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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-1-2021 Agenda Packet, revised 12-1-2021Saratoga City Council Agenda December 1, 2021 – Page 1 of 5 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 01, 2021 AGENDA AMENDED • 11-30-2021, REORGANIZATION ITEM REVISED STAFF REPORT AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED • 11-30-2021, ITEM 1.1 MINUTES AMENDED Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19 This meeting will be held entirely by teleconference. All members of the City Council and staff will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted pursuant to recent amendments to the teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act allowing teleconferencing during a proclaimed state of emergency when local official have recommended social distancing. The purpose of the amendments is to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public can view and participate in the Commission Interviews by: • Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87310674652;Webinar ID 876 1067 4652 OR • Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 and entering the Webinar ID provided above Members of the public can view and participate in in the Regular Session of the meeting by: • Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84434728837; Webinar ID 844 3472 8837 OR • Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 and entering the Webinar ID provided above; OR • Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99) and calling in following the directions above; OR • Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and calling in following the directions above. The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person. As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Council prior to the meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will be provided to the members of the Council and will become part of the official record of the meeting. Saratoga City Council Agenda December 1, 2021 – Page 2 of 5 6:00 P.M. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS * Full Terms: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025; One Partial Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023. 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 24, 2021. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Council Reorganization Recommended Action: Declare offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant, accept nominations for the office of Mayor, administer the Oath of Office to new Mayor, accept nominations for the office of Vice Mayor, and administer the Oath of Office to new Vice Mayor. Supplemental Memo 12_01_2021, Reorganization Revised Staff Report REVISED Staff Report Attachment A - City Council Resolution 10-002 Mayoral Rotation Policy Attachment B - Mayoral Rotation History Supplemental Memo 12_01_2021, Reorganization Item Written Communications ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. Time Name Commission Vacancies Incumbent 6:05 p.m. Joseph Wherry Heritage Preservation Commission 1 Full Term (January 1, 2022- December 31, 2025) No 6:10 p.m. Priya Shastri Traffic Safety Commission 2 Full Terms, 1 Partial Term* No Saratoga City Council Agenda December 1, 2021 – Page 3 of 5 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes for the November 17, 2021 City Council Meeting. Staff Report Supplemental Memo 12_01_2021, Revised Recommended Action and Minutes Attachment A - REVISED November 17, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: 11/17/21 Period 5 Staff Report Check Register 11-17-21 P5 1.3. Tree Maintenance Contract for Call-Out Tree Services with Trees 360 Degrees in the amount not-to-exceed $50,000 Recommended Action: Approve Tree Maintenance Service Contract with Trees 360 Degrees for call-out tree services in the amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. Staff Report Attachment A 1.4. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1; Resolutions initiating renewal of the District for FY 22-23. Recommended Action: 1. Move to adopt the Resolution describing improvements and directing preparation of the Engineer’s Report. 2. Move to adopt the Resolution appointing the Attorney’s for the District. Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B 1.5. New PG&E Easement in Parking District #1, East of 4th Street Recommended Action: Approve a Grant of Easement Deed for a gas line easement to PG&E within APN 503-24- 016 in Parking District 1, east of 4th Street. Staff Report Attachment A - Grant of Easement Deed 1.6. Award Contract for Financial Software Recommended Action: Approval of Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for Public Administration ePLUS Financial Software Staff Report Attachment A-CentralSquare Technologies LLC Agreement Saratoga City Council Agenda December 1, 2021 – Page 4 of 5 2. GENERAL BUSINESS 2.1. Review of City Council Assignments Recommended Action: Review the list of City Council assignments and provide direction on changes to the list of assignments. Staff_Report Attachment A - City Council Assignment Descriptions Attachment B - Current City Council Assignments COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Yan Zhao Association of Bay Area Governments Cities Association of Santa Clara County-City Selection Committee Cities Association of Santa Clara County-Legislative Action Committee Cities Association of Santa Clara County Council Finance Committee Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee VTA State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board West Valley Mayors & Managers West Valley Sanitation District Vice Mayor Tina Walia Council Finance Committee KSAR Community Access TV Board Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors Saratoga Ministerial Association Council Member Rishi Kumar Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission West Valley Clean Water Program Authority West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons Chamber of Commerce Hakone Foundation Board Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Council Committee Sister City Organization Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable Saratoga Historical Foundation CITY COUNCIL ITEMS COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Saratoga City Council Agenda December 1, 2021 – Page 5 of 5 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Britt Avrit, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on November 24, 2021 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 24th day of November 2021 at Saratoga, California. Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II] CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Mayor Zhao & Members of the Saratoga City Council From: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk Meeting Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: Revised Staff Report – Reorganization Item Following publication of the agenda packet for the December 1, 2021 City Council meeting, it was determined a revision was needed to state the process for the election of Vice Mayor was conducted in accordance with the Saratoga Rules of Parliamentary procedure; two nominations were made and the City Council voted on the second motion made. A Revised Staff Report is attached. 5 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk SUBJECT:Appointment of Mayor & Vice Mayor RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Declare offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant, accept nominations for the office of Mayor, administer the Oath of Office to new Mayor, accept nominations for the office of Vice Mayor, and administer the Oath of Office to new Vice Mayor. BACKGROUND: California Government Code section 36801 states the City Council of general law cities shall “choose one of its number” to serve as Mayor and Vice Mayor. Each December, the City Council conducts a reorganization to select a Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve a one-year term. To commence the reorganization, the current Mayor will have an opportunity to give remarks about their service and may invite remarks from the City Council and public. The City Clerk will then declare the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor vacant. The City Clerk will open the public comment period. Once public comment is concluded, the City Clerk will request nominations for the office of Mayor, close nominations, facilitate deliberation, then call for the vote. Following the vote, the oath of office will be administered to the Mayor. The new Mayor will then repeat this process to accept nominations for the office of Vice Mayor. Following the Oath of Office for both Mayor and Vice Mayor, the new Mayor, new Vice Mayor, and members of the Council may give remarks. Additionally, the Mayor may receive remarks from the public. The Council may then take a break before proceeding with Regular Session agenda items. In January 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 10-002 to establish a rotation policy of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. The policy is included as Attachment A. Attachment B provides the history of the Mayoral rotation. The City Council last reviewed the rotation policy on April 7, 2021. In 2020 the City Council nominated all Council Members and voted on each person and the individual receiving the most votes, with a minimum of three votes, was elected as Mayor. The process for the election of Vice Mayor was conducted in accordance with the Saratoga Rules of Parliamentary procedure; two nominations were made and the City Council voted on the second motion made. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –Resolution 10-002 Mayoral Rotation Policy Attachment B –History of Mayoral Rotation 1998-2021 6 RESOLUTION NO. 10 —002 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA IMPLEMENTING A POLICY FOR ROTATION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36801 provides that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem of a general law city is selected by a majority vote of the City Council; and WHEREAS, said Government Code Section does not require nor provide for any particular procedure for selecting the Mayor; and WHEREAS; the Saratoga Municipal Code does not provide a procedure for selecting the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2009, the Saratoga City Council was provided with samples of other California cities' policies regarding mayoral rotation; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2009, the Saratoga City Council considered establishing a Council policy that would provide a method for the selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the City of Saratoga; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2009, the Saratoga City Council voted to implement a mayoral rotation policy that would place the council candidates with the two highest votes in any one election into a queue to rotate into the position of Mayor and Vice Mayor. In each Saratoga City Council election, the candidate with the most votes is placed first in the rotation of that group, the candidate with the second highest votes is placed second; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2009, the Saratoga City Council directed staff to bring back a resolution establishing Council's newly implemented mayoral rotation policy at the next scheduled regular Council meeting on January 20, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga adopts a resolution establishing a mayoral rotation policy whereby the two council candidates with the highest votes in any one election are placed into a queue to rotate into the position of Mayor and Vice Mayor. In each Saratoga City Council election, the candidate with the most votes is to be placed first in the rotation of that group, the candidate with the second highest votes is to be placed second. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are chosen annually by the City Council from among its members by the affirmative vote of three or more of the Council Members. In each City Council election, the person with the most votes shall be placed first in the rotation of that group, the second highest vote getter will be placed second, and in the years when there is a third seat contest, the third highest vote getter will be placed third in that rotation. However, the Council member who received the third most votes in an election year filling three seats will not be in the queue for either Vice Mayor or Mayor but would be in rotation should the Council member traditionally rotating into the Vice Mayor or Mayor position be unavailable to serve in that role. 7 In case of appointment to the City Council to fill a vacancy, that person will not be placed in rotation for the position of Mayor or Vice Mayor. Each new election will determine the rotation only for the group in that election. Should any City Council member not be available to take their regular place in the established rotation, the next person in the rotation will be elevated to the Vice Mayor's position and the rotation will continue as previously set. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 20 day of January 2010 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Chuck Page, Howard Miller, Mayor Kathleen King NOES: Councilmember Jill Hunter ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilmember Susie Nagpal ATTEST: Ann Sullivan, City Clerk I !/ ..t. Kathleen M. King, May/ 8 Page 1 of 2 MAYORAL ROTATION: 1998/1999 – 2020/2021 Year Mayor and Vice Mayor by Rotation Method Mayor and Vice Mayor by Election 1998-99 Shaw (Mayor)* Bogosian (Vice Mayor) Shaw (Mayor)* Bogosian (Vice Mayor) 1999-2000 Bogosian (Mayor)* Mehaffey (Vice Mayor) Bogosian (Mayor)* Mehaffey (Vice Mayor) 2000-01 Mehaffey (Mayor) Streit (Vice Mayor) Mehaffey (Mayor) Streit (Vice Mayor) 2001-02 Streit (Mayor) * Baker (Vice Mayor)* Streit (Mayor) * Baker (Vice Mayor)* 2002-03 Bogosian (Mayor) Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor) Streit (Mayor) Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor) 2003-04 Waltonsmith (Mayor) Streit (Vice Mayor) Waltonsmith (Mayor) King (Vice Mayor) 2004-05 Streit (Mayor) King (Vice Mayor) King (Mayor) Kline (Vice Mayor) 2005-06 King (Mayor)* Kline (Vice Mayor)* Kline (Mayor)* Kao (Vice Mayor) 2006-07 Kao (Mayor) Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor) Kao (Mayor) Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor) 2007-08 Waltonsmith (Mayor)* Page (Vice Mayor) Waltonsmith (Mayor)* Page (Vice Mayor) 2008-09 Page (Mayor) King (Vice Mayor) Page (Mayor) King (Vice Mayor) 2009-10 King (Mayor)* Hunter (Vice Mayor)* King (Mayor)* Hunter (Vice Mayor)* 2010-2011 Miller (Mayor) Page (Vice Mayor) Miller (Mayor) Page (Vice Mayor) 2011-12 Page (Mayor) Hunter (Vice Mayor) Page (Mayor) Hunter (Vice Mayor) 2012-13 Hunter (Mayor) Lo (Vice Mayor) Hunter (Mayor) Lo (Vice Mayor) 2013-14 Lo (Mayor)* Miller (Vice Mayor) Lo (Mayor)* Miller (Vice Mayor) 2014-15 Miller (Mayor) Cappello (Vice Mayor) Miller (Mayor) Cappello (Vice Mayor) 2015-16 Cappello (Mayor) Lo (Vice Mayor) Cappello (Mayor) Lo (Vice Mayor) 2016-17 Lo (Mayor) Bernald Lo (Mayor) Bernald 2017-18 Bernald (Mayor) Cappello (Vice Mayor) Bernald (Mayor) Cappello (Vice Mayor) 2018-19 Cappello (Mayor) Miller (Vice Mayor) Cappello (Mayor) Miller (Vice Mayor) 2019-20 Miller (Mayor)* Kumar (Vice Mayor) Miller (Mayor)* Bernald (Vice Mayor) 2020-21 Kumar (Mayor) Bernald (Vice Mayor) Zhao (Mayor) Walia (Vice Mayor) 2021-22 Bernald (Mayor) Walia (Vice Mayor) 9 Page 2 of 2 * Indicates end of term on Council Rotation Notes: Terms for Mayor and Vice Mayor are one year in length from December to December. 1999: Mayor Shaw died in office, August 2, 1999. Bogosian was designated Mayor Pro Tempore with the Mayor’s position vacant until the next Council Reorganization. 2002-03: Streit elected as Mayor by Council majority out of rotation. 2003-04: Streit relinquishes place in rotation. Each subsequent Council position moves up in rotation. 2006-07: “Normal” rotation re-established. 2009-10: Nagpal passed away while in office May 2010. Cappello appointed to fill the remainder of her term. 2010-11: Cappello ineligible to serve as Vice Mayor, because of appointment to Council, thereby moving Page, Hunter, and Lo up in the rotation and making Lo eligible to serve as Mayor in 2013-14. 2019-20: Bernald elected as Vice Mayor by Council majority out of rotation. 2020-21: Zhao elected as Mayor by Council majority out of rotation 2020-21: Walia elected as Vice Mayor by Council majority out of rotation Election Results Election Year Results 1998 1.Mehaffey 2. Streit 3. Baker 2000 1.Bogosian 2. Waltonsmith 2002 1.Streit 2. King 3. Kline 2004 1.Kao 2. Waltonsmith 2006 1.Page 2. King 3. Hunter 2008 1.Miller 2. Nagpal 2010 1.Page 2. Hunter 3. Lo 2012 1.Miller 2. Cappello 2014 1.Lo 2. Bernald 3. Kumar 2016 1.Cappello 2. Miller 2018 1.Kumar 2. Bernald 3. Zhao 2020 1.Walia 2. Fitzsimmons 10 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Mayor Zhao & Members of the Saratoga City Council From: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk Meeting Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: Written Communications, Reorganization Item Following publication of the agenda packet for the December 1, 2021 City Council meeting, written communications were submitted for the Reorganization Item. The communications are attached to this memo. 11 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Mayor Zhao & Members of the Saratoga City Council From: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk Meeting Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: Written Communications, Reorganization Item Following publication of the agenda packet for the December 1, 2021 City Council meeting, additional written communications were submitted for the Reorganization Item. The communications are attached to this memo. From:Kwun-Nan Lin To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald Cc:Britt Avrit Subject:December 1 election of Saratoga Mayor Date:Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:48:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi all, I live in Saratoga and would like to show my support to elect Tina Walia as the mayor. She comes well-prepared and asks all the right questions to understand complex issues. Her hard-work and leadership shows. She also leads by examples. (For examples, she filled up her swimming pool and converted lawn to drought resistant landscape to conserve water.) Thank you very much Kwun-Nan Lin From:Kittur Nagesh To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald Cc:Britt Avrit Subject:Saratoga Mayor"s Election, Dec. 1, 2021 Date:Tuesday, November 30, 2021 8:47:58 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear City Council, As a neighbor, I have often seen Tina in action. Talking to neighbors, empathizing with their challenges, brainstorming solutions, and always trying to do what is right for Saratoga. Given her educational background, she always brings a great blend of business, architecture, and sustainability into her frame of analysis. That is the type of mayor we need for Saratoga! _______________________ Kittur Nagesh Saratoga Resident for 17 years From:Sunil Mehta To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald Cc:Britt Avrit Subject:Upcoming mayoral election on December 1 Date:Tuesday, November 30, 2021 9:33:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Saratoga City Council, I believe that one of the reasons Tina Walia received the most votes in the 2020 election was her proven expertise in land-use issues based on her professional education and her 10 years of service on the Saratoga Planning Commission. She has already demonstrated that value throughout her first year on the City Council, and her experience will make her the best leader for Saratoga in the coming year as the city works toward updating the Housing element and faces continuing pressure from Sacramento related to land-use policies. As a longtime Saratoga resident, I strongly feel that Tina Walia is ready to lead as the Mayor of Saratoga. Sincerely, Sunil Mehta From:Satyajeet Ahuja To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald Cc:Britt Avrit Subject:Mayor election meeting. December 1. Date:Tuesday, November 30, 2021 10:27:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello Everyone, I am Satyajeet Ahuja and I have been a resident of Saratoga for the past 4 yrs. It is my great pleasure and honor to support Ms. Tina Walia for the post of Mayor of Saratoga. Tina comes with vast experience in planning commission and has a diverse background. She received maximum votes in the city council elections last year. Her loyalty to this community is unflappable. In electing Ms. Tina Walia as Mayor, Saratoga City Council would be choosing a leader committed to full transparency, dedicated to work for all Saratogans. Thank you very much. Regards, Satyajeet Ahuja Saratoga, CA 95070. From:Tina Walia To:Britt Avrit Subject:Fw: Saratoga Mayor Election 12-01-2021 Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021 8:11:13 AM Hi Britt - For your records. Thanks. From: Peg Towns Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 10:20 PM To: Yan Zhao <yzhao@saratoga.ca.us>; Tina Walia <twalia@saratoga.ca.us>; Rishi Kumar <rkumar@saratoga.ca.us>; Kookie Fitzsimmons <kookie@saratoga.ca.us>; mlbernal@saratoga.ca.us <mlbernal@saratoga.ca.us>; barit@saratoga.ca.us <barit@saratoga.ca.us> Subject: Saratoga Mayor Election 12-01-2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I would like to recommend Tina Walia for the next mayor of Saratoga. In the 20 years I have known her she has been a person of high integrity, she tackles difficult problems, endeavors to find the best options and solutions for ALL the residents of Saratoga. Her maturity will serve Saratoga well. Mrs. Margaret Towns. From:Lucas P To:Yan Zhao; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald; Tina Walia Cc:Britt Avrit Subject:Council Reorganization on December 01, 2021 – Letter of Support Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:05:03 AM Attachments:2021-12-01.Letter of Support Mayor.LMP.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Yan, Kookie, Rishi, Mary-Lynne, and Tina, Please find enclosed a letter of support I would like to submit for your consideration for tonight's Council Reorganization. Sincerely, Lucas Pastuszka Prior Saratoga Planning Commissioner From:Pankaj Mathur To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald Cc:Britt Avrit Subject:Mayor Election on December 1, 2021 in City Council Meeting Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:48:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Saratoga City Council, I would like to share my thoughts on Mayor's election today evening. I propose that Tina Walia should be the next Mayor of Saratoga. Tina Walia has the leadership qualities needed by the Mayor because she performed her duties extremely well as a Vice-Mayor of Saratoga, building upon her previous experiences of being a two-time Chair of the Planning Commission. With her professional background, hard work and dedication, I am sure she will serve this community very well. Thank you for your services! Regards, Pankaj Mathur From:City Council To:Mary-Lynne Bernald; Rishi Kumar; Yan Zhao; James Lindsay; Crystal Bothelio; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Britt Avrit Subject:FW: Mayorship Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:20:33 PM From: Gurdeep Chawla Sent: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:20:20 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Council <saratoga_cc@saratoga.ca.us> Subject: Mayorship CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello City Council Members. Holiday greetings to all of you. I am a 18 year long Saratoga resident. I was just informed about Mayorship election tonight. I want to express my surprise that the two term and highest vote winner member in 64 years, Mr Rishi Kumar has not yet been given a chance to be the Mayor. Rishi has done a lot for the community and always stood for our rights as a community: be it neighborhood watch or water prices or our elderly population. It is simply shocking that even after two terms he is not getting a chance of Mayorship. I strongly recommend Rishi Kumar’s name for our Mayor Always a pleasure working with you. Gurdeep Kaur Chawla www.indialanguageservices.com Indian Languages Services LLC Member of TAALS From:Hari Sripadanna To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald; Britt Avrit Cc:Hari Sripadanna Subject:Elect on December 1st, Tina Walia as Saratoga’ Mayor Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021 2:39:43 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Saratoga Council As a fellow architect and part of Saratoga design professionals we support vice mayor Tina Walia’s vision for Saratoga. We support her vision for Protecting open sky, fresh air, green undulating hills with natural creeks Creating a new vision and identity for Saratoga Supporting all the great cultural institutions Repurposing all the public amenities and for all to enjoy Connecting all Saratoga citizens to the resources so that citizens and their families are connected and better prepared for natural disasters. I urge all Saratoga city council to elect her Mayor! She does her homework, works hard and is very qualified for this responsibility. Wishing her the very best Hari Sripadanna Srusti Architects Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone From:Emily Lo To:Yan Zhao; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Rishi Kumar; Mary-Lynne Bernald Cc:James Lindsay; Britt Avrit Subject:Council Re-organization Date:Sunday, November 28, 2021 6:54:58 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Mayor , Vice Mayor and Councilmembers, Thank you for your dedication and time to serve the community over the past year. It has been an eventful year in all respects. It’s that time of the year for Council Re-organization, and I am writing in the hope that you can elect Councilmember Mary-Lynne Bernald as Mayor on December 1, 2021. This will be the eighth and final year for Councilmember Bernald, and an important year of transition. Mary-Lynne will devote her time entirely on the Council. Having served as Mayor with multiple assignments in the past, both locally and regionally, engaging Mary-Lynne’s leadership will enhance sharing of experience and insights, which will greatly benefit the Council and the City as a whole. She will assist other Council Members to gain the right footing in their regional involvement, so the whole Council can make a positive impact to the region. Her election as Mayor aligns with Council protocol as well. Saratoga community will be benefitted from Mary-Lynne’s mayorship, and I am confident that whoever succeeds her as Mayor will be capable of serving the City well. Wish you a productive year ahead. Regards, Emily Lo 12 From:James Lindsay To:Crystal Bothelio; Britt Avrit Subject:FW: Saratoga City Council Mayor/Vice Mayor Appointments Dec. 1 Date:Monday, November 29, 2021 8:34:28 AM     From: MR & MRS J PERUSA   Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 8:18 AM To: James Lindsay <jlindsay@saratoga.ca.us> Subject: Fwd: Saratoga City Council Mayor/Vice Mayor Appointments Dec. 1   CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. James, My message to city council members regarding the reorganization taking place Wednesday night. Laurel ---------- Original Message ---------- From: MR & MRS J PERUSA  To: "yzhao@saratoga.ca.us" <yzhao@saratoga.ca.us>, "twalia@saratoga.ca.us" <twalia@saratoga.ca.us>, "kookie@saratoga.ca.us" <kookie@saratoga.ca.us>, "mlbernald@saratoga.ca.us" <mlbernald@saratoga.ca.us>, "rkumar@saratoga.ca.us" <rkumar@saratoga.ca.us> Date: 11/29/2021 8:10 AM Subject: Saratoga City Council Mayor/Vice Mayor Appointments Dec. 1     Dear Council Members, As City Council members I deeply appreciate the dedication you have directed to Saratoga over the past year. I am writing to you regarding the City Council reorganization that will take place this Wednesday night. Saratoga is an extraordinary city! I would like to see Mary - Lynne Bernald appointed mayor, Tina Walia appointed vice mayor. These two appointments would ensure strong leadership 2022 and 2023. 2022 will be Mary - Lynne's last year on the City Council During the two terms Mary -Lynne has served on City Council she has demonstrated outstanding leadership, problem solving, she is highly skilled at making appropriate decisions. Mary - Lynne studies each issue with care, she is dedicated to our city. 13 Mary -Lynne represents Saratoga well. Tina is completing her first year as vice mayor. This year has given Tina who is highly skilled and intelligent the opportunity to understand the issues facing Saratoga. If appointed vice mayor for 2022 Tina will continue to be well versed in issues facing our city, outstanding preparation to be Mayor for 2023. As Mayor in 2023 Tina would lead Saratoga with strong experience, knowledge, and skills. Our city deserves strong leadership. Mary - Lynne and Tina would provide strong leadership serving Saratoga as Mayor in the previously defined years. Please consider my perspective when appointing mayor and vice mayor Wednesday night. With deep gratitude, Laurel B. Perusa 14 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1,2021 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk SUBJECT:City Council Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Minutes for the November 17, 2021 City Council Meeting. BACKGROUND: Draft City Council Minutes for each Council Meeting are taken to the City Council to be reviewed for accuracy and approval. Following City Council approval, minutes are retained for legislative history and posted on the City of Saratoga website. The draft minutes are attached to this report for Council review and approval. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Minutes will be retained for legislative history and posted on the City of Saratoga website. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –Minutes for the November 17, 2021 City Council Meeting 15 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Mayor Zhao & Members of the Saratoga City Council From: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk Meeting Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: Revised Minutes Following publication of the agenda packet for the December 1, 2021 City Council meeting, Council Member Bernald requested the following amendment to her Council Assignments Report in the November 17, 2021 Minutes. West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority – the Authority received a report on regulatory changes and program updates and status report of the implementation of SB 1383, discussed how the hauler handled missed garbage pick-ups, and approved assessing $21,139 in liquidated damages for those missed pick-ups. And discussed how the haulers handle missed garbage pick-ups. The revised Minutes are attached to this memo and revised Recommended Action is provided below if the Council wishes to approve the Amended Minutes. Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes as amended and shown in the Supplemental Memo for the November 17, 2021 City Council Meeting. 16 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 1 of 8 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Zhao called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconferencing through Zoom. Prior to Roll Call, the City Clerk explained the City Council meeting was conducted pursuant to State law as recently amended by Assembly Bill 361, which allows the meeting to be conducted entirely by teleconference. The City Council has met all the applicable notice requirements and the public is welcome to participate. All Council Members, staff, and meeting attendees participated by Zoom. Information on how the public can observe the meeting and provide public comment was provided. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Mayor Yan Zhao, Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Mary-Lynne Bernald, Rishi Kumar, Kookie Fitzsimmons (All Council Members appearing via teleconference) ABSENT:None ALSO PRESENT:James Lindsay, City Manager Richard Taylor, City Attorney Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Captain Rich Urena, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Britt Avrit, City Clerk Sandra Dalida, Interim Administrative Services Director Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director John Cherbone, Public Works Director Mainini Cabute, Environmental Program Manager Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer Kayla Nakamoto, Administrative Analyst Maggie Huang, Interim Finance Manager (All staff members appearing via teleconference) REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 10, 2021. