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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
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TO: Honorable City Council EA-
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation 'it•ctor�
PREPARED BY: Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manage 4 '•_ •
DATE: December 12, 2017 (CC Meeting of 12/20/17) '
SUBJECT: Consider Agreement with Linda Demmers Library Consulting
for Library Consulting Services and Establishment of Library
Ad Hoc Committee
BACKGROUND
On May 15, 2007 a conceptual Master Plan was approved by the City Council for the
future Civic Center project. The concept included a 35,000 square foot City Hall
structure, parking improvements, and improvements on High Street. In addition, the
concept included an option to create a new 25,000 square foot library, south of where
the existing library stands today. However, at the time the concept was presented, the
City was still evaluating the need for a larger library facility. In July, 2007 the City hired a
library consultant to prepare a space needs study for a future library. The study
indicated that in order to provide the amount of space necessary to accommodate the
ideal levels of service for current and future library patrons, the building would need to
be approximately 33,000 square feet in size. This was larger than the size of the
building that was provided in the Master Plan. In consideration of the costs to construct
such a large building, as well as the associated maintenance and staffing costs, the City
opted to conduct a voter opinion survey in the fall of 2007. The results of the survey did
not substantiate that a ballot measure would be supported by the Moorpark voters to
raise the necessary funding for a new library building. After the survey was completed,
efforts on the Civic Center project stalled due to other priorities.
In 2009, the undergrounding of the open storm drain channel to the west of the
proposed Civic Center created additional design opportunities related to the Civic
Center project. The City was also expected to acquire about five acres west of and
adjacent to the current civic center site as part of the Development Agreement with
Essex. The covered channel would allow for potential expanded parking to the west of
the site, as well as an opportunity to explore a new approach to the Civic Center project
and inclusion of the library, particularly since funding would not be available for an
expanded library as proposed in the 2007 study. The project Architects were directed to
design a Civic Center Master Plan concept with a single-story City Hall building and
incorporating the existing library building, which would be expanded and renovated. The
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library was proposed to be expanded from its current footprint of about 7,000 sq. ft. to
approximately 15,800 sq. ft. Concurrently with these planning efforts, the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Civic Center Master Plan was being prepared. For many
reasons, including the historic Tanner Wall and future traffic constraints on High Street
and Moorpark Avenue, the EIR preparation was turning into a lengthy and time
consuming process. In January 2012, the City Council approved moving forward with
the design of the expansion of the existing library while the EIR document was being
completed. This way the library part of the project would not be further delayed, as the
library expansion could be designed and constructed separate from the City Hall.
Unfortunately in February 2012, the Redevelopment Agency was eliminated which
caused a further delay in the project while the property ownership issues were resolved
through the Redevelopment dissolution process.
On December 7, 2016, the City Council selected a site for the library on the north side
of High Street, across from the Post Office, and authorized staff to move forward with
the design of a new 18,000 sq. ft. City library. The recommended size of the library is
consistent with the current population of Moorpark, as many experts agree that the size
of a library should be proportionate to the City's population. The industry standard is
one square foot of library space for every two residents. If we apply this calculation to
Moorpark's current population of approximately 35,000 residents, an 18,000 sq. ft.
library would be appropriate. Subsequent to the City Council's approval of the library
site, staff had a geotechnical report prepared to determine the characteristics of the soil
and what effect they would have during a seismic event. The soils report indicated that
the Civic Center soils are susceptible to liquefaction and dry seismic settlement. These
potential conditions can result in soil settlement and will most likely require soil
improvement to mitigate potential settlement. The report indicated that ground
improvement would be required to a depth of approximately fifty feet, resulting in
additional cost to the library construction project.
DISCUSSION
Now that the soils reports have been completed, and prior to selection of the architect,
staff recommends hiring a library consultant to assist with the architect selection
process, community engagement process, building space planning, programming,
architecture review and consultation through construction. The consultant will ensure
that the ultimate layout and function of the library will meet the City's and community's
needs. As mentioned previously, the City hired a library consultant in 2007 to prepare a
space needs study for the library that was being considered as part of the Civic Center
project. The 2007 study provided for a 33,000 sq.ft. library. Due to estimated cost of the
library, and the amount of land available, in 2009 the study was updated to consider
library space needs within a 15,500 sq.ft. building envelope. However, this study was
based on programming trends that have changed substantially over the years.
