HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 1120 REG CCSA ITEM 09DCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of November 20, 2019
ACTION Approved staff recommendation,
including adoption of Resolution No. 2019-
3862. BY B.Garza.
D. Consider Location for Inclusive Playground; Agreement with Architerra Design
Group for Playground Design Services; and Resolution Amending Fiscal Year
2019/20 Budget by Appropriating $73,500 from the General Fund (1000) for
Design of Inclusive Playground Equipment at Tierra Rejada Park. Staff
Recommendation: Approve Tierra Rejada Park as location for inclusive
playground; and 2) Authorize Agreement with Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra
Design Group for playground design services; and authorize the City Manager to
sign the agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-3862 amending the Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget to
fund playground design services. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED (Staff: Jeremy
Laurentowski)
Item: 9.D.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager
DATE: 11/20/2019 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Location for Inclusive Playground; Agreement with
Architerra Design Group for Playground Design Services; and
Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2019/20 Budget by Appropriating
$73,500 from the General Fund (1000) for Design of Inclusive
Playground Equipment at Tierra Rejada Park
BACKGROUND
Across the country nearly 1 in 5 people have a disability, yet most playgrounds are not
built to accommodate them 1. There are many benefits to providing playgrounds and
encouraging children to play, such as brain development, developmental milestones,
and the ability to develop social skills. Children with disabilities have less opportunity to
experience these important benefits without access to fully accessible playgrounds and
areas to play. Current playground design standards require that all playgrounds meet
the requirements of the American with Disability Act (ADA). However, ADA compliance
is typically only required to access the playground structure via ramps and other barrier
free travel routes, with some accessibility to lower level play components.
Inclusive Playgrounds go beyond accessibility and include play features and design
elements that appeal not only to individuals with mobility impairments, but also
individuals with cognitive, developmental, sight, and hearing impairments. Inclusive
Playgrounds are not only designed to engage kids and adults with disabilities, but they
also encourage able-bodied children and adults to interact in an inclusive, non-
segregated setting. These playgrounds encourage children with disabilities and able-
bodied children to play side-by-side, allowing children with varying abilities or
impairments to engage in play with their peers.
1 Barber, Megan. “Why cities need accessible playgrounds.” www.curbed.com. July, 20, 2018. accessed 11/1/2019
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Currently, there is an opportunity to apply for a grant from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) for an Inclusive Playground in a City park. As part of the
process to apply for the grant, the City Council is being asked to consider a location for
the playground. The project would convert a current playground location into an
Inclusive Playground.
DISCUSSION
Inclusive Playgrounds are separated from traditional playgrounds because they are
installed with accessible surface material which allows access to the playground from all
sides, ADA compliant ramps for access to the play structures, play components such as
merry-go-rounds, slides, and swings that accommodate access and use by children of
all abilities and impairments, elevated sand tables, supportive swings, sensory play
elements, ground height activity panels, descriptions in braille, and can even feature
“cozy spots”, safe spaces where children can withdraw if they need a break from
stimulation2.
Staff has identified Tierra Rejada Park and Peach Hill Park as potential locations for the
playground. Both of these parks have play equipment that is due to be replaced in the
near future, restroom facilities, parking, and the impact to residents is minimal since
both parks already have existing playgrounds.
Staff anticipates that the introduction of an Inclusive Playground will be very popular not
only for Moorpark residents, but also regionally. The City of Ventura is currently in the
planning stages of an inclusive playground at Arroyo Verde Park and Conejo Recreation
and Park District has a playground that is 60% accessible. Other than these parks, the
closest inclusive playground is in Calabasas. Due to the potential for regional interest,
staff recommends expanding the parking lots in either option to accommodate additional
parking spaces, including installation of additional disabled spaces. Inclusive
Playgrounds also require greater distances between components in order to
accommodate wheelchair access. The existing footprint of the playground area at both
parks would need to be increased to a minimum of 10,000 square feet, but it is possible
that the size of the footprint could exceed this size as the design process progresses.
Both parks have the space to accommodate expansion. Staff recommends including
additional shade structures and picnic tables as a part of the project and grant request,
as both parks are already very popular with Moorpark residents.
Since inclusive playgrounds consist of many custom playground components and
design elements, staff is proposing to include a sensory wall in the park that would also
become a part of the City’s Art in Public Places program. In addition to contributing to
valuable sensory play, the wall would be unique to the City’s playground. Research
shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain, which leads to the child's
ability to complete more complex learning tasks. Sensory play also supports language
2 Barber, Megan. “Why cities need accessible playgrounds.” www.curbed.com. July, 20, 2018. accessed 11/1/2019
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development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and
social interaction. This wall will be an important and prominent component of the
playground.
