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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 5A Approval of Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape ArchitectsCity Council December 27, 2012 Page 2 for a consultant to assist with the Parks and Open Space Master Plan . 4 . On June 30 , 2011, the City submitted an Urban Greening Grant Application requesting $180 ,000 from the State of California -Strategic Growth Council to develop an Urban Greening Plan (Parks and Open Space Master Plan). Staff was directed to not move forward with the Parks and Open Space Master Plan pending a determination on the grant application. 5 . On May 1, 2012, the City was notified that its Urban Greening Grant Application was not approved for funding . 6 . On June 19, 2012, the City Council adopted the FY 2012-13 City Budget. Included again i n the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget was $100,000 for a consultant to assist with the Parks and Open Space Master Plan . 7. On August 15, 2012, the Parks and Recreation Commission established a Parks and Open Space Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee to assist staff in the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan . Commissioners Fish and Georgine were appointed to the ad hoc committee. 8 . On September 4 , 2012, the City Council established an ad hoc committee to research and discuss issues relative to pocket parks and open space in the community. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and Councilmember Vizcarra were appointed to the ad hoc committee. 9. On November 2 , 2012 , the City issued an RFP (Attachment "B") for a Parks and Open Space Master Plan that would assist the City in determining how best to meet the future park and open space needs of the community. 10 . On November 27 , 2012 , the City received nine (9) proposals from firms wishing to develop the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs and Administrative Services Director Hause completed a review of the proposals and selected the four (4) most qualified firms (MIG, RHA Landscape Architects Planners , Inc., RJM Design Group, and SWA) for interviews . 11 . On December 13 , 2012, the City's selection committee (Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist, Councilmember Vizcarra, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Georgine, Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, and Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs) interviewed the selected firms. The selection committee recommended the City enter into an agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for the development of a Parks and Open Space Master Plan . City Council December 27, 2012 Page 3 ANALYSIS: For many years the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council have expressed concern with the lack of park and open space in the City and discussed options to add green space . With less than 19 acres of park space for 38 ,000 residents (.55 acres/1 ,000) Temple City is far below the national standard of 10 acres/1 ,000 . Because of these ongoing discussions , staff included an item in the 2011-13 work plan to prepare a Parks and Open Space Master Plan that would analyze and develop recommendations to address the shortage . Funding in the amount of $100 ,000 was included in the 2011-12 CIP budget for this purpose, however staff did not move forward due to a pending grant application for a similar purpose . The City received notification on May 1, 2012 that the grant application had not been selected for funding ; therefore, staff recommended and Council approved carrying over the $100 ,000 for a Parks and Open Space Master Plan from the 2011 -12 to the 2012-13 FY budget. With the assistance of a Parks and Recreation Commiss ion ad hoc committee , a Request for Proposals (RFP) was developed soliciting a consultant that would provide services to the City resulting in a comprehensive master plan that assesses current open space and projected community needs to guide future programmatic decisions and capital improvement planning . The main objectives of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan are to identify the values of the community in regards to parks and recreation programs , provide a city-wide vision for parks and open space , and establish a strategic direction for the del ivery of parks . A total of nine (9) proposals were rece ived by the published deadline of November 27 , 2012. Firms submitting proposals i nclude: };>Green Play LLC };> Lawrence R. Moss & Associ ates };>Legends Des ign Studio , Inc. };> M.I.G . };>Public Research Group };> RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc . };> RJM Design Group };>SWA };> TKE Lafayette , CO Glendale, CA Dana Point, CA Pasadena, CA Palm Desert, CA Riverside , CA San Juan Capistrano , CA Los Angel es , CA Riverside , CA After a thorough review process , including a review of the proposals and interviews with the top four firms , staff recommends the City Council approve a Consul tant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners , Inc. to prepare a Parks and Open Space Master Plan for the City . Staff has carefully reviewe d their qualifications and scope of work and believes they have the necessary staff and expertise to prepare a comprehensive master plan for the City. After negotiations , RHA Landscape Architects Planners , Inc. has reduced th eir fee for these se rvices to $87,500 . City Council December 27, 2012 Page4 CONCLUSION: The City Council is requested to approve a Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for development of a Parks and Open Space Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $87,500 . FISCAL IMPACT: On June 19, 2012, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 City Budget which included a $100 ,000 appropriation for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan . The proposed fee for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan from RHA Landscape Architects Planners , Inc. is $87,500 . Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the current year's adopted budget. ATTACHMENTS: A. Consultant Services Agreement-RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. B. Request for Proposals for Parks and Open Space Master Plan C . Proposal from RHA Landscape Architects Planners , Inc. ATTACHMENT "A" CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN By and Between THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, a municipal corporation and RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. a corporation AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA AND RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. This Agreement for Consultant Services ("Agreement") is entered into as of this 27 1h day of December, 2012 by and between the City of TEMPLE CITY, a municipal corporation ("City") and RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc., a corporation ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as "Party" and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties ." RECITALS A. City has sought, by a Request for Proposals the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement. B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal submitted on November 27, 2012 for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services. C. Consultant was selected by the City on the basis of Consultant's demonstrated competence and the profes s ional qualifications neces sary for the s ati sfactory performance of the services required. D. Purs uant to the City of Temple City's Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into this Consultant Services Agreement and the City Manager has authority to execute this Agreement. E. The Parties desire to formalize the s election of Con sultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of thi s Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promi ses and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration , the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follow s: SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. Subject to the provisions of Section 20 "Termination of Agreement" of this Agreement, the scope of services set forth in Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services" shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit "A." Should the scope of services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Consultant shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement pursuant to Section 21 of this Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce the RI V #4822-7 830 -4520 v l -1 - Default provi s ions of this Agreement and may in stead allow Consultant to continue performing the scope of services until such services are complete. SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services ," which is incorporated herein by this reference, in accordance with the term s and conditions of this Agreement. SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to or outside of those set f orth in this Agreement or li ste d in Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services," unless such additional serv ices are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Council or City Manager of City. Con sultant shall be compensated for any such additional services in the amounts and in the manner agreed to by the City Council or City Manager. SECTION4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. (a) Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in Exhibit "B" "Compensation," which is incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed eighty seven thousand five hundred dollars ($87,500), unle ss additional co mpensation is approved in writing by the City Council or City Manager. (b) Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice s hall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and s ub -consultant contracts. Sub-con sultant charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and su pplie s. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit "B" include payment of labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of task performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provision s of thi s Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are di sputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terms set forth in sub section (c). In the event any charges or expenses are di sputed by City, the original invoice sh all be returned by City to Consultant for correction a nd resubmission. (c) Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant's correct and undisputed invoice. (d) Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work p erformed by Consultant. RIV #4822-7830-4520 vI -2- SECTION 5. INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE. City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant's work under this Agreement, either during performance or whe n completed. City shall reject or finally accept Cons ultant's work within six ty (60) day s after s ubmitted to City. City s hall reje ct work by a timel y written explanation, otherwise Consultant's work s hall be deemed to have been accepted . City's acceptance shall be conclusi ve as to such work except with res pect to latent defects, fraud and such gross mi stakes as amount to fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant's work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of thi s Agreement including, but not limited to, sections 16 a nd 17 , pertaining to indemnification and insurance, re spe ctively. SECTION6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All original maps, model s, designs, drawing s, photographs, s tudies, surveys, re ports, data, notes, computer files , files and other documents prepared, deve lop ed or di scovered by Consultant in the course of providing any services pursuant to thi s Agreement shall become the sole prope11y of City and may be used, reu se d or otherwise disposed of by City without the permi ssion of the Consultant. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall turn ove r to City all such original maps, models, d es ign s, drawings, photographs, studies, s urveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other do cuments. If and to the extent th a t City utilizes for any purpose not rel ated to this Agreement any maps, mode ls , designs, drawings, photographs , studies, surveys, reports , data, notes, computer fil es, files or other documents prepared, deve loped or di sc over ed by Consultant in the course of providing any services pursuant to thi s Agreeme nt, Co nsultant's g uara nt ees and warrants related to Standard of Performance and found in S ection 9 of thi s Agreement shall not extend to such use of the maps, models, desi gns, drawings, photographs, studies, s urveys, reports, d ata , notes, computer files, fil es or other do c um e nts. SECTION 7. CONSULTANT'S BOOKS AND RECORDS. (a) Consultant shall maintain any and all do cuments and re cords demon s tratin g or relating to Consultant's performance of services pursuant to thi s Agreement. Cons ultant s hall maintain any and all le dgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidenc in g or r elating to work, ser vic es, exp enditures and disbursements charged to City purs uant to thi s Agreement. Any and all such doc um ents or re cords sh all be maintained in accordance with ge nerally accepted accounting principles and shall b e suffi c iently complete a nd detailed so as to pe rmit an accura te evaluation of the services provided by Consultant pursuant to thi s Agreement. Any and all such doc uments or records shall be maintained for three years from the date of execution of thi s Agreeme nt and to the extent required by laws r e lating to audits of public agencies a nd their ex penditures. (b) Any a nd a ll records or documents required to be maintained pursu ant to this sec tion shall be made available for insp ection, a udit and copying, at any time during regular bu s iness hours, upon request by City or its des ign a ted representative . Copies of s uch documents or record s sh all be prov ided directly to the City for inspection, au dit a nd copying whe n it is p ractical to do s o; otherwise, unless an alternative i s mutually agreed upon, such docume nt s and R IY #4822-7 83 0-4520 v I - 3 - records shall be made available at Consultant 's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. (c) Where City has reaso n to believe that any of the doc uments or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be los t or discarded due to di ssolution or termination of Consultant's bus iness, City may, by written request, require that custody of such doc uments or records be given to the City and that such documents and records be mainta ined by the requesting party. Access to such documents and rec ord s shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors-in-i nterest and authorized representatives. SECTION 8. STATUS OF CONSULTANT. (a) Consultant i s and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whethe r by contract or otherwi se, unle ss s uch authority is expressly conferred under thi s Agreement or is otherwise ex press ly co nferred in writing by City. (b) The personnel performin g the services under thi s Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor a ny elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employee s or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or a ny of Consultant's officers , employees, or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. Consult ant shall not at any time or in any manner represent th at Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agent s are in any manner officials, officers, e mplo yees or agents of City . (c) Neither Consultant , nor any of Consultant's officers, employees or agents, shall o btain an y r ights to retirement, he alth care or any other benefits which may otherwise acc ru e to City's employees . Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights. SECTION9. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. Consultant represents and warrants that it h as th e qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform th e services r eq uired under thi s Agreement in a thorough, competent and profess ional manner. Consultant sh a ll at all times faithfully , competently and to the best of its abil ity, ex perience and talent, perform all services des cribed herein . In meeting its obliga tion s under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utili zed by persons engaged in providing services similar to tho se required of Consultant under thi s Agreement. In addition to the ge neral standards of performance set forth thi s Section 9, additiona l specific standard s of performance and performance criteria are set forth in the Scope of Work that shall al so be applicable to Consult an ts work under thi s Contract. Where there is a confl ict between a general and a specific s tandard of performance or performa nce criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the ge neral. If a nd to the e xtent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreemen t any maps, models, designs, drawin gs, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, co mputer RIV #4822-7830-4520 v l -4- files, file s or other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any services pursuant to this Agreement , Consultant's guarantees and warranties related to Standard of Performance shall not extend to such use of the maps, models, de signs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents. SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES. Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances , regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the services set forth in thi s Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section. SECTION 11. PREVAILING WAGE LAWS It is the understanding of City and Consultant that California prevailing wage laws do not apply to this Agreement because the Agreement does not involve any of the following services subject to prevailing wage rates pursuant to the California Labor Code or regulations promulgated thereunder: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work performed on public buildings, facilities, streets or sewers done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds . In this context, "construction" includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work. SECTION 12. NONDISCRIMINATION. Consultant shall not discriminate, in any way , against any person on the basi s of race, color, religious creed, national origin , ance stry, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement. SECTION 13. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS. Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provi sions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should the any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such u se of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agree s to and shall reimburse City for the co s t of all such liabilities or s anctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fee s, incurred by City. SECTION 14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm , has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant's performance of services under RJV #4 822 -7830-452 0 v i - 5 - this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interes ts of City in the performance of this Agreement. (b) City understands and acknowledges that Consultant is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non -related services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Consultant is unaware of any stated po sition of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (c) City understands and acknowledges that Consultant will, perform non-related services for other governmental agencies and private parties following the completion of the scope of work under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. SECTION 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law. (b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under thi s Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or s ubcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant's conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant , its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or su bpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to di scovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said res ponse. RfV #4822-7830-4520 vI -6- SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION. (a) Indemnification by Design Professional. As provided under Civil Code Section 2782.8, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims. actions and proceedings (whether at law or equity, administrative or judicial), demands, orders, judgments, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs, (collectively "Claims") to the extent same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness , or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or sub- consultants (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement, with the understanding that in the event Claims are found by the trier of fact to have been caused by the joint or concurrent negligence of the City and its contractors and con s ultants, and Consultant, damages and expenses from both indemnity and duty to defend obligations shall be borne by each party in proportion to its negligence. (b) Indemnification from Sub-Consultants. Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section from each and every sub-consultant I contract or any other person or entity involved by, for , with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement naming the Indemnified Parties as additional indemnitees . In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein i s binding on the s uccessor s, assigns or heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of thi s Agreement or this section. (c) City's Sole Negligence. The provisions of this Section 16 do not apply to Claims occurring as a result of City's sole negligence. The provisions of this section shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omi ssions of City or any and all of its officials , employees and agents. SECTION 17. INSURANCE. Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Exhibit "C" "Insurance," which is incorporated herein by thi s reference. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Consultant agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request. SECTION 18. ASSIGNMENT. The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement. City has an interest in the qualifications of and capability of the perso ns and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Consultant under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Consu ltant shall not assign or transfer thi s Agreement or any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant's duties or obligations under thi s RIV #4822-7830-4520 vl -7- Agreement without the prior written consent of the City Council. Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including summary termination of this Agreement. City acknowledges, however, that Consultant, in the performance of its duties pursuant to thi s Agreement, may utilize subcontractors. SECTION 19. CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL. Cons ultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance. SECTION20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. (a) City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Consultant. In the event such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progres s . (b) Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination to City. (c) If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, ei ther Consultant, or City may terminate thi s Agreement immediately upon written notice. (d) Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Consultant's possession shall be returned to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work petformed and expenses incmTed by Consultant, prepared as set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. This final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. SECTION 21. DEFAULT. In the event that Consu ltant i s in default under the term s of thi s Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is pres umptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its s ole discre tion , elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 20. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant's default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City's legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of thi s Agreement. RIV #4822-783 0 -4520 v l -8 - SECTION 22. EXCUSABLE DELAYS. Consultant shall not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of Consultant. Such causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or lo cal gove rnments, acts of City, court orders, fires, floods , epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unus ually severe weather. The term and price of thi s Agreement shall be equitably adj u sted for any delays due to such causes. SECTION 23. COOPERATION BY CITY. All public information , data , reports , records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out th e work as outlined in the Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services," shall be furni shed to Consultant in every reaso nable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the work to be performed under this Agreement. SECTION 24. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted to be give n under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by telecopier or certified mail , postage prepaid an d return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To City: To Consultant: City of Temple City Attn: City Manager 9701 Las Tunas Dr. Temple City, CA 91780 RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. Attn: Doug Grove 6216 Brockton Avenue, Suite 212 Riversi de , CA 92506 Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or tran smitted by facsimile or, if mailed, three (3) days after depos it of the s ame in the custody of the United States Postal Service. SECTION 25. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The person or perso ns executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant represents and warrants that he/she/th ey has/have the authority to so execute this Agreement and to bind Consultant to the performance of its obligations hereunder. SECTION 26. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION This Agreement shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative, followin g approval of this Agreement by the City Council. The City Manager shall have the authority to iss ue interpretations and to make minor amendments to this RIV #4822-7830-4520 vI -9 - Agreement on behalf of the City so long as such actions do not materially change the Agreement or make a commitment of additional funds of the City. All other changes, modifications, and amendments shall require the prior approval of the City Council. SECTION 27. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. SECTION 28. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. SECTION 29. WAIVER. Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. SECTION 30. LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Los Angeles, California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Los Angeles . SECTION 31. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES. In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provi s ion of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall b e entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. SECTION 32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits "A" through "C", is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other Agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other Agreement s, whether oral or written, made by any party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid and binding unless in writing duly executed by the parties or their authorized representative s. RJV #4822-7830 -4 520 vl -10- SECTION 33. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONSULTANT By: __________ _ Jose Pulido, City Manager ATTEST: By: __________ _ Peggy Kuo, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM By: __________ _ Eric S. Vail, City Attorney NOTE: CONSULTANT'S SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL DE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPER'S BUSINESS ENTITY. RlV 1148 22-7830-4 520 vl -11 - EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES PROJECT KICK-OFF AND COORDINATION The RHA/PROS team will coordinate and conduct a kick-off meeting between key City staff and Consulting Team members that will confirm project goals and help guide actions and decisions of the Consulting Team. Detailed steps of this task include: • Confirmation -The project goals, objectives, scope, and schedule will be confirmed. • Outcome Expectations-Discuss expectations of the completed project. • Communications-Confirmation on lines of communication, points of contact etc. • Data Collection-Collect, log, and review key data and information to understand the project background in-depth. • System Tour-Conduct a system tour with staff to obtain an initial understanding of the parks, facilities, trails, and facilities in the community. This will help obtain a good perspective of the system when interacting with individuals during the community input process . A more detailed inventory capture and site assessment tour will be conducted as a part of the park and facility assessment over the course of the plan development. • Progress Status Reports-The Consulting Team will develop status reports to the City on a monthly basis. More importantly, we will be in close and constant contact with your designated project coordinator throughout the performance of the project. A. UPDATE PARK STANDARDS AND INVENTORY All work on this portion will be performed by RHA with input and coordination by PROS. The plan will include a complete and current inventory of all City used and/or managed public and private parks, facilities and trails . This plan will provide recognition of alternative providers (e.g. schools , other governmental agencies, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, etc.) and facilities . The inventory will denote the legal parcel locators; park names, unique facilities as well as the specific components (e.g . ball fields, playgrounds, pools, centers, etc for all properties and facilities owned and/or managed by the City. 1. Analyze Existing Co nditions Locate and identify existing public and private parks and open spaces to include : a. Public parks, trails and conservation areas b. Private and non-profit facilities open and accessible to the public c. Public school playgrounds and facilities open and accessible to the community 2. Potential Parkland Inventory We will identify undeveloped land, not necessarily owned by the City, which may have potential for recreation purpose . An aerial photo of each site will be obtained from Google Maps and a list of the existing a park facilities and amenities will be listed. A list of all proposed improvements and renovations will also be provided. Information from this assessment will be used to develop levels of service as well as Capital Improvement Needs for the Master Plan. All information will be prepared in 11 x 17 format for inclusion in the Master Plan document. Plan renderings and sketches are not anticipated and not included in this scope of work. RIV #4822-7830-4520 v i A-I B. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The community outreach process is critical to build support for the development of new parks and gather community comments on how the parks should be designed in order to meet the needs of residents and park users. This step will include an initial assessment of community attitudes, interest, and needs as well as an eventual public review of the proposed Master Plan. We understand that we will be working with other consultants including, but not necessarily limited to, the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification project consultant. The foundation of this project will .be based in community and stakeholder input. We will utilize contacts and relationships ofthe City and other officials to identify stakeholders, gather input and disseminate information to help gain consensus on key strategies. 1. Coordinate and Manage Master Plan Advisory Committee The RHA/Pros team will manage the logistics of the Master Plan Advisory Committee and will assist with all meeting coordination. The following is a list of potential committee members. We will select the final list in conjunction with the City staff: • Elected Officials • Planning Commission • Parks and Recreation Commission • Public Safety Commission • Members from other Standing Committees • Key Business Leaders • School District Officials • Key Partners/Philanthropic Organizations • Youth Organization lead ers • City Staff • Others as determined by the City staff Once the Advisory Committee is formed, we will work closely with them to develop a public participation plan and schedu le to ensure broad community engagement and significant community input and awareness of the Master Plan process. Thi s process will include: a. Holding an orientation meeting with the City, staff and Advisory Committee to review the work plan, timeline and details of the Master Plan progress as discussed above. b. Id entifying stakeholders, partners, and user groups to be included in the process. c. Holding Master Pl an Advisory Committee meetings to guide public involvement and relay City thoughts. 2 . Community Needs Assessment A Community Needs Asses sment w ill be conducted to ensure that the Consultant Team and City staff understands the public's perceived needs for parks and open space. This assess ment will be accomplished through a variety of input gatherin g formats, such as : • Open Public Meetings, Community workshops and stakeho lder interviews • Residential mail and telephone surveys • Worker and visitor intercept studies • Community wide meetings • Focus group meetings with key constituents R£V #4822-7830-4520 v i A -2 Open Public Meetings-Open public meetings serve to present information and gather feedback from citizens at large. It is important to have an initial meeting early in the process and a follow-up meeting during the final plan development process. It will be important to get maximum media exposure to inform citizens of the purpose and importance of the meetings and clearly note time and locations. We propose to conduct a total of three (3) public forums: one (1) initial public forums to introduce the project and project goals, gain input for the community's vision and core values for the City parks and recreation system and two (2) follow-up meetings conducted during the final briefings component of the plan. These meetings will ensure opportunities for the general public to discuss their options and perceptions surrounding the parks and recreation system. Statistically-Valid SuNey-We will perform a random, scientifically valid community-wide household to quantify knowledge, need, unmet need, priorities and support for system improvements including facility, programming, parks, trails and open space development needs of the City. We will administer a statist ica lly valid random sampling Needs Assessment Survey of household surveys in the City of Temple City. The survey will be administered by phone or by a combination of a mail/phone survey and will have a minimum sample size of 300 completed surveys at a 95% level of confidence and a confidence interval of+/-5.4%. "Ca ught in the Act" SuNeys-We will also conduct informal surveys to complement the data obtained from the statistically-valid survey. Intercept surveys in the parks and facilities will be undertaken in conjunction with questions and discussion with park and recreation workers. 3. Key Trends and Impacts of Demographics and Participation The RHA/PROS team will utilize the City's projections and supplement with census tract demographic data obtained from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc . (ESRI), the largest research and development organization dedicated to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and specializing in population projections and market trends; for comparison purposes data will also obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau. This analysis will provide an understanding of the demographic environment for the following reasons: • To understand the market areas served by the park and recreation system and distinguish customer groups. • To determine changes occurring in the City and the region, and assist in making proactive decisions to accommodate those shifts. • Provide the basis for Equity Mapping and Service Area Analysis The City's demographic analysis will be based on US 2000 Census information, 2010 updated projections, and 5 (2017), 10 (2022) and 20 (2032) year projections. The following demographic characteristics will be included: • Population density • Age Distribution • Households • Gender • Ethnicity • Household Income RIV #4822-7 8 30-4520 v i A-3 From the demographic base data, sports, recreation, and outdoor trends are applied to the local populace to assist in determini ng the potential participation base w i thin the community. For the sports and recreation trends, the Consult ing Team utilizes the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association information, as well as participation trends from the Outdoor Foundation on outdoor recreation trends. C. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTUR.E PARKS AND OPEN SPACE The RHA/PROS will synthesize the findings from the community input, survey results, standards, demographics and trends analysis, technical assessments into a quantified priority facility and amenity needs analysis. This will be created using a proprietary model that PROS has created. This will be compared against gaps or surplus in recreation services, parks, facilities and amenities to demonstrate the true unmet needs and gaps in the community. The Team will conduct a work session with staff and the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee to review the findings and make revisions as necessary. 1. Develop Criteria for Potential Sites We will utilize this model to develop objective criteria, evaluate and make recommendations for future priorities for new land acquisition and park construction. 2. Identify Locations for Future Open Space We will identify locations and develop strategies for acquisition of new park land. The recommendations will include a prioritization of both land acquisition and facility construction, including how the City of Temple City might partner with other agencies, including schools, to maximize its resources for our citizens and programs. We will examine how both traditional and nontraditional facilities can be utilized. We will also take into account any forthcoming trends that might affect the provision of recreation services in Temple City and make recommendations on how to address them . 