Traditionally, libraries have been places where information is stored and made available
to the public for their use. Current library trends are moving away from libraries as
simply providers of information and towards libraries as a space where the user
becomes the creator, producer, and preserver of information for current and future
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generations. Libraries influence their community as a whole by providing services that
are designed to engage all populations from pre-schoolers to active adults. illiteracy and
access to technology remains a problem for communities, preventing many from
climbing higher. The library seeks out those most in need and through partnerships and
community resources are able to engage and transform lives, thus adding value to the
community. The library provides hands-on learning experiences and training on
technology like computers, 3D Printers, virtual reality and coding. As a result of these
changes in how libraries are used, there becomes a need for more multi-functional
spaces that can evolve in tandem with patron interests, beyond the traditional material
collection. The library consultant hired for the current library project will evaluate the
2007 study and provide space planning recommendations based on current and future
trends in library programming within the confines of an 18,000 sq.ft. building.
Staff received two proposals for library consultants and interviewed both consultants.
Based on the interviews, and in particular, considering how each consultant made
recommendations regarding the schedule and scope-of-work for our particular project,
staff has selected Linda Demmers Library Consultant as the City's Library Consultant.
Ms. Demmers has over 20 years' experience consulting with colleges and municipalities
on new library buildings and facility expansions. Most recently, she was hired by the
City of Santa Clarita and assisted with their new library buildings in Newhall and
Saugus. Of the two proposers, Ms. Demmers demonstrated strong knowledge about
libraries, current and future library trends, and had an excellent understanding of how
municipal libraries should function, and how to work with architects to ensure the City's
vision for the library is realized.
Along with the selection of a library consultant, staff feels that it would be appropriate to
establish an Ad Hoc Committee to assist with the selection of the Architect and provide
input into the library design and development process. Staff recommends that two
members of the City Council form the Ad Hoc Committee. Once the Architect receives
the Library Consultant's building program and begins the design of the library, staff
suggests inviting one member of the Library Board to participate in the Ad Hoc
Committee and provide feedback on the layout and floor plan for the interior spaces and
function of the library.
Staff anticipates that the library project will take approximately three years to complete.
The following is a brief project schedule:
Selection of architect& consulting team January 2018 April 2018
Development of Building Program February 2018 May 2018
Architecture Conceptual Plans/Schematics May 2018 Aug 2018
Architecture Design Development Package September 2018 January 2019
Architecture Construction Documents January 2019 August 2019
Project Bid August 2019 December 2019
Project Construction January 2020 December 2020
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FISCAL IMPACT
As a reminder, staff estimated that the cost to construct a new 18,000 square foot
library building was in the neighborhood of $10 to $11 million dollars, not including site
improvement costs, consulting fees, or costs associated with soil remediation work.
Staff will return to the City Council with a detailed construction budget once an architect
has been selected and the site constraints have been fully evaluated.
The cost for library consulting services is $50,500. Sufficient funds have been budgeted
in the Fiscal Year 2017/18 capital improvement budget for these services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Select two members of the City Council to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee; and
2. Approve Agreement with Linda Demmers Library Consulting and authorize the
City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the
City Manager.
Attachments:
1. Agreement
2. Linda Demmers Resume
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Attachment 1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND LINDA DEMMERS LIBRARY CONSULTING
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and effective as of this day of
, 2017, between the City of Moorpark, a municipal corporation
("City") and Linda Demmers Library Consulting, a sole proprietorship ("Consultant"). In
consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree
as follows:
WHEREAS, City has the need for consulting services for a new Moorpark
Library; 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 December 12,
2017,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 consulting services for a new Moorpark Library, 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 fifty thousand five hundred dollars ($50,500) 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 Linda Demmers, 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 fifty thousand five
hundred dollars ($50,500) 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 ten (10) 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 twenty-
five dollars ($25) 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 ten (10) 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
Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City, and any and
all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any liability (including liability
for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory
proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or
threatened, including legal counsels' fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense
costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or
are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by
Consultant or by any individual or agency for which Consultant is legally liable, including
but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Consultant.
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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 Avenue
Moorpark, California 93021
To: Linda Demmers Library Consulting
11786 Moorpark Street F
Studio City, California 91604
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
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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. 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 LINDA DEMMERS LIBRARY CONSULTING
Steven Kueny, City Manager Linda Demmers, Sole Proprietor
Attest:
Maureen Benson, 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
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.