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS The following individuals spoke at this time: Daniel Rhoads - discussed impacts of SB 9 and SB 10. 17 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 2 of 8 CEREMONIAL ITEMS Family Court Awareness Month Recommended Action: Proclaim November as Family Court Awareness Month in the City of Saratoga. The City Council proclaimed November as Family Court Awareness Month in the City of Saratoga. AINAK Eyeglasses Commendation Recommended Action: Commend AINAK Eyeglass for helping to provide essential eye care services to those who cannot afford them. The City Council commended AINAK Eyeglass for helping to provide essential eye care services to those who cannot afford them. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Zhao shared information about COVID-19, Housing Element Community Meetings, Holiday Tree Lighting and Wine Stroll and Celebration of Light. 1.CONSENT CALENDAR No one requested to speak. 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes for the November 3, 2021 City Council Meeting. BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: 11/3/21 Period 5; 11/10/21 Period 5. BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: 11/3/21 PERIOD 5; 11/10/21 PERIOD 5.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 18 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 3 of 8 1.3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2021 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended September 30, 2021. BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.4. Reconsider and confirm findings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Recommended Action: Reconsider and confirm findings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 of the continued existence of a state of emergency and public health officials’ recommendation of social distancing. BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO CONFIRM FINDINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 OF THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS’ RECOMMENDATION OF SOCIAL DISTANCING.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.5. Notice of Completion – 2020 Pavement Management Program Project Recommended Action: Move to accept the 2020 Pavement Management Program (2020 PMP) contract as complete and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion. BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2020 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (2020 PMP) CONTRACT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.6. Annual Code Update for 2021 Recommended Action: Adopt the attached ordinance amending City Code sections 1-15.040 (concerning computation of time), 2-05.030 and 15-90.065 (concerning appeals by City Council members); 2-10.080 concerning title of Vice Mayor); 2-12.020, 080 and 2-15.050 (concerning Commissions and Commissioners), 3-10.070 (concerning appeal hearings), 5- 25.070 (concerning reporting of transient occupancy tax information); 6-05.050 (concerning review of emergency declarations); 7-30.051 and .060 (concerning leaf blowers); 13-10.040 (concerning the Heritage Preservation Commission); 14-25.080 (concerning parkland dedication); 15-50.070 and 080 (concerning tree removal permits); 15-85.050 (concerning notice of Planning Commission public hearings); 16-18.025 (concerning automatic sprinklers); and Chapter 14 (correcting cross references to state law). ORDINANCE 383 19 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 4 of 8 BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTIONS 1-15.040 (CONCERNING COMPUTATION OF TIME), 2-05.030 AND 15-90.065 (CONCERNING APPEALS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS); 2-10.080 CONCERNING TITLE OF VICE MAYOR); 2-12.020, 080 AND 2-15.050 (CONCERNING COMMISSIONS AND COMMISSIONERS), 3-10.070 (CONCERNING APPEAL HEARINGS), 5-25.070 (CONCERNING REPORTING OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX INFORMATION); 6-05.050 (CONCERNING REVIEW OF EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS); 7-30.051 AND .060 (CONCERNING LEAF BLOWERS); 13-10.040 (CONCERNING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION); 14-25.080 (CONCERNING PARKLAND DEDICATION); 15-50.070 AND 080 (CONCERNING TREE REMOVAL PERMITS); 15-85.050 (CONCERNING NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS); 16-18.025 (CONCERNING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS); AND CHAPTER 14 (CORRECTING CROSS REFERENCES TO STATE LAW).MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.7. Budget Resolution for Grant Funds Awarded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe and Seamless Mobility Quick-Strike Program Grant in the amount of $1,800,000 and changing the project title of the Guava/Fredericksburg Entrance & Railroad Crossing Improvements Recommended Action: Approve a budget resolution to appropriate $1,800,000 in MTC Safe and Seamless Mobility Quick Strike Program grant funds into the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program Budget and to change the title of the Guava/Fredericksburg Entrance & Railroad Crossing Improvements project to the Blue Hills Elementary Pedestrian Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Project. RESOLUTION 21-078 BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE A BUDGET RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $1,800,000 IN MTC SAFE AND SEAMLESS MOBILITY QUICK STRIKE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS INTO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE GUAVA/FREDERICKSBURG ENTRANCE & RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE BLUE HILLS ELEMENTARY PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (UPRR) PROJECT. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.8. Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance in Compliance with Senate Bill 1383 Recommended Action: Adopt the Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance required by the State of California. ORDINANCE 384 20 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 5 of 8 BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION ORDINANCE REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2.GENERAL BUSINESS 2.1. School Resource Officer Funding for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Recommended Action: Review funding of the School Resource Officer for Fiscal Year 2022/23. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Zhao invited public comment on the item. The following individuals spoke on this item: Cynthia Chang, David Guidry, Katherine Tseng, Michael Grove, Cynthia Miller, Theresa Bond KUMAR/BERNALD MOVED TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER FOR FY 2022/2023 IF CURRENT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER COST SHARE RATIO BETWEEN THE CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS IS MAINTAINED.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2.2. Review of Parking Restrictions on Douglass Lane, Black Walnut Court, Kenosha Court, and Minocqua Court Recommended Action: Review Motor Vehicle Resolution No. 326 restricting parking on Douglass Lane, Black Walnut Court, Kenosha Court, and Minocqua Court and direct staff accordingly. M. Leah Cabute, Environmental Program Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Zhao invited public comment on the item. The following individuals spoke on this item: Praveen Akkiraju, Tim Walsh, Ralph, Claudia, Nani, Pravin Madhani, Nancy, IDRE, Donald Packwood The City Attorney clarified that the effect of the motion will be to allow the resolution adopted in 2020 to remain in effect. KUMAR/BERNALD MOVED TO MAKE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION 326 AND RESTRICTED PARKING PERMANENT.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 21 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 6 of 8 2.3. Comment Letter on the Draft EIR for the El Paseo Project Recommended Action: Authorize submittal of a letter to the City of San Jose commenting on the Draft EIR for the El Paseo Mixed Use project at 1312 El Paseo De Saratoga & 1777 Saratoga Avenue. Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Zhao invited public comment on the item. No one requested to speak. BERNALD/WALIA MOVED TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A LETTER TO THE CITY OF SAN JOSE COMMENTING ON THE DRAFT EIR FOR THE EL PASEO MIXED USE PROJECT AT 1312 EL PASEO DE SARATOGA & 1777 SARATOGA AVENUE.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. The Mayor requested a brief recess and reconvened the meeting at 9:16 p.m. 2.4. Annual Review --Saratoga Climate Action Plan 2030 Recommended Action: Accept report on the Annual Review of the City’s Climate Action Plan. M. Leah Cabute, Environmental Program Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Zhao invited public comment on the item. No one requested to speak. WALIA/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT REPORT ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2.5. Ordinance Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on whether to prepare an ordinance expanding current restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco to include menthol tobacco products. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Zhao invited public comment on the item. The following individuals spoke on this item: Mary Ann Welch, Carol Baker, Lori Bremner, Tanya Payyappilly, Claudia, Vanessa Marvin 22 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 7 of 8 BERNALD/WALIA MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE EXPANDING CURRENT RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO TO INCLUDE MENTHOL TOBACCO PRODUCTS.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2.6. Suicide Prevention Policy Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on whether to prepare a suicide prevention policy for Council consideration at a future meeting. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Zhao invited public comment on the item. The following individuals spoke on this item: Vic Ojakian, Uday Kapoor ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICY FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee – the Board discussed hiring a part-time gardener and giving staff a cost-of-living increase. Saratoga Historical Foundation –this organization will be meeting on November 18, 2021. Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable – at the meeting held on November 11, 2021, a decision was made to disband as of December 31, 2021 and the process for wrapping up the finances for this organization was discussed. West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority – the Authority received a report on regulatory changes and program updates and status report of the implementation of SB 1383, discussed how the hauler handled missed garbage pick-ups, and approved assessing $21,139 in liquidated damages for those missed pick-ups. West Valley Clean Water Program Authority – stated the Authority met in Closed Session, discussed the status of key objectives, cost of services and long-term funding options. Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons Chamber of Commerce –stated she attended this meeting with nothing to report. Council Member Rishi Kumar Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority – discussed the presentation provided regarding the Library System during the pandemic. West Valley Clean Water Program Authority – discussed the drought presentation provided at the meeting. 23 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 17, 2021 ~ Page 8 of 8 Vice Mayor Tina Walia Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – the Board decided to extend relief for outstanding balances and delinquent accounts until March 2022; discussed decarbonization, various programs offered and the status of those programs. Cities Association of Santa Clara County-Legislative Action Committee – discussed presentation received from Senator Cortese regarding legislation. Cities Association of Santa Clara County – discussed the presentation received, the Board discussed of the budget and held the election of officers. Saratoga Ministerial Association – discussed the Celebration of Light event and upcoming interfaith Thanksgiving service. Mayor Yan Zhao Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee – the Authority approved 2016 Measure B Highway Interchange Project List and the 2016 Measure B 10-Year Program Priority List and reviewed the work plan for next year. West Valley Mayors & Managers –stated recent meeting was the first time they were able to meet in person since the beginning of the pandemic; nothing to report. West Valley Sanitation District – nothing to report, routine business. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report ADJOURNMENT BERNALD/ FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:30 P.M. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, FITZSIMMONS, KUMAR, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Minutes respectfully submitted: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk City of Saratoga 24 Rene Rivera, Accounting Technician SUBJECT: Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: BACKGROUND: The information listed below provides detail for City check runs. Checks issued for $20,000 or greater are listed separately as well as any checks that were voided during the time period. Fund information, by check run, is also provided in this report. REPORT SUMMARY: Attached are Check Registers for: Date Ending 11/17/2021 144315 345 31 790,876.95 11/17/2021 11/10/2021 144314 Accounts Payable checks issued for $20,000 or greater: Date Check #Dept.Amount 11/17/2021 144315 4Leaf General Fund CDD Oct Plan Review 37,260.54 11/17/2021 144331 O'Grady Paving Gas Tax Fund PW 2021 Pavement Management 673,560.02 Accounts Payable checks voided during this time period: AP Date Check #Amount ATTACHMENTS: Check Registers in the 'A/P Checks By Period and Year' report format Fund Purpose StatusReason Issued to Issued to Prior Check RegisterChecks ReleasedTotal Checks Amount Accounts Payable SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT:Finance & Administrative Services 11/17/21 Period 5 PREPARED BY: Ending Check # Starting Check #Type of Checks Date 25 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 1 DATE: 11/17/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11 TIME: 17:51:09 CHECK REGISTER - FUND TOTALS ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 5/22 FUND FUND TITLE AMOUNT 111 GENERAL FUND 77,828.68 233 SARAHILLS LIGHTING DIST 217.10 244 CUNNINGHAM/GLASGOW LND 9.67 251 MCCARTYSVILLE LANDSCAPE 19.15 252 PRIDES CROSSING LANDSCAPE 27.15 271 BEUACHAMPS L&L 54.25 272 BELLGROVE L&L 601.85 274 HORSESHOE DRIVE L&L 9.56 276 TOLLGATE L&L 9.63 411 CIP STREET PROJECTS FUND 2,469.70 413 CIP FACILITY PROJECT FUND 2,928.92 481 GAS TAX FUND 673,560.02 611 LIABILITY /RISK MGMT FUND 3,250.00 612 WORKERS COMP FUND 158.00 621 OFFICE SUPPORT 159.69 622 IT SERVICES 9,927.99 624 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 6,626.08 713 WVCWP AGENCY FUND 13,019.51 TOTAL REPORT 790,876.95 26 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 1 DATE: 11/17/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11 TIME: 17:49:49 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 5/22 FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 144315 11111 11/17/21 1422 4LEAF INC. 22119 OCT PLAN REVIEW 37,260.54 144316 11111 11/17/21 1600 ARTICULATE SOLUTIONS, INC 64313 WVCWP OUTREACH 2,145.82 144317 11111 11/17/21 1137 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 64534 TRAFFIC SIGNALS MTN 680.00 144317 11111 11/17/21 1137 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 64535 TRAFFIC SIGNALS MTN 3,400.00 TOTAL CHECK 4,080.00 144318 11111 11/17/21 552 CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 64161 OCT FINGERPRINT APPS 96.00 144319 11111 11/17/21 1159 CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLP 65131 CITY AUDIT 14,275.00 144319 11111 11/17/21 1159 CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLP 65131 GANN LIMIT REPORT 1,000.00 144319 11111 11/17/21 1159 CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES, LLP 65131 TDA AUDIT AND REPORT 1,500.00 TOTAL CHECK 16,775.00 144320 11111 11/17/21 1152 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEME 62631 DATA STORAGRE 159.69 144321 11111 11/17/21 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 81144 MAR-OCT 21 ENG MT EDN 891.00 144321 11111 11/17/21 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 81144 OCT ENG PALOMINO WY 1,578.70 TOTAL CHECK 2,469.70 144322 11111 11/17/21 1681 DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC 22119 SEPT ARBORIST CONSULT 5,673.75 144323 11111 11/17/21 500 GARY JORDAO 46246 KMP RESERV# 35210 13.50 144324 11111 11/17/21 461 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICE 62251 FY21/21 MMBRSHP RENEW 250.00 144325 11111 11/17/21 1163 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, IN 64319 BARRACUDA TOTAL EMAIL PRO 9,780.00 144326 11111 11/17/21 500 LINDA MEANS 43481 TRP#21-0394 125.00 144327 11111 11/17/21 1729 LORIN M FINK 68618 TELEPROMPTING 600.00 144328 11111 11/17/21 1191 MGT OF AMERICA, INC. 64152 SB 90 FY 21/22 900.00 144329 11111 11/17/21 1164 MOUSER LAW FIRM 65273 FY 21/22 LEGAL SERVICES: 1,280.00 144330 11111 11/17/21 1324 READYREFRESH 62614 DRINKING WATER SVC 132.10 144331 11111 11/17/21 777 O'GRADY PAVING, INC. 81161 2021 PAVEMENT MGMT 709,010.55 144331 11111 11/17/21 777 O'GRADY PAVING, INC. 21132 RETENTION HOLD -35,450.53 TOTAL CHECK 673,560.02 144332 11111 11/17/21 500 OSWALDO MORENO 24211 JP COMM CTR RES#34503 500.00 144332 11111 11/17/21 500 OSWALDO MORENO 46211 JP COM CTR RES#34503 250.00 TOTAL CHECK 750.00 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 BEAUCHAMPS 54.25 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 BELLGROVE CIRCLE 601.85 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 BUILDINGS 6,493.98 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 CUNNINGHAM/GLASGOW 9.67 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 HORSEHOE DR LNDSCAP 9.56 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 MCCARTYSVILLE 19.15 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 PARKS/OPEN SPACE 696.57 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 PRIDES CROSSING 27.15 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 SARAHILLS LIGHTING 217.10 27 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 2 DATE: 11/17/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11 TIME: 17:49:49 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 5/22 FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 TOLLGATE 9.63 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1,483.97 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 CITY WIDE ST LIGHTS 799.50 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 VILLAGE LIGHTING 2,432.44 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 AZULE LIGHTING 222.37 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 QUITO LIGHTING 634.17 144333 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 ENERGY EFF RETROFIT 653.83 TOTAL CHECK 14,365.19 144334 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 LIBRARY LNDSCP LIGHTS 25.46 144335 11111 11/17/21 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 PARKS/OPEN SPACE 148.06 144336 11111 11/17/21 1550 PLAN JPA 62419 MAR CYBER SVCS 3,250.00 144337 11111 11/17/21 1 SANTA CLARA COUNTY - DTAC 62325 OCT PRKNG CITATIONS 87.50 144338 11111 11/17/21 1687 SCI CONSULTING GROUP 64745 WVCWP SERVICE STUDY 10,832.20 144339 11111 11/17/21 1601 SHEILA TUCKER 61111 COMPUTER ACCESSORIES 41.49 144340 11111 11/17/21 313 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 62132 OCT ADVERTISING CDD 473.00 144340 11111 11/17/21 313 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 62132 OCT ADVERTISING CMD 1,126.00 TOTAL CHECK 1,599.00 144341 11111 11/17/21 1261 THE FRUITGUYS 61192 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS 158.00 144342 11111 11/17/21 500 TOD HUDDLESON 43481 TRP#21-0457 125.00 144343 11111 11/17/21 395 VERIZON WIRELESS 63212 ADMIN SVCS 59.99 144343 11111 11/17/21 395 VERIZON WIRELESS 63212 BLDG & INSPECTION 153.37 144343 11111 11/17/21 395 VERIZON WIRELESS 63212 GENERAL ENGINEERING 140.99 144343 11111 11/17/21 395 VERIZON WIRELESS 63212 IT SERVICES 147.99 144343 11111 11/17/21 395 VERIZON WIRELESS 63212 PARKS 116.29 144343 11111 11/17/21 395 VERIZON WIRELESS 63212 STREETS 138.37 TOTAL CHECK 757.00 144344 11111 11/17/21 1698 WEST GENERAL, LLC 81121 FIRESIDE ROOM ACOUSTIC PA 2,928.92 144345 11111 11/17/21 500 YOUNGJOON JEONG & SUKWON 43471 BF BLDG PERMIT 428.00 144345 11111 11/17/21 500 YOUNGJOON JEONG & SUKWON 21932 BF CBSC FEE 1.00 144345 11111 11/17/21 500 YOUNGJOON JEONG & SUKWON 43477 BF SMIP RESIDENTIAL 2.81 144345 11111 11/17/21 500 YOUNGJOON JEONG & SUKWON 41412 BF SUPP BL PERMIT F 76.20 TOTAL CHECK 508.01 TOTAL FUND 790,876.95 TOTAL REPORT 790,876.95 28 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT:Public Works Department PREPARED BY:John Cherbone, Public Works Director SUBJECT:Tree Maintenance Contract for Call-Out Tree Services with Trees 360 Degrees in the amount not-to-exceed $50,000 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tree Maintenance Service Contract with Trees 360 Degrees for call-out tree services in the amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. BACKGROUND: During storms or high wind events our tree contractors are frequently called to perform emergency work. After the strong storm event in October, it was determined that it would be beneficial to have an additional tree contractor available for tree work during inclement weather. Trees 360 Degrees and will join our two other maintenance companies who perform tree work for the city. When a tree poses a safety threat to the public it will be beneficial to have three companies under contract to perform the work. It is therefore recommended that City Council approve a contract with Trees 360 Degrees for tree maintenance services as described in the Recommended Action. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –Maintenance Service Contract 29 Contractor:Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less Page 1 of 4 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less This agreement is made at Saratoga, California by and between the City of Saratoga, a municipal corporation (“City”), and _____________________________________ (“Contractor”), who agree that: 1. Purpose of Contract. Construction Contract (if for more than $25,000, Contractor is required to provide bonds in accordance with Exhibit B-1.) Maintenance Contract This is a contract for: The purpose of the contract is more specifically described in Exhibit A attached hereto (“Scope of Work and Payment Terms”). If designated as a Construction Contract above, the City has solicited informal bids and selected Contractor to perform the work in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 2, Part 3, Division 2 (commencing with Section 22030) of the California Public Contract Code and Article 12-15 of the City of Saratoga Municipal Code. 2. Term. Start Date:End Date: (If Start Date is left blank, start date will be date last signed below.) Or upon project completion, whichever occurs first. Payment. City shall pay Contractor for work product produced and any authorized reimbursable costs pursuant to this agreement an amount not to exceed the total sum of:$_________________. If this contract is for more than one year, the maximum payment amount for each year is set forth in Exhibit A. This contract is a (check one): Unit Price Contract Lump Sum Contract Hourly Rate Contract Task Based Contract See Exhibit A-____incorporated by this reference for additional payment term information. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREES 360 DEGREES ✔ TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 6/30/2022 50,000.00 ✔ 30 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less Page 2 of 4 Contractor is not authorized to undertake any efforts or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this agreement until Contractor has filed the business license numbers of all subcontractors and has received of a fully executed notice to proceed from the Primary Representative. 3. Contract Administration. The authorized representatives of City and Contractor for Contract administration are listed below. The City’s primary representative is the Administrator. Contractor: Contractor Name: Contact Person: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone(s): Fax: Email Address: Saratoga Business Lic. #: Contractors’ Lic. #: Dept. of Industrial Relations Reg. #: City of Saratoga Department: Primary Representative: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email Address: TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREES 360 DEGREES Straun Edwards 18493 Baylor Ave Saratoga, CA 95070 408.866.1010 lisa@trees360degrees.com 06700 902783 1000061294 PW-Park and Street Maintenance Kevin Meek/Rick Torres 19700 Allendale Ave Saratoga, CA 95070 408.868.1247/408.868.1244 408.868.1278 kmeek@saratoga.ca.us/rtorres@saratoga.ca.us 31 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less Page 3 of 4 4. Addresses for Notice. Notices or communications shall be given to the parties at the addresses set forth in section 4 (“Contract Administration”) unless otherwise designated in a written notice to the other party. In addition, notices to the City shall be copies to: James Lindsay City Manager City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Debbie Bretschneider City Clerk City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 These copies shall not constitute notice. 5. Change of Address. Any party hereto, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other, may designate any other address as substitution of the address to which the notice or communication shall be given. 6. Insurance and Bonds. Contractor agrees to procure and maintain insurance as required by the provisions set forth in Exhibit B. Certificates of such insurance and copies of the insurance policies and endorsements shall be delivered to City within ten (10) days after being notified of the award of the contract, and before execution of this agreement by the City. If this contract is for works of improvement and has a value of more than $25,000 it includes an Exhibit B-1 and Contractor shall provide bonds in accordance with the requirements of that exhibit. 7. General Provisions. City and Contractor agree to and shall abide by the general provisions set forth in Exhibit C. 8. Supplemental Provisions. If one or both boxes are checked below, this agreement includes supplemental provisions described in connection with the checked box(es): This agreement is funded in whole or in part by an entity other than City. Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations required by such funding entity. Applicable funding entity requirements are set forth in Exhibit D. Nothing in this paragraph or in the funding entity requirements shall be construed to relieve Contractor of its duty to ensure that it is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Exhibit E sets forth provisions regarding: 9. Exhibits. All exhibits referred to in this agreement are attached hereto and are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of this agreement. 10. Entire agreement. This agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either oral or written, between the parties with respect to Contractor's completion of the Scope of Work on behalf of City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such services in any manner whatsoever. No amendment, alteration, or variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. 11. Authority to Execute agreement. Each individual executing this agreement represents that he or she is duly authorized to sign and deliver the agreement on behalf the party indicated and that this agreement is binding on such party in accordance with its terms. This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 32 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less Page 4 of 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement. Contractor City of Saratoga Signature James Lindsay, City Manager Date: Signer Name ATTEST: Signer Title Date: Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk Contract Description: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Richard Taylor, City Attorney Date: TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 33 Contractor:Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less –Exhibit A Page 1 of 3 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit A –Scope of Work and Payment Terms Contractor shall perform the work described below in strict accordance with all plans, specifications, and other Contract Documents. The term “Contract Documents” means this agreement, all documents attached to or otherwise made a part of this agreement, including but not limited to those identified in this Exhibit A, all certificates of insurance and any bonds required by this agreement, and Section 9 of the State of California, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Local Streets and Roads (2015) which includes procedures for determination of payments, compensation for extra work by force account, partial payments, and final payments. Where there is a conflict between the requirements of the several Contract Documents the more stringent requirements shall govern except with respect to conflicts with the proposal in which case the other Contract Documents shall govern. The contractor shall also invoice the City in accordance with the payment terms shown below. Summary of Scope of Work & Payment Terms: AND/OR See Exhibit(s) A-____incorporated by this reference. Rev. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS Notwithstanding Section 5 of the Agreement, no bonds are required for the maintenance work that is the subject of this Agreement. Contractor is to provide tree services, including bit not limited to; pruning, removals, stump grinding, cabling, inspection, purchasing, planting, pest and disease mitigation, staking and restoration as directed by City. Service to be provided in accordance with Western Chapter ISA Pruning Standards and appropriate American Each project will be supervised by an ISA Certified Arborist. Permits will be supplied by the City where necessary and must be available on work site at all times. Permit is not necessary in emergency situations if work is approved by the City. Contractor is responsible for underground service alert procedures and coordination with affected utilities, remarking, shutdowns, damage, etc. Contractor is responsible for all traffic control, in accordance with California MUTCD Specifications. Contractor is responsible for ensuring all public safety and thoroughfare throughout all phases of the project. Pruning is to be done in accordance with Arborist's Report, when provided. Work dates and hours must be approved by City before commencement of each project. Contractor is responsible for removal of debris and to leave the site in a tidy and safe condition. Contractor is to be available for emergency tree work at all times, including week nights and weekends, when requested by the City. 34 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A Page 2 of 3 Work to be Performed: The Work is described in the documents checked below which are incorporated into and hereby made a part of this agreement: Notice Inviting Bids dated _______________________ (It is important to list this as the bid notice date is used to determining the prevailing wage rates that will apply to the work performed under the contract.) Proposal dated _______________________ (In addition to description of work, license numbers for contractor and all subcontractors, and not to exceed amount, for unit price contracts proposal must include unit prices.) Construction/Maintenance Services General Conditions included as Exhibit A-1. Contractor Safety Agreement included as Exhibit A-2 City of Saratoga Department of Industrial Relations Reporting information included as Exhibit A-3. Plans prepared by ______________________________________, dated _______________________. Specifications as indicated below (check appropriate box): Technical Specifications prepared by ____________________________________________, dated _______________________. Caltrans Standard Specifications for the Construction of Local Streets and Roads, 2015 Edition, English Units (1-9). Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, plant, services, engineering, testing and/or any other act or thing required to diligently and fully perform and complete the work. Contract Time: Contractor shall complete the Work no later than __________________. If the term “working days” is used here it means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or day on which the City offices are closed in observance of a state or federal holiday; a list of holidays observed by the City may be obtained from the Primary Representative. (Indicate specific calendar date for completion. Consider whether interim milestones are appropriate. If circumstances make it impractical to specify a completion date, calendar or working days may be used.) Warranty: Contractor warrants to City that all materials and equipment furnished shall be new, free from faults and defects and of good quality and fit for the purpose intended. Contractor hereby warrants its work against all deficiencies and defects for the following number of months or the longest period permitted by the law of this State, whichever is more, or as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. Number of Months Text: TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS ✔ ✔ ✔ Twelve 35 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A Page 3 of 3 Number of Months Numeric: License Classification: In accordance with Section 3300 of the California Public Contract Code, the City has determined that the Contractor shall have a License as described below at the time it submits its bid to the City and at all times it is performing the Work. License Classification: Liquidated Damages: If Contractor fails to complete the Work within the Contract Time, the City will sustain damage. The actual occurrence of damages and the actual amount of the damages which the City would suffer if the Work were not completed within the Contract Time would be impracticable and extremely difficult to determine. Damages the City would suffer in the event of delay include, but are not limited to, loss of the use of the Work, costs of administration, inspection, supervision and the loss suffered by the public within the City. Accordingly, the parties agree that the amount herein set forth is a reasonable estimate of the damages which the City shall incur upon failure of the Contractor to complete the Work within the Contract Time specified below: Dollars Per Day Written: Dollars Per Day Numerical: for each calendar day by which completion of the Work is delayed beyond the Contract Time. Contractor agrees to pay such liquidated damages as herein provided, and in case the same are not paid, agrees that the City may deduct the amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due to the Contractor under the Contract. Contractor will not be assessed with liquidated damages or the cost of engineering and inspection during the delay in the completion of the Work caused by acts of God or of the public enemy, fire, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays of subcontractors due to such causes, provided that the Contractor shall within five (5) days from the beginning of any such delay notify the Administrator, in writing, of the causes of delay. The Administrator shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and the Administrator’s findings thereon shall be final and conclusive. General and Special Conditions: Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Contractor shall comply with the following special conditions: Special Conditions: TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 12.00 C-61/D-49 One Hundred Dollars 100.00 36 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-1 Page 1 of 5 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit A-1 – Construction/Maintenance Services General Conditions The following general conditions apply to all services being provided pursuant to this contract. 1. Warranty and Guarantee. A. Contractor warrants to City that all materials and equipment furnished shall be new, free from liens, encumbrances, faults and defects, and of good quality and fit for the purpose intended. B. Contractor warrants and guarantees for the time period defined on page 2 of Exhibit A, or the longest period permitted by the law of this State, whichever is greater, or as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, that the materials and necessary for the Work shall operate as provided for in the Contract Documents. During the term of this warranty, Contractor shall, without delay, provide all materials, parts and labor, at its own expense, which are necessary to repair and/or correct any and all defects, installation or operational failures in the materials and equipment from any cause so that said Work will function successfully as originally contemplated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be required to bear the expense of correction of any failure in the materials and equipment that is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Should Contractor fail to act promptly or in accordance with this requirement, or should the situation require that repairs or replacements be made before Contractor can be notified, the City may, at its option, make the necessary repairs or replacements or perform the necessary work and Contractor shall pay to the City the actual cost of such repairs. Contractor shall also pay to the City any attorneys’ fees incurred to enforce the obligations herein. 2. Conduct of the Work. Contractor shall: • Do all things necessary to faithfully perform and complete the Work in a competent manner. • All work shall be performed by experienced personnel directly employed and supervised by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide management and technical supervision daily through competent supervisor as required. • The Contractor shall be responsible for the skills, methods and actions of all employees. • The Contractor shall cooperate to enable the Administrator to determine the Contractor’s conformity with these specifications and the adequacy of the work being performed. The Contractor shall give personal daily supervision of the work and be available for consultation with the Administrator or an engineer or inspector designated by Administrator. • Submit all required samples, product data, certificates, operations and maintenance instructions, guarantees, and other submittals no later than five (5) days after the date the City issues a Notice to Proceed. • Ensure all necessary permits and approvals for the Work have been obtained. • Protect all materials to be used in the Work in accordance with the specifications. • Protect existing facilities and personal property. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 37 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-1 Page 2 of 5 • Remove from the project site all debris resulting from performance of the Work no less often than daily. If Contractor fails to do so, City may, after twenty-four (24) hours' notice to Contractor, clean up the site and deduct the cost from the Contract Price. • For projects scheduled to require more than three (3) days to complete, prepare and submit a written daily activity report to City for each day on which work is performed, including weekends and holidays when worked, and submit the reports to the City no later than the next day that the City is open for business. The daily reports shall, at a minimum, include the following information: construction activities and locations, start or completion of activities, progress on construction activities (including units or portions of work completed), tests or inspections performed, deliveries of material or equipment, delays or potential delays, visitors to the site, weather conditions, construction equipment used, and personal injuries or damage to property. • Unload, hoist and otherwise handle its own materials, supplies and equipment. • Keep itself fully informed of all applicable laws including existing and future state and federal laws and county and municipal ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work, or the materials used in the work, or which in any way affect the conduct of work, and of all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. • Observe and comply with, and cause all of its agents and employees to observe and comply with, all such applicable laws; and shall protect and indemnify the City, and all elected officials, officers, employees, and agents thereof connected with the Work, against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree. If any discrepancy or inconsistency is discovered in the plans, drawings, specifications, or contract for the work in relation to any such law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree, Contractor shall forthwith report the same to the Administrator in writing. • Set up, identify, coordinate, provide safe access, and obtain all inspections for its work, as required by any authorized agency or applicable code, prior to covering up work. 3. Progress of The Work. A. Contractor shall perform all work during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions or authorized by the City in writing. If the Contractor wishes to work during any other hours or on weekends, written permission must be received from the City. The request must be received at least two (2) working days in advance of any work. No work will be allowed on legal holidays except in the case of an emergency. A listing of holidays observed by City is on file in the office of the Administrator. If Contractor requests overtime work in which the City will incur costs, Contractor shall be responsible for payment of the City’s costs incurred in connection with the overtime work. The City will invoice the Contractor at time and one half to cover the costs incurred. If Contractor does not pay the invoice within ten days, the City may deduct the amount billed from other payments due or to become due to Contractor under the Contract. B. The Administrator or Administrator’s designee shall have the authority to suspend the Work, wholly or in part, for such a period as the Administrator may deem necessary. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 38 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-1 Page 3 of 5 4. Changes in Work. A. Contractor shall make no changes in the Work without written direction from the City. Contractor shall not be compensated for any change made without any such written direction. No changes in the Work covered by this agreement shall exonerate any surety or any bond given in connection with this agreement. B. If the City directs the Contractor in writing to make changes in the Work that materially affect the cost of performing the Work, the Contract Price will be adjusted based on one of the following: i. Where the work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents, by application of unit prices to the quantities involved in the changed Work; ii. By establishment of new unit prices and related quantities for the changed Work; iii. By a combination of existing and new unit prices and related quantities for the changed Work; or iv. By mutual acceptance of a lump sum. C. If the City directs the Contractor in writing to make changes in the Work that Contractor demonstrates materially affect the time required to perform the work, the City will make a reasonable adjustment to the Contract Time. 5. Inspection and Protection of Work. A. Contractor shall make the Work accessible at all reasonable times for inspection by the City. Contractor shall, at the first opportunity, inspect all material and equipment delivered to the jobsite by others to be used or incorporated in the Contractor's work and give prompt notice of any defect therein. Contractor assumes full responsibility to protect the work done hereunder until final acceptance by the City. B. When the Work is completed, Contractor shall request, in writing, a final inspection. Within ten (10) days of the receipt of such request, the City shall make a final inspection. The Contractor or its representatives may be present at the final inspection. The purpose of such final inspection shall be to determine whether the Work has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, including all change orders and all interpretations and instructions previously issued. 6. Utility Facilities. A. The Contractor shall protect from damage any utility facilities that are to remain in place, be installed, relocated or otherwise rearranged. B. Attention is directed to the possible existence of underground facilities not known to the City, or in a location different from that which is shown on the plans or in the Special Provisions. The Contractor shall take all steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the exact location of all underground facilities prior to doing work that may damage such facilities TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 39 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-1 Page 4 of 5 or interfere with their service, including but not limited to calling USA utility locator service to mark utilities. C. If Contractor while performing the Work discovers utility facilities not identified in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall immediately notify the City and the utility provider. City shall arrange the removal, relocation, or protection of existing main or trunk line utility facilities located at the site of the Work but not identified in the Contract. D. If the Contractor is required to locate, repair damage not due to the Contractor’s failure to exercise reasonable care, and remove or relocate existing main or trunk line utility facilities, it shall be compensated under the Changes in Work section of this Contract, including payment for equipment on the Project necessarily idled during such work. E. Contractor will not be entitled to damages or additional payment for delays caused solely by the failure of City, or the utility provider, to provide for removal or relocation of existing main or trunk line utility facilities not identified in the Contract Documents, except for equipment necessarily idled during such work. F. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay in completing the Work solely attributable to the failure of City, or the owner of the utility, to provide for removal or relocation of existing main or trunk line utility facilities not indicated in the Contract Documents with reasonable accuracy. G. The right is reserved by the City and its authorized agents, to enter the job for the purpose of making such changes as are necessary for the rearrangement of its facilities or for making necessary connections or repairs to their properties. The Contractor shall cooperate with forces engaged in such work and shall conduct operations in such a manner as to avoid any delay or hindrance to the work being performed by such other forces. 7. Differing Site Conditions. A. The Contractor shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify the City in writing of any: i. Material that the Contractor believes may be hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the California Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law; ii. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing materially from those indicated by information about the site made available to bidders prior to the deadline for submitting bids; or iii. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in this Contract. B. The City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that such conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the Work, it shall issue a change order under the provisions described in the Contract Documents. C. No claim of the Contractor under this section 6 shall be allowed unless the Contractor has given the notice required in the Contract Documents. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 40 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-1 Page 5 of 5 D. In the event a dispute arises between the City and the Contractor as to whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in the Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, Contractor shall not be excused from completing the Work. The Contractor shall proceed with all work to be performed under the Contract. The Contractor shall retain any and all rights provided either by this Contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests. 8. Cooperation and Care. A. Should construction be under way by the City, other agencies or other contractors within or adjacent to the limits of the work specified or should work of any other nature be under way by other forces within or adjacent to said limits, the Contractor shall cooperate with all such other contractors or other forces to the end that any delay or hindrance to their work will be avoided. The City reserves the right to perform other or additional work at or near the site (including material sources) at any time, by the use of other forces. B. Until the final acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall have the charge and care of the Work and of the materials to be used therein, including materials for which partial payment has been received. The City shall not be held responsible for the care or protection of any material or parts of the Work prior to final acceptance, except as expressly provided in the Special Provisions. 9. Time. A. Time is of the essence of this agreement. Contractor shall provide City with scheduling information in a form acceptable to City, including any changes made by City in the scheduling of work. Contractor shall coordinate its work with that of all other contractors, subcontractors and suppliers so as not to delay or damage their performance. It is further agreed that in case Contractor fails to complete the Work in all parts and requirements within the Contract Time set forth in Exhibit A, the City shall have the right to extend the Contract Time or not, as may seem best to serve the interest of the City; and if it decides to extend the Contract Time, City shall further have the right to charge to the Contractor, its heirs, assigns or sureties, and to deduct from the payment for the Work, all or any part, as it may deem proper, of the actual cost of engineering, inspection, superintendence, and other overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to the Contract, and which accrue during the period of such extension. In the event that Contractor's work is delayed for any reason, including acts of City, Contractor's sole remedy shall be an extension of time equal to the period of delay, provided Contractor has given City written notice of the commencement of delay within 48 hours of its occurrence. If the City accepts any work or makes any payment under this agreement after a default by reason of delays, the payment or payments shall in no respect constitute a waiver or modification of any agreement provisions regarding time of completion and liquidated damages. -End of Exhibit A-1 TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 41 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-2 Page 1 of 1 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit A-2 City of Saratoga Contractor Safety Assurances The City of Saratoga requires that all work done on City property or otherwise on behalf of the City is performed in accordance with the State’s environmental health and safety laws, codes and regulations. To this end, please initial and check the following form in the appropriate boxes. Failure to do so may affect your contract with the City of Saratoga. Please note that for the purposes of this document, you are referred to as “Contractor.” This checklist must be updated annually or anytime changes occur. Contractor will provide the City with any documents referenced below within 24 hours of the request. Safety Measures 1 and 2 are required. SAFETY MEASURE 1. A. Contractor has either a written Injury and Illness Prevention Plan compliant with 8CCR3203, OR B. Contractor has fewer than 10 employees, but agrees all work will be performed in compliance with all laws, codes, regulations and best standard practices to protect personnel, the environment, and property. 2. Contractor will provide the City of Saratoga a copy of their accident investigation report within 24 hours for each accident that occurs during the performance of the contract. Please respond YES, NO, or N/A for each item on the list. YES NO N/A 3. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga with a copy of their Hazard Communication program if their employees will be using any chemicals on the job. 4. Contractor will provide the City of Saratoga a copy of the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical brought onto the site. 5. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga a copy of the Hazardous Waste disposal plan for any hazardous wastes generated during the job. 6. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga a copy of their Lockout/Tagout program if any work is to be done on any sources of hazardous energy. 7. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga a copy of their Electrical Safety program if any electrical work is to be performed. 8. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga a copy of their Fall Protection program if any work is to be performed that would require it. 9. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga a copy of the Confined Space program if any confined spaces are to be entered. 10. Contractor has and can provide the City of Saratoga a copy of their Heat Stress training certifications for employees if those employees occasionally work outdoors for two or more hours/day. Contractor: ____________________________________________________ (print company name) hereby certifies that the foregoing is true and correct. Contractor Signature Above Primary Representative Acceptance Above Print Name & Title & Date Above Print Name & Title & Date Above -End of Exhibit A-2- TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREES 360 DEGREES 42 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-3 Page 1 of 1 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit A-3 City of Saratoga Department of Industrial Relations Reporting The City of Saratoga has the obligation to report this contract to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and provide various information including that specified below. For the purposes of this document, you are referred to as “Contractor.” Upon completion of this form send it to your Contract Administrator at the City of Saratoga. The City will not approve this contract until this form has been completed. Contractor Name: Contractor DIR #: Classification(s) or type(s) of workers that will be employed by the contractor for this project: Asbestos Boilermaker Bricklayers Carpenters Carpet/Linoleum Cement Masons Drywall Finisher Drywall/Lathers Electricians Elevator Mechanic Glaziers Iron Workers Laborers Millwrights Operating Eng. Painters Pile Drivers Pipe Trades Plasterers Roofers Sheet Metal Sound/Comm. Surveyors Teamster Tile Workers Subcontractor Contractor’s License Number: DIR Number: Worker Classifications: I certify that the information set forth above is correct and that I am authorized to provide this information on behalf of the contractor named in the first line above. Signature Date: Print Name & Title -End of Exhibit A-3- TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREES 360 DEGREES 1000061294 43 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit A-4 Page 1 of 1 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit A-4 Workers Compensation Acknowledgement To be completed prior to entering the contract by Contractor and each subcontractor performing any portion of the work: To: The City of Saratoga From: ____________________________________________________ (print Contractor or Subcontractor name) I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker’s compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract. I certify that the statement above is correct and that I am authorized to make this statement on behalf of the contractor named in the first line above. Signature Date Print Name & Title -End of Exhibit A-4- TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 44 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit B Page 1 of 4 City of Saratoga Public Works/Construction Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit B Insurance The insurance requirements listed below that have an “9” indicated in the space before the requirement apply to this agreement together with the general requirements for the duration of the contract, and until the expiration of the warranty period following the final completion and acceptance by the City. Modifications or waivers to the below requirements are shown in Exhibit E. Contractor shall provide its insurance broker(s)/agent(s) with a copy of these requirements and request that they provide certificates of insurance complete with copies of all required endorsements to the Primary Representative listed in section 4 on page 1. During the term of this agreement and until the expiration of the warranty period Contractor shall ensure that its broker(s)/agent(s) provide Primary Representative with updated certificates of insurance reflecting continued satisfaction of the requirements of this agreement together with updated endorsements in the event of a change in the underlying insurance policy(ies). All endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City has the right to require Contractor’s insurer to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies. As described in more detail below, the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as insureds. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by City before work commences. Insurance Requirements Commercial General/Business Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as indicated: $2,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate limits for bodily injury and property damage. $_________________ per occurrence/$______________ aggregate limits for bodily injury and property damage. Completed operations coverage. If this box is checked Contractor shall maintain insurance as required by this contract to the fullest amount allowed by law and shall maintain insurance for a minimum of five years following the completion of this project. In the event contractor fails to obtain or maintain completed operations coverage as required by this agreement, the City at its sole discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by Contractor. Coverage for X, C, U hazards MUST be evidenced on the Certificate of Insurance. Auto Liability Insurance with coverage as indicated: $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage Garage keepers’ extra liability endorsement to extend coverage to all vehicles in the care, custody and control of the Contractor, regardless of where the vehicles are kept or driven. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS ✔ ✔ 45 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit B Page 2 of 4 Workers' Compensation as required by the State of California, with statutory limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. If Contractor is not required to maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance pursuant to State law, Contractor shall file a verification of that fact with Primary Representative. Contractor shall purchase and maintain "All Risk or Special Form" Builder's Risk Insurance on a replacement cost basis in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the Work on a completed value basis, including coverage for ‘soft costs’ such as design, engineering, and construction management fees. The builder's risk insurance shall cover all risks of loss, including but not limited to fire; lightning; windstorm; hail, explosion; riot; riot attending a strike; civil commotion; smoke damage; damage by aircraft or vehicles; vandalism and malicious mischief; theft; collapse; flood; and earthquake. This insurance shall name the City of Saratoga, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and servants and the Contractor as insureds, and shall include coverage including, but not limited to all damages or loss to the Work; to appurtenances; to materials and equipment to be used on the Project while the same are in transit or stored on or off the project site; and/or to construction plant and temporary structures. Builder’s Risk Insurance policies shall name the City as loss payee, waive all rights of subrogation against City, have a deductible not to exceed $5,000, and provide City the right to occupy the premises without termination of the policy until acceptance of the Work. All subcontractors used must comply with the above requirements except as noted below: General Requirements As to all of the checked insurance requirements above, the following shall apply: 1. Insurance Provisions. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: x The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (each an “additional insured”) are to be covered as insureds with the same coverage and limits available to the named insured regarding: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used by the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of the protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. Any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits specified in this agreement shall be available to the additional insured. The requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. The additional insured coverage under Contractor’s policy shall be ''primary and non-contributory" and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self- insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04 13 and CG 20 38 04 13. This requirement does not apply to errors and omissions insurance. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS ✔ 46 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit B Page 3 of 4 x Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. x The Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. 2. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials and employees; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. The limits of insurance required in this agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured. 3. Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. 4. Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require at any time complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications and failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of any of City’s rights pursuant to this agreement. 5. Maintenance of Coverage. Contractor shall not cancel, assign, or change any policy of insurance required by this agreement or engage in any act or omission that will cause its insurer to cancel any insurance policy required by this agreement except after providing 30 days prior notice to the City. If an insurance policy required by this agreement is unilaterally cancelled or changed by the insurer, Contractor shall immediately provide written notice to the City and obtain substitute insurance meeting the requirements of this agreement. Nothing in this paragraph relieves Contractor of its obligation to maintain all insurance required by this agreement at all times during the term of the agreement. 6. Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage, the coverage shall be maintained for a period of five years after completion of the contract. Contractor may satisfy this requirement by renewal of existing coverage or purchase of either prior acts or tail coverage applicable to said five-year period. 7. