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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - Hearing Officer AgreementCITY OF 1 NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report April 8, 2014 Agenda Item No. 10. TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Dan Matusiewicz, Finance Director— (949) 644 -3123, dmatusiewicz @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Evelyn Tseng, Revenue Manager PHONE: (949) 644 -3153 TITLE: Professional Services Agreement with George H. Eiser, III of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson for Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 20 and Other Hearings ABSTRACT: Staff is requesting approval of an agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson for the assignment of George H. Eiser, III to serve as a Hearing Officer. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson for hearing officer adjudication services, with a not -to- exceed compensation amount of $125,000. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: The current adopted budget includes sufficient funding for payments to Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to NBMC Section 20.60.040, a Hearing Officer shall approve, conditionally approve or deny applications for Conditional Use Permits, requests for extensions of abatement periods for nonconforming uses and requests for reasonable accommodations. Section 20.050.040 provides that the Hearing Officer shall be appointed by the City Council. In order to ensure timely hearings and impartiality, several hearing officers shall be hired and hearings assigned on a rotating basis. Hearing officers serve three continuous years before being removed from rotation for one year. The City currently has one Hearing Officer for Title 20 hearings, necessitating the addition of more officers to the rotation pool. 247 On April 25, 2013, the City published its Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 13 -52) ( "RFQ ") for hearing officers for decisions associated with NBMC Title 20. The RFQ submission deadline was left open -ended as to allow the City to continually field responses in order to find enough qualified hearing officer candidates. Of this group, the law firm of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson provided a qualified response in which they proposed to assign attorney George H. Eiser, III to perform hearing officer adjudication services to the City. Staff from the Finance and Human Resources Departments interviewed this group of candidates and recommended Mr. Eiser for assignment to the City. Mr. Eiser has 38 years experience as a public law attorney, 25 of which he served as City Attorney to the City of National City. He has extensive planning and zoning experience that will prove relevant to the City's hearings. Mr. Eiser's hourly rate was negotiated at $225 /hour. In calendar year 2013, there were two Title 20 hearings. In addition to Title 20 hearings, Mr. Eiser may also conduct Title 17 and administrative citation hearings. Staff is currently negotiating with a third potential Hearing Officer. The RFQ shall remain open until at least three Title 20 Hearing Officers are retained. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Description Attachment A - Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Meyers Nave for Hearing Officer Services Attachment B - George Eiser Statement of Qualifications to Provide Hearing Officer Services to the City of Newport Beach .; rAar_Ty off IJtl4grr_1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MEYERS, NAVE, RIBACK, SILVER & WILSON FOR HEARING ADJUDICATION SERVICES THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ( "Agreement') is made and entered into as of this 4th day of April, 2014 ( "Effective Date "), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city ( "City "), and MEYERS, NAVE, RIBACK, SILVER & WILSON, a California corporation ( "Consultant'), whose address is 595 12th Street, Suite 1500, Oakland, California 94607, and is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City. B. City desires to engage Consultant to provide Hearing Adjudication Services ( "Project'). C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the professional services described in this Agreement. D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows: 1. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall terminate on March 31, 2017, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED Consultant shall diligently perform all the services, described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ( "Services" or "Work "). City may elect to delete certain Services within the Scope of Services at its sole discretion. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE 3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement and Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in Exhibit A. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services shall be 249 performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A, if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City. 3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.3 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control. 3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by hand - delivery or mail. 4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT 4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to- exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($125,000.00), without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. 4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and /or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) calendar days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement or specifically approved in writing in advance by City. 4.4 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 2 250 Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B. 5. PROJECT MANAGER 5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated George H. Eiser, III to be its Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel. 5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement. 5.3 If Consultant is performing inspection services for City, the Project Manager and any other assigned staff shall be equipped with a cellular phone to communicate with City staff. The Project Manager's cellular phone number shall be provided to City. 6. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will be administered by the Finance Department. City's Revenue Manager or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES To assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement, City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule. 8. STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all Services in a manner commensurate with the highest professional standards. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one (1) or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson _ Page 3 251 8.2 All Services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City. By delivery of completed Work, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state and local laws, and the highest professional standard. 