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.
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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
interests under this or any other Agreement and to pay the premium. Any
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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
cODt[aCt, 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?
WI Yes [] No
If yes, then the following information must be provided in compliance with
Government Code § 7550:
1. Dollar amount of Agreement/Contract: $ 50.500
2. Dollar amount of Subcontract: �
3. Does the total contract amount represent compensation for multiple
documents or written reports? 121 Yes 0 No
I have read the foregoing Code section and will comply with Government Code §7550.
Consultant
Linda Demmers Date
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Exhibit C
$110-
Linda
4Linda Demmers
Library Consulting
Mr.Jeremy Laurentowski
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark,CA 93021
December 12, 2017
Re: Proposal for consulting services New Moorpark Library
Dear Mr. Laurentowski;
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to provide professional consulting services for a new
Moorpark Library.
In the attached document, I have outlined a process that involves working under the direction of a
working group to be appointed by the City of Moorpark. I propose targeted effective community input
with the two cornerstones being a town hall meeting and an on-line survey. Key consulting services will
include preparation of a detailed building program, interpretation and validation of this program with
selected architectural/engineering team, and participation in the technical and functional detail and
planning of the new facility from conceptual design through project closeout.
The attached scope reflects these tasks for a not to exceed fee of$50,500 to commence January 1, 2018
with a completion date no later than the end of 2020. Services will be billed on a time and materials
basis at an hourly rate of$125.00.
Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions.
Thank you for considering me for this project.
With best regards,
Linda Demmers
Library Consulting
Linda Demmers+11786 Moorpark Street F+Studio City+California+91604+323-428-8248+Linda.demmers@gmail.com
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Pre-Design Services $2,500
• Review existing documents
• Prepare benchmark profile for Moorpark Library
• Review current demographic data and trends
• Review current use data;e.g.,visits,circulation, program attendance,technology use, borrowers
per capita,collection turnover
• Project management and scheduling
• Site visit, inventory contents of current facility
• Meet with Working Group on regular basis
A/ESelection&&Assistance $2,000
• Assist City in preparation of RFP for architectural services
• Assist City in response review and team interviews
• Site visits with City project team
Community Participation $6,000
• Conduct at least one town hall library visioning meeting
• Design and implement on-line survey
• Prepare and present survey findings as required
• City Council presentations as required
• Meet with Working Group on regular basis
Building Program and Space Needs Analysis $11,000
• Prepare draft building program for 15-18,000 GSF stand alone library including square footage
requirements,furniture and equipment, adjacencies,and other space specific requirements
• Document quantities and locations of specific items,square footage requirements,and
estimates of associated costs for shelving and loose furniture
• Include recommendations for specific vendors and items
• Maintain of furniture and equipment schedule with preliminary cost estimate(s)
• Prepare collection development plan based on current usage at Moorpark Library and •
demographic profile of library service area residents
• Review technology plan and service delivery model with City/Library staff and service provider
• Program review with City Staff,and if required, Library Trustees and service provider,local
library staff including but not limited to: collection profile,staffing plan and back of house
requirements, public use technologyservice desks,reader seats, meeting space requirements,
site improvements required by City(bicycle racks, book return, anti-graffiti,skateboard
deterrent,flag pole,dedication plaques, hours,street signage, parking lot lighting level,etc.)
• Meet with Working Group to review program recommendations
• Revise program as needed during Programming phase
• Revise program as needed during Schematic Design and Design Development phases
• Production of Program of Record: Libris Design formatted building program •
Conceptual and Schematic Design Review $9,000
• Program(validation)with selected team
• Assist A/E team with initial block diagramming,site fit, program adjacencies
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• Review schematic design for the following, but not limited to the following: plan fit,egress,
accessibility,sightlines,acoustics, FFE arrangement,shelving layout,securitystorage, efficiency,
and other concerns typical to schematic design
• Review FFE for consistency with program,functionalityand current library practices
• Prepare shelving schedule(capacity, location and quantity) including unit height,depth, number
of shelves,specialty shelving, book supports,end panel and canopy top requirements
• Presentations to City as needed
• Public presentation as needed
• Regular meeting of Working Group
Design Development $7,000
• Review of design development plans for the following, but not limited to the following:Shelving
schedule and specification including CBC compliance regarding aisle widths and lengths,
disabled access,and updated energy requirements;review casework;assist with FFE selection;
finish materials; lighting requirements and photometrics if required by contract; light control;
power and data distribution,and security requirements
• Identify specific library equipment; and assist in identification and procurement of
miscellaneous accessory items including but not limited to book trucks, book supports, kik step
stools,office equipment;easels and display equipment;early childhood and Family Place play
stations and objects; RFID or electromagnetic security gates, readers,and desensitizers;
lecterns;vending machines, copy and printing equipment, (etc.)
