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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-4277 - Independent Contractor Agreement Recreation InstructorCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Recreation & Senior Services Department INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT �,)T) This Independent Contractor Agreement ( "Agreement') is made and entered into as of October 1, 2010 by and between the City of Newport Beach, a California Municipal Corporation and Charter City ( "City'), and Destination Science Education for Every Child, a California corporation, ( "Contractor") to provide the classes or programs in Youth Enrichment ( "Class" or 'Program ") hereby agreed upon, as scheduled and described in the Newport Navigator and /or OASIS News, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and as approved in writing by the City. 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 above written date, and shall terminate on the 31st day of December 2012 unless terminated earlier as provided herein. 2. COMPENSATION City shall pay Contractor within twenty one (21) business days after the last Class meeting. City shall pay the Contractor an amount equal to sixty percent (60 0/0) of the amount of the total enrollment fees collected, minus the non - resident fee and a five dollar and no /100 ($5.00) per person administration fee for each Class held. City may renegotiate compensation with Contractor anytime during the term of this Agreement, during the period that the Class is conducted should Contractor fail to perform any of the terms contemplated herein. The City pays Contractors electronically; the Contractor shall complete and return with the contract documents the "Direct Deposit Authorization Form." 3. DUTIES OF CITY A. Registration. City shall register all participants for classes and shall collect all enrollment fees. Contractor shall not accept enrollment fees directly from a participant unless the City approves, in advance and in writing, the acceptance of enrollment fees by the Contractor. Contractors shall only collect material fees that are pre- approved by the City and published in advance in the Newport Navigator and /or the OASIS News (if applicable). Such material fees shall be collected by Contractor at the first class meeting. B. Publicity. City shall provide publicity for the Class in the Newport Navigator (published on a quarterly basis) and /or the OASIS News (published on a monthly basis). City shall have the sole discretion to decide what information will be included in the Newport Navigator and /or the OASIS News about the Class and the Contractor. Publicity may also include flyers created by the City or the Contractor. Contractor created flyers must be approved in writing by the City before distribution. C. Class Facility. City shall provide a location for the Class without charging Contractor any rental fees, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The Contractor will request dates and times for the Classes; the City will inform the Contractor if the facility is available. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to request these dates/times, the City will not schedule the Contractors Classes for them. D. Refund Processing. City shall provide refunds to participants when: i. The participant drops the class before the second class meeting; ii. The participant drops a one (1) day or more workshop five (5) business days before the workshop begins; or iii. The class is canceled by the City or Contractor. In this instance, the Contractor must provide the City with all required paperwork. E. Class Roster, Sign -Out and Attendance Sheets. City shall provide class rosters, sign -out sheets and attendance sheets to Contractor online via http ://newportbeachGa.gov /index.aspx ?page =1432. Contractor is responsible for requesting a log -in and password from the City. 4. CONTRACTOR DUTIES A. Contractors. Contractor hereby certifies that he /she or any contractor, representatives, or employee who will be teaching the Class or assisting in teaching the Class is qualified to do so, and qualified to perform the services described above and in the course outline submitted to City. Contractor is responsible for all class curriculum development. City staff must approve in writing all assigned contractors, representatives and employees prior to any of them performing any services under this Agreement. The City requires the Contractors and all representatives and employees of the Contractor to be fingerprinted prior to performing services under this Agreement in accordance with Section 8 below. A current roster of Contractors, representatives, and employees must be provided prior to City approval of new contractors, representatives and employees. All Contractors must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Contractor is responsible DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 2 for training, supervising, evaluating, scheduling, and any other requirements by law for all contractors, representatives, and employees B. Representatives/Employees. Contractor shall provide the City with the Name(s), Address(es) and Phone Number(s) of all representatives or employees who will be providing any services pursuant to this Agreement. All representatives or employees must comply with the fingerprint policy (Section S). Please initial the statement that applies: I will not be using representatives or employees. I will be using representatives or employees. Attached please find as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference the full names, addresses and phone numbers of all representatives or employees who will be providing any services pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall not subcontract or assign any portion of the rights, obligations or duties required under this Agreement, without first obtaining prior written approval from the City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions of this Agreement. C. Supplies✓Equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all supplies, equipment, personnel, materials, and any additional publicity desired for the class, at Contractor's sole expense. Contractor shall also be responsible for repairing and maintaining all equipment and supplies in good working condition. D. Anti - Discrimination Lawa permitted by law, no per: national origin, ancestr) condition including the Syndrome (AIDS) or any orientation, be excluded Contractor agrees and certifies that, except as on shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical medical condition of Acquired Immune Deficiency condition related thereto, marital status, sex or sexual from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and