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A: VII. 8. Subcontractors. Contractor agrees to include with all subcontractors in their subcontract the same requirements and provisions of this agreement including the indemnity and insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of the subcontractor's work. Subcontractors hired by Contractor shall agree to be bound to Contractor and City in the same manner and to the same extent as Contractor is bound to the City under this agreement. Subcontractors shall further agree to include these same TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 47 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit B Page 4 of 4 provisions with any sub-subcontractor. Contractor shall provide subcontractor with a copy of the indemnity and insurance provisions of this agreement as a part of Contractor’s subcontract with subcontractor. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to provide a valid certificate of insurance and the required endorsements included in the agreement prior to commencement of any work and will provide proof of compliance to the City. 9. Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. -End of Exhibit B- TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 48 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit B-1 Page 1 of 1 City of Saratoga Construction Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit B-1 Bonds Contract is for construction and in excess of $25,000 and subject to Exhibit B-1. For construction contracts in excess of $25,000 Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after being notified of the award of the contract, and before the City will execute this agreement or issue a Notice to Proceed, furnish and file with the City Performance and Payment Surety bonds as set forth below. All bonds shall be issued and duly executed by a responsible corporate surety listed in the United States Department of the Treasury circular entitled “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies,” authorized to do business in the State of California and acceptable to City. Contractor shall submit: 1. A Performance bond on the form attached, conditioned upon the faithful performance by the Contractor of all requirements of the Contract Documents. This bond shall be in a sum no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract Price. 2. A Payment Surety bond on the form attached that in all respects complies with California Civil Code sections 9550-9566, inclusive. This bond shall be in a sum no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 49 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Faithful Performance Bond Page 1 of 4 FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND The City of Saratoga, California (“Owner”) and ______________________________________ (“Contractor”), have entered into a written agreement for furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services for the construction of the _________________________ [PROJECT NAME] (said agreement, together including all contract documents and changes thereto, the “Construction Contract”) and Contractor is required by the terms of the Construction Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of all terms and conditions of the Construction Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, Contractor, as principal, and ______________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as “Surety”), as surety, are held and firmly bound unto Owner in the penal sum of _______________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________________), lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made as provided in this Faithful Performance Bond (“Bond”) which consists of this page and the Faithful Performance Bond Terms and Conditions (consisting of 10 paragraphs) attached to this page. All notices shall be sent to the addresses below. Surety is an “admitted surety insurer” as described in California Code of Civil Procedure § 995.120. Signed this ___________ day of ___________________, 20____. Contractor as Principal (Corp. Seal) Surety (Corp. Seal) Company Name Company Name Signature Signature Print Name Print Name Title Title Street Address Street Address City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 50 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Faithful Performance Bond Page 2 of 4 Note: Signatures of those executing for Surety must be properly acknowledged. The bond must be accompanied by a power of attorney from the Surety authorizing its agent to bind it to this bond. Faithful Performance Bond Terms and Conditions 1. Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to Owner for the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. If Contractor timely performs each and every obligation under the Construction Contract, Surety and Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except to participate in conferences as provided in Subparagraph 3.1. 3. Surety’s obligation under this Bond shall arise after: 3.1 Owner has declared a Contractor Default and has notified Contractor and Surety that Owner has declared a Contractor Default and has requested and attempted to arrange a conference with Contractor and Surety to be held not later than seven days after receipt of such notice to discuss methods of performing the Construction Contract; and 3.2 Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Agreement Price, as calculated under the terms of the Construction Contract, to Surety in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract or to a contractor selected to perform the Construction Contract in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract with Owner. The “Balance of the Agreement Price” is the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor under the Construction Contract after all proper adjustments have been made, including allowance to Contractor of any amounts received or to be received by Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which Contractor is entitled, reduced by all valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of Contractor under the Construction Contract. 4. When Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, Surety shall promptly and at Surety’s expense take one of the following actions: 4.1 Arrange for Contractor, with consent of Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract; or 4.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract itself, through its agents or through independent contractors; or 4.3 Obtain bids or negotiated bids from qualified contractors acceptable to Owner for a contract for performance and completion of the Construction Contract, arrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by Owner and the contractor selected with Owner’s concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the Construction Contract, and pay to Owner the amount of damages as described in Paragraph 6 in TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 51 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Faithful Performance Bond Page 3 of 4 excess of the Balance of the Agreement Price, as calculated under the terms of the Construction Contract, incurred by Owner resulting from Contractor’s Default; or 4.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion, or obtain a new Contractor and with reasonable promptness under the circumstances: 4.4.1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may be liable to Owner and, as soon as practicable after the amount is determined, tender payment thereof to Owner; or 4.4.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify Owner citing specific reasons therefor. 5. If Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 4 within twenty days from receipt of the notice described in paragraph 3.1 (whether or not a conference has been held pursuant to paragraph 3.1), or such longer period upon which Owner and Surety may agree in writing, Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this Bond. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Subparagraph 4.4, and Owner refuses the payment tendered or the Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further notice Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to Owner. 6. After Owner has declared a Contractor Default, and if Surety elects to act under Subparagraph 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 above, then the responsibilities of Surety to Owner shall not be greater than those of Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the responsibilities of Owner to Surety shall not be greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. To the limit of the amount of this Bond, but subject to commitment by Owner of the Balance of the Agreement Price to mitigation of costs and damages on the Construction Contract, Surety is obligated without duplication for: 6.1 The responsibilities of Contractor for correction of defective work, materials and equipment and completion of the Construction Contract; 6.2 Additional legal, design professional, construction management and delay costs resulting from the Contractor’s Default, and resulting from the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 4; and 6.3 Liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by delayed performance or non-performance of Contractor. 7. Surety shall not be liable to Owner or others for obligations of Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract, and the Balance of the Agreement Price shall not be reduced or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators or successors. 8. Surety hereby waives notice of any change to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obligations, including changes of time, alteration TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 52 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Faithful Performance Bond Page 4 of 4 or addition to the terms of the Contract or the Work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same. 9. Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees, to be taxed as an item of costs. 10. Contractor Default is defined as a failure of the Contractor, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to perform or otherwise to comply with the terms of the Construction Contract. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 53 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Labor and Materials Bond Page 1 of 3 LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND The City of Saratoga, California (“Owner”) and ______________________________________ (“Contractor”), have entered into a written agreement for furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services for the construction of the ______________________________ [PROJECT NAME] (said agreement, together including all contract documents and changes thereto, the “Construction Contract”) and Contractor is required by the terms of the Construction Contract to furnish a bond to secure payment for all work, labor, materials, equipment or services furnished in connection with the Construction Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, Contractor, as principal, and ______________________________________ (“Surety”), as surety, are held and firmly bound unto Claimants, as defined herein, in the penal sum of Dollars ($_________________________), lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made as provided in this Labor and Materials Payment Bond (“Bond”) which consists of this page and the Labor and Materials Payment Bond Terms and Conditions (consisting of 12 paragraphs) attached to this page. All notices shall be sent to the addresses below. Surety is an “admitted surety insurer” as described in California Code of Civil Procedure § 995.120. Signed this ___________ day of ___________________, 20____. Contractor as Principal (Corp. Seal) Surety (Corp. Seal) Company Name Company Name Signature Signature Print Name Print Name Title Title Street Address Street Address City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 54 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Labor and Materials Bond Page 2 of 3 Labor and Materials Payment Bond Terms and Conditions 1. Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to Owner to pay for work, labor, materials, equipment, services, or other items furnished for use and actually used in the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. With respect to Owner, no obligation shall accrue if Contractor: 2.1 Promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due Claimants including amounts due under the California Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the Construction Contract, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the State of California Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work and labor; and 2.2 Defends, indemnifies and holds Owner harmless from claims, demands, liens or suits by any person or entity whose claim, demand, lien or suit is for the payment for work, labor, materials, equipment, services or other items furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, provided Owner has promptly notified Contractor and Surety of any claims, demands, liens or suits and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens or suits to Contractor and Surety. 3. With respect to an individual or entity identified in California Civil Code Section 9100 (“Claimants”), no obligation shall accrue if Contractor promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due. Surety shall have no obligation to Claimants under this Bond until: 3.1 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with Contractor have given notice to Surety and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Payment Bond and, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim. 3.2 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the Contractor: 3.2.1 Have furnished written notice to Contractor and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to Owner, as required by and conforming with California Civil Code Sections 9560 and 9300 through 9306; and 3.2.2 Not having been paid within thirty (30) days of sending the required notice, have sent a written notice to Surety and sent a copy to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Payment Bond and enclosing a copy of the previous written notice furnished to Contractor. 4. When the Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, Surety shall promptly and at Surety’s expense take the following actions: TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 55 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction Contract $200,000 or Less – Labor and Materials Bond Page 3 of 3 4.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to Owner, within 20 days after receipt of the claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts that are disputed. 4.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts. 5. This Bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons and entities identified in California Civil Code Section 9100 so as to give a right of action to those persons or their assigns in any suit brought on the Bond. 6. Surety’s total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond, and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good faith by Surety. 7. By Contractor furnishing and Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by Contractor in the performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of Contractor and Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner’s priority to use the funds for the completion of the work or the satisfaction of Owner’s claims, including liquidated damages, under the Construction Contract. 8. Surety shall not be liable to Owner, Claimants or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract. Owner shall not be liable for payment of any costs or expenses of any Claimants under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond no obligation to make payments to, give notices on behalf of, or otherwise have any obligation to Claimants under this Bond. 9. Surety hereby waives notice of any change to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obligations including changes of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Construction Contract or the work to be performed thereunder of the specifications accompanying the same. 10. No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond other than in a court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees, to be taxed as costs. 11. This Bond has been furnished to comply with California Civil Code Sections 9500 through 9566. Any provision in this Bond conflicting with those statutory requirements shall be deemed deleted and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. The intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 12. Upon request by any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 56 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 1 of 10 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit C General Provisions 1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. City requires the services of a qualified contractor to provide the work product described in Exhibit A because it lacks the qualified personnel to provide the specified work product. Contractor is qualified to provide the required work product and is agreeable to providing such work product on the terms and conditions in this agreement. 1.1 In General. At all times during the term of this agreement, Contractor shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. Contractor shall complete the Scope of Work hereunder in accordance with currently approved methods and practices in Contractor's field. No relationship of employer and employee is created by this agreement between the City and Contractor or any subcontractor or employee of Contractor. City shall have the right to control Contractor only with respect to specifying the results to be obtained from Contractor pursuant to this agreement. City shall not have the right to control the means by which Contractor accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this agreement. Any terms in this agreement referring to direction from City shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of the Contractor’s work only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained. 1.2 Non-Exclusive Contract. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed as limiting the right of Contractor to engage in Contractor's profession separate and apart from this agreement so long as such activities do not interfere or conflict with the performance by Contractor of the obligations set forth in this agreement. Interference or conflict will be determined at the sole discretion of the City. 1.3 Standard of Care. Contractor shall complete the Work required pursuant to this agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Contractor is engaged in the geographical area in which Contractor practices its profession. All work product of whatsoever nature which Contractor delivers to City pursuant to this agreement shall be prepared in a substantial, first class and workmanlike manner and conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Contractor’s profession. 1.4 Qualifications. Contractor represents and warrants to City that the Contractor is qualified to perform the services as contemplated by this agreement and that all work performed under this agreement shall be performed only by personnel under the supervision of the Contractor as an employee or, if authorized by the Scope of Work, a subcontractor. All personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized, licensed and certified under state and local law to perform such work if authorization, licensing or certification is required. The Contractor shall commit adequate resources and time to complete the project within the project schedule specified in this agreement. 1.5 Use of City Equipment. City shall not be responsible for any damage to persons or property as a result of the use, misuse or failure of any equipment used by Contractor, or by any of its employees, even though such equipment be furnished, rented or loaned to Contractor by City. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 57 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 2 of 10 1.6 Payment of Taxes and Other Expenses. Should City, in its discretion, or a relevant taxing authority, including, but not limited to the Internal Revenue Service or the State Employment Development Division, determine that the Contractor is an employee for purposes of collection of any employment taxes, the amounts payable under this agreement shall be reduced by amounts equal to both the employee and employer portions of the tax due (and offsetting any credits for amounts already paid by the Contractor which can be applied against this liability). City shall then forward those amounts to the relevant taxing authority. Should a relevant taxing authority determine a liability for past services performed by the Contractor for City, upon notification of such fact by the City, the Contractor shall promptly remit such amount due or arrange with the City to have the amount due withheld from future payments to the Contractor under this agreement (again, offsetting any amounts already paid by the Contractor which can be applied as a credit against such liability). Any determination of employment status above shall be solely for the purposes of the particular tax in question, and for all other purposes of this agreement, The Contractor shall not be considered an employee of City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should any court, arbitrator, or administrative authority determine that the Contractor is an employee for any other purpose, then the Contractor agrees to a reduction in the City's financial liability so that the City's total expenses under this agreement are not greater than they would have been had the court, arbitrator, or administrative authority determined that the Contractor was not an employee. 2. COMMUNICATION AND NOTICES. The City’s Administrator designated in section 4 on page 2 of this agreement is authorized to receive information, interpret and define City's policies consistent with this agreement, and communicate with Contractor concerning this agreement. All correspondence and other communications shall be directed to or through the Administrator or the Administrator’s designee. 2.1 In General. All notices or communication concerning a party's compliance with the terms of this agreement shall be in writing and may be given either personally, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight express carrier. The notice shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered in person or the date upon which the postal authority or overnight express carrier indicates that the mailing was delivered to the address of the receiving party. The parties shall make good faith efforts to provide advance courtesy notice of any notices or communications hereunder via e-mail. However, under no circumstances shall such courtesy notice satisfy the notice requirements set forth above; nor shall lack of such courtesy notice affect the validity of service pursuant to the notice requirement set forth above. 3. PAYMENT. The payments specified in this paragraph shall be the only payments to be made to Contractor in connection with Contractor’s completion of the Scope of Work pursuant to this agreement. Contractor shall submit all billings to City and City shall pay such billings in the manner specified in this paragraph. Payment shall be made payable to Contractor and delivered to the address specified in section 4 on page 2 of this agreement. The making of any payment by City, or the receipt thereof by the Contractor, shall in no way lessen the liability of the Contractor to correct or revise unsatisfactory work, even though the unsatisfactory character of such work may not have been apparent or detected at the time such payment was made. In no event shall City be liable for interest or late charges for any late payments. 3.1 Unit Price. If this contract is designated as a Unit Price Contract, invoicing and payment shall be as follows: TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 58 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 3 of 10 (a) Contractor shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this agreement, based on the cost for work performed in accordance with the Unit Prices in the Scope of Work prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information: (1) Serial identifications of bills, i.e., Bill No. 1; (2) The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; (3) A summary containing the total contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, percentage of work completed, the remaining balance available for all remaining billing periods, and a brief description of work completed during the billing period. (b) City shall make monthly payments, based on such invoices, for satisfactory progress in completion of the Scope of Work, less five percent retention. City shall release the retained funds no less than thirty five (35) days after the date the City accepts the Work. 3.2 Lump Sum. If this contract is designated as a Lump Sum Contract Contractor shall submit a final payment application in the amount of the contract sum upon completion of the Work and satisfaction of all conditions of the agreement. City shall make payment within 30 days of receipt of application, less five percent retention. City shall release the retained funds no less than thirty five (35) days after the date the City accepts the Work. 3.3 Hourly Services or Task Based Contract, invoicing and payment shall be as follows: (a) Contractor shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this agreement, based on the cost for work performed in accordance with either the hourly rates or task-based rates in the Scope of Work prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information: (1) Serial identifications of bills, i.e., Bill No. 1; (2) The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; (b) A summary containing the total contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, percentage of work completed, the remaining balance available for all remaining billing periods, and a brief description of work completed during the billing period. 3.4 Additional Payment Terms. (a) Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by the City to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of California Public Contract Code Section 22300. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 59 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 4 of 10 (b) Contractor agrees to furnish, as a condition of payment, payroll affidavits, receipts, vouchers, and other documents, in form satisfactory to City, prior to receipt of any payment. Contractor shall submit Conditional and Unconditional waivers and release of lien (as provided in Civil Code Sections 8132 through 8138) on behalf of itself and suppliers that furnished labor, material, equipment or services to the Project. (c) Attention is directed to Section 9 of the State of California, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Local Streets and Roads (2015) which includes procedures for determination of payments, compensation for extra work by force account, partial payments, and final payments. These provisions are Contract Documents incorporated into this agreement. (d) Charges from Contractor to City will not be honored or paid by City unless the charges are authorized and approved by City at the time the work is being performed. 4. PREVAILING WAGE. 4.1 The Contract is subject to the provisions of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code (Sections 1720 and following), and Contractor and any subcontractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rates of wage as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to all workers employed in performance of the Work. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770 of the California Labor Code, the City has obtained the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacation, pension and similar purposes in the vicinity of the Work, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City, and shall be made available for viewing to any interested party upon request. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section 4 shall be deemed included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work, and no separate payment will be made therefor. In accordance with Section 1815 of the California Labor Code, Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all workers employed on this project 1 ½ times the basic rate of pay for work performed in excess of specified hour limitations. 4.2 Contractor and all subcontractors are not qualified to bid on or be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of section 4104 of the California Labor Code, and shall not engage in the performance of any work under this contract, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to section 1725.5 of the California Labor Code. Contractor represents and warrants that it is, registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the California Labor Code unless otherwise noted in supplemental provisions hereto. Contractor shall not enter into a subcontract without proof that the subcontractor is registered with DIR and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the California Labor Code. Contractor shall provide DIR registration numbers to the City for all subcontractors pursuant to Section 1725.5. 4.3 Contractor shall post at the job site the determination of the director of the prevailing rate of per diem wages together with all job site notices that are required by regulations of the DIR. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 60 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 5 of 10 4.4 This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor and any subcontractors shall keep accurate payroll records, in accordance with Section 1776 of the California Labor Code, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by Contractor or subcontractor in connection with the Work and shall furnish the records specified in California Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner at least monthly in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner and otherwise in accordance with law. 5. LABOR 5.1 The Contractor or subcontractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of the contract by the respective contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of this article. 5.2 Contractor’s attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the California Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to effectuate compliance on the part of itself and any subcontractors with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules, and other requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex-officio the Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. 5.3 Pursuant to the requirements of Division 4 of the California Labor Code, the Contractor will be required to secure the payment of worker’s compensation to its employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall sign and file with the Administrator a certification in the following form: "I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker’s compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract." 5.4 Contractor’s attention is directed to provisions in Sections 1775 and 1813 of the California Labor Code. In accordance with Section 1775 of the California Labor Code, Contractor and its subcontractors may be subject to penalties for Contractor’s and subcontractors’ failure to pay prevailing wage rates. In accordance with Section 1813 of the California Labor Code, Contractor or subcontractors may be subject to penalties for Contractor’s or subcontractors’ failure to pay overtime pay rates for hours worked by workers employed on this project in excess of specified hour limitations. 5.5 In connection with the performance of the Work under this contract, Contractor will not because of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 61 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 6 of 10 mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status of any person, to refuse to hire or employ the person or to refuse to select the person for a training program leading to employment, or to bar or to discharge the person from employment or from a training program leading to employment, or to discriminate against the person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or applicable security regulations established by the United States or the State of California, or as otherwise provided in section 12940 of the Government Code. As provided in Labor Code section 1735, a violation of this provision is subject to all penalties imposed for a violation of Division, 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code including the monetary penalties provided in Labor Code section 1775. 