• Respond to questions regarding design development details and requirements through the DD
and CD phases as needed
• Assistance in development of signage package
• Assist in development of and review of low voltage package with specialty consultant including
audio'visua|mequirements' bui|dingsecur|tyequipmnent'technu|oQyinfrastructuve'te|ephone
and Intercom, (etc.) Specialty consultant contracted to A/F team.
• Attend technical meetings as required
• Project cost estimate review
• Participate in value engineering
• Program revision at end of Design Development to reflect final project
Construction Documents Review $2,00$
• Final review of CDs
• Review Bid package
Construction Meetings $6,000
• Site visits(12)
• Assist with f&E procurement and installation (specifications excluded)
Project Completion $5,008
• Collection location and shelving plan
• Project completion,delivery, punch list,move in scheduling review
• Move In: Furniture&equipment delivery, installation, and review assistance
Total Fee Proposed $50,500
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Phase NTE Hours NTE Fee Schedule
Pre-Design 20 $ 2,500.00 1/1/2018-3/1/2018
A/E Selection 16 $ 2,000.00 2/1/2018-3/30/2018
Community Participation 48 $ 6,000.00 2/1/2018-5/1/2018
Building Programming 88 $ 11,000.00 3/1/2018-5/1/2018
Conceptual/Schematics 72 $ 9,000.00 5/1/2018-8/1/2018
Design Development 56 $ 7,000.00 9/1/2018-1/1/2019
Construction Documents 16 $ 2,000.00 1/1/2019-8/1/2019
Construction Meetings 48 $ 6,000.00 10/1/2019-10/1/2020
Project Completion 40 $ 5,000.00 10/1/2020- 12/1/2020
$ 50,500.00
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ATTACHMENT 2
Linda Demmers
Library Consulting
11786 Moorpark Street
Unit F
Studio City, CA 91604
Linda.demmers@gmail.com
(323)428-8248
Academic Libraries
College of the Desert(2011-2012)
Building Program, Schematic Design
Los Angeles Mission College(2010-2012)
Expansion and remodel Building Program
Modesto Junior College (2008-2011)
Building Program library renovation for 30,000 GSF Library
California State University Chancellor(2008-2009)
Redraft of 1996 CSU Library Facility Planning Standards
Tulane University(2009-2014)
Renovation plan, Post-Katrina(FEMA)
Fresno Pacific University(2007-8)
Building Program, Project budgeting, Phasing, Schematic Design
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising: Los Angeles, San Francisco& San Diego
Building Program& Planning consultant(2005-2009)
Rio Honda College(2005-2006)
Building Program, Schematics, Design Development, FPP
Canada College(2003-2005)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois (2000-2002)
Library Planning Consultant
San Francisco State University, San Francisco,California(Renovation 200,000+GSF)
Library Planning Consultant(2000-2003)
San Jose City College, San Jose/Evergreen CCD(2000-2002)
Library Planning Consultant: San Jose City College
San Jose City College, San Jose/Evergreen CCD(2000-2003)
Library Planning Consultant: Evergreen Valley College
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Grossmont College, El Cajon California(1999-2001)
Building Program, Schematic Design
Santa Clara University (1998 -1999)
Program statement for Information Services Facility
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California(1998-2002)
Preliminary study for renovation and/or addition
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California(1998-2000)
Library Planning Consultant renovation and addition
Leavey Library Renovation, University of Southern California, Los Angeles(1998)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design development, Project manager for USC
Whittier College, Whittier, California(1998-2002)
Library planning Consultant 37,000 GSF renovation and 35,000 GSF addition
Riverside CCD Digital Library and Learning Resource Center(1997-2003)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design development, CDs
College of the Redwoods, Eureka, California Learning Resource Center(1997-2001)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development, CDs
Southwestern Community College, Chula Vista, California(1997-2001)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Library Renovation and Addition (1996-1998)
Needs Assessment& Renovation Planning Consultant
School of Theology at Claremont Library, Claremont, California(1996-1998)
Building Program, Feasibility Study, Renovation Space Planning