Contractor agrees not to discriminate on said grounds in the hiring and retention of employees and representatives, unless authorized under Section 12940 of the California Government Code. Contractor shall, where applicable, conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the performance of this Agreement. E. Class Size. Contractor shall determine the minimum and maximum number of participants required for each class to ensure the quality and, safety of the class. Contractor or Contractor's authorized representative is required to attend the first Class meeting of all Class offerings advertised in the Newport Navigator and/or OASIS News unless Contractor cancels the Class three (3) business days prior to the start date, with the prior written approval of City. In the event of such DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 3 approved cancellation, Contractor shall be responsible for informing all registered participants. In the event that the minimum number of participants is not met by the first Class meeting, the Class shall be cancelled and the Contractor shall not be compensated for attending the first meeting or for any cancelled Class. Contractor shall not be obligated to provide any additional services in regards to the cancelled Class. If the minimum number of participants is met or exceeded, the Class shall be held as scheduled (even if any of the initial participants subsequently drop the Class), subject to paragraph 14 of this Agreement. If the demand is such that an additional Class could be offered, it shall be taken under consideration and negotiated between City and Contractor. If class(es) are cancelled for two (2) consecutive quarters due to lack of enrollment, the class will not be scheduled again until City determines that public demand has increased. F. Use of Non -City Facilities for Classes. If Contractor desires to conduct the Class at his /her place of business, or some other non City-owned site or facility, Contractor must: L Notify City at least twenty -four (24) hours in advance; ii. Provide sufficient parking for all participants; iii. Post signs at the site to direct participants to the location of class; and iv. Allow access to City staff to the location when requested. G. Absences. Contractor shall obtain permission from City one (1) week prior to any planned absence from the class. In the event of illness, Contractor is required to notify City and Participants twelve (12) hours prior to any class cancellation. City urges Contractor to get a substitute, whenever possible, instead of cancelling Classes. Contractor shall obtain City's prior written approval of any substitute Contractor. Any substitute contractor, representative or employee must have completed a criminal background check pursuant to Paragraph 8 prior to teaching any City programs or Classes. When cancelling a Class, Contractor shall contact all participants as soon as possible. H. Contact Information. Contractor is required to notify City in writing of any name, address, telephone number, email, website or direct deposit payment changes within 48 hours of such change. I. Contractor Informational Meeting. Contractor or Contractor's authorized representative or employee shall attend the Annual Contractor Informational Meeting that will be held in October 2011. J. Camp Participant Emergency Waiver Form Requirements. All Contractors who offer camps shall require all participants to complete and return to Contractor, or DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 4 his/her designee on or before the first day of camp a City issued "Emergency Contact Information Form ". K. Sign -Out Sheets. All Camp Contractors with participants ages 10 years and younger, must have a legal guardian sign out each Class participant after each Class. Sign out sheets along with Attendance sheets are available to the Contractor online via http:// newportbeachca .aov /index.aspx ?pape =1432. L. Other Requirements. Contractors shall: L Cooperate fully with all reasonable requests from City staff. ii. Maintain the highest degree of participant safety possible. iii. Immediately report to the Recreation & Senior Services Office any injuries as a result of Class participation. iv. Immediately report to the Recreation & Senior Services Office any damage to the classroom or program facility that could cause potential injury to a Class participant, or other needed maintenance repairs. V. Contact participants, if/when a Class is cancelled and confirm all cancellations and /or make -up classes, in writing, with City staff. vi. Clear all participants from the designated Class area at the end of Class time unless participants continue to use public City facilities for personal use without conflict with other scheduled activities and in accordance with posted hours and availability limitations. vii. Ensure that any music or sound system is kept at levels that will not interfere with other classes or create a public disturbance/nuisance. viii. Close and secure the room or building at the end of each Class. ix. Turn off any lights, heat, air conditioning, or other utilities when Class is finished. X. Schedule make -up Classes in advance. A. Complete and return the quarterly "Contract Class Schedule" requested by the City if Contractor wishes to be a part of the marketing materials. xii. Know facility rules and regulations and provide pertinent information (i.e. refunds) to participants. xiii. Pay a $20 lost key /replacement fee when Contractor requests replacement key. xiv. Abide by all City policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the requirements set forth in the Newport Navigator and OASIS News and the Contractor Handbook which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. M. Contractor Photo ID Badge. Contractors and their employees/representatives are required to wear a City provided Contractor Photo ID Badge at all times while engaging in services for the City. Contractor shall be required to pay five dollars and no /100 ($5.00) for any lost/replacement Contractor Photo ID Badge. Contractor Photo ID Badges are distributed upon renewal of Agreement with City. DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 5 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The parties intend and agree that at all times during the performance of services under this Agreement; Contractor shall act as an Independent Contractor and shall not be considered an agent or employee of City. As such, Contractor shall have the sole legal responsibility to remit all federal and state income and social security taxes and to provide for his /her own workers compensation and unemployment insurance and that of his/her employees or representative. Contractor also agrees to provide liability insurance as required by City and described more fully below. City shall not be liable for any payment or compensation in any form to Contractor other than as provided herein. City reserves the right to employ other independent contractors and Contractors who teach the same or similar classes. City shall provide Contractor with IRS 1090 or other applicable IRS forms at the end of the calendar year for all fees paid to Contractor. 