6. LICENSE REQUIREMENT. Contractor’s attention is directed to California Business and Professions Code Sections 7000 et seq. concerning the licensing of contractors. At the time Contractor submits its bid to the City and all times Contractor is performing the Work, Contractor shall have a valid license issued by the Contractors State License Board in the classification stated in the Special Provisions. Contractor and all subcontractors shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of this State and any contractor or subcontractor not so licensed is subject to penalties imposed by such laws. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE LICENSED AND REGULATED BY THE CONTRACTORS’ STATE LICENSE BOARD WHICH HAS JURISDICTION TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS AGAINST CONTRACTORS IF A COMPLAINT REGARDING A PATENT ACT OR OMISSION IS FILED WITHIN FOUR YEARS OF THE DATE OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION. A COMPLAINT REGARDING A LATENT ACT OR OMISSION PERTAINING TO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 10 YEARS OF THE DATE OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING A CONTRACTOR MAY BE REFERRED TO THE REGISTRAR, CONTRACTORS’ STATE LICENSE BOARD, P.O. BOX 26000, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95826. 7. CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as City may specify in writing, Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever. 8. BENEFITS AND TAXES. Contractor shall not have any claim under this agreement or otherwise against City for seniority, vacation time, vacation pay, sick leave, personal time off, overtime, health insurance, medical care, hospital care, insurance benefits, social security, disability, unemployment, workers compensation or employee benefits of any kind. Contractor shall be solely liable for and obligated to pay directly all applicable taxes, including, but not limited to, federal and state income taxes, and in connection therewith Contractor shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all liability that City may incur because of Contractor's failure to pay such taxes. City shall have no obligation whatsoever to pay or withhold any taxes on behalf of Contractor. 9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 62 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 7 of 10 9.1 Contractor shall conform to the requirements of Section 4100 through 4113 of the California Public Contract Code, the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act. 9.2 Contractor shall give personal attention to the performance of the Contract and shall keep the Work under its control. 9.3 For the purposes of administering this agreement no subcontractors will be recognized by the City as such, and all persons engaged in the work of construction will be considered by the City as employees of the Contractor, who will be held responsible for their work which shall be subject to the provisions of the Contract and specifications. 9.4 No subcontractor who is ineligible to bid work on, or be awarded, a public works project under California Labor Code Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 can bid on, be awarded or perform work as a subcontractor on the Project. The Contractor is prohibited from performing work on the Project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on a public works project under these sections of the California Labor Code. 9.5 When a portion of the work which has been subcontracted by the Contractor is not being prosecuted in a manner satisfactory to the City, the subcontractor shall be removed immediately on the request of the City and shall not again be employed on the work. 9.6 Contractor may not assign performance of the Contract except upon written consent of the City. 9.7 Contractor shall require all subcontractors to comply with the terms of this Contract. 10. TERMINATION. 10.1 Should Contractor fail within five (5) working days from receipt of City's written notice to correct any contractual deficiencies, including but not limited to failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, failure to comply with the directions of City, or failure to pay its creditors, City may terminate this agreement for default. Following a termination for default, City shall have the right to take whatever steps it deems necessary to correct and complete the work and charge the cost thereof to Contractor, who shall be liable for the full cost of City's corrective action, including reasonable overhead, administrative costs, and attorneys' fees. 10.2 City may at any time terminate the Contract at City's convenience upon five days written notice to Contractor; in the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall recover only the amount due under the contract for Work completed to the date of termination in accordance with the Contract Documents, less amounts paid to date. Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim or lien against City for any additional compensation or damages in the event of such termination. 10.3 If City terminates Contractor for cause, and if it is later determined that the termination was wrongful, such default termination shall automatically be converted to and treated as a termination for convenience. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive only the amounts payable under this section, and Contractor specifically waives any claim for any other amounts or damages, including, but not limited to, any claim for consequential damages or lost profits. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 63 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 8 of 10 10.4 Failure by City to seek any remedy for any default hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights hereunder or any right to seek any remedy for any subsequent default. 11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11.1 In General. Contractor represents and warrants that it presently has no interest, and will not acquire any direct or indirect interest, that would conflict with its performance of this agreement. Contractor shall not employ or subcontract with a person having such an interest in the performance of this agreement. 11.2 Subsequent Conflict of Interest. Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential conflict of interest on the part of Contractor is discovered after award, the Contractor will make a full disclosure in writing to the City. This disclosure shall include a description of actions, which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, after consultation with the City to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict. Within 45 days, the Contractor shall have taken all necessary steps to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the conflict of interest to the satisfaction of the City. 11.3 Interests of City Officers and Staff. No officer, member or employee of City and no member of the City Council shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this agreement or the proceeds thereof. Neither Contractor nor any member of any Contractor’s family shall serve on any City board or committee or hold any such position which either by rule, practice or action nominates, recommends, or supervises Contractor's performance of the Scope of Work or authorizes funding to Contractor. 12. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION 12.1 The City of Saratoga and all officers, employees, and agents thereof connected with the Work, shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen to the Work or any part thereof; for any loss or damage to any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the Work; for injury to or death of any person; or for damage to property from any cause except losses due to sole or active negligence of the City's officers or employees. 12.2 To the fullest extent allowed by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents, from all liability, penalties, costs, losses, damages, expenses, causes of action, claims or judgments, including attorney's fees and other defense costs, resulting from injury to or death sustained by any person (including Contractor's employees and subcontractors), or damage to property of any kind, or any other injury or damage whatsoever, which injury, death or damage arises out of or is in any way connected with the performance of the Work, regardless of the Contractor’s fault or negligence, including any of the same resulting from City’s alleged or actual negligent act or omission, or its agents, contractors or employees; except that said indemnity shall not be applicable to injury, death or damage to property arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of City, its constituent entities, its and their officers, agents, or servants who are directly responsible to City. This indemnification shall extend to claims asserted after termination of this Contract for whatever reason. In instances where the City’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Contractor will be for that entire portion of the percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of the City. TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 64 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 9 of 10 12.3 Contractor shall be obligated to immediately defend, with counsel approved by the City, any suit or action brought against the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents, founded upon any claim of injury to or death sustained by any person (including Contractor’s employees and subcontractors), or damage to property of any kind, or any other injury or damage whatsoever, which injury, death or damage arises out of or is in any way connected with the performance of the Work, whether or not liability is established. This indemnification and duty to defend shall extend to claims asserted after termination of this Contract for whatever reason. 12.4 In addition to any remedy authorized by law, as much of the money due the Contractor under and by virtue of the contract as shall be considered necessary by the City, may be retained by the City until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damage. 12.5 The City and Contractor shall timely notify each other of the receipt of any third-party claim relating to the Contract. 13. CLAIMS. If any dispute shall arise between City and Contractor regarding performance of the work, or any alleged change in the work, Contractor shall timely perform the disputed work and shall give written notice of a claim for additional compensation for the work to City within ten (10) days after commencement of the disputed work. Contractor's failure to give written notice within the ten (10) day period constitutes an agreement by Contractor that it will receive no extra compensation for the disputed work. Disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 20104.50 of the California Public Contract Code. 14. RECORDS AND AUDITS. 14.1 Contractor and its subcontractors shall establish and maintain records pertaining to this contract. Contractor’s and subcontractors’ accounting systems shall conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and all records shall provide a breakdown of total costs charged under this contract, including properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices and vouchers. 14.2 Contractor shall permit City and its authorized representatives to inspect and examine Contractor’s books, records, accounts, and any and all data relevant to this Contract at any reasonable time for the purpose of auditing and verifying statements, invoices, or bills submitted by Contractor pursuant to this contract and shall provide such assistance as may be reasonably required in the course of such inspection. City further reserves the right to examine and re-examine said books, records, accounts, and data during the three (3) year period following the termination of this Contract; and Contractor shall in no event dispose of, destroy, alter, or mutilate said books, records, accounts, and data in any manner whatever for three (3) years after the termination of this Contract. 14.3 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8546.7, the parties to this Contract shall be subject to the examination and audit of representative of the Auditor General of the State of California for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the contract. The examination and audit shall be confined to those matters connected with the performance of this contract including, but not limited to, the cost of administering the contract TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 65 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit C Page 10 of 10 15. WAIVERS OF LIEN. Contractor shall submit a complete list of major suppliers and/or subcontractors who will be providing material and/or labor for the performance of the Work. Contractor shall submit with each payment request waivers of lien from each major supplier and/or subcontractor. that meet the requirements of Civil Code Sections 8132 through 8138. 16. USE OF RECYCLED PAPER AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS. Contractor shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper. Documents shall be printed on both sides of the page and City shall be provided with electronic copies of documents (in Word or .pdf format) except where unusual circumstances make it infeasible to do so. 17. ANTITRUST. By entering this contract, Contractor conveys, sells, assigns, and transfers to the City all rights, titles, and interest and all causes of action it may now have or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the United States and the State of California arising from purchase of goods, services, or materials pursuant to this contract or any subcontract. 18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties shall make a good faith effort to settle any dispute or claim arising under this agreement. If the parties fail to resolve such disputes or claims, they shall submit them to non-binding mediation in California at shared expense of the parties for at least 8 hours of mediation. If mediation does not arrive at a satisfactory result, arbitration, if agreed to by all parties, or litigation may be pursued. In the event any dispute resolution processes are involved, each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees. 19. JURISDICTION. This agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this agreement shall be in that state and venue shall be in Santa Clara County, California. 20. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this agreement is found to conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflicts with said laws, but the remainder of this agreement shall be in full force and effect. 21. NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL. Contractor understands and agrees that there is no representation, implication, or understanding that the City will request that work product provided by Contractor under this agreement be supplemented or continued by Contractor under a new agreement following expiration or termination of this agreement. Contractor waives all rights or claims to notice or hearing respecting any failure by City to continue to request or retain all or any portion of the work product from Contractor following the expiration or termination of this agreement. 22. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This agreement does not, and is not intended to, confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the parties. . 23. WAIVER. Neither the acceptance of work or payment for work pursuant to this agreement shall constitute a waiver of any rights or obligations arising under this agreement. The failure by the City to enforce any of Contractor’s obligations or to exercise City's rights shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter. -End of Exhibit C- TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 66 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit D Page 1 of 1 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit D – Funding Agency Requirements This agreement is funded in part pursuant to the contract between City and _______________________________________________ (“Funding Agency”) attached hereto as Exhibit D-1 (“Funding Agreement”). In recognition of the Funding Agreement City and Contractor agree that: 1. All contractual provisions required by the Funding agreement are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all Funding agreement- mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any City requests which would cause the City to be in violation of the Funding agreement terms and conditions. 2. If Contractor claims or receives payment from City for a service, reimbursement for which is later disallowed by the Funding Agency, the Contractor shall promptly refund the disallowed amount to City upon City’s request. At its option, City may offset the amount disallowed from any payment due or to become due to Contractor under this agreement or any other agreement. 3. City may terminate or suspend performance of this agreement if Funding Agency suspends or terminates funding pursuant to the terms of the Funding agreement. In the event of suspension or termination City shall be obligated to fund only that portion of Contractor’s work performed prior to the suspension or termination that is not funded by the Funding agreement. 4. By executing this agreement, the Contractor certifies that the Contractor is not suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from participation in the program(s) supported by the Funding agreement. Contractor acknowledges that this certification of eligibility to receive Funding Agency funds is a material term of the agreement. -End of Exhibit D- TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 67 Contractor: Project Name: Rev. 01/2019 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract $200,000 or Less – Exhibit E Page 1 of 1 City of Saratoga Construction/Maintenance Contract for Project of $200,000 or Less Exhibit E – Special Requirements AND/OR See Exhibit(s) E-_______ incorporated by this reference. -End of Exhibit E- 937869.6 TREES 360 DEGREES TREE SERVICES CALL-OUTS 68 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT:Public Works PREPARED BY:John Cherbone, Public Works Director SUBJECT:Landscaping &Lighting Assessment District LLA-1; Resolutions initiating renewal of the District for FY 22-23. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1.Move to adopt the Resolution describing improvements and directing preparation of the Engineer’s Report. 2.Move to adopt the Resolution appointing the Attorney’s for the District. REPORT SUMMARY: Attached are two Resolutions the City Council must adopt to initiate the annual process of renewing the Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on July 1 and/or annex new Zones. A summary of each Resolution is as follows: 1.Resolution describing improvements and directing preparation of the Engineer’s Report -This is the Resolution required under Streets & Highways Code Section 22622 to initiate the annual renewal process for the existing assessment district and the annexation of new Zones for the ensuing fiscal year. The Resolution references the proposed improvements to be provided by the district (Exhibit A) and directs the preparation of the Engineer’s Report required under S&H Code Section 22565. 2.Resolution appointing Attorneys -This Resolution appoints the City Attorney’s office as the attorneys for the District throughout the renewal process and limits their fees in connection with this work to $500. The provisions of SB 919 (The Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act) adopted by the State legislature in 1997, (Chapter 38, Stats. 1997), and which became effective on July 1, 1997, will be implemented during the renewal process if necessary. Procedurally this means that assessment ballots will be mailed to those property owners within the District whose initial proposed assessments are either 1) higher than in any previous year and 69 who have not previously voted on their assessments, 2) higher than what was authorized via balloting conducted in a previous year, or 3) annexation of new Zones. As in previous years, ballots will be separately tabulated at the close of the Protest Hearing for each Zone that may be voting. Only those ballots returned by the close of the Protest Hearing will count towards determining whether a majority protest exists. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Resolution describing improvements and directing preparation of the Engineer’s Report. Attachment B: Resolution appointing Attorneys. 70 RESOLUTION NO. _____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESCRIBING IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF SARATOGA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA-1 - FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WHEREAS; The City Council did, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, conduct proceedings for the formation of the City of Saratoga Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 and for the levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 1980 - 1981, and did, on June 18, 1980, pursuant to proceedings duly had, adopt its Resolution No. 950-D, a Resolution Overruling Protests and Ordering the Formation of an Assessment District and the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments; and WHEREAS, The public interest, convenience and necessity require, and it is the intention of said Council to undertake proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments upon the several lots or parcels of land in said District and/or several lots of parcels of land which are proposed to be annexed into said District for the construction or installation of improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, for the fiscal year 2022- 2023; and WHEREAS, The improvements to be constructed or installed, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" hereto attached and by reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, The costs and expenses of said improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, are to be made chargeable upon said District and/or upon the lots within the territory proposed to be annexed into said District, the exterior boundaries of which District are the composite and consolidated area as more particularly shown on a map thereof on file in the office of the Clerk of the City of Saratoga to which reference is hereby made for further particulars. Said map indicates by a boundary line the extent of the territory included in said District and/or to be annexed into said District and shall govern for all details as to the extent of the assessment district, and the proposed annexation; and WHEREAS, The Engineer of said City be, and is hereby, directed to prepare and file with said Clerk a report, in writing, referring to the assessment district and/or proposed annexation by its distinctive designation, specifying the fiscal year to which the report applies, and, with respect to that year, presenting the following: a)plans and specification of the existing improvements and for proposed new improvements, if any, to be made within the assessment district or within the territory to be annexed into said District; 71 Resolution No. XX Page 2 b)an estimate of the costs of said proposed new improvements, if any, to be made, the costs of maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, and of any existing improvements, together with the incidental expenses in connection therewith; c)a diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the assessment district and of any zones within said district and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the district as such lot or parcel of land is shown on the County Assessor's map for the fiscal year to which the report applies, each of which lots or parcels of land shall be identified by a distinctive number or letter on said diagram; and d)a proposed assessment of the total amount of the estimated costs and expenses of the proposed new improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, and of any existing improvements upon the several lots or parcels of land in said district in proportion to the estimated particular and distinct benefits to be received by each of such lots or parcels of land, respectively, from said improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, and of the expenses incidental thereto. WHEREAS,The Office of the Public Works Director of said City be, and is hereby, designated as the office to answer inquiries regarding any protest proceedings to be had herein, and may be contacted during regular office hours at the City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 or by calling (408) 868-1241. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby describe improvements and direct preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the City of Saratoga Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 – Fiscal Year 2022- 2023. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga City Council on this 1st day of December 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: 72 Resolution No. XX Page 3 DATE: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk 73 Resolution No. XX Page 4 Exhibit A DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS The design, construction or installation, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, of landscaping, including trees, shrubs, grass or other ornamental vegetation, statuary, fountains and other ornamental structures and facilities, and public lighting facilities for the lighting of any public places, including traffic signals, ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments and appurtenances, including the cost of repair, removal or replacement of all or any part thereof, providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste; electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements; and the operation of any fountains or the maintenance of any other improvements including storm water improvements connected to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. 74 RESOLUTION NO. _____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA APPOINTING ATTORNEYS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA -1 - FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to undertake proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments upon the parcels of land in the City of Saratoga Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the construction or installation of improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof for the fiscal year 2022-2023; and WHEREAS, the public interest and general welfare will be served by appointing and employing attorneys for the preparation and conduct of said proceedings; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,That the law firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger be, and it is hereby appointed and employed to do and perform all legal services required in the conduct of said proceedings, and that its compensation be, and it hereby is fixed at not to exceed $500.00. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga City Council on this 1st day of December 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: DATE: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk 75 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT:Public Works PREPARED BY:Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer SUBJECT:New PG&E Easement in Parking District #1, East of 4th Street RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Grant of Easement Deed for a gas line easement to PG&E within APN 503-24-016 in Parking District 1, east of 4th Street. BACKGROUND: In 2021, PG&E applied for an encroachment permit to install a gas line for 14521 Big Basin Way within Saratoga’s Parking District 1. Since the line is proposed to be installed under a City parking lot, an easement is also required for operation of the gas line. Due to existing conditions, it was necessary to have the gas line come around from the back of 14521 Big Basin Way, through the Parking District, and then out to 4th Street, rather than making a direct connection to Big Basin Way. The attached easement documents show the layout of the proposed 10-foot-wide easement and details the conditions of the easement. One condition to note is that the City will be required to pay for the relocation of the gas line should relocation be required due to future City projects on the site. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –Grant of Easement Deed 76 Distribution Easement Rev. (02/2020) RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND RETURN TO: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY 245 Market Street, N10A, Room 1015 P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco, California 94177 Location: City Saratoga Recording Fee $_____________________________ Document Transfer Tax $ N/A [X] This is a conveyance where the consideration and Value is less than $100.00 (R&T 11911). [ ] Computed on Full Value of Property Conveyed, or [ ] Computed on Full Value Less Liens & Encumbrances Remaining at Time of Sale [ ] Exempt from the fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (2); This document is subject to Documentary Transfer Tax Signature of declarant or agent determining tax (SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY) LD# 2308-02-10008 EASEMENT DEED CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called Grantor, hereby grants to PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a California corporation, hereinafter called Grantee, the right from time to time to excavate for, construct, reconstruct, install, replace (of initial or any other size), remove, maintain, inspect and use facilities of the type hereinafter specified, together with a right of way therefor, within the easement area as hereinafter set forth, and also ingress thereto and egress therefrom, over and across the lands of Grantor situated in the City of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: Parcels D, E, F, G, and K as shown upon the Record of Survey Map filed for record October 2, 1967 in Book 228 of Maps at page 50, Santa Clara County Records (the “Property”). The facilities and easement area are described as follows: One or more underground pipes with suitable service pipes and connections, as Grantee deems necessary, for the conveyance of gas to be installed within the strip of land of the uniform width of 10 feet, the center line of which is delineated by center lines as described in Exhibit “A” and shown on Exhibit “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof. Grantor further grants to Grantee the right, from time to time, to trim or to cut down, without Grantee paying compensation, any and all trees and brush now or hereafter within said easement area, and the further right, from time to time, to trim and cut down trees and brush along each side of said easement area which now or hereafter in the opinion of Grantee may interfere with or be a hazard to the facilities installed hereunder, or as Grantee deems necessary to comply with applicable state or federal regulations. 