3. Identify Priority Projects and Areas (Action Plan) Goals/objectives and policies will be established and prioritized. A status briefing will be presented to gain input and consensus on direction . Key recommendations and tacti cs that support each action strategy to its fullest outcome will be outlined in a strategy matrix with priorities, timelines, measurement, and teams w ithin the City or external partners to focus on during the next 20 years . The Strategy Matrix will serve as the deta il ed action plan and implementation tool with goals, objectives, strategies, actions, pri orities/timelines, and teams. This will be reviewed with Department staff in a work session. A prioritized timetable for the development of the parks and open space will be developed to include: • Short Term Goals (2013-2015) • Mid Term Goals (2016-2020) • Long Teams Development Goals (Post 2020) 4. Cost Impacts of Development We will provide prelim inary cost estimates both cumulatively and individually based on current conditions plus anticipated inflation . We will analyze and estimate the operational and maintenance costs for the recommendati ons as well as explore methods of financing for the proposed developments, including grants, dedications, impact fees, etc. Fund ing strategies will be developed based in part to our review and analysis of the facilities as well as the national experience brought by the RHA/PROS team members . We have already identified RTV #4822-7830-4520 vi A-4 numerous funding options that can be applied based on the community values. The funding strategies to be evaluated for recommendations will include : • Fees and charges options and recommendations • Endowments/Non-profits opportunities for supporting operational and capital costs • Sponsorships/advertising/naming rights to support programs, eve nts, and facilities • Partnerships with public/public partners, public/not-for-profit partners and public/private partnerships • Dedicated funding sources to support land acquisition and capital improvements • Development agreements to support park acquisition, open space and park and facility development • Land or facility leases to support operational and capital costs • Identify other grant opportunities and resources D. DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN 1. Prepare a draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan We will prepare a draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan with strategies taking into account all of the data collection, needs assessment, input from the community during the public workshops, and any additional analysis of data and mapping and data gathered and consider the fiscal and operational impacts to the City. We will participate in a public workshop to present the draft plan and present all preliminary recommendations . We will coordinate and attend meetings with the Advisory Committee to refine the draft plan. 2. Prepare a final Parks and Open Space Master Plan Once the draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan is approved, we will prepare a final summary report and present the document to the staff, Ad hoc committee, Advisory Com mittee, co nsu ltants, Commissions, and City Council for further review. We will also present the document at a final public meeting. Based on input we will prepare the final Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The final M aster Plan will id entify all specific immediate and future tasks that must be completed in order to implement the recommendatio ns of the plan. It will be a prioritized plan providing guidelines and specific actio n steps to the City of Temple City for investing and developing parks and facilities. The plan will also take into account environmental stewardship and operational sustainab ility in acquisition and development of current and future park l and . E. DELIVERABLES The work product for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan will include the following: • Detailed work plan identifying a sche dule for completion • Draft Master Plan which will include all of the information contained in the detailed work program outlined above . • Thirty (30) copies of the Draft Plan for approved by City Council, Parks and Recreation Comm ission, and other entities as determined by the City. • Appropriate written materials and graphics in the form of maps, slid es, PowerPoint presentations, etc. for public presentations. • Fifty (SO) copies of the Final Master Plan adopted by City Council, Pa rks and Recreation Commission, and other entities as determined by the City. RIV #4822-7830-4520 v i A-5 " All materials to be provided in a Microsoft Office format as well as Adobe Acrobat portable document format (file type *.PDF), latest version with integrated graphics. " All project documents, including notices, meeting minutes, etc ., shall be provided in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (file type *.PDF) and made part of the Draft and Fi nal Ma ster Plan . " All documents shall be compiled so that they can be printed in black and white. Consultant will utilize the following subcontractors to accomplish the Services: A. PROS Consulting, LLC B. ETC Institute/Leisure Vision C. Tim Cragoe, RE/MAX AMENDMENT The Scope of Services, including services, work products, and personnel , are subject to change by mutual Agreement. In the absence of mutual Agreement regarding the need to change any aspects of performance, Consultant shall comply with the Scope of Services as indicated above. RIV #4822-7830-45 20 vi A -6 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE It is anticipated that the scope of work outlined a bove will take approximately six (6) month s to compl ete from the formal notice to proceed as identifi ed in the project schedule below: Project Schedule ID Task Name Duration Start Finish 1 PROJECT KICK-OFF AND COORDINATION 15 days Tue 1/15/13 Fri 2/1/13 2 Kick-off Meeting 0 days Tue 1/15/13 Tue 1/15/13 3 System Tour Odays Tue 1/15/13 Tue 1/15/13 4. Coordinate and Meet with Master Plan Advis ory Committee 1 wk Tue 1/15/13 Man 1/21 /13 5 Key Leade rship/Focus Group Interviews 2wks Tue 1/22/13 Fri 2/1/13 6 RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY INPUT 70 days Sat 2/2/13 Tue 5/7/13 7 Update Park Standards and Inventory 10 days Sat 2/2/13 Wed 2/13/13 8 Analyze Existing Conditions 2wks Sat 2/2/13 Wed 2/13/13 9 Potential Park land Invento ry 2wks Sat2/2/13 Wed 2/13/13 10 Community Outreach and Public Participation 60 days Wed 2/13/13 Tue 5/7/13 11 Community Needs Assessment 60 days Wed 2/13113 Tue 5n/13 12 Open Public Meeting 0 days Wed 2/13/13 Wed 2/13/13 13 Statistically-Valid Survey 12 wks Thu 2/14/13 Tue 5n/13 14 Caught-in-the-Act Surveys 2wks Thu 2/14/13 Tue 2/26/13 15 Demographics and Trends Analysis 8 wks Th u 2/14/13 Tue 4/9/13 16 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE 20 days Wed 4/10113 Tue5nt13 17 Develop Crite ria for Potential Si te s 1 wk W ed 4/10/13 Tue 4/16/13 18 Identify Locations for Future Open Space 3wks Wed 4/17/13 Tue 5n/13 19 Identify Priority Project and Areas (Action Plan) 3wks Wed 4/17/13 Tue 5n/13 20 Cost Impacts of Development 3wks Wed 4/17/13 Tue 5n/13 21 DEVELOP MASTER PLAN 39 days Wed 5/8/13 Tue 7/2/13 22 Prepare draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan 17 days Wed 5/8/13 Thu 5/30/13 23 Prepare draft documents 2wks Wed 5/8/13 Tue 5/21/1 3 24 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Committee Odays Tue 5/21/13 Tue 5/21/13 25 Open Public Meeting 0 days Tue 5/28/13 Tue 5/28/13 26 Meeting with S taff and Advisory Committee 0 days Thu 5/30/13 Thu 5/30/13 27 Prepare final Parks and Open Space Master Plan 22 days Fri 5/31/13 Tue 7/2/13 28 Prepare final documents 2wks Fri 5/31/13 Thu 6/13/13 29 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Committee 0 days Thu 6/13/13 Thu 6/13/13 30 Open Public Meeting Odays Thu 6/20/13 Thu 6/20/13 31 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Committee Odays Man 6/24/13 Man 6/24/13 32 Pre se nt Final Parks and Open Space Master Plan to Council Odays Tue 7/2/13 Tue 7/2/13 RIV #4822-7830-4520 vi A-7 EXHIBIT "B" COMPENSATION I. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed as identified in the Fee Schedule submitted by Consultant upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include: A. Line item s for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourl y rate. B. Line item s for all supplies properly charged to the Services. C. Line items for all travel properly charged to the Services. D. Line items for all equipment properly charged to the Services. E. Line items for all materials properly charged to the Services. F. Line items for all subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services. II. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $87,500 as provided in Section 4 of this Agreement and identified in the attached Fee Schedule. RIV #4822-7830 -4 520 v I B-1 Temple City Parks and Open Space Master Plan AHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc. Fee Schedule 12/18/2012 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT %TAGEI OF FEE A. Research and Data Collection 84 HOURS $11,700 13% Meetings with City_ staff and Advisor:Y_ Committee 28 hrs $150 $ 4,200 Ue_date Park Standards and InventorY_ 20 hrs $150 $ 3,000 Demofl.rae,hics and Trend Anal~sis 36 hrs $125 $4,500 B. Communit~ Workshoes I Focus Groues 42 HOURS $ 9,600 11% Focus Groue_ Meetings 30 hrs $150 $ 4,500 Communi~ Meeting_ 12 hrs $150 $ 1,800 CaufJ.ht-in-the-Act' Surve~s 22 hrs $150 $3,300 c. Evaluation of Master Plan Elements 114 HOURS $17,100 20% Develoe_ Criteria for Potential Sites 20 hrs ~150 $3,000 ldentifx_ Locations for Future Oe_en Se_ace 24 hrs $150 $3,600 ldentifx_ Priori~ Project and Areas (Action Plan2 26 hrs $150 $3,900 Cost lme_acts of Develoe_ment 20 hrs $150 $3,000 FundinfJ. and Revenue Studies 24 hrs $150 $3,600 D. Resident Household Teleehone Surve~ 88 HOURS $10,200 12% Survey Pree_aration 8 hrs $150 $ 1,200 Survey_ lme_lementation 60 hrs $100 $6,000 Come,ile Results and Final Ree,ort 20 hrs $150 $3,000 E. Preearation of Draft Master Plan 83 HOURS $11,040 13% Pree_are Draft Plan 47 hrs $120 $ 5,640 Meeting_s with Ci~ Staff and AdvisorY_ Committee 22 hrs $150 $ 3,300 Presentation to Communi~ 14 hrs $150 $2,100 F. Formal Review and Comeletion of Final Document 110 HOURS $14,760 17% Pree_are Final Plan 58 hrs $120 $ 6,960 Meeting_s with Ci~ Staff and AdvisorY_ Committee 24 hrs $150 $ 3,600 Presentation to Communi~ 14 hrs $150 $ 2 ,100 Presentation to Ci~ Council 14 hrs $150 $2,100 G. Parks Master Plan reeort ehotocoeies1 contingencies1 exeenses $ 13,100 15% RIV #4822 -78 30-4 52 0 vl B-2 EXHIBIT "C" INSURANCE A. Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall provide and maintain insurance, acceptable to the City Manager or City Counsel, in full force and effect throughout the term of thi s Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Consultant, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII. Consultant shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance: 1. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. This coverage may be written on a "claims made" bas is, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The profess ional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 3 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant's services or the termination of this Agreement. During thi s additional 3-year period, Consultant shall annually and upon reques t of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage. 2. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits of profess ional liability insurance no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. B. Other Provisions. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended , voided, cancelled by the insurer or either party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days ' prior written notice by Certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City. C. Other Requirements. Consultant agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this contract, certificates of insurance necessary to sati sfy City that the insurance provisions of thi s contract have been complied with. The City Attorney may require that Consultant furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage require d by this Section. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. 1. Consultant shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subcontractor identical to those Consultant provides. 2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as re spects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim admini stration , defense expenses and claims. RIV #4822-78:10-4520 vi C-1 3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be con strued to limit Consultant's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provision s and requirement s of this Agreement. RI V #4822-7830 -4520 vl C-2 City of Temple City RFP Parks a nd Open Space Master Plan Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 3 II. SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................................................... 4 A. Update Park Standards and Inventory ............................................................................ 4 B. Community Outreach and Public Participation ................................................................ 4 C . Recommendations for Future Parks and Open Space .................................................... 5 D. Develop a Master Plan .................................................................................................... 6 E. Deliverables .................................................................................................................... 7 Ill. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 7 A . Experience ...................................................................................................................... 7 B. Staff Qualifications .......................................................................................................... 8 C. Contact Person ............................................................................................................... 8 D . Organ izatio n and Staffing ............................................................................................... 8 IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS: ................................................................................................... 8 V. SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND CONTENT .......................................................................... 100 A . Cove r Letter .................................................................................................................. 11 B. Tab le of Contents ......................................................................................................... 11 C. Proposed Organization and Staffing ............................................................................. 12 D. Fees ............................................................................................................................. 12 E. Acceptance of Conditions ............................................................................................. 12 VI. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS .................................................................... 13 A. Selection Criteria .......................................................................................................... 13 B. Submittal Selection Process Selection .......................................................................... 13 C. Submittal Schedule ....................................................................................................... 13 D. Submittal Deadline ........................................................................................................ 13 E. Requ est for Add ition a l Information ................................................................................ 14 APPENDIX A. SAMPLE STANDARD AGREEMENT Page 2 of 14 October 30, 201 2 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Ope n Space Master Plan I. INTRODUCTION Solicitation The City of Temple City, hereinafter referred to as "the City," is seeking proposals from a qualified firm to prepare a Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The City seeks to determine how to best meet the future park and open space needs of its citizens t hrough enhancements of existing parks and acquisition of additional parkland. The City of Temple City Parks and Open Space Master Plan would create a roadmap for the City to establish goals and priorities for the next twenty years . The main objectives of the entire process , from data gathering to the culmination of the Plan itself, shall be to identify the values of the community, provide a City-wide vision fo r parks and open space , and establish a strateg ic d irect ion for del ivery of parks. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan will be incorporated into the Open Space element of th e City's General Plan . Background The City of Temple City is centrally located in the west San Gabriel Valley approximately fiv e miles southeast of Pasadena and 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The City is approximately 3.85 square m iles and is surrounded by the cities of Arcadia, San Gabriel, El Monte , Rosemead , and unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau ind icates a total population of 35 ,558 . Temple City is predom inately a res idential community with over 1 0,000 residential parcels. The City currently has two parks representing about 19 acres of parkland. With 19 acres of park space for 35,558 residents (.53 acres per 1,000 residents), the City of Temple City is far below the national standard for open space of 10 acres/1 ,000 residents . Disclosure Requirements Disclosure of any actual or pote nti a l c onflicts of interest relative to thi s engagement is of paramount importance to the City. Respondents should take special note of the Di sclos ure Statement and take extra care to ensure that any actual or potential conflicts of interest are fully disclosed . Pa ge 3 of 14 Oct ober 30, 2 012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan II. SCOPE OF WORK The consultant will provide serv ices to the City that will result in a comprehensive master p lan t hat assesses current open space and projected community needs to guide futu re programmatic decisions and capital improvement planning . This RFP requests proposals to perform several tasks : A. Update Park Standards and Inventory 1. Analyze Existing Conditions Locate and identify existing public and private parks and open spaces, including: • Public parks , trails , conservat ion areas ; • Private and non -profit facilit ies open and accessible to the commun ity; • Public school p laygrounds and facilities open and accessible to the commun ity. Develop a map and database to capture information about the geographic location and physical characteristics of the parks and open space system , including park classifications and a list of amenities. 2 . Potential Parkland Inventory Identify undeveloped land , not necessarily owned by the City, which may have potential for recreation purposes. B. Community Outreach and Public Participation This phase embarks on the community outreach process, builds support for the development of new parks and solicits community comment on how the parks should be designed to meet the needs of residents and park users . This would include an initial assessment of community attitudes, interest , and needs as well as an eventual public review of the proposed Mast er Plan . The consultant may be working with other consultants including, but not necessarily lim ited to, the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautificat ion project consultant. 1. Coordinate and Manage Master Plan Advisory Committee Manage logistics of a Master Plan Advisory Committee and assist with meeting coordination. Work with the Advisory Committee to develop a public participation plan and schedule to e nsure broad community engagement and significant community input and awareness of the Master Plan process . • Hold orientation meeting with the C ity, staff and Advisory Comm ittee to review the work plan, t imeline and details of the Master Plan progress. • Identify stakeholders, partners, and user groups to be included in the process Pa ge 4 of 14 Oct ober 30 , 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan • Hold Master Plan Advisory Committee meetings to guide public involvement and relay City thoughts 2 . Community Needs Assessment Understand the public's perceived needs for parks and open space through a variety of input gathering formats, such as: • Community workshops and stakeholder interviews • Residential mail and telephone surveys • Worker and visitor intercept studies • Community wide meetings • Focus group meetings with key constituents Survey community to determine how they would ideally use and access parks and open space . Gather information about demographic factors including: age group, household income, household size , and ethnicity. Record and compile the information . Track common responses and identify the most popular needs. Analyze the data and present the results in a format that can be used to prioritize issues that will be addressed in the Draft Master Plan. Conduct meetings with the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee to analyze the data as well as any related public workshop/public presentation meetings. 