6. INSURANCE A. General Liability Insurance. Contractor must provide and maintain at all times general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy shall carry a general liability special endorsement naming the City of Newport Beach, its elected or appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional named insured in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Evidence of insurance certificate shall be sent to the Recreation & Senior Services Department and must be approved by the City Risk Management or their designee prior to the first Class /day of instruction. Contractor shall have the option of purchasing coverage through the City of Newport Beach's Special Event insurance program, or providing his /her own coverage. If a Contractor elects to obtain his /her own coverage, said coverage must have the policy limits described above and be provided by an insurance carrier with a Best's Insurance Guide Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class of VII (or larger). Said policy must also provide a written thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (ten (10) day written notice for non - payment of premium) to the City of Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Department, at the following address: P.O. Box 1768/ 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92658. B. Workers' Compensation Insurance. By executing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that Contractor is aware of and will comply with Section 3700 of the Labor Code of the State of California requiring every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self - insurance before commencing any work. Contractor shall carry the insurance or provide for self - insurance required by California law to protect said Contractor from claims under the Workers' Compensation Act. DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 6 C. Automobile Liability Coverage. Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance covering- bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence, or as approved by Risk Management or their designee. Please initial the statement that applies: Contractor is providing a copy of the General Liability Insurance with Additional Insured Endorsement that meets the above requirements. Contractor shall be utilizing the City provided insurance through Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation ( "SCMAF ") and will pay all required fees billed on a quarterly basis by the City. I have reviewed the Contract Contractor Handbook for complete information. Please note that SCMAF does not provide coverage for Worker's Compensation or Automobile Insurance Liability. 7. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS Contractor, and his/her employees, agents and representatives shall at all times observe and comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations. 8. FINGERPRINTS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK All Contractors and their employees, agents and representatives must submit to and pass a criminal background investigation by providing a complete set of fingerprints to the City at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to teaching, substituting for contractor or assisting with any Class. Such Contractors and their employees, agents and representatives are required to submit fees in the amount of up seventy three dollars and no /100 ($73) per person to the City of Newport Beach, Recreation & Senior Services Department, to cover all costs associated with fingerprinting through the City of Newport Beach Police Department and the Department of Justice. Fingerprints may be required to be updated every five (5) years. In addition, all Classes involving minors age seventeen (17) or younger must be taught in an open atmosphere where parents and guardians are able to observe Class instruction, if so desired. At no time can the parent or guardian of a minor be denied access to a Class. By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees to the provisions of this Paragraph. DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 7 9. TRANSPORTING OF MINOR PARTICIPANTS Unless the Program specifically involves travel or transportation of minors to an offsite location, Contractor, or Contractor's employees, agents or representatives, shall not transport any minor participant by vehicle or otherwise. If, after the conclusion of any Class session, a minor participant has not been picked up, Contractor shall make every effort to contact the minor participant's parent, legal guardian, or other authorized individual to whom the minor may be released. If no contact can be made with any of the above individuals, Contractor shall contact the City Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Manager at the Recreation & Senior Services Office at 949 -644 -3151 (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.), or the Park Patrol Division at 949 - 795 -2381 (Monday through Friday, 5 to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm.) During all other hours, Contractor shall contact the Watch Commander at the Newport Beach Police Department for assistance at 949 - 644 -3730. 10. CONFIDENTIALITY; OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All Class rosters, participant addresses and contact information, and any other such information or documents compiled by City and provided to Contractor, shall remain the property of City. Contractor shall not release such information to others without the prior written authorization by City. Contractor shall not use such information for any other purpose than those authorized by City. All Class rosters, Class participant addresses and contact information, shall be used by the Contractor solely for administration of Classes and performing City business. Contractor will take reasonable steps consistent with the law to prevent distribution of such information. Contractor's obligations under this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 11. USE OF NAMES AND LOGOS; ADVERTISING, PRESS RELEASES AND PUBLICITY Contractor shall not include City's name, logos or insignia, or photographs of the Class site or participants, in any publicity pertaining to Contractor's services or Class in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, radio or television production, Internet, or other printed or electronic medium without the prior written consent of City and participants. 