77 Distribution Easement Rev. (02/2020) Grantor also grants to Grantee the right to use such portion of the Property contiguous to said easement area as may be reasonably necessary in connection with the excavation, construction, reconstruction, replacement, removal, maintenance and inspection of said facilities. Grantor hereby covenants and agrees not to place or construct, nor allow a third party to place or construct, any building or other structure, or store flammable substances, or drill or operate any well, or construct any reservoir or other obstruction within said easement area, or diminish or substantially add to the ground level within said easement area, or construct any fences that will interfere with the maintenance and operation of said facilities; provided, however, that Grantee acknowledges and agrees that Grantor may continue use of the easement area for a public parking lot and/or any other use that does not interfere with Grantee’s full enjoyment of its rights hereunder. Grantor acknowledges that they have read the “Grant of Easement Disclosure Statement”, Exhibit “C”, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Notwithstanding any other term of this easement, if at any future time, Grantor determines that the facilities described herein or any portion thereof unduly interferes with any of its activities, it shall have the right to relocate the facilities or any portion thereof to a new location on the Property. Prior to any relocation, Grantor shall grant Grantee a modification of this easement modifying the easement area to include the new location, all of which shall be at the Grantor’s sole cost and expense. All or any part of this easement may be terminated upon i) failure by the Grantee to comply with any of its terms and conditions herein, or ii) upon abandonment of the rights granted herein and nonuse of such rights for a period of two consecutive years which shall be conclusive evidence of such abandonment. Upon receiving Grantor’s notice of such termination, Grantee shall deliver to Grantor a quitclaim deed for all or such portion terminated of Grantee’s right, title, and interest hereunder. Upon the termination of this easement or such portion, the Grantee, at its expense, shall abandon in place the facilities installed hereunder, in compliance with applicable provisions of state and federal law, and shall restore the easement area to the same or as good a condition that existed prior to the termination. Such restoration shall be done in a manner to the reasonable satisfaction of the City of Saratoga Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee. Grantee’s responsibilities regarding abandonment shall survive the termination of this easement, The provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto, and all covenants shall apply to and run with the Property. Dated: __________________, _______. CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal corporation, By_________________________________ By__________________________________ 78 Distribution Easement Rev. (02/2020) State of California County of ) On __________________________, before me, Notary Public, Insert name personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. (Seal) Signature of Notary Public CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER [ ] Individual(s) signing for oneself/themselves [ ] Corporate Officer(s) of the above named corporation(s) [ ] Trustee(s) of the above named Trust(s) [ ] Partner(s) of the above named Partnership(s) [ ] Attorney(s)-in-Fact of the above named Principal(s) [ ] Other A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. 79 80 81 Distribution Easement Rev. (02/2020) Pacific Gas and Electric Company EXHIBIT “C” GRANT OF EASEMENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT This Disclosure Statement will assist you in evaluating the request for granting an easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to accommodate a utility service extension to PG&E’s applicant. Please read this disclosure carefully before signing the Grant of Easement.  You are under no obligation or threat of condemnation by PG&E to grant this easement.  The granting of this easement is an accommodation to PG&E’s applicant requesting the extension of PG&E utility facilities to the applicant’s property or project. Because this easement is an accommodation for a service extension to a single customer or group of customers, PG&E is not authorized to purchase any such easement.  By granting this easement to PG&E, the easement area may be used to serve additional customers in the area and may be used to install additional utility facilities. Installation of any proposed facilities outside of this easement area will require an additional easement.  Removal and/or pruning of trees or other vegetation on your property may be necessary for the installation of PG&E facilities. You have the option of having PG&E’s contractors perform this work on your property, if available, or granting permission to PG&E’s applicant or the applicant’s contractor to perform this work. Additionally, in order to comply with California fire laws and safety orders, PG&E or its contractors will periodically perform vegetation maintenance activities on your property as provided for in this grant of easement in order to maintain proper clearances from energized electric lines or other facilities.  The description of the easement location where PG&E utility facilities are to be installed across your property must be satisfactory to you.  The California Public Utilities Commission has authorized PG&E’s applicant to perform the installation of certain utility facilities for utility service. In addition to granting this easement to PG&E, your consent may be requested by the applicant, or applicant’s contractor, to work on your property. Upon completion of the applicant’s installation, the utility facilities will be inspected by PG&E. When the facility installation is determined to be acceptable the facilities will be conveyed to PG&E by its applicant. By signing the Grant of Easement, you are acknowledging that you have read this disclosure and understand that you are voluntarily granting the easement to PG&E. Please return the signed and notarized Grant of Easement with this Disclosure Statement attached to PG&E. The duplicate copy of the Grant of Easement and this Disclosure Statement is for your records. 82 Distribution Easement Rev. (02/2020) Attach to LD: 2308-02-10008 Area 3, De Anza Division Land Service Office: San Jose Line of Business: Gas Distribution (53) Business Doc Type: Easements MTRSQ: (23.08.02.12.41), Quito Rancho FERC License Number: N/A PG&E Drawing Number: N/A Plat No.: 3473-B1 (Gas) LD of Affected Documents: N/A LD of Cross Referenced Documents: N/A Type of interest: Gas and Pipeline Easements (5) SBE Parcel: N/A % Being Quitclaimed: N/A Order or PM: 35177478-1110 JCN: N/A County: Santa Clara Utility Notice Number: N/A 851 Approval Application No: N/A; Decision: N/A Prepared By: KHJ1 Checked By: DAN9 83 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administrative Services PREPARED BY: Sandra Dalida, Interim Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for Public Administration (ePLUS) Financial Software. RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to execute the two-year agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC (CentralSquare) for Public Administration (ePLUS) Financial Software in the amount not to exceed $63,378.00 for Year 1 and $66,546.90 for Year 2 of the agreement and authorize approval for one optional two-year renewal term. BACKGROUND In 1997, the City entered into an agreement with SunGard HTE, Inc. (SunGard) for the PLUS financial software. Also, in 2006, 2012 and 2017 the City entered into 60-month agreements with SunGard, subsequently Superion, Inc., and currently CentralSquare for PLUS/ePLUS web-based financial software. The current contract for ePLUS financial software expires December 2021, with no additional renewal options. REPORT SUMMARY Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a two-year agreement with CentralSquare for ePLUS web -based financial software in the amount or $63,378.00 for Year 1 and $66,546.90 for Year 2 and authorize one optional two-year renewal term. ATTACHMENT • Attachment A – CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Agreement 84 CentralSquare Solutions Agreement This CentralSquare Solutions Agreement (the "Agreement"), effective as of the latest date shown on the signature block below (the "Effective Date"), is entered into between CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business in Lake Mary, FL ("CentralSquare") and the City of Saratoga, CA ("Customer"), together with CentralSquare, the "Parties", and each, a "Party". WHEREAS, CentralSquare licenses and gives access to certain software applications (“Solutions”) to its customers and also provides maintenance, support, migration, installation and other professional services ; and WHEREAS, Customer desires to license and/or gain access to certain Solutions and receive professional services described herein, and CentralSquare desires to grant and provide Customer license and access to such offerings as well as to support them with professional services, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, and conditions set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknow ledged, by the signatures of their duly authorized representative below, the Parties intending to be legally bound, agree to all of the following provisions and exhibits of this Agreement: CentralSquare Technologies, LLC City of Saratoga 1000 Business Center Dr. Lake Mary, FL 32746 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 By: By: Print Name: Print Name: Print Title: Print Title: Date Signed: Date Signed: 1. Solution: Public Administration (PLUS) 2. Term. 2.1. Initial Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement commences as of December 1, 2021 and will continue in effect for two (2) years from such date unless terminated earlier pursuant to any of the Agreement’s express provisions (the “Initial Term”). 2.2. Renewal Term. This Agreement will have an optional two (2) year term renewal unless earlier terminated pursuant to any of the Agreement’s provisions (a “Renewal Term” and, collectively, with the Initial Term, the “Term”). Subsequent renewals are subject to a five (5) percent increase. 2.3. Non-Renewal. Either party may elect to end renewal of the contract by issuing a notice of non -renewal, in writing, to the other party three (3) months prior to the expiration of the current contract term. 3. Fees. In consideration of the rights and services granted by CentralSquare to Customer under this Agreement, Customer shall make payments to CentralSquare pursuant to the amounts and payment terms outlined in Exhibit 1 (the “Project Cost Summary”). 4. Definitions. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement have the meanings set forth below: 4.1. "Action" means any claim, action, cause of action, demand, lawsuit, arbitration, inquiry, audit, notice of violation, proceeding, litigation, citation, summons, subpoena, or investigation of any nature, civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or other, whether at law, in equity, or otherwise. 4.2. "Affiliate" of a Person means any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. 4.3. "Authorized User" means Customer's employees, consultants, contractors, and agents who are authorized by Customer to access and use the Solutions under the rights granted to Customer pursuant to this Agreement, and for whom access to the Solutions has been purchased. 4.4. “Baseline” means the version of a Solution updated to the particular time in question through CentralSquare ’s warranty services and maintenance, but without any other modification whatsoever. 85 2 4.5. “Component System” means any one of the Solutions identified in Exhibit 1, including all copies of Source Code, Object Code and all related specifications, Documentation, technical information, and all corrections, modifications, additions, development work, improvements and enhancements to and all Intellectual Property Rights for such Component System. 4.6. “Confidential Information” means the Software and Customizations in any embodiment, and either party’s technical and business information relating to inventions or sof tware, research and development, future product specifications, engineering processes, costs, profit or margin information, marketing and future business plans as well as any and all internal Customer and employee information, and any information exchanged by the parties that is clearly marked with a confidential, private or proprietary legend. 4.7. "Customer Data" means information, data, and content, in any form or medium, collected, downloaded, or otherwise received, directly or indirectly from Customer, an Authorized User or end-users by or through the Solutions, provided the data is not personally identifiable and not identifiable to Customer. 4.8. “Custom Modification” means a change that CentralSquare has made at Customer’s request to any Component System in accordance with a CentralSquare -generated specification, but without any other changes whatsoever by any Person. 4.9. "Customer Systems" means the Customer's information technology infrastructure, including computers, software, hardware, databases, electronic systems (including database management systems), and networks, whether operated by Customer or through the use of third-party services. 4.10. “Defect” means a material deviation between the Baseline Solution and its Documentation, for which Defect Customer has given CentralSquare enough information to enable CentralSquare to replicate the deviation on a computer configuration that is both comparable to the Customer Systems and that is under CentralSquare’s control. Further, with regard to each Custom Modification, Defect means a material deviation between the Custom Modification and the CentralSquare generated specification and documentation for such Custom Modification, and for which Defect Customer has given CentralSquare enough information to enable CentralSquare to replicate the deviation on a computer configuration that is both comparable to the Customer Systems and that is under CentralSquare’s control. 4.11. "Documentation" means any manuals, instructions, or other documents or materials that CentralSquare provides or makes available to Customer in any form or medium and which describe the functionality, components, features, or requirements of the Solutions, including any aspect of the installation, configuration, integration, operation, use, support, or maintenance thereof. 4.12. “Enhancements” means general release (as opposed to custom) changes to a Baseline Component System or Custom Modification which increase the functionality of the Baseline Component System or Custom Modification in question. 4.13. "Harmful Code" means any software, hardware, device or other technology, including any virus, worm, malware, or other malicious computer code, the purpose or effect of which is to (a) permit unauthorized access to, or to destroy, disrupt, disable, distort, or otherwise harm or impede any (i) computer, software, firmware, hardware, system, or network; or (ii) any application or function of any of the foregoing or the security, integrity, confidentiality, or use of any data Processed thereby; or (b) prevent Customer or any Authorized User from accessing or using the Solutions as intended by this Agreement. 4.14. "Intellectual Property Rights" means any and all registered and unregistered rights granted, applied for, or otherwise now or hereafter in existence under or related to any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, database protection, or other intellectual property rights laws, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection, in any part of the world. 4.15. “Maintenance” means optimization, error correction, modifications, and updates to CentralSquare Systems to correct any known Defects and improve performance. Maintenance will be provided for each Component System, the hours and details of which are described in Exhibit 2 (“Support Standards”). 4.16. “New Releases” means new editions of a Baseline Component System or Custom Modification. 4.17. “Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability entity, governmental authority, unincorporated organization, trust, association, or other entity. 4.18. "Personal Information" means any information that does or can identify a specific individual or by or from which a specific individual may be identified, contacted, or located. Personal Information includes all "nonpublic personal information" as defined under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, "protected health information" as defined under the Health and Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1 996, "Personal Data" as defined in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2018), "Personal 86 3 Information" as defined under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, and all rules and regulations issued under any of the foregoing. 4.19. “Professional Services” means installation, implementation, development work, training or consulting services including custom modification programming, support relating to custom modifications, on -site support services, assistance with data transfers, system restarts and reinstallations provided by CentralSquare. 4.20. “Representatives" means, with respect to a Party, that Party's employees, officers, directors, agents, subcontractors, and legal advisors. 4.21. "CentralSquare Personnel" means all individuals involved in the performance of Support Services and Professional Services as employees, agents, Subcontractors or independent contractors of CentralSquare. 4.22. "Solutions" means the Component Systems, Documentation, Custom Modifications, development work, CentralSquare Systems and any and all other information, data, documents, materials, works, and other content, devices, methods, processes, hardware, software, technologies and inventions, including any deliverables, technical or functional descriptions, requirements, plans, or reports, provided or used by CentralSquare or any Subcontractor in connection with Professional Services or Support Services rendered under this Agreement. 4.23. "CentralSquare Systems" means the information technology infrastructure used by or on behalf of CentralSquare to deliver Solutions, including all computers, software, hardware, databases, electronic systems (including database management systems), and networks, whether operated directly by CentralSquare or through the use of third-party services. 4.24. “Support Services” means Maintenance, Enhancements, implementation of New Releases, and general support efforts to respond to incidents reported by Customer in accordance with the detailed Support Standards outlined in Exhibit 2. 4.25. "Third-Party Materials" means materials and information, in any form or medium, including any software, documents, data, content, specifications, products, related services, equipment, or components of or relating to the Solutions that are not proprietary to CentralSquare. 5. License, Access & Services and Audit. 5.1. License Grant. Subject to and conditioned on the payment of Fees and compliance with all other terms and conditions of this Agreement, CentralSquare hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non- sublicenseable, and non-transferable license to the current version of the Solution(s) outlined in Exhibit 1 at the time of this Agreement’s execution. 5.2. Access and Scope of Use. Subject to and conditioned on Customer and their Authorized Users' compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CentralSquare hereby grants Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Solutions, solely by Authorized Users. Such use is limited to Customer's internal use. CentralSquare shall deliver to Customer the initial copies of the Solutions outlined in Exhibit 1 by (a) electronic delivery, by posting it on CentralSquare’s network for downloading, or similar suitable electronic file transfer method, or (b ) physical shipment, such as on a disc or other suitable media transfer method. Physical shipment is on FOB- CentralSquare’s shipping point, and electronic delivery is deemed effective at the time CentralSquare provides Customer with access to download the Solutions. The date of such delivery shall be referred to as the “Delivery Date.” 5.3. Documentation License. CentralSquare hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-transferable license to use the Documentation during the Term solely for Customer's internal business purposes in connection with its use of the Solutions. 5.4. Audit. Customer shall maintain for a reasonable period of time, but not less than three (3) years after expiration or termination of this Agreement, the systems, books, and records necessary to accurately reflect compliance with software licenses and the use thereof under this Agreement. Upon request, Customer shall permit CentralSquare and its directors, officers, employees, and agents to have on-site access at Customer’s premises (or remote access as the case may be) during normal business hours to such systems, books, and records for the purpose of verifying such licensed use the performance of such obligations and amounts. Customer shall render reasonable cooperation to CentralSquare as requested. 5.5. Service and System Control. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement: 5.5.1. CentralSquare has and will retain sole control over the operation, provision, maintenance, and management of the Solutions; and 87 4 5.5.2. Customer has and will retain sole control over the operation, maintenance, and management of, and all access to and use of, the Customer Systems, and sole responsibility for access to and use of the Solutions by any Person by or through the Customer Systems or other means controlled by Customer or any Authorized User, including any reports or results obtained from any use of the Solutions, and conclusions, decisions, or actions based on such use. 5.6. Limitations. Customer must provide CentralSquare with such facilities, equipment and support as are reasonably necessary for CentralSquare to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including, if required by CentralSquare, remote access to the Customer Systems. CentralSquare is not responsible or liable for any delay or failure of performance caused in whole or in part by any Customer delay or Customer’s failure to perform any obligations under this Agreement. 5.7. Exceptions. CentralSquare has no obligation to provide Support Services relating to any Defect with the Solutions that, in whole or in part, arise out of or result from any of the following: 5.7.1. software, or media on which provided, that is modified or damaged by Customer or third-party; 5.7.2. any operation or use of, or other activity relating to, the Solutions other than as specified in the Documentation, including any incorporation, or combination, operation or use of the Solutions in or with, any technology (software, hardware, firmware, system, or network) or service not specified for Customer's use in the Documentation; 5.7.3. any negligence, abuse, misapplication, or misuse of the Solution other than by CentralSquare personnel, including any Customer use of the Solution other than as specified in the Documentation or expressly authorized in writing by CentralSquare; 5.7.4. any Customer's failure to promptly install any New Releases that CentralSquare has previously made available to Customer; 5.7.5. the operation of, or access to, Customer's or a third-party's system, materials or network; 5.7.6. any relocation of the Solution other than by CentralSquare personnel; 5.7.7. any beta software, software that CentralSquare makes available for testing or demonstration purposes, temporary software modules, or software for which CentralSquare does not receive a fee; 5.7.8. any breach of or noncompliance with any provisio n of this Agreement by Customer or any of its Representatives or any Force Majeure Event (including abnormal physical or electrical stress). 5.8. Reservation of Rights. Except for the specified rights outlined in this Section, nothing in this Agreement grants any right, title, or interest in or to any Intellectual Property Rights in or relating to the Support Services, Professional Services, Solutions, or Third-Party Materials, whether expressly, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise. All right, title, and interest in the Solutions, and the Third-Party Materials are and will remain with CentralSquare and the respective rights holders. 5.9. Changes. CentralSquare reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make any changes to the Support Services and Solutions that it deems necessary or useful to: (a) maintain or enhance the quality or delivery of CentralSquare 's services to its customers, the competitive strength of or market for CentralSquare 's services, or the Support Services' cost efficiency or performance; or (b) to comply with applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, either Party may, at any time during the Term, request in writing changes to particular Support Services, Professional Services or their product suite of Solutions. The parties shall evaluate and, if agreed, implement all such requested changes. No requested changes will be effective unless and until memorialized in either a CentralSquare issued Add-On Quote signed by the Customer, or a written change order or amendment to this agreement signed by both parties. 5.10. Subcontractors. CentralSquare may from time to time in its discretion engage third parties to perform Professional Services or Support Services (each, a "Subcontractor"). 5.11. Security Measures. The Solution may contain technological measures designed to prevent unauthorized or illegal use of the Solution. Customer acknowledges and agrees that: (a) CentralSquare may use these and other lawful measures to verify compliance with the terms of this Agreement and enforce CentralSquare ’s rights, including all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the Solution; (b) CentralSquare may deny any individual access to and/or use of the Solution if CentralSquare , in its reasonable discretion, believes that person’s use of the Solution would violate any provision of this Agreement, regardless of whether Customer designated that person as an Authorized User; and (c) CentralSquare 88 5 may collect, maintain, process, use and disclose technical, diagnostic and related non-identifiable data gathered periodically which may lead to improvements in the performance and security of the Solutions. 6. Use Restrictions. Customer shall not, and shall not permit any other Person to, access or use the Solutions except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. For purposes of clarity and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Customer shall not, except as this Agreement expressly permits: 6.1. copy, modify, or create derivative works or improvements of the Solutions, or rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available any Solutions to any Person, including on or in connection with the internet or any time-sharing, service bureau, software as a service, cloud, or other technology or service; 6.2. reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to the source code of the Solutions, in whole or in part; 6.3. bypass or breach any security device or protection used by Solutions or access or use the Solutions other than by an Authorized User through the use of his or her own then valid access; 6.4. input, upload, transmit, or otherwise provide to or through the CentralSquare Systems, any information or materials that are unlawful or injurious, or contain, transmit, or activate any Harmful Code; 6.5. damage, destroy, disrupt, disable, impair, interfere with, or otherwise impede or harm in any manner the CentralSquare Systems, or CentralSquare 's provision of services to any third-party, in whole or in part; 6.6. remove, delete, alter, or obscure any trademarks, Specifications, Documentation, warranties, or disclaimers, or any copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights notices from any Documentation or Solutions, including any copy thereof; 6.7. access or use the Solutions in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Right or other right of any third-party, or that violates any applicable law; 6.8. access or use the Solutions for purposes of competitive analysis of the Solutions, the development, provision, or use of a competing software service or product or any other purpose that is to CentralSquare 's detriment or commercial disadvantage or otherwise access or use the Solutions beyond the scope of the authorization granted under this Section. 7. Customer Obligations. 7.1. Customer Systems and Cooperation. Customer shall at all times during the Term: (a) set up, maintain, and operate in good repair all Customer Systems on or through which the Solutions are accessed or used; (b) provide CentralSquare Personnel with such access to Customer's premises and Customer Systems as is necessary for CentralSquare to perform the Support Services in accordance with the Support Standards and Specifications; and (c) provide all cooperation as CentralSquare may reasonably request to enable CentralSquare to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under and in connection with this Agreement. 7.2. Effect of Customer Failure or Delay. CentralSquare is not responsible or liable for any delay or failure of performance caused in whole or in part by Customer's delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under this Agreement. 7.3. Corrective Action and Notice. If Customer becomes aware of any actual or threatened activity prohibited by Section 6, Customer shall, and shall cause its Authorized Users to, immediately: (a) take all reasonable and lawful measures within their respective control that are necessary to stop the activity or threatened activity and to mitigate its effects (including, where applicable, by discontinuing and preventing any unauthorized access to the Solutions and permanently erasing from their systems and destroying any data to which any of them gained unauthorized access); and (b) notify CentralSquare of any such actual or threatened activity. 8. Professional Services. 8.1. Compliance with Customer Policies. While CentralSquare Personnel are performing services at Customer's site, CentralSquare will ensure that such personnel comply with Customer’s reasonable security procedures and site policies that are generally applicable to Customer’s other suppliers pr oviding similar services and that have been provided to CentralSquare in writing or in advance. Customer shall promptly reimburse CentralSquare for any out-of-pocket costs incurred in complying with such procedures and policies. 8.2. Contributed Material. In the process of CentralSquare ’s performing Professional Services, Customer may, from time to time, provide CentralSquare with designs, plans, or specifications, improvements, 89 6 works or other material for inclusion in, or making modifications to, the Solutions, the Documentation or any other deliverables (“Contributed Material”). Customer grants to CentralSquare a nonexclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, transferable right, without the payment of any royalties or other compensation of any kind and without the right of attribution, for CentralSquare, CentralSquare ’s Affiliates and CentralSquare ’s licensees to make, use, sell and create derivative works of the Contributed Material. 9. Confidentiality. 9.1 Defined. Information that is conveyed orally shall be designated as confidential at the time of disclosure and shall be reduced to writing within ten (10) business days. Notwithstanding any provision in this Section 9, Customer specifically acknowledges that the Software, including without limitation the database architecture and sequence and Documentation, comprise Confidential Information and know - how that are the exclusive property of CentralSquare. 9.2 Nondisclosure. The parties agree, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or required by law, not to use or make each other's Confidential Information available to any third party for any purpose other than as necessary to perform under this Agreement. The recipient shall protect the Confidential Information from disclosure by using the same degree of care, but no less than a reasonable degree of care, that it uses to protect its own confidential information of a like nature to prevent its unauthorized use, dissemination or publication by its employees or agents. Customer further agrees that it will not allow any form or variation of the Software to enter the public domain. Both parties acknowledge that any breach of its obligations with respect to Confidential Information may cause the other irreparable injury for which there are inadequate remedies at law and that the non-disclosing party shall be entitled to equitable relief in addition to all other remedies available to it. Customer shall not disclose the results of any performance or functionality tests of the Software to any third party without CentralSquare’s prior written approval. 