Menlo College, Atherton, California(1996)
Renovation and Addition Planning Consultant
Central Missouri University, Warrensburg, Missouri(New 185,000 GSF)(1995 -1996)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Williams College Science Library, Williamstown, Massachusetts (New 35,000 GSF)(1995-1998)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Leavey Library, University of Southern California, (New 86,000 GSF)(completed 8/94)
Project Coordinator(1990— 1994)
Mississippi State University Library, Starkville, Miss. (New and Renovation 200,000 GSF) (1992 - 1995)
Schematic Design; Design Development
Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi (New and Renovation 100,000 GSF)(1996-1997)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi(1997-1998)
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Renovation and Addition Building Program
Plover Library, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California(New 135,000 GSF)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Santa Monica College Library, Santa Monica,California(1993-2004)FEMA Project
24,000 GSF Addition and 52,000 GSF Renovation (Program through Construction)
Consultant for 24,000 GSF Temporary Library(2001 —2002)
Library Learning Center, USC School of Dentistry, LA(1994)
Programming Consultant
Coe Library, Mount St. Mary's College, Chalon Campus, LA(Renovation 28,000 GSF)(1993-1995)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Library Learning Center, Mount St. Mary's, Doheny Campus(New 30,000 GSF)(1993-1997)
Library Planning Consultant All Phases
Victor Valley Community College, Victorville, CA (New 30,000 GSF)(completed 1995)
Learning Resource Center Library Planning Consultant
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida Planning Consultant(1994) •
Santiago Canyon College(2000-2003)
Schematic Design, Design Development
Crocker Business Library, University of Southern California, LA(Renovation 8,000 GSF) (1993)
Space Planning Consultant
East Library Facility, University of Southern California, LA(Renovation 100,000 GSF)(1992-1994)
Renovation Master Plan Facilitator
Feuchtwanger Memorial Library, University of Southern California(1993)
USC Rare Book Library Planning Consultant
Annenberg Library and Communications Center, Pine Manor College, (completed 1985)
32,000 GSF Renovation& Expansion, Library Director, (1979-1985)
Municipal Libraries
Sacramento Public Library
• Sacramento Public Library Facility Master Plan &Central Library Renovation Plans
• Pocket/Greenhaven Library Program for new library
• North Natomas Library Program for new joint use library
• Elk Grove Library Program for new library TI commercial building
• Valley Hi North Laguna Building Program for new library Noll and Tam
• Rio Linda Elverta Community Library(through Schematic Design)
Contra Costa County Library
• Brentwood Branch (New) library(2015-Date)
• San Ramon Community Library remodel (2014-2016)
• San Pablo Community Library(New)(2014-2016)
• Martinez Community Library Program for library remodel(2010-2012)
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• Brentwood Branch Program for new Library TI Remodel(2010-2016)
• Byron Branch(Remodel Plan)
• Kensington Library Renovation&addition (Planning)
• Lafayette Branch, Design Development, F&E assistance
• Prewett Park Antioch Library Needs assessment, Building Program, Schematics
• Pittsburg Public Library Building Program for renovation&addition(2013-2015)
• Hercules Public Library Building Program, Schematics, (New 21,200 GSF)(2001-2006)
• Walnut Creek Library(New 93,000 GSF)(2006-2010)
Building Program, Schematics, Design Development
County of Los Angeles Public Library
• Hermosa Beach Library Needs Assessment(2016-2017)
• Malibu Library Needs Assessment(2017 -)
• Lancaster Library Needs Assessment(2017 -)
• Temple City Building Program Renovation &Addition(2017-)
• Live Oak Library(2017-)
• Florence Library Building Program (2016)
• Rowland Heights Library Building Program, Renovation(2015-2016)
• Carson Library Renovation(2016-Date)
• Hacienda Heights Library Building Program Renovation(2015-2016)
• Los Nietos (New) Library Building Program (2015-Date)
• Artesia(New)Library Building Program, Schematics, DD(2014-Date)
• Willowbrook Library Building Program(New)(2014-Date)
• South Whittier Library Building Program New(2014-2017)