Of the two options, staff believes that Tierra Rejada Park is the preferred option. This is
primarily due to the fact that the location of the softball field at Peach Hill Park could
introduce a noise element that may make it difficult at times for certain children to use
the playground. The general playground area at Tierra Rejada Park is also larger than
Peach Hill Park, which will help when designing the new playground. Additionally,
although Tierra Rejada Park is a neighborhood park it is also a destination park. It is
centralized within the Mountain Meadows Planned Community and many residents
already travel to Tierra Rejada Park from surrounding areas in Moorpark.
On November 4, 2019, staff took the potential locations to the Parks and Recreation
Commission which recommended Tierra Rejada as the preferred location.
Staff has enlisted the services of a landscape architect, playground manufacturer and
Inclusive Design consultant to move the design process forward. An important part of
the grant application includes community involvement, which staff believes can be
accommodated through the design process and a series of community meetings to
obtain stakeholder input on the playground theme, components, and experiences. Staff
intends to start this process immediately with the goal of having a project that is “shovel
ready” in order to earn maximum points on the grant. The grant deadline is in February,
2020.
An Agreement has been prepared with Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group
(Architerra) to provide design services for the playground. Staff has also enlisted
Landscape Structures, Inc. (Landscape Structures) to assist with design/layout of the
playground. Landscape Structures also works with Kanics Inclusive Design to provide
expertise to ensure that the playground is truly inclusive. Staff is piggybacking off of the
State of California’s Multiple Agreement Service (CMAS) to procure equipment from
Landscape Structures for the playground. Landscape Structures has extensive
experience providing custom inclusive playgrounds for many communities. It is staff’s
vision that this playground be a showpiece for the community and the east county. In
the last 13 years, Landscape Structures has been the go-to firm for inclusive
playgrounds, having designed and installed hundreds of them worldwide. Fifty of these
playgrounds have been installed locally in Kern, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San
Luis Obispo Counties, and they are currently working with the City of Ventura on their
playground. Staff feels Landscape Structures possesses the experience and resources
to make the vision of our playground a reality.
Depending on the size of the playground footprint, inclusive playgrounds can cost
between $750,000, upwards of several million dollars. Staff is estimating that the
playground at Tierra Rejada Park would cost approximately $1 million. This estimate
includes consultant costs, equipment costs, and improvements to the playground area,
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restroom, and parking lot. If awarded, the LWCF grant would provide 50% of the costs
of the playground and other park improvements, and the City would be required to
match the remaining 50%. The City’s match is proposed to come from Community-wide
Park Improvement Funds and the Art in Public Places Fund.
No funds have been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget for the services of the
Landscape Architect. These services are needed in order to provide staff the required
materials to comply with the grant application requirements. Staff is recommending
hiring Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group as the landscape architect.
Architerra has the knowledge, resources, and expertise to work with the City’s other
selected consultants on the Inclusive Playground.
Staff anticipates returning to City Council at a future meeting for additional funding for
the services of a Civil Engineer. Funding for the playground equipment and park
improvements would not be allocated until the grant has been awarded. The LWCF
grant is a reimbursement grant so the City will need to certify that it has funding
available to allocate for the full project. Staff will determine which specific fund will pay
for, and be reimbursed by the grant at the time of application.
FISCAL IMPACT
The services of the landscape architect would need to be funded by amending the
Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget to appropriate $73,500 from the General Fund – (1000).
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE
This action is consistent with City Council Strategy 5, Goal 5, Objective 3 (5.5.3): “Seek
grant funding for installation of universally accessible play equipment.”
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
1. Approve Tierra Rejada Park as location for inclusive playground; and
2. Authorize Agreement with Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group for
playground design services; and authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-_____ amending the Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget to
fund playground design services.
Attachment 1: Agreement
Attachment 2: Draft Resolution No. 2019-___
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ATTACHMENT 1
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND ARCHITERRA, INC. dba ARCHITERRA DESIGN
GROUP FOR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND DESIGN SERVICES
AT TIERRA REJADA PARK
THIS AGREEMENT, made and effective as of this _______ day of
_______________, 2019, between the City of Moorpark, a municipal corporation (“City”)
and Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group, a corporation (“Consultant”). In
consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree
as follows:
WHEREAS, City has the need for inclusive playground design services; 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, Consultant has submitted to City a Proposal dated November 11,
2019, 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 the date of execution to completion of
the work identified in the Scope of Services and in conformance with Exhibit C, unless
this Agreement is terminated or suspended pursuant to this Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
City does hereby retain Consultant, as an independent contractor, in a
contractual capacity to provide inclusive playground design services, as set forth in
Exhibit C. In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit C and this
Agreement, the language contained in this Agreement shall take precedence.
Consultant shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit C.
Consultant shall complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance which is
also set forth in Exhibit C.
Compensation for the services to be performed by Consultant shall be in
accordance with Exhibit C. Compensation shall not exceed the rates or total contract
value of seventy-three thousand four hundred ninety dollars ($73,490) as stated in
Exhibit C, 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.