8.3 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and shall keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.4 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies. 9. HOLD HARMLESS 9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties ") from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims "), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Work performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials or Consultant's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent, reckless, and /or willful acts, errors and /or omissions of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable, or any or all of them). 9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 4 252 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Consultant or its employees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work, provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the Services. 11. COOPERATION Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project. 12. CITY POLICY Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies. 13. PROGRESS Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired. 14. INSURANCE Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference. 15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 5 253 be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture or syndicate or co- tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or more of the voting power or twenty -five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint-venture. 16. SUBCONTRACTING The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein, the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. 17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS 17.1 Each and every report, draft; map, record, plan, document and other writing produced, including but not limited to, websites, blogs, social media accounts and applications (hereinafter "Documents "), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other. party. Additionally, all material posted in cyberspace by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents, including all logins and password information to City upon prior written request. 17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for other projects and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant, and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has received from Consultant written consent for such changes. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 6 254 17.3 All written documents shall be transmitted to City in formats compatible with Microsoft Office and /or viewable with Adobe Acrobat. iE�d1ZIa11l4►rrr_111kin All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information. 19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement or alleged infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright, including costs, contained in Consultant's Documents provided under this Agreement. 20. RECORDS Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. 21. WITHHOLDINGS City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or designee with respect to such disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld. 22. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accomplished by Consultant, the additional design, construction and /or restoration expense shall be Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 7 255 borne by Consultant. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit City's rights under the law or any other sections of this Agreement. 23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project. 24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 24.1 Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. 24.2 If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this Section. 25. NOTICES 25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first - class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. 25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to City at: Attn: Evelyn Tseng, Revenue Manager Finance Department City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Drive PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall be addressed to Consultant at: Attn: George H. Eiser, III c/o Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson 595 12th Street, Suite 1500 Oakland, CA 94607 Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 8 256 26. CLAIMS Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its final request for payment under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to City, in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Consultant's acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and identified by Consultant in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment. Consultant and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set forth in the Agreement, Consultant shall be required to file any claim Consultant may have against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.). 27. TERMINATION 27.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. 27.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form. 28. STANDARD PROVISIONS 28.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. 28.2 Compliance with all Laws. Consultant shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City, county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 9 257 28.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character. 28.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 28.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. 28.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 28.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 28.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 28.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange, State of California. 28.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, age or any other impermissible basis under law. 28.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees. 28.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one (1) and the same instrument. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 10 258 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates written below. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date: 3 - Lh i ►� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation Date: By: 'V" By: Aaron C. Harp Rush N. Hill, II City Attorney Mayor ATTEST: Date: M Leilani I. Brown City Clerk CONSULTANT: Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson, a California corporation Bv: John Bakker Equity Principal By: Benjamin T. Reyes, II Equity Principal [END OF SIGNATURES] Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page 11 259 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES In providing hearing officer services, Consultant shall: 1. Conduct hearings related to harbor permits and leases pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code ( "NBMC ") Section 17.60.080; 2. Perform Zoning Code duties and functions pursuant to NBMC Title 20; 3. Conduct hearings related to administration citation, tax and administrative penalty appeals pursuant to the NBMC; and 4. Conduct hearings on such other manners as are assigned by the Revenue Manager. Consultant shall assign only George H. Eiser, III, Attorney at Law, to provide these services to the City and shall not assign any other staff. The hearings shall be held in accordance with applicable California and municipal law recognizing the Hearing Officer's obligation to provide independently reasoned decisions. The adjudication may include hearings in person, by written declaration, and /or by telephone. Hearings shall be conducted on the days, during the hours and at the location designated by the City and mutually agreeable to Consultant and City. All hearings shall be audio -taped on equipment provided by City. Consultant shall submit written decisions for each hearing in a format designated or agreed to by the City. If required, Consultant shall provide a computer - generated disposition, with justification, which can be transferred to the City or other entity designated by the City, via email, removable media or as mutually agreed upon by the parties. Consultant shall be responsible for supplying the computer system needed for the disposition and its delivery. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page A -1 260 EXHIBIT B SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES City shall pay Consultant for services rendered an hourly rate in accordance with the table below: I O t °v = l eann 'Officer,iG'eor' "e H' Eisera 111¢,yyiix f .r ±i) €si?`ai)ia � €. €31!I.Fapia�.iS:zt�x rt?:{$.c�..$�. ���. ... ., e. .. .. _.. x. 7'�I. i`d z Vin s t er)) tl# 1t€ urx' ai' t'.'lTIl lr!J''''atis ?t.Hou`r,L "`cRate,' Hearings Related to Newport Beach Municipal Code ( "NBMC") Section 17.60.080 $225.00 .Hearings Related to NBMC Title 20 $225.00 Hearings Related to Administrative Citations and Matters $200.00 Consultant shall not assign any other hearing officers to provide services to the City other than those specifically named in this Agreement, without prior approval from the City. Billable hours shall be rounded to the nearest 10 minutes. Time shall include file review prior to the hearing, conduct of the hearing, and researching and writing the decision. Consultant is responsible for all travel and telephone - related expenses. If needed, document reproduction and copying services shall be performed at the Newport Beach Civic Center utilizing City equipment. Consultant shall present City with an invoice reflecting the hearings conducted and expenses incurred by Consultant during the prior month. Back -up sheets consisting of the daily schedules of cases shall be attached to the invoice. Invoices shall be paid by City within thirty (30) days of submission. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page B -1 261 EXHIBIT C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1. Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Consultant agrees to provide insurance in accordance with requirements set forth here. If Consultant uses existing coverage to comply and that coverage does not meet these requirements, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage. 2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. 3. Coverage Requirements. A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance, statutory limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily injury by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code. Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers. B. General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract) with no endorsement or modification limiting the scope of coverage for liability assumed under a contract. C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Consultant arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page C -1 262 vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000;000) combined single limit each accident. 4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers from each of its subconsultants. B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability, excess liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, if required, but not including professional liability, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be included as insureds under such policies. C. Primary and Non Contributory. All liability coverage shall apply on a primary basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self - insurance maintained by City. D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30) calendar days notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. 5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to the following: A. Evidence of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. Insurance certificates and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. City reserves the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving Consultant sixty (60) calendar days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to Consultant, City and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant's compensation. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver &Wilson J Page C -2 263 C. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non - compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder. D. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. E. Self- insured Retentions. Any self- insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self- insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self - insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements unless approved by City. F. City Remedies for Non - Compliance. If Consultant or any subconsultant fails to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall have the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to terminate this Agreement, or to suspend Consultant's right to proceed until proper evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall, at City's sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to Consultant or reimbursed by Consultant upon demand. G. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's performance under this Contract, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City. H. Consultant's Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work. Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson Page C -3 264 ATTACHMENT B Statement of Qualifications to Provide Hearing Officer Services to the City of Newport Beach May 24, 2013 Prepared by: meyers nave A Commitment to Public law 575 Market Street, Suite 2080 San Francisco, CA 94607 415.421.3711 1 fax 415.421.3767 www.meyersnave.com Contact: Steven Mattas, Principal smattas@meyersnave.com 415.421.3711 Printed on 100% port - consumer waste recycled paper 265 Table of Contents I. Firm Profile ...... ............................... II. Proposed Hearing Officer, George Eiser........ Ill. References...... IV. Compensation ................. ............................... APPENDIX A Resume for George Eiser Page ............3 ........................3 266 Firm Profile More than 90 percent of our clients are public entities, including the City of Newport Beach, for whom we provide public finance legal services. We serve as legal counsel to over 300 counties, cities, towns and special districts throughout California that provide an array of public services, including fire, police, sanitation, healthcare, parks and recreation, and transportation. Meyers Nave's services range from transactional work to regulatory- related assistance to employee investigations to courtroom litigation to training for staff and public officials. We advise on virtually every area of law that touches public agencies. Focusing our practice on public agencies has established our firm as one with a profound knowledge of California law and policies, as well as a strong commitment to enhancing quality of life in California's communities. Limiting our representation of private clients also helps assure our public clients that we will have minimal conflicts representing them now and in the future. Proposed Hearing Officer, George Eiser We propose Meyers Nave attorney, George Eiser, to serve the City of Newport Beach as Hearing Officer. George has 38 years of experience as a public law attorney in the state of California. George presently serves as legal counsel to the oversight boards of the cities of El Cajon, San Marcos, Coronado and San Diego. Before joining Meyers Nave, he served for 25 years as City Attorney to the City of National City, where he provided advice and direction on every legal matter the City faced, including administrative hearings and enforcement processes; criminal enforcement actions and prosecutions. George has also been involved in multiple hearings comparable to those that will arise under the Newport Beach Municipal Code. During his tenure with National City, George was known for being forward- thinking and well- rounded in the varied areas of law that affect public agencies. For example, even before ethics training for officials was legally mandated, he provided regular training to city officials and employees. He also successfully enforced National City's adult business ordinance in litigation before the California Supreme Court. This ordinance has since been used as a model by municipalities throughout the state. George recognizes that simple, direct communication is the key to getting things done on time and to the highest professional standards. He produces memos, reports and legislation that reflect the complexity of the matter, yet are economical and accessible to all readers. Specific examples of his work experience include the following: Ordinances. George has prepared a number of urgency moratorium ordinances which, over the years, the City of National City has found the to be useful in dealing with various land use issues. These have related to payday lenders, adult businesses, massage establishments, medical marijuana dispensaries and dealers in precious metals. Meyers Nave 1 1 267 • Employee Termination. George has on several occasions successfully handled the discipline or termination of employment of both civil service and executive level employees, including one chief of police. In many of these cases, George negotiated and prepared separation agreements in which the City was released from any future liability. • Hearin Officer. George has experience serving as a hearing officer in evidentiary hearings in a number of personnel and land use matters. • lYlamicipal Code Enforcement. George has handled dozens of municipal code enforcement cases involving zoning and building code violations, including civil and criminal bench and jury trials in such matters. • Administrative Remedies. George has drafted ordinances that were enacted by the city council to establish administrative remedies for municipal code violations as an alternative to enforcement through court proceedings. Meyers Nave 12 268 III. References Ron Morrison, Mayor City of National City 1243 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950 -430 (619) 336 -4236 rmorrison @nadonalcityca.gov Roger T. Picquet Judge of the Superior Court (Ret'd.) 126 Cerro Romauldo Avenue San Lius Obispo, CA (805)543 -1088 roger.picquet @gmail.com IV. Compensation Leslie Deese, City Manager City of National City 1243 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950 -430 (619) 336 -4236 LDeese @nationalcityca.gov Meyers Nave determines rates based on an individual attorney's experience and the complexity of the matter at hand. George Eiser Steve T. Mattas $275.00 per hour 0lQti1(3 Date Meyers Nave 13 269 Appendix - Resume George Eiser Of Counsel 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92108 T: 619.209.6068 geiser@meyersnave.com Practice Groups Municipal and Special District Law Economic Development, Real Estate and Housing California Bar Number 65706 Education Southwestern University School of Law, 1D, 1975 California State University, Northridge, BA cum laude, 1972 Practicing Since: 1975 Before joining Meyers Nave in 2012, George Eiser served as the City Attorney of the City of National City for 25 years. In addition to providing a variety of legal services to other public entity clients, George currently serves as legal counsel to the oversight boards of the cities of Coronado and San Diego During his tenure with National City, George provided legal advice to the City Council and to City boards and commissions on the full range of legal matters faced by the City. He attended all City Council meetings and prepared ordinances, resolutions and policy documents. George also held primary responsibility for drafting and reviewing all other documents to ensure legal compliance. Such documents included personal services contracts, disposition and development agreements and exclusive negotiating agreements. As City Attorney, George advised the City Manager, department directors, and their staffs. He also supervised the City's self - insurance program for civil liability and worker's compensation matters. George oversaw all litigation for the City, including representation in court and in administrative proceedings. In addition, George conducted training sessions for the City staff. Even before it was legally required, he provided training on ethical issues and conflicts of interest. He also trained the City Council, City boards and commissions, and staff on topics such as the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and the Political Reform Act. George supervised two assistant city attorneys, a legal assistant, and the City's Risk Manager. Prior to joining the City of National City, George served as Deputy City 270 Attorney and then Assistant City Modesto, a full- service, chartered city in Stanislaus County. Attorney for the City of His dudes included advising City staff on legal matters; providing legal advice to City boards and commissions and attending their meetings; representing the City in court and in administrative proceedings, with a particular emphasis on personal injury defense and eminent domain litigation; drafting legal documents; and supervision of two Deputy City Attorneys. Prior to his service at Modesto, George was Contract Deputy City Attorney for the City of Thousand Oaks, a general law city located in Ventura County. Under direction of the City Attorney, he advised City staff on legal matters; represented the City in court in civil and criminal matters, and performed legal research. Professional Organizations Member, The State Bar of California Member and Past President, San Diego County City Attorneys' Association Member, San Diego County Bar Association Member, American Bar Association Member, Miramar College Paralegal Advisory Committee 271