• Lomita Library Renovation Plan(2014-2016)
• Quartz Hill Library, Building Program, Design Development(2014-2016)
• Temple City Library Needs Assessment and Building Program (2013-Date)
• Stevenson Ranch Library Building Program(2014-2016)
• Castaic Library Renovation and Addition (2013-2016)
• Diamond Bar(2011-2012)
• Castaic Community Needs Assessment, Space Planning,TI(2008-2009)
• Newhall Library Community Needs Assessment&Building Program(2007-2012)
• City of Malibu Needs Assessment, (2005-7)
• City of Malibu Building Program, Schematics, Design Development(2008-2010)
• City of Malibu Needs Assessment(2017-date)
• City of Manhattan Beach Needs Assessment,Building Program, DD, CD(2000-2012)
• East San Gabriel Valley Library(2002 through Schematics)
• West Hollywood Public Library(October 1999 to 2011)
• Westlake Village New 12,000 GSF Library
Santa Clarita
• Facility Master Plan(2014-2015)
• Saugus Library Center Needs Assessment&Building Program(2015-Date)
Whitter Public Library Remodel(2015-Date)
El Centro Library Feasibility Study(2015-2016)
Long Beach Civic Center Main Library Program, Schematics, Design Development(2014-Date)
City of Larkspur Library Community Center(new) Planning(2014-2015)
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Carlsbad Library Renovation Plan(2014-2015)
Palm Springs Library Needs Assessment and Building Program(2014-2015)
Sierra Madre Public Library Strategic Plan(2013-4)
South Pasadena Public Library Strategic Plan(2009-2011)
City of El Segundo Program for Renovation and Expansion(2011-2012)
Palm Desert Library(Riverside County)(2010-2011)
Needs Assessment, Building Program, Schematics, Design Development
Pico Branch Library(Santa Monica Public Library)(2010-2013)
Program for new 8,000 GSF library in Virginia Avenue Park
Dixon Library District(2009-2011)
Needs Assessment and Building Program for new 27,000 GSF public library
Solvang Branch Library, Santa Barbara Library Expansion Plan(2009-2010)
Azusa Public Library Building Program (2008-2010)
City of Buena Park Renovation Planning Consultant(2008-2011)
City of Altadena(2008-2015)
Planning Consultant(Renovation and Addition); Strategic Plan
City of Santa Barbara Planning Consultant(Renovation)(2008-2013)
City of Richmond, Public Library(2007-2009)
Needs Assessment& Building Program
Beverly Hills Public Library Renovation(2006-2013)
Planning Consultant(Renovation)Children's Library completed 2013
Placentia Public Library Facility Master Plan(2006)
Monrovia Public Library(2008-2010)
Building Program for new 28,000 GSF library, Schematic Design, Planning Consultant
Alhambra Public Library Building Program (2005)
Palmdale Public Library Building Program(2005)
Tustin Public Library Orange County Public Library(New 32,000 GSF) (2001-2010)
Bond Act Application, Building Program, Schematics, Design Development
Ontario Public Library(Renovation 55,000 GSF)(2000-2002)
Santa Fe Springs Planning Consultant(2001-2004) Bond Act Application
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San Marino Public Library Building Program(New 28,000 GSF)
City of Rancho Cucamonga(2000-2007)
Building Program for new 26,000 GSF Library, Bond funding, Bond Act Application
Santa Maria, California,Public Library(2000-2002)
Bond Act Application,Building Program, Schematic Design
City of Temecula Public Library(New 34,000 GSF)
Bond Act Application, Building Program, Schematic Design
City of Calabasas(New 26,000 GSF)
Bond Act Application; Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
City of Orange Public Library(1996-1997) Schematic for renovation
Sierra Madre Public Library Renovation Plan(1996-1997)
Mission Viejo Public Library(New 27,000 GSF)(1994-1997)
Needs Assessment, Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Atlantic Avenue Branch Library, City of Commerce, (New 3,500 GSF)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Mill Valley Public Library(Renovation and Addition 28,000 GSF)(1994-1998)
Building Program, Schematic Design, Design Development
Primary and Secondary School Libraries
• Chamlian Armenian School Library(2016-7)
• John Thomas Dye School Library(2016-7)
• Brawerman School Library(2017)
• Viewpoint School(New Primary and Lower School Library)
• Curtis School Library(Remodel)
• St. Paul the Apostle(Remodel)
• Chandler School Middle School Library(New)
• Chandler School Primary Library(Remodel)
• Notre Dame High School(Remodel)
