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the
Consultant will submit an invoice to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
7. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
The Consultant’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall
constitute a default. In the event that Consultant is in default for cause under the terms
of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating
Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate or
suspend this Agreement immediately by written notice to the Consultant. If such failure
by the Consultant to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of
causes beyond the Consultant’s control, and without fault or negligence of the
Consultant, it shall not be considered a default.
If the City Manager or his/her designee determines that the Consultant is in
default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she
shall cause to be served upon the Consultant a written notice of the default. The
Consultant shall have seven (7) days after service upon it of said notice in which to cure
the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that the Consultant
fails to cure its default within such period of time, the City shall have the right,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement
without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be
entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.
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8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
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9. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales,
costs, expenses, receipts, and other such information required by City that relate to the
performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate
records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All
such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide
free access to the representatives of City or the City’s designees at reasonable times to
such books and records; shall give the City the right to examine and audit said books
and records; shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall
allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this
Agreement. Notification of audit shall be provided at least thirty (30) days before any
such audit is conducted. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be
maintained for a period of five (5) years after receipt of final payment.
All original productions, audio and video recordings, documents, designs,
drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared
in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall
become the sole property of the City and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed
of by the City without the permission of the Consultant. With respect to computer files,
Consultant shall make available to the City, at the Consultant’s office and upon
reasonable written request by the City, the necessary computer software and hardware
for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, and printing computer files.
10. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its
officers, employees, and agents (“City Indemnitees”) from and against any and all
causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including
reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of the
Consultant’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement or out of the
operations conducted by Consultant, including the City’s active or passive negligence,
except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
the City. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or
other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant’s performance of this Agreement,
the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City’s option
reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal
counsels’ fees incurred in defense of such claims.
Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions
identical to those set forth in this Section from each and every subcontractor, or any
other person or entity involved by, for, with, or on behalf of Consultant in the
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performance of this Agreement. In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity
obligations from others as required here, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible
according to the terms of this Section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these
requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a
waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth
here is binding on the successors, assigns, or heirs of Consultant and shall survive the
termination of this Agreement or this Section.
City does not and shall not waive any rights that it may have against Consultant
by reason of this Section, because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of
any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The hold
harmless and indemnification provisions shall apply regardless of whether or not said
insurance policies are determined to be applicable to any losses, liabilities, damages,
costs, and expenses described in this Section.
11. INSURANCE
Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this
Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
12. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent
Contractor. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of
Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control.
Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the
conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents, except as
set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent
that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers or
employees, or agents of the City except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall
not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City, or bind
City in any manner.
No employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the
performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in
the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Consultant
for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or
indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing services
hereunder.
13. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Consultant shall keep itself informed of local, state, and federal laws and
regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the
performance of its service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall at all times
observe and comply with all such laws and regulations, including but not limited to the
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Americans with Disabilities Act and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws
and regulations. The Consultant shall comply with and sign Exhibit B, the Scope of
Work Requirement for Professional Services Agreements Compliance with California
Government Code Section 7550, when applicable. The City, and its officers and
employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Consultant
to comply with this Section.
14. ANTI DISCRIMINATION
Neither the Consultant, nor any subconsultant under the Consultant, shall
discriminate in employment of persons upon the work because of race, religious creed,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law, except as provided in Section 12940 of the
Government Code. Consultant shall have responsibility for compliance with this Section.
15. UNDUE INFLUENCE
Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used
against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the
award, terms, or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion,
confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of
the City will receive compensation, directly or indirectly from Consultant, or any officer,
employee, or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or
any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall
be a material breach of this Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law
or in equity.
16. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of the City, or their designees or agents, and no
public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the
Services during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct
or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be
performed in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement.
17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor covenants that neither they nor any officer or principal of their firm
have any interests, nor shall they acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will
conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their services hereunder.
Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, they shall
employ no person having such interest as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor.
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18. NOTICE
Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and all such
notices and any other document to be delivered shall be delivered by personal service
or by deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested,
with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party for whom intended as follows:
To: City Manager
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
To: Robert Schwieger
dba Pegasus Studios
14275 Peach Hill Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Either party may, from time to time, by written notice to the other, designate a
different address or contact person, which shall be substituted for the one above
specified. Notices, payments and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon
receipt by personal service or as of the third (3rd) day after deposit in the United States
mail.
19. CHANGE IN NAME
Should a change be contemplated in the name or nature of the Consultant's legal
entity, the Consultant shall first notify the City in order that proper steps may be taken to
have the change reflected in the Agreement documents.
20. ASSIGNMENT
Consultant shall not assign this Agreement or any of the rights, duties, or
obligations hereunder. It is understood and acknowledged by the parties that Consultant
is uniquely qualified to perform the services provided for in this Agreement.