9.3 Exceptions. A party's Confidential Information shall not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no act or omission of the recipient; (b) was in the recipient’s lawful possession prior to the disclosure and was not obtained by the recipient either directly or indirectly from the disclosing party; (c) is lawfully disclosed to the recipient by a third party without restriction on recipient’s disclosure, and where recipient was not aware that the information was the confidential information of discloser; (d) is independently developed by the recipient without violation of this Agreement; or (e) is requi red to be disclosed by law. 10. Security. 10.1. CentralSquare will implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of Customer Data, protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Customer Data, and protect against unauthorized access or use of Customer Data. CentralSquare will review and test such safeguards on no less than an annual basis. 10.2. Customer shall maintain, in connection with the operation or use of the Solutions, adequate technical and procedural access controls and system security requirements and devices, necessary for data privacy, confidentiality, integrity, authorization, authentication and non -repudiation and virus detection and eradication. 10.3. To the extent that Authorized Users are permitted to have access to the Solutions, Customer shall maintain agreements with such Authorized Users that adequately protect the confidentiality and Intellectual Property Rights of CentralSquare in the Solutions and Documentation, and disclaim any liability or responsibility of CentralSquare with respect to such Authorized Users. 11. Personal Data. If CentralSquare processes or otherwise has access to any personal data or personal information on Customer’s behalf when performing CentralSquare ’s obligations under this Agreement, then: 11.1. Customer shall be the data controller (where “data controller” means an entity which alone or jointly with others determines purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed) and CentralSquare shall be a data processor (where “data processor” means an entity which processes the data only on behalf of the data controller and not for any purposes of its own); 11.2. Customer shall ensure that it has obtained all necessary consents and it is entitled to transfer the relevant personal data or personal information to CentralSquare so that CentralSquare may lawfully use, process and transfer the personal data and personal information in accordance with this Agreement on Customer’s behalf, which may include CentralSquare processing and transferring the relevant personal 90 7 data or personal information outside the country where Customer and the Authorized Users are located in order for CentralSquare to provide the Solutions and perform its other obligations under this Agreement; and 11.3. CentralSquare shall process personal data and information only in accordance with lawful and reasonable written instructions given by Customer and as set out in and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and 11.4. each Party shall take appropriate technical and organizational measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing of the personal data and personal information or its accidental loss, destruction or damage so that, having regard to the state of technological development and the cost of implementing any measures, the measures taken ensure a level of security appropriate to the harm that might result from such unauthorized or unlawful processing or accidental loss, destruction or damage in relation to the personal data and personal information and the nature of the personal data and personal information being protected. If necessary, the parties will cooperate to document these measures taken. 12. Representations and Warranties. 12.1. LIMITED WARRANTY. CentralSquare warrants that it owns or otherwise has the rights in the Software and has the right to license the Software as described in this Agreement. CentralSquare further warrants and represents that the CentralSquare Software does not contain any “back door”, “time bomb”, “Trojan horse”, “worm”, “drop dead device” or other program routine or hardware device inserted and in tended by CentralSquare to provide a means of unauthorized access to, or a means of disabling or erasing any computer program or data, or otherwise disabling the CentralSquare Software. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a warranty against viruses. The provisions of section and its subsections below, shall constitute the agreement of the Parties with respect to viruses. Customer’s sole remedy with respect to the foregoing warranty shall be to receive an Update to the CentralSquare Software that d oes not contain any of the above-described routines or devices. 12.2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, CENTRALSQUARE MAKES NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE SOLUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND/OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT CENTRALSQUARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHER, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON- INFRINGEMENT. FURTHER, CENTRALSQUARE EXPRESSLY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT A SOLUTION, ANY CUSTOM MODIFICATION OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE USABLE BY CUSTOMER IF THE SOLUTION OR CUSTOM MODIFICATION HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN CENTRALSQUARE PERSONNEL, OR WILL BE ERROR FREE, WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE DOCUMENTATION . ALL THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARANTY OF OR CONCERNING ANY OF THEM IS STRICTLY BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND THE THIRD -PARTY OWNER. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT AMEND, OR MODIFY CENTRALSQUARE’S WARRANTY UNDER ANY AGREEMENT OR ANY CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, OR RESTRICTIONS THEREOF. 13. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; transmitted by facsimile or email confirmed by United States first class mail, or sent by overnight courier. Notices must be sent to a P arty at its address shown below, or to such other place as the Party may subsequently designate for its receipt of notices in writing by the other Party. If to CentralSquare : CentralSquare 1000 Business Center Dr. Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-304-3235 email: info@CentralSquare .com Attention: Senior Counsel / Contracts Department If to Customer: City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 91 8 Phone: *408-868-1294 or 408-868-1216_ Attention: *_City Clerk________________________________ 14. Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be responsible for failure to fulfill its obligations hereunder or liable for damages resulting from delay in performance as a result of war, fire, strike, riot or insurrection, natural disaster, delay of carriers, governmental order or regulation, complete or partial shutdown of plant, unavailability of Equipment, software, or services from suppliers, default of a subcontractor or vendor to the Party if such default arises out of causes beyond the reasonable control of such subcontractor or vendor, the acts or omissions of the other Party, or its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, or elected officials, and/or other occurrences beyond the Party’s reasonable control (“Excusable Delay” hereunder). In the event of such Excusable Delay, performance shall be extended on a day for day basis or as otherwise reasonably neces sary to compensate for such delay. 15. Indemnification. 15.1. CentralSquare Indemnification. CentralSquare shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Customer from any and all claims, lawsuits or liability, including attorneys' fees and costs, allegedly arising out of, in connection with, or incident to any loss, damage or injury to persons or property or arising solely from a wrongful or negligent act, error or omission of CentralSquare, its employees, agents, contractors, or any subcontractor as a result of CentralSquare’s or any subcontractor’s performance pursuant to this Agreement; however, CentralSquare shall not be required to indemnify Customer for any cl aims or actions caused to the extent of the negligence or wrongful act of Customer, its employees, agents, or contractors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, if a claim, lawsuit or liability results from or is contributed to by the actions or omissions of Customer, or its employees, agents or contractors, CentralSquare’s obligations under this provision shall be reduced to the extent of such actions or omissions based upon the principle of comparative fault. 15.2. Customer Indemnification. Customer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CentralSquare from any and all claims, lawsuits or liability, including attorneys' fees and costs, allegedly arising out of, in connection with, or incident to any loss, damage or injury to persons or property or arising sole ly from a wrongful or negligent act, error or omission of Customer, its employees, agents, contractors, or any subcontractor as a result of Customer’s or any subcontractor’s performance pursuant to this Agreement; however, Customer shall not be required to indemnify CentralSquare for any claims or actions caused to the extent of the negligence or wrongful act of CentralSquare, its employees, agents, or contractors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, if a claim, lawsuit or liability results from or is contributed to by the actions or omissions of CentralSquare, or its employees, agents or contractors, Customer’s obligations under this provision shall be reduced to the extent of such actions or omissions based upon the principle of comparative fault. 15.3. Sole Remedy. THIS SECTION SETS FORTH CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDIES AND CENTRALSQUARE 'S SOLE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION FOR ANY ACTUAL, THREATENED, OR ALLEGED CLAIMS THAT THE SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS OR ANY SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT INFRINGES, MISAPPROPRIATES, OR OTHERWISE VIOLATES ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD-PARTY. 16. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated: 16.1. For cause by either Party, effective on written notice to the other Party, if the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and: (i) is incapable of cure; or (ii) being capable of cure, remains uncured thirty (30) days after the non-breaching Party provides the breaching Party with written notice of such breach. 16.2. For lack of payment by written notice to Customer, if Customer’s failure to pay amounts due under this Agreement has continued more than ninety (90) days after delivery of written notice of non-payment. 17. Effect of Termination or Expiration. On the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement: 17.1. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, each Party shall continue to hold such Confidential Information in confidence pursuant to Section 9; and 17.2. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, each Party shall pay to the other all amounts accrued prior to and through the date of termination of this Agreement. 18. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder shall be assigned or otherwise 92 9 transferred by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld; provided however, that in the event of a merger or acquisition of all or substantially all of CentralSquare’s assets, CentralSquare may assign this Agreement to an entity ready, willing and able to perform CentralSquare’s executory obligations hereunder, as evidenced by an express written assumption of the obligations hereunder by the assignee. 19. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration. 19.1. Exclusive Dispute Resolution Mechanism. The Parties agree to resolve any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (each, a "Dispute"), exclusively under the provisions of this Section. Either Party may seek interim or provisional relief in any court of competent jurisdiction if necessary, to protect the rights or property of that Party pending the appointment of the arbitrator or pending the arbitrator’s determination of the merits of the dispute. 19.2. Good Faith Negotiations. The Parties agree to send written notice to the other Party of any Dispute (“Dispute Notice”). After the other Party receives the Dispute Notice, the parties agree to undertake good faith negotiation between themselves to resolve the Dispute. Each Party shall be responsible for its associated travel costs. The parties agree to attend no fewer than three negotiation sessions attended Vice Presidents of each Party (or employees of equivalent or superior position). 19.3. Escalation to Mediation. If the Parties cannot resolve any Dispute during the good f aith negotiations either Party must initiate mediation under Section 19.4. 19.4. Mediation. Subject to Sections 19.2 and 19.3, the Parties may escalate a Dispute to a mutually agreed to mediator. Parties agree to act in good faith in selecting a neutral mediator and in scheduling the mediation proceedings. The parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts in participating in the mediation. The parties agree the mediator’s fees and expenses, and the mediator’s costs incidental to the mediation will be shared equally between the parties. The parties shall bear their own fees, expenses, and costs. 19.5. Confidential Mediation. The Parties further agree all written or oral offers, promises, conduct, and statements made in the course of the mediation are confidential, privileged, and inadmissible for any purpose in any litigation, arbitration or other proceeding involving the Parties. However, evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-discoverable as a result of its use in the mediation. 19.6. Litigation or Arbitration as a Final Resort. If the Parties cannot resolve a Dispute through mediation, then once an impasse is issued by the mediator either Party must commence binding arbitration in accordance with the provisions of 19.7 and 19.8. 19.7. Arbitration. The Parties agree that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or related to the Employee’s employment with the Company or termination of employment, this Agreement, or any alleged breach of this Agreement shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and submitted to and decided by binding arbitration to be held in California. Parties agree to hold the deliberations in such arbitration confidential. 19.8. Arbitration Procedure. The Parties agree arbitration must be commenced by delivering a notice of arbitration to the other Party. The Notice must set out the nature of the claim(s), and the relief requested. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice, the receiving Party shall deliver an answer, any counterclaim(s), and relief requested. Arbitration shall be heard by a single arbitrator. Each Party shall pay its own costs of arbitration. The Parties shall confer in good faith to attempt to agree upon a suitable arbitrator, and if unable to do so, they will select an arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association’s employment arbitration panel for the area. The arbitrator shall decide the procedures in the arbitration after consultation with the Parties. The arbitrator will have the power to grant any provisional or final remedy or relief it deems appropriate, including conservatory measures and an award of attorneys’ fees. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Parties hereto. The Parties agree that judgment may be entered upon the award by any court having jurisdiction. 20. Waiver/Severability. The failure of any Party to enforce any of the provisions hereof will not be construed to be a waiver of the right of such Party thereafter to enforce such provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. 21. LIABILITY. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION WITHIN THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, AND REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF LOSSES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, EQUITY, STATUTE, TORT, 93 10 NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE: 21.1. NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, LIQUIDATED, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, AND NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR LOSSES OF PROFIT, REVENUE, INCOME, BUSINESS, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, DATA, REPUTATION, AND MORE GENERALLY, ANY LOSSES OF AN ECONOMIC OR FINANCIAL NATURE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES MAY BE DEEMED AS CONSEQUENTIAL OR ARISING DIRECTLY AND NATURALLY FROM THE INCIDENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORESEEABLE OR WHETHER EITHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES; AND 21.2. CENTRALSQUARE’S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT(S) ACTUALLY PAID BY CUSTOMER TO CENTRALSQUARE HEREUNDER FOR THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. 22. Third-Party Materials. CentralSquare may from time to time, in its discretion engage third parties to perform services, provide software, or provide equipment. Customer acknowledges and agrees CentralSquare provides front-line support services for third parties, but these third parties assume all responsibility and liability in connection with the third-party software, equipment, or related services. CentralSquare is not authorized to make any representations or warranties that are binding upon the third-party or to engage in any other acts that are binding upon the third-party, excepting specifically that CentralSquare is authorized to represent third-party fees in the Agreement and to accept payment of such amounts from Customer on behalf of the third-party for as long as such third-party authorizes CentralSquare to do so. As a condition precedent to installing or accessing any third-party Materials, Customer may be required to execute a click -through, shrink-wrap End User License Agreement (EULA) or similar agreement provided by the Third-Party Materials provider. All third- party materials are provided “as-is” and any representation or warranty concerning them is strictly between Customer and the third-party. 23. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any Exhibits specifically incorporated therein by r eference, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter. These documents supersede and merge all previous and contemporaneous proposals of sale, communications, representations, understandings and agreements, whether oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject hereof. This Agreement may not be modified except by a writing subscribed to by authorized representatives of both Parties. 24. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer on any other person any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature under or by reason of this Agreement. 25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Amendment shall be considered properly executed by a Party if executed by that Party and transmitted by facsimile or other electronic means including, without limitation, Docusign, Tagged Image Format Files (TIFF), or Portable Document Format (PDF). 26. Material Adverse Change. If any Law, Regulatory Approval, applicable standard, process, OEM requirement is changed or comes into force after the Effective Date, including but not limited to PCI standards (collectively, a “Material Adverse Change”), which is not explicitly addressed within this Agreement and results in significant extra costs for either Party in relation to the performance of this Agreement, both Parties shall promptly meet, discuss in good faith, and agree upon reducing the technical, operational, and/or commercial impact of such Material Adverse Change. 27. Cooperative Purchases. This Contract may be used by other government agencies. CentralSquare has agreed to offer similar services to other agencies under the same terms and conditions as stated herein except that the compensation may be negotiated between CentralSquare and other agencies based on the specific revenue expectations, agency reimbursed costs, and other agency requirements. The Customer will in no way whatsoever incur any liability in relation to specifications, delive ry, payment, or any other aspect of purchases by such agencies. 28. Order of Precedence. 28.1. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement, the Exhibits, or any purchase order, then the following priority shall prevail: 28.1.1. The main body of this Agreement and any associated amendments or change orders. 94 11 28.1.2. The attached Exhibits to this Agreement. 28.1.3. Purchase Orders placed with CentralSquare in accordance with this Agreement. Customer’s purchase terms and conditions or CentralSquare’s sales terms and conditions are not applicable and shall have no force and effect, whether referenced or not in any document in relation to this Agreement. 28.2. Incorporated Exhibits to this Agreement: Exhibit 1 – Project Cost Summary Exhibit 2 - Maintenance & Support Standards Exhibit 3 – Travel Expense Guidelines Exhibit 4 – Insurance Requirements 95 Note: Pricing for Professional Services is a good faith estimate based on the information available to CentralSquare at the time of execution of this Agreement. The total amount that Customer may pay for these services can vary based on the actual number of hours required to complete the services. If required, additional services will be provided on a time and materials basis at hourly rates equal to CentralSquare ’s then-current list price rates for the services at issue. 1 EXHIBIT 1 Project Cost Summary PAYMENT TERMS: RECURRING FEES a. The Annual Access Fee is due: December 1, 2021 and first of each month thereafter. ANCILLARY FEES b. Reimbursement of travel and living expenses will be governed by Exhibit 3 (“Travel Expense Guidelines”) attached hereto and will be invoiced monthly in arrears and due within thirty (30) days from date of invoice. c. Customer is responsible for paying all taxes relating to this Agreement. Applicable tax amounts (if any) are not included in the fees set forth in this Agreement. If Customer is exempt from the payment of any such taxes, Customer must provide CentralSquare valid proof of exemption; otherwise, CentralSquare will invoice Customer and Customer will pay to CentralSquare all such tax amounts. d. If Customer fails to make any payment when due, then CentralSquare may charge interest on the past due amount at the rate of 1.5% per month calculated daily and compounded monthly, or, if lower, the highest rate permitted under applicable law; and If such failure continues for 90 days following written notice thereof, CentralSquare may suspend performance or access until past due amounts have been paid. Applications and/or Services Monthly Access Fee Year 1 Annual Access Fee Year 1 Monthly Access Fee Year 2 Annual Access Fee Year 2 Renewal Services $ 5,281.50 $ 63,378.00 $ 5,545.575 $66,546.90 Existing PLUS Products (Currently Licensed) PLUS Applicant Tracking PLUS Accounts Payable PLUS Budgeting/Budget Preparation PLUS CA Regulatory Software PLUS Central Receipting PLUS Centralized Property File PLUS Employee Benefits PLUS General Ledger PLUS Human Resources Attendance PLUS Human Resources Payroll PLUS Human Resources Personnel PLUS Human Resources Workflow PLUS Miscellaneous Billing PLUS Personnel Budgeting PLUS Project Accounting/Costing PLUS Purchasing/Purchase Orders PLUS Revenue Tracking PLUS Workflow Financial Accounting/Purchasing Included in Monthly Access Fee Included in Annual Access Fee Included in Monthly Access Fee Included in Annual Access Fee Existing Third Party Products (Currently Licensed) Cognos Impromptu 7.1 (1 Admin, 3 End Users) Four Js Compiler Four Js Runtime (12 Users) Optio Suite Included in Monthly Access Fee Included in Annual Access Fee Included in Monthly Access Fee Included in Annual Access Fee Total Proposed System: $ 5,281.50 $ 63,378.00 $ 5,545.575 $66,546.90 96 1 EXHIBIT 2 Support Standards (CLOUD/ASP) 1. CentralSquare Cloud Security Program 1.1. Access & Continuity. Logical access restrictions include VLAN data segregation, extensive deny-by- default access control lists, and Multi-Factor authentication required for System Administration. Business continuity is prioritized via daily encrypted backup stored offsite, virtual tape backup technology to counter loss of physical media, and full replication to disaster recovery site, with redundancy an availability through multiple carriers. 1.2. Security & Monitoring. SSL and IPSEC VPN with 256 bit encryption, web application firewalls, multi- layered infrastructure model with recorded internal and external CCTV, card access control, best of breed HVAC/fire suppression/physical security, and backed by 24-7 x 365 monitoring by a staffed operations facility for: Intrusion detection & prevention, DDOS mitigation, and automated network incident creation and escalation. 1.3. Testing, Audits & Compliance. third-party internal, external, perimeter vulnerability and penetration testing. Centrally managed patching, OS hardening program, and endpoint protection on all servers. Industry standard compliance includes annual completion of: SSAE18/ISAE Data Center Audit, SSAE18 Operations Audit, PCI-DSS Compliance Audit, Vulnerability Testing & CVSS Audit, and Control Self-Assessment Audit. 2. Service Level Commitments 2.1. Target. In each Service Period, the target for availability of the Solutions is 99.9% (“Availability Target”). “Service Period” means 24 hours per day Monday through Sunday each calendar month that Customer receives the Solutions, excluding Sundays between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM Eastern Time for scheduled maintenance. During this time, Customers may experience intermittent interruptions. CentralSquare will make commercially reasonable efforts to minimize the frequency and duration of these interruptions and CentralSquare will notify the Customer if the entire maintenance window will be required. 2.2. Support Terms. Beginning on the Execution Date and continuing for twenty-four (24) months thereafter (“Initial Support Term”), CentralSquare shall provide the ongoing Support Services described herein for the corresponding Fees outlined in Exhibit 1. Upon expiration of the Initial Support Term, an optional two (2) year renewal term is offered, with customer paying for additional annual support periods, each a (“Renewal Support Term”). This renewal will continue until termination of this Agreement provided that, CentralSquare shall not give notice of termination if it would be effective prior to a period equal to two times the Agreement’s Initial Term. 2.3. Measurement. Service availability is measured as the total time that the Solutions are availabl e during each 97 2 Service Period for access by Customer (“Service Availability”). Service Availability measurement shall be applied to the production environment, and the points of measurement for all monitoring shall be the servers and the Internet connections at CentralSquare ’s hosted environment. CentralSquare has technology monitoring, measuring, and recording Service Availability. The Customer, at their discretion, may also employ monitoring tools, not to override CentralSquare ’s measurements for the purposes of calculating Service Availability. Additionally, the use must be: 2.3.1.1. mutually agreed upon by CentralSquare and the Customer. 2.3.1.2. paid, installed and maintained by the Customer. 2.3.1.3. non-invasive and may not reside on CentralSquare ’s systems. 2.4. Calculation. Service Availability for a given month shall be calculated using the following calculation: 2.4.1. The total number of minutes which the service was NOT available in a given month shall be subtracted from the total number of minutes available in the given month. The resulting figure is divided by the total number of minutes available in the given month. 2.4.2. Service Availability Targets are subject to change due to the variance of the number of days in a month. 2.4.3. The total number of minutes which the service was NOT available in a given month shall exclude minutes associated with scheduled or emergency maintenance. 2.5. Remedy. If the Service Period target measurement is not met then the Customer shall be entitled to a credit calculated as follows: Service Availability in the relevant Service Period Percentage Reduction in Monthly Fee for the Subsequent Service Period Less than 99.9% but greater than or equal to 99.0% 5% Less than 99.0% but greater than or equal to 95.0% 10% Less than 95% 20% 2.6. If not directly reported by CentralSquare, Credit entitlement must be requested by the Customer within sixty (60) days of the failed Target. Customer shall not be entitled to offset any monthly Solutions fee payments, nor withhold fee payments, on account of a pending credit. Customer shall not be eligible for credits for any period where Customer is more than thirty (30) days past due on their account. CentralSquare will provide reporting, showing performance and service levels. 3. Server Performance & Capacity. 3.1. CentralSquare shall provide sufficient server capacity for the duration of this hosting Agreement to meet the reasonable performance requirements for the number of concurrent system users provided for in this Agreement. If the Customer requests, at some later date, to add additional Solutions, increase user licenses, increase storage or processing requirements, and/or request additional environments, these requests will be evaluated and if additional resources are required to support modifications, additional fees may apply . 3.2. “In-network” is defined as any point between which the data packet enters the CentralSquare environment and subsequently departs the CentralSquare environment. Any point of communications outside of the CentralSquare protected network environment shall be deemed as “out-of-network.” CentralSquare is not responsible for Internet connectivity and/or performance out-of-network. 4. System Maintenance. 4.1. Solutions maintenance and upgrades. CentralSquare will provide all hosted systems and network maintenance as deemed appropriate and necessary by CentralSquare. Maintenance and upgrades will be scheduled in advance with the Customer’s primary contact if they fall outside of the designated hours set aside for this function of Sundays from 12:00AM to 12:00 PM. 4.2. Hardware maintenance and upgrades. Hardware maintenance and upgrades will be performed outside of the Customer’s standard business hours of operation and the Customer will be notified prior to the upgrade. 4.3. Emergency maintenance. Emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in such a manner as to cause the least possible disruption to overall system operations and availability without negatively affecting system stability and integrity. CentralSquare will attempt to notify the Customer promptly, however if no contact can be made, CentralSquare management may deem it necessary to move forward with the emergency maintenance. 98 3 5. Incident Response. Incidents are defined as interruptions to existing service and can range in priority from urgent to low depending on the impact to the Customer. CentralSquare will make commercially reasonable efforts to respond to Solutions incidents for live production systems using the following guidelines: Priority Level Impact Description Performance Target Minimum Performance Goal % 1 Urgent An Incident that results in loss of Customer connectivity to all of the Solutions or results in loss, corruption or damage to Customer’s Data. CentralSquare will respond within 1 hour of the issue being reported. 95% 2 Critical An Incident that has an adverse material impact on the performance of the Solutions or materially restricts Customer’s day-to- day operations. CentralSquare will respond within 2 hours of the issue being reported. 95% 3 Non-Critical An Incident that does not result in a failure of the Solutions but a fault exists that restricts the Customer’s use of the Solutions. CentralSquare will respond within 4 hours of the issue being reported. 95% 4 Minor An Incident that does not affect or which has minimal adverse impact on the use of the Solutions. CentralSquare will respond within 24 hours of the issue being reported. 95% 5.1. Measurement. CentralSquare shall track and report on response and resolution time for application and hosting support issues identified by the Customer. 