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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 Gregg Denson, 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 C, based upon
actual time spent on the above tasks. This amount shall not exceed seventy-three
thousand four hundred ninety dollars ($73,490) 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
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.
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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.
8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
If the Consultant fails to complete the work, or any portion thereof, within the time
period required by this Agreement, or as duly extended in writing by the City Manager,
Consultant shall forfeit and pay to the City, as liquidated damages, the sum of fifty
dollars ($50) per day for each calendar day the work, or portion thereof, remains
uncompleted after the above specified completion date. Liquidated damages shall be
deducted from any payments due or to become due to the Consultant under the terms
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of this Agreement. Progress payments made by the City after the above specified
completion date shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages by the City.
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 three (3) years after receipt of final payment.
Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension without cause of
this Agreement, all original 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
Indemnification and Defense for Design Professional, as defined in California
Civil Code Section 2782.8: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and
agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities,
damages, costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs, to the extent they
arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
the Consultant. Consultant’s duty to defend shall consist of reimbursement of defense
costs incurred by City in direct proportion to the Consultant’s proportionate percentage
of fault. Consultant’s percentage of fault shall be determined, as applicable, by a court
of law, jury or arbitrator. In the event any loss, liability or damage is incurred by way of
settlement or resolution without a court, jury or arbitrator having made a determination
of the Consultant’s percentage of fault, the parties agree to mediation with a third party
neutral to determine the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault for purposes of
determining the amount of indemnity and defense cost reimbursement owed to the City.
For all other liabilities: Notwithstanding the foregoing and without diminishing any
rights of City in the preceding paragraph in Section 10, for any liability, claim, demand,
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allegation against City arising out of, related to, or pertaining to any act or omission of
Consultant, but which is not a design professional service, Consultant shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless City, its officials, employees, and agents (“Indemnified
Parties”) from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable
attorney fees and expert witness fees), judgments, settlements, and/or arbitration
awards, whether for personal or bodily injury, property damage, or economic injury, and
arising out of, related to, any concurrent or contributory negligence on the part of the
City, except for the sole or active negligence of, or willful misconduct of the City.
Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions
identical to those set forth here 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
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
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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
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.
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17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Consultant 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.
Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, they shall
employ no person having such interest as an officer, employee, agent, or subconsultant.
Consultant further covenants that Consultant has not contracted with nor is performing
any services directly or indirectly, with the developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or
firm(s) and/or partnership(s) and/or public agency(ies) owning property and/or
processing an entitlement application for property in the City or its Area of Interest, now
or within the past one (1) year, and further covenants and agrees that Consultant and/or
its subconsultants shall provide no service or enter into any contract with any
developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) and/or public
agency(ies) owning property and/or processing an entitlement application for property in
the City or its Area of Interest, while under contract with the City and for a one (1) year
time period following termination of this Agreement.
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 Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
To: Richard Krumwiede
Architerra, Inc.
10221-A Trademark Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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.
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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
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. 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.
25. 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.
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26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF MOORPARK ARCHITERRA, INC. dba ARCHITERRA
DESIGN GROUP
__________________________________ __________________________________
Troy Brown, City Manager Richard Krumwiede, President
Attest:
__________________________________
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and 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
in any way on this project, 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.
Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written
on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or
omissions of the Consultant and “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the
policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy limit
shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must “pay
on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to
defend. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this
Agreement.
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
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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.
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 and CG
2037 with edition acceptable to the City. 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 Consultant 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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
CITY OF MOORPARK
Scope of Work Requirement for Professional Services Agreements
Compliance with California Government Code Section 7550
Consultant shall sign and include this page in any document or written reports prepared by
Consultant for the City of Moorpark (City) to which California Government Code Section 7550
(Government Code §7550) applies. Government Code §7550 reads:
“(a) Any document or written report prepared for or under the direction of a state
or local agency, that is prepared in whole or in part by nonemployees of the
agency, shall contain the numbers and dollar amounts of all contracts and
subcontracts relating to the preparation of the document or written report; if the
total cost for the work performed by nonemployees of the agency exceeds five
thousand dollars ($5,000). The contract and subcontract numbers and dollar
amounts shall be contained in a separate section of the document or written
report.
(b) When multiple documents or written reports are the subject or product of the
contract, the disclosure section may also contain a statement indicating that the
total contract amount represents compensation for multiple documents or written
reports.”
For all Professional Services Agreement with a total dollar value in excess of $5,000, a signed
and completed copy of this form must be attached to all documents or completed reports
submitted to the City pursuant to the Scope of Work.
Does the dollar value of this Professional Services Agreement exceed $5,000?
Yes No
If yes, then the following information must be provided in compliance with
Government Code § 7550:
1. Dollar amount of Agreement/Contract: $ ____________
2. Dollar amount of Subcontract: $ ____________
3. Does the total contract amount represent compensation for multiple
documents or written reports? Yes No
I have read the foregoing Code section and will comply with Government Code §7550.
Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group
Richard Krumwiede, President Date
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Exhibi C
ARCH ITERRA
DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
November 11, 2019
Mr. Jeremy Laurentowski
Parks and Recreation Director
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
RE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES PROPOSAL, TIERRA REJADA UNIVERSALLY
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND AND PARK REDESIGN IMPROVEMENTS - MOORPARK, CA.
Dear Mr. Laurentowski:
We are pleased to submit this proposal for Landscape Architectural Services in
connection with the project referenced above. This agreement is by and between
Architerra Design Group, Inc. (ADG) and The City of Moorpark (Client).
PROJECT OVERVIEW
ADG shall provide professional services for the project referenced above. The extent of
which may be generally described as the preparation of a conceptual landscape
redesign and construction documents for the existing playground area at Tierra Rejada
Park.
The City of Moorpark is seeking to find funding for the park improvements through a
grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). These improvements will
include the design of a new Universally Accessible Playground, access pathways,
picnic shade shelters, entry feature with signage, new gazebo, picnic shade shelters,
parking expansion and upgrading of the existing park lighting.
The City of Moorpark has indicated that they will work with a nationally recognized
playground manufacturer who specializes in designing Universally Accessible
Playgrounds. ADG will coordinate with the City and manufacturer to design the overall
space for the playground structures.
In addition to the playground redesign, additional park features may include
alternative sensory play components like a sensory wall (as part of the City's Art in
Public Places), play sculptures, edible and scented plants, textural paving and
surfacing options, musical play panels and chimes, sand play areas and organic
manipulatives like driftwood, branch blocks, rocks and log slices. The project scope
area encompasses approximately 3-acres on the west end of the park, along Mountain
Trail Street. Project budget is estimated at $1 million dollars.
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During the Conceptual Design Phase, Andreasen Engineering, Inc. our civil engineer,
will provide a topographical ground survey within the project scope area of the existing
park. This base will be used for both the Conceptual and Construction Document
Phases of the project.
The City intends on reaching out to the neighboring community to have them engaged
in the initial design development for the new playground equipment, special features
and amenities of the park and overall theming. Community input and feedback from
the City will be incorporated into the final park design and presented at the final
community workshop. As part of this proposal, ADG has included time for meeting with
City staff and helping to facilitate these two community workshops. Once final
feedback and design ideas are flushed out, ADG will prepare the overall Conceptual
Landscape Master Plan along with a Theme and Materials Board for final review and
approval by the City.
Upon completion of the Conceptual Design Phase, ADG will provide a construction
document package for submittal to the city prior to the February 2020 Grant deadline.
Sub-consultants included within this proposal's scope of services include:
• Andreasen Engineering, Inc. (civil engineer) for preparation of a topographic
ground survey of the existing park conditions for ADG's use as a CAD design
base sheet and for final grading plans (per separate City selected civil engineer).
• Everest Environmental, for preparation of the Post-Construction Stormwater
Management Plan (PCSMP). Their firm specializes in stormwater compliance and
will provide the PCSMP for the project area per the final park design. ADG will
coordinate base information and locations of any retention/infiltration zones as
part of the stormwater control measures and coordinate that information with
the City's selected civil engineer.
• JCA Engineering, Inc. (electrical engineer) for preparation of the new lighting
plans for the parking lot, park monument, redesigned playground area and
pedestrian walkways around the play areas and leading to the existing restroom.
Consultants not included within this proposal's scope of services:
• Civil Engineer- excluded from this proposal. The City has indicated that they will
hire one of their on-call Civil Engineers to provide the Precise Grading Plans,
Storm Drainage Plan, Construction Layout Plan and associated details related to
their work for the parking lot, walkways and playground improvements. ADG will
work with the City's selected Civil Engineer to coordinate as base files, redline
and review and grading plans and coordinate locations for any necessary
stormwater measures.
• Structural Engineer- excluded from this proposal. ADG will work with the City to
select a Structural Engineer (if needed) for the preparation of any structural
detailing and/or calculations depending upon the final park design.
• Geotechnical Engineer - excluded from this proposal. The City has indicated
that they will hire one of their on-call civil Geotechnical Engineers to provide any
necessary geotechnical or infiltration information for the park.
Our scope of services are detailed below.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
ADG agrees to perform professional services for the Client as set forth below for the
Basic Fee as indicated:
A. Conceptual Design Phase:
1. Project Kick Off Meeting with City Staff to discuss project goals and needs,
grading constraints, existing trees, material and product types, etc. As part
of this kick off meeting, ADG will also meet with the Playground
Manufacturer to discuss strategies and scale of the "envelope area" that
will contain the Playground Equipment and recreational features.
2. Ground topographical survey provided by Andreasen Engineering.
3. Site Visit/Field Inventory to review existing site conditions, opportunities and
constraints. Verify existing as-built conditions, trees, features, and utilities.