21. LICENSES
At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall have in full force
and effect, all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services in this
Agreement.
22. VENUE AND GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is made, entered into, and executed in Ventura County,
California, and any action filed in any court or for arbitration for the interpretation,
enforcement or other action of the terms, conditions, or covenants referred to herein
shall be filed in the applicable court in Ventura County, California. The City and
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Consultant understand and agree that the laws of the state of California shall govern the
rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern
the interpretation of this Agreement.
23. COST RECOVERY
In the event any action, suit or proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or
the declaration of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement or as a result of any
alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to recover its costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, from the losing party, and
any judgment or decree rendered in such a proceeding shall include an award thereof.
24. ARBITRATION
Cases involving a dispute between City and Consultant may be decided by an
arbitrator if both sides agree in writing, with costs proportional to the judgment of the
arbitrator.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto contain the entire
understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in
this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings,
representations, and statements, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement and
shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based
solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party’s own independent
investigation of any and all facts such party deems material.
26. CAPTIONS OR HEADINGS
The captions and headings of the various Articles, Paragraphs, and Exhibits of
this Agreement are for convenience and identification only and shall not be deemed to
limit or define the content of the respective Articles, Paragraphs, and Exhibits hereof.
27. AMENDMENTS
Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be effective only upon approval by both parties to this Agreement.
28. PRECEDENCE
In the event of conflict, the requirements of the City’s Request for Proposal, if
any, and this Agreement shall take precedence over those contained in the Consultant’s
Proposal.
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29. INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT
Should interpretation of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, be necessary, it is
deemed that this Agreement was prepared by the parties jointly and equally, and shall
not be interpreted against either party on the ground that the party prepared the
Agreement or caused it to be prepared.
30. WAIVER
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall
constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such
waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver
shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
31. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Consultant
warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on
behalf of the Consultant and has the authority to bind Consultant to the performance of
obligations hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF MOORPARK PEGASUS STUDIOS
_________________________________ __________________________________
Troy Brown, City Manager Robert Schwieger,
Chief Executive Officer
Attest:
_________________________________
Deborah Traffenstedt,
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of Work, Consultant will maintain
insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use
existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not
meet requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement, or endorse
the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage
and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage
required. Any insurance proceeds available to the City in excess of the limits and
coverage required in this Agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be
available to the City.
Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office (ISO)
“Commercial General Liability” policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense
costs must be paid in addition to limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for
claims or suits by one insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no
event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than
$2,000,000 general aggregate.
Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including
symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no
event to be less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this
requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability
policy described above. If Consultant or Consultant’s employees will use personal autos
to a City-designated location other than City Hall, Consultant shall provide evidence of
personal auto liability for each such person.
Workers’ Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as
required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident or
disease.
Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit
requirements, shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying
coverages. Coverage shall be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs
payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at
the time insured’s liability is determined, not requiring actual payment by the insured
first. There shall be no cross liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by
one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to the City for injury to
employees of Consultant, subconsultants, or others involved in the Work. The scope of
coverage provided is subject to approval by the City following receipt of proof of
insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than
$1,000,000 aggregate.
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Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are
admitted carriers in the State of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better
and a minimum financial size of VII.
General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant.
Consultant and the City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by
Consultant:
1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability
coverage required herein to include as additional insureds the City, its officials,
employees, and agents, using standard ISO endorsement CG 2010 with an
edition prior to 1992. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors and
subcontractors to do likewise.
2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall
prohibit Consultant, or Consultant’s employees, or agents, from waiving the right
to subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights
against the City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to
require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.
3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or
applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the
policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to
the City or its operation limits the application of such insurance coverage.
4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these
requirements if they include limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been
first submitted to the City and approved in writing.
5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to
eliminate so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for
bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor.
6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification, and
additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not
make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability
or reduction of discovery period) that may affect the City’s protection without the
City’s prior written consent.
7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates
of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured
endorsement to Consultant’s general liability policy, shall be delivered to city at or
prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance
is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled or
reduced at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, the City has the
right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its
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interests under this or any other Agreement and to pay the premium. Any
premium so paid by the City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant
or deducted from sums due Consultant, at the City’s option.
8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide thirty (30) days notice to
the City of any cancellation or reduction of coverage. Consultant agrees to
require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording
stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation or reduction
of coverage imposes no obligation, or that any party will “endeavor” (as opposed
to being required) to comply with the requirements of the certificate.
9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this Agreement that all insurance coverage
required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply
first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or
self-insurance available to the City.
10. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved
with the Work who is brought onto or involved in the Work by Consultant, provide
the same minimum insurance required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to
monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring
that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this
section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors
and others engaged in the Work will be submitted to the City for review.