3 . Key Trends and Impacts of Demographics and Participation Use 2010 Census data to project population and demographic distribution based on anticipated development patterns. Analyze demographic trends in the City that may impact or affect recreation needs and demands for the next 20 years. This will include an analysis of the social and economic benefits of park facilities and open space areas. C. Recommendations for Future Parks and Open Space 1. Develop Criteria for Potential Sites Using relevant data from input from staff, citizens , comm1ss1ons, Master Plan Advisory Committee and City Council, develop objective criteria, evaluate and make recommendations for future priorities for new land acquisition and park construction . 2. Identify locations for future open space Identify locations and develop strategies for acquisition of new park land . Recommendations should include a prioritization of both land acquisition and facility construction, including how the City of Temple City might partner with other agencies, including schools, to maximize its resources for our citizens and programs . Both traditional and non-traditional facilities shall be considered. Page 5 of 14 October 30, 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan Attempt to identify any forthcoming trends that might affect the prov1s1on of recreation services in Temple City and make recommendations on how to address them. 3. Identify Priority Projects and Areas Develop goals, objectives, policies, and standards for pocket, neighborhood and community parks and gardens that will achieve the desired level of services and be responsive to the identified needs of the community. Create a prioritized timetable for the development of parks and open space. • Short Term Goals (2013-2015) • Mid Term Goals (2016-2020) • Long Term Development Goals (Post 2020) 4 . Cost Impacts of Development Provide preliminary cost estimates both cumulatively and individually based on current conditions plus anticipated inflation . Analyze and estimate the operational and maintenance costs for the recommendations as well as explore methods of financing for the proposed developments, including grants, dedications, impact fees, etc. D. Develop a Master Plan 1. Prepare a draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan Participate in public workshops to present the results of the community's needs assessment and any preliminary recommendations . The Consultant shall prepare a draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan based on the data collection, needs assessment, input from the community during the public workshops, and any additional analysis of data and mapping . Attend meetings with the Advisory Committee to prepare the draft as well as any related public workshop/public presentation/public meetings. One objective of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan is to update the Open Space element of the City's General Plan . 2. Prepare a final Parks and Open Space Master Plan Finalize the draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan and present the draft document to the staff, Ad hoc committee, Advisory Committee, consultants, Commissions , and City Council for further review and public hearings . Based on input, prepare the final Master Plan . It is imperative that the Master Plan identify specific future tasks that must be completed in order to implement the recommendat ions of the Master Plan . Page 6 of 14 Octo ber 30, 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan E. Deliverables The Consultant shall prepare and submit the draft and final Parks and Open Space Master Plan documents in the following numbers and manner: 1. 30 copies of the Draft Master Plan approved by City Council , Parks and Recreation Commission, and other entities as determined by the City. 2. A minimum of 50 copies of the Final Master Plan adopted by City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and other entities as determined by the City. 3. All materials to be provided in a Microsoft Office format as well as Adobe Acrobat portable document format (file type *.PDF), latest version with integrated graphics. 4 . All project documents, including notices, meeting minutes, etc ., shall be provided in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (file type *.PDF) and made part of the Draft and Final Master Plan. 5. All documents shall be compiled so that they can be printed in black and white. Each of these tasks generally outline the work involved, and it shall be the responsibility of each consultant responding to this RPF to identify, with specificity, the tasks, sub-tasks, and meeting time for public workshops , public presentations, and public hearings , including a proposed timetable, to perform the completed work outlined herein. Consultants may suggest additions to the Scope of Services they feel would be beneficial to the City however; the proposal cost may not be based upon provision of such additional services. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposals to include any such services. Ill. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS The City of Temple City will utilize a qualifications-based selection process in determining a consultant that will assist with this project. Consultants will be evaluated primarily on the creativity, experience and expe rtise in preparing parks master plans as demonstrated to th e selection team. In addition, the City will review the selected consultant's ability to meet schedules, coordinate effectively with other internal and external entities , work effectively with community groups, and the ability to work within budget limitations . A. Experience The selected firm must have specific experience in preparing park master plans for cities with similar characteristics to Temple City in size, demographics or project scope. Substantiation must be provided regarding the nature of services provided to the client cities or agencies. A comprehensive list of references of cities served must be provided . Cite examples of qualifying projects with dates , contact persons, and scope of work performed . The submittal shall clearly state the number and type of Page 7 of 14 October 30, 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan programs or services performed. If any previous work was audited and found to be in non-compliance with a funding source, this must be cited. B. Staff Qualifications Staff assigned to complete the Scope of Services must have relevant experience in providing the necessary services as described under the Scope of Services. All personnel assigned to the work must possess appropriate certifications or registrations as required by State agencies, if any. C. Contact Person The selected firm will be required to identify the person who will be the Project Manager and primary contact person who is authorized to assign the firm's staff to specific projects or tasks. Other staff or sub-contractors may be identified as the specialist in the specific areas or for specific tasks. These individuals must, within reasonable limitations, be accessible to City staff during business hours . The City shall be notified in writing before a change of personnel occurs by the consultant. All such personnel changes must be approved by the City. D. Organization and Staffing Proposing firms shall provide a description of the Project Manager, other key staff and sub-contractors, if any, and their relationship with City operations . Specifically show how the proposed organization and staffing will provide the City with the quantity and quality of service needed to meet the City's needs. Provide resumes for Project Manager and key staff to clearly demonstrate they possess the adequate skill level and experience to accomplish the required tasks . Provide a Table of Organization indicating the staff hierarchy and responsibilities as it would pertain to the scope of work in this document. IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The City of Temple City shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by any consultant, nor shall any firm include such expenses as part of the proposed cost. Pre -contractual expenses include any expense incurred by a qualification and negotiating any terms with the City. 2. The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without prior notice and to reject any and all proposals submitted without indicating any reasons. Any award of contract for services will be made to the firm best qualified and responsive in the opinion of the City. 3. Proposals may, at the City's option, be rejected if they contain any alterations, additions, conditional or alternatives, are incomplete, or contain erasures or Page 8 of 14 Oc tob er 3 0, 201 2 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan irregularities of any kind. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals . The City expressly reserves the right to postpone submittal opening for its own convenience and to reject any and all submittals responding to this Request for Proposals. 4. The selected firm must agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its officers, agents and assigns from any and all liability or loss resulting from any suits, claims or actions brought against the City which result directly or indirectly from the wrongful or negligent actions of the consultant in the performance of the contract. 5 . The selected firm, shall at its own cost and expense, procure and maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1 ,000,000) per occurrence and annual aggregate , one mill ion dollars ($1 ,000,000) per person and two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) property damage. Consultants shall also obtain professional liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1 ,000,000) per occurrence and annual aggregate . Such insurance shall be procured from an insurer authorized to do business in California and approved in writing by the City. The City shall be named as an additional insured . In addition , the consultant and sub-contractors, if any, shall obtain workers ' compensation insurance covering all its employees as required by law. Throughout the term of the contract , the consultant shall deliver to the City satisfactory evidence that the insurance has been renewed and that the required premiums have been paid. Insurance covering liability arising from any error, omission or negligent act of the consultant, its officers, or employees w ith a limit of liability of not less than One Million Dollars ($1 ,000,000) per occurrence , and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in aggregate. 