4. Program development for design of inclusive and natural playground
elements within the existing site conditions.
5. CAD Base Sheet Development, one 20 scale 30" x 42" sheet for the overall
improvements for the park (approximately 3 acres) and one 10 scale 30" x
42" sheet for Playground Detail Enlargement using survey CAD file provided
by Andreasen Engineering.
6. Preparation of informal tissue bubble diagram, illustrating "rough locations"
of new playground area, walkways, parking lot expansion, picnic shade
structures, gazebo, sensory gardens and sensory wall for review and
comment by Client. Preparation of an Image Board showcasing various
playground design elements and styles (to be coordinated with Playground
Manufacturer). Bubble diagram and Image Board to be used for discussion
at Community Engagement Design Workshops.
7. Attend design review meeting with City Staff (1 meeting anticipated) to
review material for presentation at the Community Engagement
Workshops.
8. Attend and help facilitate the Community Engagement Design Workshops
with City Staff (2 meetings anticipated). It is anticipated that the first
workshop will be used to solicit feedback and community interest in the
design elements. A survey template will be created (by ADG) to help focus
the community discussion and prioritization of amenities desired. The
second workshop will be used to present the design for final comments and
minor corrections.
9. Revise design as required and prepare final formal CAD Conceptual
Landscape Master Plan (@ 20 scale on 30" x 42" sheet) and Playground
Enlargement Plan (@ 10 scale on 30" x 42" sheet) for City Park and
Recreation Commission and/or City Council approvals.
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10. Preparation of Project Theme and Materials Board. Board to include
photos/sketches of proposed site amenities, for park playground elements,
plant materials, hardscape and finishes.
11. Preparation of preliminary budgetary estimate of probable construction
cost, based off final Conceptual Design.
12. Attendance at Park and Recreation Commission meeting to present design
(1 meeting anticipated).
13. Project Administration (Bi-Weekly Status Report and Project Scheduling).
14. Telephone Consultation.
B. Construction Document Phase to Include:
1. CAD Base Sheet Preparation at 20-scale, on 24"x36" sheet format, two
sheets total utilizing the City of Moorpark's Title Block and sheet layout.
2. CAD Base Sheet Enlargement of Tot-lot area (@ 10-scale, on 24"x36" sheet
format, one sheet).
3. Title Sheet Preparation.
4. Preparation of a Demolition Plan (@ 20 scale, 2 sheets) for removal of the
existing tot lot, walkways, picnic areas and landscaping within area of
expanded improvements.
5. Fine Grading Plan Preparation detailing drain locations, drain pipes, high
points, finish grades and finish surface elevations for all hardscape, walls
and planter areas (City's selected civil engineer). ADG will coordinate with
the selected engineer to coordinate final details, grading solutions and any
stormwater control measures, ie. infiltration zones/bioswales.
6. Preparation of PCSMP by Everest Environmental.
7. Construction Plan Preparation for layout and detailing of tot-lot hardscape,
tennis court, new site amenities, etc. (@ 20 scale, 2 sheets).
8. Prepare tot-lot Enlargement Plan for equipment layout and play surface
design detailing. ADG will work with city's selected playground
manufacturer to coordinate any details and fall zone requirements based
off the final design of the Universally Accessible Playground (@ 10-scale,
one sheet).
9. Electrical Plan coordination with Consultant Electrical Engineer for parking
lot lighting, monument lighting, walkway post lights, shelter lighting.
10. JCA to coordinate with ADG on site demolition plan as related to the
existing site lighting to be removed. JCA will design the power distribution
from existing site service to new light fixtures in electrical controls and
specifications. Scope includes structural pole calculations for (2) two
footing designs.
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11. Construction and Grading Detail Preparation for entry gateways, site
furnishings, playground amenities, planters, wall treatments, shade
structures, gazebo, etc.
12. Irrigation Plan Preparation (@ 20 scale, 2 sheets).
13. Irrigation Detail Preparation.
14. Prepare Water Efficiency Landscape Worksheet. *
15. Prepare 2 Irrigation Controller Charts. *
16. Planting Plan Preparation (@ 20 scale, 2 sheets).
17. Planting Detail Preparation.
18. Prepare Planting/Irrigation Hydro-zone Plan. *
19. Construction Specifications.
20. Irrigation & Planting Specifications.
21. Preparation of final Cost Estimate.
22. Provide Soils Test and Soils Management Report. *
23. Prepare Annual Irrigation and Planting Maintenance Schedule. *
24. City Progress Meeting. (1)
25. Meeting with Consultants, as required.
26. Agency Plan Check Corrections.
27. Project Administration.
28. Telephone Consultation.
29. Utility Research (Irrigation Point of Connection, Pressure).
30. Agency Processing of completed plans.
C. Bidding Phase (Hourly as Requested):
1. Bidding assistance will be provided to the Client on an hourly as requested,
or negotiated lump sum fee basis.