6. Disaster Recovery. CentralSquare provides disaster recovery services for Solutions. The costs for these disaster recovery services are included in the monthly fees. In the event that a disaster renders the Customer’s data center is inaccessible or rendered non-functional, CentralSquare will provide the ability to connect to the appropriate data center using software provided by CentralSquare. This will allow the Customer to connect to their systems from a remote site to the previously identified critical functions, however functionality may be diminished due to lack of access to hardware and/or software located in the Customer’s facilities. 7. Exceptions. CentralSquare shall not be responsible for failure to carry out its service and maintenance obligations under this Agreement if the failure is caused by adverse impact due to: 7.1. defectiveness of the Customer’s environment, Customer’s systems, or due to Customer corrupt, incomplete, or inaccurate data reported to the Solutions, or documented Defect. 7.2. denial of reasonable access to Customer’s system or premises preventing CentralSquare from addressing the issue. 7.3. material changes made to the usage of the Solutions by Customer where CentralSquare has not agreed to such changes in advance and in writing or the modification or alteration, in any way, by Customer or its subcontractors, of communications links necessary to the proper performance of the Solutions. 7.4. a force majeure event, or the negligence, intentional acts, or omissions of Customer or its agents . 8. Incident Resolution. Actual response times and resolutions may vary due to issue complexity and priority. For critical impact level and above, CentralSquare provides a continuous resolution effort until the issue is resolved. 9. Service Requests. Service requests are new requests that will take less than 8 hours to accomplish. For new requests that require additional time, CentralSquare will prioritize these requests, and determine if extra time is needed to order equipment or software. 10. Non-Production Environments. CentralSquare will make commercially reasonable efforts to provide non - production environment(s) during Customer business hours. Non-production environments are not included under the metrics or service credit schedules discussed in this Exhibit. 10.1. Maintenance. All forms of maintenance to be performed on non-production environments will follow the exact structure and schedules outlined above in Section 3 for regular System Maintenance. 10.2. Incidents and service requests. Non-production environment incidents are considered priority 3 or 4, dictated by circumstances and will be prioritized and scheduled similar to production service requests. 99 4 11. Responsibility Summary Matrix. Responsibility Summary Matrix Description CentralSquare Responsibility Customer Responsibility ASP Server Hardware management X ASP Server File system management X ASP Server OS upgrades and maintenance X ASP Database product upgrades and maintenance X ASP third-party product upgrades and maintenance X Application Update Installation Request to install application updates X Installation of application updates X ASP Backup Management X Data and or File restoration Request to restore data and or files X Restoration of data and or files X Network ASP Network up to and including the router at CentralSquare ’s location X ASP Router at Customer’s location X Customer’s network up to the router at Customer’s location X Customer Workstations X System Performance X X Add/Change users User add/change requests X User add/change implementation for System Access X User add/change implementation for Solutions X Add/Change Printers Printer add/change requests X Printer add/change implementation on ASP network X Printer add/change implementation for Solutions X Disaster Recovery X Password Management X X Application Management Application Configuration X Application Security Management X Accuracy and Control of Data X Security Intrusion and Penetration Testing X 12. Virtual Private Network (VPN) Concentrator. If Customer’s desired system configuration requires the use of a VPN concentrator, including router, this will be provided by CentralSquare . It will reside at Customer’s location but is, and shall remain the property of CentralSquare. 13. Customer Cooperation. Customer may be asked to perform problem determination activities as suggested by CentralSquare. Problem determination activities may include capturing error messages, documenting steps taken and collecting configuration information. Customer may also be requested to perform resolution activities including, for example, modification of processes. Customer agrees to cooperate with such requests, if reasonable. 14. Training. Outside the scope of training services purchased, if any, Customer is responsible for the training and organization of its staff in the operation of the Solutions . 15. Development Work. The Support Standards do not include development work either (i) on software not licensed from CentralSquare or (ii) development work for enhancements or feat ures that are outside the documented functionality of the Solutions, except such work as may be specifically purchased and outlined in Exhibit 1. CentralSquare retains all Intellectual Property Rights in development work performed and Customer may request consulting and development work from CentralSquare as a separate billable service. 100 5 16. Telephone Support & Support Portal 16.1. Hours. CentralSquare shall provide to Customer, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Customer’s Local Time within the continental United States, excluding holidays (“5x9”). CentralSquare shall provide to Customer, during the Support Hours, commercially reasonable efforts in solving errors reported by the Customer as well as making available an online support portal. Customer shall provide to CentralSquare reasonably detailed documentation and explanation, together with underlying data, to substantiate errors and to assist CentralSquare in its efforts to diagnose, reproduce and correct the error. This support shall be provided by CentralSquare at Customer location(s) if and when CentralSquare and Customer agree that on-site services are necessary to diagnose or resolve the problem. If a reported error did not, in fact, exist or was not attributable to a defect in the Solutions or an act or omission of CentralSquare, then Customer shall pay for CentralSquare 's investigation and related services at CentralSquare ’s standard professional services rates. Customer must provide CentralSquare with such facilities, equipment and support as are reasonably necessary for CentralSquare to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including remote access to the Specified Configuration. 16.2. Releases. Customer shall promptly install and/or use any Release provided by CentralSquare to avoid or mitigate a performance problem or infringement claim. All modifications, revisions and updates to the Solutions shall be furnished by means of new Releases of the Solutions and shall be accompanied by updates to the Documentation whenever CentralSquare determines, in its sole discretion, that such updates are necessary. 16.3. Case Number. Measured from the moment a Case number is created. As used herein a “Case number” is created when a) a CentralSquare support representative has been directly contacted by Customer either by phone, in person, or through CentralSquare ’s online support portal, and b) when CentralSquare ’s support representative assigns a case number and conveys that case number to the Customer. 101 1 EXHIBIT 3 Travel Expense Guidelines CentralSquare will adhere to the following guidelines when incurring travel expenses: All arrangements for travel are to be made through the CentralSquare Corporate Travel Agent unless other arrangements have been made with the Customer and are documented in writing. AIR TRAVEL – CentralSquare will use the least expensive class of service available with a minimum of seven (7) day, maximum of thirty (30) day, advance purchase. Upon request, CentralSquare shall provide the travel itinerary as the receipt for reimbursement of the airfare and any fees. Fees not listed on the itinerary will require a receipt for reimbursement. Trips fewer than 250 miles round are considered local. Unless a flight has been otherwise approved by the Customer, Customer will reimburse the current IRS approved mileage rate for all local trips. LODGING –CentralSquare will use the most reasonable accommodations possible, dependent on the city. All movies, and phone/internet charges are not reimbursable. RENTAL CAR – Compact or Intermediate cars will be required unless there are three or more CentralSquare employees sharing the car in which case the use of a full size car is authorized. Gas is reimbursable however; pre-paid gas purchases will not be authorized and all rental cars are to be ret urned with a full tank of gas. Upon request, receipts for car rental and gas purchases will be submitted to Customer. CentralSquare shall decline all rental car insurance offered by the car rental agency as staff members will be covered under the CentralSquare auto insurance policy. Fines for traffic violations are not reimbursable expenses. OTHER TRANSPORTATION – CentralSquare staff members are expected to use the most economical means for traveling to and from the airport (Airport bus, hotel shuttle service). Airport taxi or mileage for the employee’s personal vehicle (per IRS mileage guidelines) are reimbursable if necessary. Upon request, receipt(s) for the taxi will be submitted to Customer. Proof of mileage may be required and may be documented by a readily available electronic mapping service. The mileage rate will be the then-current IRS mileage guideline rate (subject to change with any change in IRS guidelines). OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES – Parking at the airport is reimbursable. Tolls to and from the airport and while traveling at the Customer site are reimbursable. Tipping on cab fare exceeding 15% is not reimbursabl e. Porter tips are reimbursable, not exceeding $1.00 per bag. Laundry is reimbursable when travel includes a weekend day or Company Holiday and the hotel stay is four nights or more. Laundry charges must be incurred during the trip and the limit is one shirt and one pair of pants/skirt per day. With the exception of tips, receipts shall be provided to Customer upon request for all of the aforementioned items. MEALS – Standard per Diem. Subject to change due to cost of living. 102 1 EXHIBIT 4 Minimum Insurance Requirements • Workers’ Compensation, statutory limits, and Employer’s Liability with limits no less than $1,000,000. • Commercial General Liability insurance, covering bodily injury and property damage liability, products & completed operations, with minimum limits $1,000,000 each occurrenc e for bodily injury and property damage, $2,000,000 general aggregate. • Business Auto Liability insurance, covering any vehicle used by vendor in performance of work for CentralSquare or around CentralSquare ’s premises. Limits no less than $1,000,000 each accident. • Cyber Liability Insurance, with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by Vendor in this agreement and shall include claims involving infringement of intellectual property, infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, alteration of electronic information, extortion and network security. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as well as regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient to respond to these obligations. 103 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 1, 2021 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk SUBJECT:Review of City Council Assignments RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Review the list of City Council assignments and provide direction on changes to the list of assignments. BACKGROUND: Every December, the City Council reviews assignments and provides direction on changes in two parts. The first part consists of the City Council reviewing the list of assignments and providing direction on assignments that should be added or removed, as well as direction for assignment descriptions. Updates in the list of assignment descriptions includes removal of the Public Art Committee and Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties Airport/Community Roundtable. Additionally, the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of Directors assignment was changed to a Liaison Assignment –Non-Voting as a result of recent bylaw changes. The second part takes place at the second meeting in December and includes proposed member assignments being presented for City Council consideration and adoption. Each Council Member is requested to submit assignment preferences to the City Clerk by the end of day Monday, December 6, 2021. Proposed member assignments will be reviewed by the Mayor who will make a recommendation to the City Council for the December 15, 2021 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –City Council Assignment Descriptions Attachment B –Current City Council Assignments 104 Saratoga City Council Assignment Descriptions AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS – VOTING DESCRIPTION Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) General Assembly ABAG is the Regional Planning Agency for the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. The General Assembly includes one delegate from each of the nine counties as well as one delegate from each of the cities in those nine counties. The General Assembly reviews policy recommendations from the ABAG Executive Board, establishes annual membership fees, reviews the ABAG Association bylaws, and considers policy, annual budget, and work program during the General Assembly Conference. More Information:https://abag.ca.gov/about-abag/what-we-do/how-we-govern/general- assembly Contact: Fred Castro, ABAG Clerk of the Board fcastro@bayareametro.gov Meeting Schedule: The ABAG General Assembly meets annually, usually in June. Meetings are in the Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, unless otherwise noted. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors The Cities Association of Santa Clara County is an association of the 15 cities and the County. It serves as a forum to discuss issues of mutual concern. The Board of Directors includes one representative of each city in the County. More Information: http://citiesassociation.org Contact: Andi Jordan, Executive Director (408) 766-9534 andi@citiesassociation.org Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, except July, at 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyvale City Hall at 456 West Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale.MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee The Cities Association Legislative Action Committee considers regional and statewide issues that are of interest to the cities of Santa Clara County. The Committee includes one representative of each city in the County. More Information: http://citiesassociation.org Contact: Andi Jordan, Executive Director (408) 766-9534 andi@citiesassociation.org Meeting Schedule: The Legislative Action Committee meets the second Thursday of the month 6-7 pm, scheduled as needed at Sunnyvale City Hall at 456 West Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Selection Committee The Cities Association Selection Committee periodically convenes to make appointments to regional and local bodies, pursuant to Government Code 50270-50279.4. The Committee includes one representative of each city in the County. More Information: http://citiesassociation.org Contact: Andi Jordan, Executive Director (408) 766-9534 andi@citiesassociation.org 105 Meeting Schedule: The Cities Selection Committee meets the second Thursday of the month prior to the Board of Director’s Meeting, scheduled as vacancies arise at Sunnyvale City Hall at 456 West Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees The Hakone Foundation is a nonprofit that operates Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. In accordance with the City’s lease agreement with the Hakone Foundation, two members of the City Council shall represent the City of Saratoga on the Board of Trustees. The two Council Members have the same rights and duties of other members of the Board of Trustees. More Information: https://www.hakone.com/foundation Contact: Shozo Kagoshima, Executive Director (408) 741-4994 shozo.kagoshima@hakonegardens.org Meeting Schedule: The Board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December, and holds special meetings as needed at Hakone Gardens, Cultural Exchange Center at 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga.MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Hakone Foundation Executive Board Per the City’s agreement with the Hakone Foundation, the City is entitled to one position on the Hakone Foundation Executive Board. The Mayor or a Council Member selected by the Mayor may fill the position. More Information: https://www.hakone.com/foundation Contact: Shozo Kagoshima, Executive Director (408) 741-4994 shozo.kagoshima@hakonegardens.org Meeting Schedule: There is no regular meeting schedule of the Executive Board. Meetings are scheduled as needed by the Executive Board Chairperson. Meetings are held at Hakone Gardens, Cultural Exchange Center at 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television Foundation Board of Directors The KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television Foundation is a nonprofit that operates the local access television channel in Saratoga. The Board of Directors is comprised of one member of the Saratoga City Council, a member of the City of Saratoga staff, one representative of West Valley College, and a minimum of four (with a maximum of twelve) residents of Saratoga who are subscribers to Saratoga’s cable television system. The Board establishes policies and priorities for the management and operation of the local community access television station. More Information: http://www.ksar15.org/home/index.php Contact: Gary Dugas, Station Manager stationmanager@ksar15.org Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 3:00 p.m. at Saratoga City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga.MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 106 Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee The Committee is comprised of one representative of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and one representative of the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Morgan Hill. The jurisdictions represented are part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County, which receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist lower-income individuals as well as people with special needs. More Information: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/Pages/home.aspx Contact: Frank Soriano, Deputy Clerk (408) 299-5075 frank.soriano@cob.sccgov.org Meeting Schedule: The Committee meets three times during the Fiscal Year at 6:15 p.m. at the County Government Center at 70 West Hedding St., San Jose. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors The Santa Clara County Library District JPA is the governing board for the County Library District. The JPA includes a City Council representative from each of the jurisdictions in the district, including Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, and two Santa Clara County Supervisors. More Information: http://www.sccl.org/jap-governing-board/ Contact: Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian (408) 293-2326 ext. 3001 jweeks@sccl.org Meeting Schedule: The JPA meets four times a year in January, April, June, and October at 12:00 pm. The January, April, and October meetings are held on the on the fourth Thursday. The June meeting is held on the first Thursday. Meetings are held at the Santa Clara County Library Services and Support Center at 1370 Dell Avenue in Campbell. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 107 Santa Clara Valley Water Commission The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission advises the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors on issues related to water supply, flood protection, and environmental stewardship. Commission Members include representatives from each of the cities in the County, the Water District, the County, Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. More Information: https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-advisory- committees Contact: Glenna Brambill, Office of Clerk of the Board (408) 630-2408 gbrambill@valleywater.org Meeting Schedule: The Water Commission will meet at 12:00 p.m. on January 22, April 13, July 27 (tentative) and October 22 in 2022. Meetings are held at the District Headquarters at 5700 Almaden Expressway in San Jose. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors Silicon Valley Clean Energy is a Joint Powers Authority that provides clean energy to customers in 13 Silicon Valley communities through PG&E power lines. Silicon Valley Clean Energy is one of several Community Choice Energy programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from each of the participating communities, including Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and the County of Santa Clara. More Information: http://www.svcleanenergy.org/ Contact: Andrea Pizano, Board Clerk (408) 721-5301, ext. 1005 andrea.pizano@svcleanenergy.org Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Cupertino Community Hall at 10350 Torre Avenue in Cupertino.MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee The Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) consists of one City Council Member from each of the 15 cities and one member from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The PAC ensures that all jurisdictions within the county have access to the development of VTA's policies. More Information:http://santaclaravta.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/1011-Policy-Advisory- Committee Contact: Elaine Baltao, Board Secretary (408) 321-5680 board.secretary@vta.org Meeting Schedule: The Committee generally meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the VTA River Oaks Campus at 3331 North First Street, Conference Room B-106 in San Jose.MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Valley Transportation Authority State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board The State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board was established to ensure the stakeholder cities along the State Route 85 corridor are involved in the development of existing and potential transportation capital projects along the corridor and have the opportunity to provide input and recommendations to the VTA Board of Directors. 108 More Information: http://santaclaravta.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/1093-State-Route-85- Corridor-Policy-Advisory-Board Contact: Elaine Baltao, Board Secretary (408) 321-5680 board.secretary@vta.org Meeting Schedule: The Board meets quarterly on the 4 th Monday at 10 a.m. Meetings are at VTA offices at 3331 N. First Street in San Jose.MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE West Valley Clean Water Program Authority Board of Directors The West Valley Clean Water Program Joint Powers Authority (WVCWP) serves as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Authority for the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Gatos. The Authority is governed by the same four-member Board of Directors as the West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority comprised of one Council Member from each of the four member agencies. More Information: http://www.cleancreeks.org/ Contact: Sheila Tucker, Executive Director (408) 354-4734, ext. 115 stucker@wvcwp.org Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the 1st Thursday of February, May, September, and November at 4:00 p.m. at Monte Sereno City Hall at 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Monte Sereno. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors The West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority was formed to coordinate efforts in carrying out solid waste collection and disposal activities and meet the mandates of AB939 and the States’ Integrated Waste Management Act for the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, Monte Sereno, and Los Gatos. The Authority is governed by the same four-member Board of Directors as the West Valley Clean Water Program Authority. More Information: http://www.wvswma.org Contact: Rob Hilton, Executive Director rchilton@hfh-consultants.com Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the first Thursday of February, May, September, and November at 5:00 p.m. at Monte Sereno City Hall at 18041 Saratoga Los Gatos Road in Monte Sereno. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 109 West Valley Mayors and City Managers Association The West Valley Mayors and Managers Association is a sub-regional grouping of the VTA governance structure. It consists of the Mayors and City Mangers from the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the Town of Los Gatos. It is charged with selecting the VTA Board member representing the above municipalities (for a two-year term). Contact: The administrative contact rotates each year with the annual transition of City host, rotating in alphabetical order. Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held monthly, typically at 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Locations rotate through the member cities. Meetings in August and December are typically canceled. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors The West Valley Sanitation Special District provides wastewater collection and disposal services to Campbell, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, most of Saratoga, and a portion of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The five-member Board of Directors includes one Council Member from each of the four west valley cities and the District 1 Santa Clara County Supervisor. Board members are compensated $210 for each meeting attended. More Information: http://www.westvalleysan.org/ Contact: Jon Newby, District Manager (408) 378-2407, ext. 103 info@westvalleysan.org Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the District’s Office located at 100 E. Sunnyoaks Avenue in Campbell. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 110 LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS –NON-VOTING DESCRIPTION Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of Directors The Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) is a nonprofit that seeks to provide access to physical and social activities for aging adults in the community and operates the Saratoga Senior Center, Adult Day Program, and Reach Your Destination Easily (RYDE). One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of Directors. More Information: https://www.sascc.org/ Contact: Tyler Taylor, Executive Director (408) 868-1257 tylor@sascc.org Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, Magnolia Room at 19655 Allendale Avenue in Saratoga. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce promotes local business through a variety of programs and services, including networking, member education, business development, promotion, marketing, and advertising assistance. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce Board. More Information: http://www.saratogachamber.org Contact: Kelly Medrano, Office Manager (408) 867-0753 info@saratogachamber.org Meeting Schedule: The Chamber Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Office at 14460 Big Basin Way in Saratoga. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors The Saratoga Historical Foundation was in created in 1962 to promote interest in Saratoga history, research and collect records, pictures, artifacts, and other memorabilia related to local history, and maintain the history for the display and safekeeping of archival material. One member of the City Council serves as a liaison to the Historical Foundation Board of Directors. More Information: http://www.saratogahistory.com/ Contact: Annette Stransky, Board President (408) 867-7468 annette022003@yahoo.com Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month except for November when the Board meets on the third Thursday. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and are held at the Saratoga History Museum at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Saratoga. No meetings are held in August and December. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Saratoga Ministerial Association The Saratoga Ministerial Association is comprised of representatives from communities of faith located within the city of Saratoga. The purpose of the group is to build community and support city residents through cooperation and joint activities, including the annual Thanksgiving Day service, and other events. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Ministerial Association. Contact: Reverend Erik Swanson, Pastor West Hope Presbyterian esfishrev@gmail.com 111 Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at noon (except in July, August, and December). The location rotates among the congregations. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Saratoga Sister City Committee Liaison The purpose of the Sister City Committee is to plan and carry out programs and activities, which strengthen Saratoga’s relationship with its sister city, Muko-Shi, in Japan. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Sister City Committee. Contact: Peter Marra piero@pacbell.net Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at the Joan Pisani Community Center at 19655 Allendale Avenue. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 112 COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS DESCRIPTION Council Finance Committee The Finance Committee is a City Council Committee of the whole with two members of the City Council with voting privileges. The Committee reviews and provides recommendations on the City’s financial matters, including the budget, financial policies, and annual audit. More Information: http://www.saratoga.ca.us/359/Finance-Committee Contact: Sandra Dalida, Interim Finance & Administrative Services Director (408) 868-1221 sdalida@saratoga.ca.us Meeting Schedule: Meetings are typically scheduled monthly or as needed during business hours. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 113 2021 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Adopted via Resolution No. 20-066 Agency Assignments -Voting Council Member Alternate Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly Zhao Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors Zhao Walia Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Selection Committee Zhao Walia Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee Zhao Walia Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees Fitzsimmons N/A Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees & Executive Committee Bernald N/A KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access TV Television Foundation Board of Directors Walia Kumar Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee Fitzsimmons Bernald Santa Clara County Library Board of Directors Kumar Walia Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Kumar Walia Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable Bernald Walia Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of Directors Walia Fitzsimmons Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors Walia Kumar Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee Zhao Kumar Valley Transportation Authority State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board Zhao West Valley Clean Water Program Authority Board of Directors Kumar Bernald West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Kumar Bernald West Valley Mayors and Managers Association Zhao Walia West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors Zhao Fitzsimmons Liaison Assignments -Non-Voting Council Member Alternate Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board Fitzsimmons Bernald Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors Bernald Fitzsimmons Saratoga Ministerial Association Walia Bernald Saratoga Sister City Organization Fitzsimmons Zhao Council Committee Assignments Council Member 2nd Council Member Council Finance Committee Zhao Walia 114