12. BUSINESS LICENSE Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 provides that every business operating in the City must obtain a business license prior to conducting business in the City, and pay the required business license fee. This ordinance applies to businesses operating at commercial or residential locations within the City, or using a City of Newport Beach address or P.O. Box for receiving mail. The City Business License Fee is an annual tax, due every twelve (12) months. Contractor agrees to obtain a City business license as required by Chapter 5.04 and provide proof of compliance annually. Business License Applications are available in the Revenue Division Office in Newport Beach City DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 8 Hall. In certain circumstances, Contractor may be eligible for paying a reduced Business License Tax, which is known as an Apportioned Business Tax. A Declaration for Apportioned Business Tax is available in the Revenue Division Office at City Hall. A copy of your Business License must be submitted with this Contract. All Contractors must have a valid business license. 13. INDEMNIFICATION General. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents, representatives, the City Council, boards and commissions ( "Indemnified Parties ") with respect to any loss, liability, injury or damage that arises out of, or is in any way related to, the acts or omissions of Contractor, his or her employees, representatives, officers and agents in the course of performing services under this Agreement; however, Contractor shall not be required to indemnify City from any claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Intellectual Property. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any claim of infringement or other proceedings brought against City for any intentional or unintentional violation by Contractor of thf legally protected rights of any third parties, with respect to works performed, logos displayed, or written or digital materials provided by Contractor and used during the performance of this Agreement. Such legally protected rights of third parties include but are not limited to trade secrets, moral rights, proprietary acts, U.S. patents, trademarks, service marks and copyrights vested or issued as of the effective date of this Agreement. If Contractor will be providing a public performance of musical compositions or arrangements that are subject to a license held by a third party, it is the responsibility of Contractor to obtain the appropriate license to perform the material prior to the public performance. 14. TERMINATION City has the right, at its sole discretion and with or without cause, to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving three (3) calendar days prior written notice to Contractor. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Contractor on a prorated basis for any Classes or Programs that were actually taught by Contractor, if any, up to the effective date of termination. 15. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it. Any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 9 16. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 17. 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 this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 18. INTEGRATED CONTRACT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. CLAIMS The Contractor and the City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set forth in the Contract and Contract documents, the Contractor shall be required to file any claim the Contractor may have against the City in strict conformance with the Government Tort Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.). DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CIN ATTORNEY By: e D uchamp 1 Assistan Ci Attorney CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, A Municipal Corporation By: Laura De ` I pr, Director Recreation & Senior Services CONTRACTOR: DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Illiho Print Nam and Title: &Y Sil "aat Rale Attachments: Exhibit A: Represenatives and/or Employees of Contractor DESTINATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD Page 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Prior to submitting your completed contract package to the City, please ensure the following documents are completed and /or enclosed: 1. Three copies of the signed contract (a completed original contract will be mailed back for your records after processing) 2. Initial the appropriate statement on Page 3 and Complete Exhibit A as appropriate. 3. Copy of valid City of Newport Beach I�usiness License; and 4. Initial the appropriate statement,on Page 7 and enclosed Evidence of Insurance (refer to Section 6 of the Contract). General Liability Insurance Certificate with Additional Insured Endorsement if not using SCMAF Insurance Plan; Workers Compensation Coverage; Automobile Insurance Coverage �1_ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Recreation & Senior Services Department INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into as of this 1st day of June 2009 by and between the City of Newport Beach, California, a Municipal Corporation and Charter City ( "City "), and Destination Science Education for Every Child a California corporation (Instructor) to provide the classes or programs in beach sports hereby agreed upon, as scheduled and described in the Newport Navigator, which is incorported herein by this reference, and as approved in writing by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows: TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above written date, and shall terminate on the 30'" day of September 2010 unless terminated earlier as provided herein. 2. COMPENSATION City will pay Instructor within 21 business days after their last class meeting. City will pay the Instructor the following percentages of the amount of the total enrollment fees collected below, minus the non - resident fee and a $3 per person administration fee for each class held: • All Locations except Newport Coast Community Center & Summer Camps — 65% • Newport Coast Community Center (excluding summer camps) — 60% • Summer Camps — 65% City may renegotiate compensation with Instructor anytime during the term of this Agreement, if the City has to take on additional responsibility. 