D. Construction Observation Phase (Hourly as Requested):
1. Construction observation services will be provided to the Client on an hourly
as requested, or negotiated lump sum fee basis.
E. "Optional" Items:
1. Preparation of Walkway Lighting Photometric Study.
2. Preparation of Title 24 Calculations.
3. Preparation of New Site Metered Service
* Items required for AB 1881 California Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
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If the Scope of the Project as outlined above is changed materially, the Basic Fee shall
be changed in the same proportion.
FEES AND TERMS
Services described above shall be provided for in accordance with the terms and
conditions in Appendix A attached hereto and which is incorporated and made a part
of this Agreement by reference. We estimate the following fee breakdown by Phase:
A. Ground Topographic Survey (Andreasen): $17,250.00
Conceptual Design Exhibits (ADG): $10,975.00
B. PCSMP Report (Everest Environmental): $ 5,250.00
Lighting Plans (JCA): $ 8,165.00
Construction Document Plans (ADG): $26,800.00
C. Bidding Phase: hourly as requested
D. Construction Observation Phase: hourly as requested
Professional Fee Total: $68,440.00
Estimated Reimbursable Expenses * $1,500.00
E. "Optional" Services:
1. Walkway Lighting Photometric Study $ 650.00
2. Title 24 Calculations $ 700.00
3. New Site Metered Service $2,200.00
Optional Fee Total: $3,550.00
*We estimate that the cost of Reimbursable Expenses, as identified in Appendix A, will
be approximately the amount noted above. Reimbursable Expenses incurred are
based on the demands/needs of the Client.
GENERAL WORK PROGRAM AND TIMETABLE
Architerra Design Group proposes the following timetable for completion of this Project
after receipt of all necessary information from Client or Client's Consultants as listed
under"Owners/Architects Responsibility".
TASK PHASE WEEKS
A. Conceptual Design Phase 3-6
B. Construction Document Phase 6-8
ADG shall render its services as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and
care. ADG shall not be responsible for delays that may occur due to causes beyond
ADG's reasonable control.
DESIGN APPROVAL
Mr. Jeremy Laurentowski is designated as the person responsible for design direction to
ADG for this Project and has the authority for design approval. In the event that the
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design, as approved by Mr. Laurentowski is rejected by others, and redesign is required,
such redesign shall be compensated as Additional Services.
MEETINGS AND SITE VISITS
This Agreement includes Professional Service time for up to five meetings for
coordination with Client. Additional meetings shall be billed as Additional Services.
OWNER'S/ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITY
Client shall provide the following information, documents, or services as required for
performance of the work. ADG is entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness
of such information, documents, and services, and shall not be liable for errors or
omissions therein. Should ADG be required to provide services in obtaining or
coordinating compilation of any such information, drawings, or services shall be
charged as Additional Services.
1. CAD topography and boundary surveys with 1 ' contours and tree trunks
identified.
2. Architectural plans and elevations of any proposed or existing structures.
3. Engineered site plan with building footprints, streets, curbs, and property lines.
4. Rough and precise grading plan for project site.
5. Soils testing and/or engineering.
6. Existing site engineering and utility base information.
7. Overhead aerial photographs at controlled scale.
8. Engineering other than that provided within the Scope of Services.
9. Arborists Report.
We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have to clarify the various
points above. If the proposal meets with your approval, please sign below where
indicated and return one copy for our files. I look forward to working with you on this
project.
Sinc-rely Yours,
A rchiterro Design Group, Accepted: City of Mooroark
�tit‘'1 ' By:
Richa iede Title:
President Date:
CA RLA #2834
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APPENDIX A
Attached to and part of Agreement for Professional Services between Architerra Design
Group, Inc. (ADG), and The City of Moorpark dated November 11, 2019.
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Services outlined under the Scope of Services shall be provided for the fixed sum
stipulated in the Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services.
PROJECT RESTART FEE
Because of substantial cost incurred by ADG to stop and restart a project once
underway, should this project's progress be halted at any time for 30 or more days by
the Client, for any reason, a project restart fee of $500.00, will be due and payable
immediately.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The following costs shall be reimbursed at cost plus 15% and are not included in the
Basic Fee for Services:
• Expense of reproductions for generation of original drawings, plan check
submittals and construction bidding, including printing, plotting, Xerox copying,
photo reproductions.
• All automobile mileage shall be paid at the standard rate for business
automobile use as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service.
• Cost of postage and shipping expenses other than first class mail.
• Photographic services, film and processing.
• Cost of models, special rendered exhibits, promotional photography, special
process printing, special equipment, special printed reports or publications maps
and documents approved in advance by Client.
• Agency Processing and fees paid for securing approval of agencies having
jurisdiction over the Project. (Plan check fees, variance applications, etc.).