• Chaminade College Preparatory School(Remodel)
• Le Lycee, West Los Angeles(New)
• Windward School, Los Angeles (New)
• Westridge School, Pasadena, California(Remodel)
• Viewpoint Upper School Library, Calabasas, California(New)
• Sinai Akiba, Westwood, California(Renovation)
• Buckley School, Sherman Oaks, California(Master Plan)
• Nueva School for Gifted Children, Hillsborough, California
• La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla, California(Completed)
• Marymount High School, Los Angeles, California(Plan for remodel and relocation)
• St. Matthews Parish School, Pacific Palisades, California(New)
• Echo Horizon School, Culver City, California(New)
• Harvard Westlake Middle School, Los Angeles(New)
• Crane Country Day School, Montecito, California(New)
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• The Oaks School, Hollywood,California(Remodel)
• The Crossroads School Elementary School (K-5) Santa Monica, California(1997)
• The Crossroads School(6-12), Santa Monica, California(1993 to 1996)25K GSF New
• Cathedral School for Boys, (K-6)Grace Cathedral, San Francisco(1994 to 1996)
• Oliver Wendell Holmes Library, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. (60,000 GSF)(1988)
Grants and Projects
• Libris Design Project Manager, LSTA Grant, California State Library(January 2001 to date)
• LBA 2000 Project Funded: Santa Maria, Temecula, Calabasas, Rancho Cucamonga, Hercules, Lafayette
Recent Publications, Presentations and Awards
• Webinars/Infopeople: Spaces for Very Young Children
• Webinars/Infopeople: Learning Spaces
• Webinars/Infopeople: Affordable Spaces for Teens
• PLA Workshop 2009: No Money,No Space,No Problem
• Workshop: Wayfinding and Merchandising for Libraries(2006-2009)
• Workshop: Libris Design workshop lead trainer(2000—date)
• Workshop: Extreme Makeover or Gentle Remodel Trainer(2005 to date)
• Workshop: Library Construction 101 for Librarians(2002 to date)
• PLA National Symposium San Jose 2007. Presenter: Renovate, Remodel, Refresh, Renew
• PLA National Conference Boston 2006. Presenter and Program Organizer: Planning Smart: Your
Project from Conception to Cost Estimate
• PLA National Conference Seattle 2004. Presenter: Libris Design: Library Planning Software.
• Council of Chief Librarians 1999. Speaker/Program Coordinator Building Better Community College
Libraries
• CLA Pre-conference, 1998, Your design process: from needs assessment to bricks and mortar
• Space Planning, in Electronic Learning Resources Centers: Guidelines,Planning, and Examples.
Learning Resources Assoc. of California Community Colleges, c1997
• The Book Cop profile in World Architecture, May 1997
• ALA. LAMA Pre-conference Speaker, Reducing Technostress and Libraries Chicago, 1995
• MCLS. Young Adult Librarians. Creating the Dream Space. Los Angeles Public Library 1996
• CARL-DIG speaker, Current Library Planning Issues, Los Angeles,November 1994
• "Envisioning the Library of Tomorrow" Educom, Educators'Tech Exchange, Fall 1993
• AIA/LAMA Award for Excellence in Library Architecture. 1997 Crossroads School Library
• ALA/LAMA Award for Excellence in Library Architecture. 2007 Santa Monica College Library
Professional Library Experience (Librarian)
• Santa Monica College. Adjunct Faculty 2006—2007
• University of Southern California 1990— 1993
Martha Boaz Distinguished Professor, Leavey Library Coordinator
• Phillips Academy,Andover, Massachusetts 1986— 1989
Library Director on the Abbott Stevens Chair
• Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill 1980— 1986
Head Librarian Annenberg Library and Communications Center,
• Newbury Junior College, Boston, Massachusetts. Library Director 1975— 1980
• Ritchie Organization, Architectural Firm Librarian 1974
• Bibliographer, ACRL, Recommended Books for College Libraries 11 1972— 1973
Other
• President Friends of the West Hollywood Library January 2012-Date
• President Los Feliz Neighborhood Council (LA City) October 2012 -July 2016
• Friends of the Woodbury University Library Board Member 2013-2015
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• The Oaks School,Los Angeles Chairman of the Board 2004—2007
• Voice for the Animals,Volunteer
Education
Vassar College 1972 B.A. in English Literature
Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science 1973 M.L.S.
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