3. DUTIES OF CITY A. Registration. City shall register all participants for classes and collect all enrollment fees. Instructor shall not accept enrollment fees directly from a participant unless the City approves, in writing, the acceptance of enrollment fees by the Instructor. Instructors shall only collect materials fees that are pre- approved by the City and published in advance in the Newport Navigator. Such materials fees should be collected by Instructor at the first class meeting. B. Publicity. City shall provide publicity for the class in the Newport Navigator, which is published four times a year. City shall have the sole discretion to decide what information will be included in the Newport Navigator about the class and the Instructor. C. Class Facility. City shall provide a location for the class without charging Instructor any rental fees, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. City shall also provide all necessary utilities. D. Refund Processing. City shall provide refunds to participants who: • Drop the class before the second class meetings; • Drop a one -day workshops 5 business days before the workshop; or • The class is canceled by the City or Instructor. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child Page 2 The Instructor must provide the City with all required paperwork. E. Class Roster. City shall provide class rosters to Instructor online. Instructor will request a log -in and password from City. The City will not mail, fax or email rosters to instructors. 4. INSTRUCTOR DUTIES A. Instructors. Instructor hereby certifies that he /she or any instructor, representatives, or employee who will be teaching the class or assisting in teaching the class is qualified to do so, and qualified to perform the services described above and in the course outline submitted to City. City staff must approve in writing all assigned instructors, representatives and employees prior to any of them performing any services under this Agreement. A current roster of instructors, representatives, and employees must be provided prior to new instructors, representatives and employees being approved. All instructors must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. B. RepresentatfveslEmployees. Instructor shall provide the City with Name, Address and Phone Number of all representatives or employees who will be providing any services pursuant to this Agreement. All representatives or employees must comply with the City's fingerprint policy (Section 8). Please mark the following that apply: _ will not be using representatives or employees. I will be using representatives or employees (Please complete Exhibit A). Instructor must notify the City in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days before the start of the first class or program with any additions or deletions to Exhibit A. Instructor shall not subcontract or assign any portion of the rights, obligations or duties required under this Agreement, without first obtaining prior written approval from City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions of this Agreement. C. SupplieslEquipment. Instructor shall be responsible for providing all supplies, equipment, personnel, materials, and any additional publicity desired for the class, at Instructor's sole expense, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by City. Instructor shall also be responsible for repairing and maintaining all equipment and supplies in good working condition. D. Anti - Discrimination Laws. Instructor agrees and certifies that, except as permitted by law, no person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition including the medical condition of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or any condition related thereto, marital status, sex or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and Instructor agrees not to discriminate on said grounds in the hiring and retention of employees and representatives, unless authorized under Section 12940 of the California Government Code. Instructor shall, where applicable, conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the performance of this Agreement. D. Class Size. Instructor shall determine the minimum and maximum number of participants required for each class in cooperation with City staff. The City can determine the minimum /maximum number of participants in a class to ensure the quality and, safety of the class. Instructor or Instructor's authorized representative is required to attend the first class meeting of all class offerings advertised in the Newport Navigator unless Instructor cancels the class three (3) business days prior to the start date, with the prior written approval of City. In the event of such approved cancellation, Instructor shall be responsible for INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child Page 3 informing all registered participants. In the event that the minimum number of participants is not met by the first class meeting, the class will be cancelled and the Instructor shall -not be compensated for attending the first meeting or for any cancelled class. Instructor shall not be obligated to provide any additional services in regards to the cancelled class. If the minimum number of participants is met or exceeded, the class will be held as scheduled (even if any of the initial participants subsequently drop the class), subject to paragraph 14 of this Agreement. If the demand is such that an additional class could be offered, it shall be taken under consideration and negotiated by City and Instructor. If class(es) are cancelled for two (2) consecutive quarters due to lack of enrollment, the class will not be scheduled again until City determines that public demand has increased. E. Use of Non -City Facilities for Classes. If Instructor desires to conduct the class at his/her place of business, or some other non City -owned site or facility, Instructor must: i. Notify City at least twenty -four (24) hours in advance; ii. Provide sufficient parking for all participants; iii. Post signs at the site to direct participants to the location of class; and iv. Allow access to City staff to the location when requested. F. Absences. Instructor shall obtain permission from City one (1) week prior to any planned absence from the class. In the event of illness, Instructor is required to notify City and Participants twelve (12) hours prior to any class cancellation. City urges Instructor to get a substitute, whenever possible, instead of cancelling classes. All Instructor employees or representatives must be fingerprinted and clear a background check before teaching a class as provided in paragraph 8 of this Agreement. Instructor shall obtain City's prior written approval of any substitute instructdr. When cancelling a class, Instructor shall contact all participants as soon as possible. G. Contact Information. Instructor is required to notify City in