• Fees for additional special consultants retained with the approval of Client.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
ADG may incur expenses and costs, which are not included in the Basic Fee for
Services. If authorized by the Client and confirmed by ADG, ADG will perform said
Additional Services on a time and material basis, according to the following schedule:
Principal $165.00/Hour
Director $140.00/Hour
Project Manager $110.00/Hour
Designer $90.00/Hour
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CAD Designer $85.00/Hour
Clerical $55.00/Hour
Additional Services Include but are not limited to:
1 . Making planning surveys, feasibility studies, and special analyses of Client's
needs to clarify requirements for project programming.
2. Master planning.
3. Site Planning.
4. Revisions and changes in approved drawings and the preparation
alternatives or deductive change orders requested by Client.
5. Services with respect to replacement of any work damaged during
construction.
6. Services required as a result of the default or insolvency of the contractor.
7. Preparation of record drawings or of measured drawings of existing
conditions.
8. Providing prolonged construction observation should the construction time
be substantially extended through no fault of ADG.
9. Opinions of probable construction costs.
10. Agency processing of completed plans if requested by Client.
If the duration of the Project continues past one year from the date of signing this
Agreement, ADG shall have the right to increase the hourly rate for Additional Services.
OVERTIME REQUESTS
It is ADG's responsibility to schedule the Project's completion under normal conditions
without the use of the staff on an overtime basis. If the Client adjusts the deadline or
requests that the work be completed earlier than originally scheduled, requiring
overtime, the fees shall be adjusted to cover the increased costs incurred by ADG. The
hourly rates for overtime will be one and one-half (1-1/2) times the hourly rates listed
above.
BILLING PROCEDURES
A. All billing shall be done on a monthly basis. Invoices shall include charges for Basic
Services rendered to date of invoice and Reimbursable Expenses supported by an
itemized description.
B. Retainer: ADG shall be compensated an amount equal to 10% of the total fee at
the time of acceptance of the proposal.
C. Invoices for Additional Services shall be submitted on a monthly basis, supported
by an itemized description.
D. All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Whenever the account is
delinquent (30 days past due), ADG may suspend without any resulting liability,
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any further services called for this Agreement until said account is made current.
Not withstanding this provision, ADG may continue work beyond the time which
ADG could have suspended the work without waiving it's right hereunder.
E. If the Client fails to pay an invoice within seven days of the date payment is due,
ADG shall be entitled, upon three days notice, to suspend further services until all
accounts due have been paid.
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
Client agrees to pay a monthly late payment penalty of one and one-half percent (1-
1/2%) per month, which will be applied to any unpaid balance commencing thirty 30-
days from invoice date.
OPINIONS OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
ADG has no control over the cost of labor, materials, or equipment, or over the
Contractor's method of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market
conditions. Any Construction Cost estimates provided for herein are to be made on the
basis of ADG's experience and qualifications. These opinions represent ADG's best
judgment due to our familiarity with the construction industry. However, ADG cannot
and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or the construction cost will not vary from
estimates prepared by ADG. If the Client wishes greater assurance as to the
construction cost, the Client shall employ an independent cost estimator.
OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT OF DOCUMENTS
All drawings and documents produced under terms of this agreement are the property
of Architerra Design Group, and cannot be used for any reason other than to bid and
construct the above-named project. The Client shall be granted a revocable license to
use the drawings and documents for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and
operating the project, and shall not use such documents for any other purpose without
ADG's consent. The Client shall indemnify and defend ADG from any claim, loss or
damage arising out of the Client's failure to abide by the terms hereof.
INDEMNIFICATION
Architerra Design Group agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and
hold the Client harmless from any damage, liability or cost (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs of defense) to the extent caused by Architerra design Group's
negligent acts, errors or omissions in the performance of professional services under this
Agreement and those of his or her sub-consultants or anyone for whom Architerra
Design Group is legally liable. This indemnification expressly excludes the duty of
Architerra Design Group to defend the Client. However, the absence of the duty to
defend shall not preclude the Client from seeking its reasonable attorneys' fees as part
of its damages where and to the extent such fees are caused by Architerra Design
Group's negligence.
The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, to indemnify and hold
Architerra Design Group harmless from any damage, liability or cost (including
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reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense) to the extent caused by the Client's
negligent acts, errors or omissions and those of his or her contractors, sub-consultants or
consultants or anyone for whom the Client is legally liable, and arising from the project
that is the subject of this agreement.
Architerra Design Group is not obligated to indemnify the Client in any manner
whatsoever for the Client's own negligence.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Client shall indemnify ADG from claims arising out of any certifications, which are
required to be signed on behalf of the Client during the course of the project.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Client and ADG agree to mediate claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this
Agreement before initiating litigation. The mediation shall be conducted by a
mediation service acceptable to the parties. A party shall make a demand for
mediation within a reasonable time after a claim or dispute arises, and the parties
agree to mediate in good faith. In no event, shall any demand for mediation be made
after such claim or dispute would be barred by applicable law. Mediation fees shall be
shared equally.