11. Consultant agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or
deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees
that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer, or other
entity or person in any way involved in the performance of Work contemplated by
this Agreement to self-insure its obligations to the City. If Consultant’s existing
coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-
insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time, the City shall review
options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the
deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other
solutions.
12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to
change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant
ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in
substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional
compensation proportional to the increased benefit to the City.
13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be
deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any
steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this
Agreement.
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14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the
part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with an insurance
requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations to the City nor does it
waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.
15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as the City, or its
employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to
this Agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the Agreement is canceled
or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until
the City executes a written statement to that effect.
16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring
during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other
policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has
been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter
from Consultant’s insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of
insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these
specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to
the City within five days of the expiration of coverage.
17. The provisions of any Workers’ Compensation or similar act will not limit the
obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not
to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to the City,
its employees, officials and agents.
18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are
not intended as limitations on coverage, limits, or other requirements nor as a
waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference
to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a
given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-
inclusive.
19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any
other provision in this Agreement and are intended by the parties here to be
interpreted as such.
20. The requirements in this section supersede all other sections and provisions of
this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts or
impairs the provisions of this section.
21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any
party involved in any way with the Work reserves the right to charge the City or
Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this
Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to the City. It is
not the intent of the City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying
with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against the City for payment
of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
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22. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss
against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this Agreement. 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.
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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF SERVICES
This Agreement is not to exceed $30,000 annually for video production and operations services
for the Moorpark Public Cable Television Channel (MPTV) and off-site City events. Services
shall include the following:
Public Meeting Broadcasts: Consultant shall manage and run the public meeting broadcasts
that consist of City Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts
Commission, Library Board, Oversight Board, and other special public meetings as may be
called by the City. Consultant shall provide two operators for each meeting, unless otherwise
agreed to in advance by the City and Consultant in writing. Up to one hour of setup time for
each meeting may be billed to the City, provided Consultant was present doing setup, unless
previously authorized by the City and Consultant in writing. Upon conclusion of a public
meeting broadcast, Consultant shall schedule replays of the public meeting as directed by the
City.
Standard Operating Procedures Binder: Consultant shall develop and continuously update a
binder of Standard Operating Procedures for conducting public meeting broadcasts and place it
the City’s broadcast room.
Supplies for Public Meeting Broadcasts: Consultant shall monitor supplies needed for the Video
Control Room for public meeting broadcasts (such as DVDs, Blu-rays, and jewel cases) and
shall advise the City designee if additional supplies are needed. Consultant shall not be
responsible for ordering or obtaining the supplies, unless mutually agreed to in writing by the
City and Consultant. If Consultant orders or obtains the supplies, then Consultant shall invoice
the City for the cost of the supplies, plus a 15% Administrative Fee. This Administrative Fee
shall be in lieu of the hourly rate for Additional Services listed below.
MPTV Scheduling: In addition to scheduling public meetings live broadcasts and replays,
Consultant shall manage the scheduling of other MPTV broadcasts as authorized and/or
directed by the City for such content as public service announcements, public programming,
and City advertisements. Upon request, Consultant shall send the current schedule of
broadcasts to the City Designee.
Special Programming/Production Services: Consultant shall provide proposals upon request for
special programming and/or production services, which may take place at City Hall or at off-site
locations. Upon written authorization from the City to proceed, Consultant shall record special
programming and provide production services as contained in the proposal.
Video Hosting: Upon request by City, Consultant shall host videos produced by Consultant and
provide streamable, ad-free links to City for use on its website and social media. Upon
termination, Consultant shall provide downloadable copies of all videos hosted by Consultant to
City.
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Monthly Fees
Item Description Monthly
Rate
Notes
1 Video Hosting, MPTV Scheduling,
Standard Operating Procedures Binder
$250.00
per month [See item 6, below]
Schedule of Hourly Fees
Item Description Hourly Rate Notes
2 Public Meeting Broadcasts at City Facilities $60.00, per
operator
Two-hour minimum guarantee.
Up to six hours per meeting at this
rate.
3 Public Meeting Broadcasts at City
Facilities: Extended Meeting Rate
$85.00, per
operator
Rate effective for meetings after six
hours, inclusive of setup time.
4 Special Programming/Production Services:
Filming
$100.00, per
operator Two-hour minimum guarantee.
5 Special Programming/Production Services:
Editing/Post-Production $75.00
6 Extraordinary Scheduling or Procedures
Updates* $60.00 [See note below]
* Extraordinary items take significantly more time to complete than regular recurring tasks and include:
- A comprehensive change to the schedule involving a complete re-work of existing schedule
- A change of equipment or software that requires re-training of Consultant to provide services
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