writing of any name, address, telephone number, email, website or direct deposit payment changes within 48 hours of such change. H. Training. Instructor or Instructor's authorized representative must attend the Annual Instructor Training on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Newport Coast Community Center (6401 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Coast, CA 92657) from 5:00 — 8:30pm. Failure to attend without prior written approval shall result in City retaining an additional 5% of the total enrollment fees collected. I. Other Requirements. Instructors shall: I. Cooperate fully with all reasonable requests from City staff. ii. Maintain the highest degree of participant safety possible. iii. Immediately report to the Recreation & Senior Services Office any injuries as a result of class participation. iv. Immediately report to the Recreation & Senior Services Office any damage to the classroom or program facility that could cause potential injury to a class participant, or other needed maintenance repairs. V, Contact participants, if /when a class is cancelled and confirm all cancellations and /or make -up classes, in writing, with City staff. vi. Clear all participants from the designated class area at the end of class time unless participants continue to use public City facilities for personal use without conflict with other scheduled activities and in accordance with posted hours and availability limitations. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child Page 4 vii. Ensure that any music or sound system is kept at levels that will not interfere with other classes or create a public disturbance /nuisance. ix. Close and secure the room or building at the end of each class. X. Turn off any lights, heat, air conditioning, or other utilities when class is finished. A. Schedule make -up classes in advance through City. xii. Complete and return the quarterly "Contract Class Schedule' on the date stated which will be emailed to the Instructor. Instructor is given two (2) weeks to return the completed quarterly schedule back to the City. xiii. Know facility rules and regulations and provide pertinent information (i.e. refunds) to participants. (Copy provided). xiv. Pay a $20 lost key /replacement fee when Instructor requests replacement key. xv. Abide by all City policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the requirements set forth in the Newport Navigator and the Contract Instructor's Handbook 2009 -10, which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. Direct Deposit: All Instructors are required to use direct deposit for payments made from the City pursuant to this Agreement. K. Email — All instructors are required to have an email address. L. Instructor ID Badge — Instructors and their employees /representatives are required to wear Recreation Instructor ID Badge provided by the City at all times while teaching. Pay a $5 Instructor ID Badge lost/replacement fee will be charged. Instructor ID Badges are replaced each year upon renewal of contract. 5. - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The parties intend and agree that at all times during the performance of services under this Agreement; Instructor shall act as an Independent Contractor and shall not be considered an agent or employee of City. As such, Instructor shall have the sole legal responsibility to remit all federal and state income and social security taxes and to provide for his/her own workers compensation and unemployment insurance and that of his /her employees or representative. Instructor also agrees to provide liability insurance as required by City and described more fully below. City shall not be liable for any payment or compensation in any form to Instructor other than as provided herein. City reserves the right to employ other independent contractors and instructors who teach the same or similar classes. 6. INSURANCE General Liability Insurance. Instructor must provide and maintain at all times general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy shall carry a general liability special endorsement naming the City of Newport Beach, its elected or appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional named insured in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Evidence of insurance certificate shall be sent to the Recreation & Senior Services Department and must be approved by the City Risk Manager prior to the first class /day of instruction. Instructor shall have the option of purchasing coverage through the City of Newport Beach's Special Event insurance program, or providing his /her own coverage. If an Instructor elects to obtain his /her own coverage, said coverage must have the policy limits described above and be provided by an insurance carrier with a Best's Insurance Guide Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class of VII (or larger). Said policy must also provide a written 30 -day notice of cancellation (10 -day written notice for non - payment of premium) to the City INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child Page 5 of Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Department, at the following address: 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Workers' Compensation Insurance. By executing this Agreement, Instructor certifies that Instructor is aware of and will comply with Section 3700 of the Labor Code of the State of California requiring every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self - insurance before commencing any work. Instructor shall carry the insurance or provide for self - insurance required by California law to protect said Instructor from claims under the Workers' Compensation Act. XI rk the following that apply: m attaching a copy of the General Liability Insurance with Additional Insured Endorsement that meet the above requirements. (Please see Exhibit D). I will be using the City provide insurance through Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) and will pay all required fees quarterly billed by the City. Please see Contract Instructor Handbook 2009 -10 (Exhibit B) for complete information. 7. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS Instructor, and his/her employees, agents and representatives shall at all times observe and comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations. 