PROJECT PROMOTION
ADG has the right to photograph the above-named project and to use the photos in
the promotion of the professional practice through advertising, public relations,
brochures or other marketing materials. Should additional photos be needed in the
future, the Client agrees to provide reasonable access to the facility. The Client also
agrees to city the name of Architerra Design Group as the designer in all publicity,
presentations, and public relations activities, which mention the name of or depict the
facility.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Client shall indemnify and hold harmless ADG and its consultants, agents, and
employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct and
indirect, or consequential damages, including but not limited to fees and charges of
attorneys and court and arbitration costs, arising out of or resulting from the
performance of the work by ADG, or claims against ADG arising from the work of
others, related to hazardous waste.
The above indemnification provision extends to claims against ADG which arise out of,
are related to, or are based upon, the dispersal, discharge, escape, release or
saturation of smoke, vapors, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, toxic-chemicals, liquids, gasses or
any other material, irritant contaminant or pollutant in or into the atmosphere, or on,
onto, upon, in or into the surface or subsurface soil, water or watercourses, objects, or
any tangible or intangible matter, whether sudden or not.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Client understands and acknowledges that the design and construction process for
this project poses certain risks to both ADG and the Client. The Client further
understands and acknowledges that the amount of risk that ADG can accept is tied, in
part, to the amount of compensation received for services rendered. ADG's fee for the
services offered is based on the Client's agreement to limit the ADG's liability as
described below. The Client further acknowledges that were it not for this promise to
limit ADG's liability, ADG's compensation would need to increase to address the risks
posed by the project. The Client, therefore acknowledging its right to discuss this
provision with legal counsel experienced in the design and construction process, as well
as other design professionals, voluntarily agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by
law, ADG's total liability to the Client for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities, losses,
costs, expenses or damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the
project or this Agreement for any cause or causes including, but not limited to, ADG's
negligence, errors, omissions or breach of contract, shall not exceed the total amount
of compensation received under this Agreement. This limitation of liability shall apply to
the Client's claims for damages as well as the Client's Claims for contribution and
indemnity with respect to third party claims.
MEANS AND METHODS
ADG shall not have control over or charge of and shall not be responsible for
construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work, since these are solely the
Contractor's responsibility under the Contract for Construction. ADG shall not be
responsible for the Contractor's schedules for failure to carry out the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents. ADG shall not have control over or charge
of acts or omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors, or their agents or employees, or
of any other persons performing portions of the Work.
LAW
This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of
California.
TERMINATION
It is understood that these services may be terminated upon 10 days' written notice for
cause by either party. In this event, ADG shall be compensated for all work-performed
prior to date of termination at the rates set forth above.
REVOCATION
This proposal shall be considered revoked if acceptance is not received within 60 days
of the date hereof.
STATE REGULATIONS
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Landscape architects are licensed by the State of California.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
This agreement is the entire and integrated agreement between Client and ADG and
supersedes all prior negotiations, statements or agreements, either written or oral. The
parties may amend this Agreement only by a written instrument signed by both Client
and ADG.
In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable
or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force
and effect, and the parties agree that any unenforceable or invalid term or provision
shall be amended to the minimum extent required to make such term or provision
enforceable and valid.
Neither Client nor ADG shall assign this agreement without the written consent of the
other.
Nothing in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship for the benefit of any
third party.
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2019/20 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $73,500 FROM
GENERAL FUND (1000) FOR DESIGN OF INCLUSIVE
PLAYGROUND AT TIERRA REJADA PARK
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2019 the City Council adopted the Operating and
Capital Improvement Projects budget for FY 2019/20; and
WHEREAS, applying for grant funding for a universally accessible playground is
a City Council Goal and Objective; and
WHEREAS, an opportunity for the City to apply for grant monies to fund a
universally accessible playground has arisen and staff needs the services of a
landscape architect to design the playground and prepare grant related information; and
WHEREAS, a staff report has been presented to the City Council to authorize an
Agreement with Architerra, Inc. dba Architerra Design Group for design of a universally
accessible playground at Tierra Rejada Park; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment in the amount of $73,500 from the General
Fund (1000) is requested to fund these services; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof, describes said
budget amendment and the resultant impact to the budget line item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A budget amendment in the amount of $73,500 from the General
Fund (1000), as more particularly described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, is hereby
approved.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 2019.
_____________________________
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
Exhibit A – Budget Amendment
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FUND BALANCE ALLOCATION:
Fund-Account Number Amount
General Fund 1000-000-00000-33990 73,500.00$
Total 73,500.00$
EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATION:
Account Number Current Budget Revision Amended Budget
1000-541-C0063-55300 -$ 73,500.00$ 73,500.00$
Total -$ 73,500.00$ 73,500.00$
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR
GENERAL FUND (1000)
TIERRA REJADA PARK
FY 2019/20
Fund Title
DESIGN OF INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT
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