8. FINGERPRINTS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK All Instructors and their employees, agents and representatives must submit to and pass a criminal background investigation by providing a complete set of fingerprints to City at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to teaching or assisting with any class or program. Such Instructors and their employees, agents and representatives are required to submit fees in the amount of $54 per person to the City of Newport Beach, Recreation & Senior Services Department, to cover all costs associated with fingerprinting through the City of Newport Beach Police Department and the Department of Justice. Fingerprints are required to be updated every five (5) years. This requirement is mandatory. In addition, all classes involving minors age seventeen (17) or younger must be taught in an open atmosphere where parents and guardians are able to observe class instruction if so desired. At no time can the parent or guardian of a minor be denied access to a class. By signing this Agreement, Instructor agrees to the provisions of this Paragraph. 9. TRANSPORTING OF MINOR PARTICIPANTS Unless the class or program specifically involves travel or transportation of minors to an offsite location, Instructor, or Instructor's employees, agents or representatives, shall not transport any minor participant by vehicle or otherwise. If, after the conclusion of any class session, a minor participant has not been picked up, Instructor shall make every effort to contact the minor participant's parent, legal guardian, or other authorized individual to whom the minor may be released. If no contact can be made with any of the above individuals, Instructor shall contact the City Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Manager at the Recreation & Senior Services Office at 949 - 644 -3151 (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.), or the Park Patrol at 949 - 795 -2381 (Monday through Friday, 5 to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday, gam to 5pm.) During all other hours, Instructor shall contact the Newport Beach Police Department for assistance. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child Page 6 10. CONFIDENTIALITY; OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All class rosters, participant addresses and contact information, and any other such information or documents compiled by City and provided to Instructor, shall remain the property of City. Instructor shall not release such information to others without the prior written authorization by City. Instructor shall not use such information for any other purpose than those authorized by City. All class rosters, class participant addresses and contact information, shall be used by the Instructor solely for administration of classes and performing City business. Instructor will take reasonable steps consistent with the law to prevent distribution of such information. Instructor's obligations under this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 11. USE OF NAMES AND LOGOS; ADVERTISING, PRESS RELEASES AND PUBLICITY Instructor shall not include City's name, logos or insignia, or photographs of the class site or participants, in any publicity pertaining to Instructor's services or class in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, radio or television production, Internet, or other printed or electronic medium without the prior written consent of City and participants. 12. BUSINESS LICENSE Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 provides that every business operating in the City must obtain a business license prior to conducting business in the City, and pay the required business license fee. This ordinance applies to businesses operating at commercial or residential locations within the City, or using a City of Newport Beach address or P.O. Box for receiving mail. The City Business License Fee is an annual tax, due every twelve (12) months. Instructor agrees to obtain a City business license as required by Chapter 5.04 and provide proof of compliance annually. Business License Applications are available in the Revenue Division Office in Newport Beach City Hall. In certain circumstances, Instructor may be eligible for paying a reduced Business License Tax, which is known as an Apportioned Business Tax. A Declaration for Apportioned Business Tax is available in the Revenue Division Office at City Hall. A copy of your Business License must be submitted with this agreement. Please see Exhibit C. 13. INDEMNIFICATION General. Instructor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents, representatives, the City Council, boards and commissions ( "Indemnified Parties ") with respect to any loss, liability, injury or damage that arises out of, or is in any way related to, the acts or omissions of Instructor, his or her employees, representatives, officers and agents in the course of performing services under this Agreement; however, Instructor shall not be required to indemnify City from any claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Intellectual Property. Instructor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any claim of infringement or other proceedings brought against City for any intentional or unintentional violation by Instructor of the legally protected rights of any third parties, with respect to works performed, logos displayed, or written or digital materials provided by Instructor and used during the performance of this Agreement. Such legally protected rights of third parties include but are not limited to trade secrets, moral rights, proprietary acts, U.S. patents, trademarks, service marks and copyrights vested or issued as of the effective date of this Agreement. If Instructor will be providing a public performance of musical compositions or arrangements that are subject to a license held by a third party, it is the responsibility of Instructor to obtain the appropriate license to perform the material prior to the public performance. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child 14. TERMINATION Page 7 City has the right, at its sole discretion and with or without cause, to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving three (3) calendar days prior written notice to Instructor. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Instructor on a prorated basis for any classes or programs that were actually taught by Instructor, if any, up to the effective date of termination. 15. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it. Any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. 16. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Instructor and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 17. 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 this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 18. INTEGRATED CONTRACT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 19. 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. 20. 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. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Destination Science Education for Every Child Page 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY By: net D. ea mp Ssislant City At rney ATTEST: pp By: W tuft- '�1Q- Leilani Brown, City Cle k CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, A Municipal Corporation By: DetraiNAitweiler, Director Recreation & Senior Services 4dEW -R 0 0� ( a gcrroper Child Q6 e Sighed 6L3-/- e Signed Before submitting your contract package to the City, the following documents must be completed and or enclosed: 1) Three copies o/ the signed contract (a oompletedorigina) contract will be mailed back for your records arterpmcessing 2) Exhibit A - Completed List of Contract Instructor Representative, Employee and/or Agent Names Form 3) Exhibit C - Copy of valid City of Newport Beach Business License; and 4) Exhibit!) - Insurance Certificate with Additional Insured Endorsement it not using SCMAF Insurance Plan Exhibits: A - Contract Instructor Representative, Employee and/or Agent Form ✓ B-- Contract Instructor He ook 2009-10 C -Business License ✓ D - Certificate of Liability Insurance with Additional Insured Endorsement✓ O m N Qo L� Qsz O 3 n 0 CD V1 Q Q_ N N O 0 F O (D O 3 c m 3 0 (D N m Z N O cz3(D m � 3 Q° m 3 n o0 D =5 (D Q O �EWooRr CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n U' S oe" n"TTNATTON SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS ACCOUNTNUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2010 Welcome to the City of Newport Beach, and thank you for your business tax payment Th's business tax ce-f ticato is evmonce that the named business has paid a tax to conduct the business activity designated, within the City of Newport Beachuntil the expiration date shown. Please notify the Revenue Division immediately if any of the information on the certificate changes. This certificate is valid only at the address indicated and must be displayed in a conspicuous location_ It your business is not conducted at a permanent location Municipal Code requires that any representative, while transacting business within the city, carry this certificate. This business tax certificate does not authorize the named business to conduct any activities regulated by the City of Newport Reach or other agencies. Authorization for such activities must be obtained from the appropriate departments prior to application for business tax. Certificates are not transferable to any other party or person and are not pro -rated. Refunds are not provided once the certificate has been issued. _ Your business tax certificate is valid until the expiration date, and must be renewed annually prior to that date. Changes in type of ownership (i.e. from a sole proprietorship to a partnership or LLC), nature of business, or ownership void the current certificate and require filing of and payment for a new application. Additional certificates are required if additional types of business activity are initiated at the same address, or additional locations of the same business are established (Municipal Code sections 5.04 through 5.011). For your convenience, the Revenue Division will mail a courtesy renewal notice, prior to the expiration date, to the billing address of record. Non -receipt of the notice does not alleviate the requirement to renew. Penalties are imposed for late renewal at a rate of 25% per month to a maximum of 100% of the base tax.. The Revenue Division is available to answer any questions regarding business tax certification and requirements. Call (949) 644-3141; e-mail us at. RevenueHelp®city.newport-beach.ca.us, or visit us on the internet at wwwc tynewport-beach ca us and view the Municipal Code on-line. DISPLAY CONSPICUOUSLY AT PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH ISSUED CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE THIS TAX PAYMENT EXPIRES: 06/30/2010 ACCOUNT NUMBER: SERVICE ADDRESS: DESTINATION SCIENCE BUSINESS CATEGORY: NISC NON-PROFIT OROS SELLERS PERMIT: NO SELLERS PERMIT OWNER/PRINCIPAL NAME: DESAI, HEENA OWNERSHIP TYPE: CORPORATION TAX INCLUDES PAYMENT FOR: 0.00 EMPLOYEES DATE OF ISSUE: 06/04/2009 PRINT DATE: 061041200,m dC RD. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 1 s"e 9 mMucea DESR9 1e5 THIS CERTMICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Huntington Pacific Ins. Agency ONLY AND CONFERS NO RWHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE GOES NOT AMEND, IXTENp OR 7901 professional Ci ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED By THE POLICIES BELOW. 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AGE S exCeavwua riUW OG.UR cWhIs ACE EpmEoncWRmmE B AWHEWTE L i DEDUCl9LE i RETEMIM S S NONHERSC ATMpte LAWIL EMPLQYWIS'LMWLnY E EL FAf.MpCCILENT L pNYNIDPRlRg4➢pATNERiE%ECVIAR OFNCEPMEMSERE%CLVcebI vM SPECMLPROV'S'WIS L°'^^ E.LpBWSE-FA L El DnFASE-POI.ICYLMR i OTHER D 1pnmx MEAAIDMILB VONSIVENBxeelezCu SADDEO aYExooxaexWarspxw.wansmm ^It is understood and agreed that the following entity, City of Newport Beach is added as additional insured knit only as respects the operations of the named insured except the liability resulting from the additional insureds sole negligence. Additional Insured endorsement is effective 5-15-09.^ CITYNEP sx¢unurvaTlm Aeove DEmmamroElaa eacArrettmavoEe rxemWeenox sAn=mEREORTxErewrW lxweERLw1.L eLmeAvoaro M.x 30 mnswanx City of Newport Beach NDYNeroncecalmtnre xolnuL xnxmroTxs Leer, eUraNLURer000mwlALL 3300 Newport Boulevard IxPoeexooauwn¢xcM upWLmoRAxrmxoumxTNEMMaLlrspoeuTeoR Newport Beach CA 92663 RmxESENTA"S. Aura xlnErnSe A ACORO 26(201t/0S) •�hl 0 ACORD CORPORATION 1MIe IMPORTANT If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). DISCLAIMER The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or after the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon. A/�110A AG /9AA�fA91 it CG 20 26 IEd 07 04) THIS ENDORSEMENT.CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION. This andorslvnent modifies Insurance provided under the following COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART Schedule Name of Additional .Insured Persons) or, Orgenization(s): .City of "Ott Beach 33U0 NLW I Blvd Newport Beach, Ca 92688 information required to complete this Schedule, if not showwn above, Wo be shown in the Declarations SECTION 11 - WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include as an Additional Insured the person(s) or organization(s). shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury," "property dmnage" or "personal and advertising injury' caused; in Whole or in W,.by your acts car omissions or the sots or omissions of those acting on your behalf: A. in the performance of your ongoing operations; or EL in connection with your premises owned by or rented to you . Copyright,ISO Properties, Inc., 2004