6. The selected firm will be required to comply with all existing State and Federal labor laws including those applicable to equal opportunity employment provis ions. 7. Consultant/Contractor is required to have in full force and affect all licenses and permits required by all applicable laws. Consultant shall obtain a Temple City Business License during the term of the contract. 8. Consultant, its agents, and employees shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Federal , State, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Temple City and all governing bodies having jurisdiction applying to work done under the agreement. 9. The City reserves the right to negotiate special requirements and proposed service levels using the selected qualification as a basis. Compensation for services will be negotiated with the selected firm . 10. The selected firm shall not sublet any portion of the agreement with the City without express written perm ission of the City Manager or his or designated representative. Page 9 of 14 October 30, 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan 11. No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons because of the race, color, or religion of such persons and every bidder in violation of this section is subject to all penalties imposed for a violation of Chapter 1 of Part VII, Division 2 of the Labor Code , in accordance with the provisions of Section 1753 thereof . 12 . The City reserves the right to review and approve the qualifications of subcontracting firms or persons. Substitutions, which are not approved , are considered sufficient grounds for termination of contract. 13. The City, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, copy or transcribe any pertinent transaction , activity, time and work records, employment records or other records relating to employment. Such material, including all pertinent cost accounting, financial records and proprietary data, will be kept and maintained by the firm for a period of at least four years after completion of a firm 's performance unless the City's written permission is given to dispose of same prior to that time. 14. All responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) shall become the property of the City of Temple City and will be retained or disposed of accordingly. 15. No amendments, additions, or alternates shall be accepted after the submission date and time. 16. All documents, records, designs, and specifications developed by the selected firm in the course of providing services for the City of Temple City shall be the prop erty of the City. Anything considered to be proprietary should be so designated by th e firm . 17. Acceptance by the City of any qualification submitted pursuant to this Request for Proposals shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract for services. 18 . The City reserves the right to issue written notice to all participating firms of any change in the qualification submission schedule should the City determine, in its sole discretion, that such c hanges are necessary. V. SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND CONTENT The submittal sho uld be typed and as brief as possible while adequately describing the qualifications of the firm. All proposals are to be submitted in a sealed package, clearly marked with the title "RFP -Parks and Open Space Master Plan ," submittal due date, the firm 's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of th e principal contact. Only one submittal per firm will be considered. The proposing firm shall submit the following information with the package, including the same information on subcontractors, in the following format: Page 10 of 14 October 30, 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan A. Cover Letter The cover letter shall identify the firm's primary contact (include address, e-mail address and telephone number), responsible for all queries made during the intake and processing of the response. Identify the location of the office housing individuals assigned to provide services. Provide the pertinent Federal Tax 1.0. Number. If proposing joint venture partners and subcontractors, include company name(s), the types of services to be provided by each, and the primary contact for each. Included a signed statement, by an officer of the firm with the authority to bind the firm in the event of a contract, attesting that all information submitted with the proposal are true and correct. The signed letter should also include a paragraph stating that the firm is unaware of any conflict of interest in performing the proposed work . B. Table of Contents Include a table of contents in your proposal. Tabs or a divider between each section is encouraged. 1. Executive Summary Provide a summary of the significant information contained in the proposal. Highlight and summarize your qualifications and strengths that will single out your firm as the best firm to accomplish this project. 2. Understanding of and Approach to the Project • Provide a summary of your approach to the project. • Discuss your understanding and approach to the challenges of this project. • List the required information expected from the City by each major task. • Indicate participation the firm will require from the City staff and consultants . • Describe your approach to working effectively with Ad-hoc committees. • Provide an outline of how the Master Plan advisory committee can be most effective throughout the study period and how often they should meet during this period. • Describe your approach to effective interaction with community groups . Attendance in neighboring and community design presentations will be required. • Prepare a general work plan and schedule depicting times/hours to be expended, staff and tasks in order to demonstrate ability to complete the scope of the work in a realistic time frame. 3 . Experience on Similar Projects Include a list of examples of the respondent's experience specifically related to the Scope of Services. Examples shall be listed consecutively and the awarding and completion dates noted for each. For each listing , include the name(s) and telephone number(s) of the respondent's project manager and the client's project Page 11 of 14 October 30, 201 2 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan manager. When listing prime and subcontractors, prov ide examp les in the same manner described herein . C. Proposed Organization and Staffing This section shall identify the contact person with primary responsib ility for this project, the personnel proposed to work on this project, and joint venture partners and subs. The persons listed will be considered committed to the project with no substitutions without prior agreement with the City. This portion should include a description of the qualifications of the assigned staff and sub-contractors , relevant experience, and the availability of the staff for the services provided . Resumes must be provided for the Project Manager and any other key staff members as necessary. In firms with multiple offices, the office location of all key staff must be identified. After selection of a firm by the City, no substitution of key staff or sub- contractors may occur without the written approval of the City D. Fees Firms must submit a proposal that includes a schedule of time and materials/reimbursable rates including relevant hourly rates for all levels of staff to be utilized , including sub-contractors , if any. Firms may also provide alternative rate or fee proposals such as retainers and per case specific fees or ranges . Examples of fee structures for similar client work would be helpful. In addition , include a summary of your total costs in a table as follows : Description Amount Percentage of Fee a. Research and Data Collection $XX,XXX XX% b. Community Workshops I Focus Groups $XX ,XXX XX% c. Eva luation of Master Plan Elements $XX ,XXX XX% d. Resident Household Telephone Survey $XX,XXX XX% e. Preparation of Draft Master Plan $XX,XXX XX% f . Formal Review and Completion of Final Document $XX,XXX XX% g. Parks Master Plan report photocopies and contingencies $XX ,XXX XX% E. Acceptance of Conditions This section will be a statement offering t he firm 's acceptance of all conditions listed in the Request for Proposals document. Any exceptions or suggested changes to the RFP , or any contractual obligations, including the suggested change, the reasons therefore and the impact it may have on cost or other considerations on the f irm 's behalf Page 12 of 14 Oc tob er 30, 201 2 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan must be stated in the submittal. Unless specifically noted by the firm , the City will assume that the proposal is in compliance with all aspects of the RFP . VI. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS A. Selection Criteria A review committee will evaluate all responses to this RFP that meet the submittal requirements. Consultants will be selected based on professional qualifications and demonstrated competence, according to the responses to information required, as follows: • Evaluation of approach {30 points) • Firms' past experience on projects of similar size and scope (35 points) • Proposed organizational structure and key staff (30 points) • Completeness of proposal and adherence to requirements (5 points) B. Submittal Selection Process A Selection Committee will review each proposal to determine if it meets the RFP requirements. Failure to meet the requirements of the RFP will be cause for rejection. An Interview Panel will be formed to interview the most qualified respondents. It is mandatory that the designated lead contact from the prime and subcontractor(s) attend . Based on these evaluations a recommendation shall be made to C ity Council fo r a final decision. C. Submittal Schedule The solicitation , subm ittal intake, evaluation, and final decision selection will substantially conform to the following schedule . Distribution/ Advert isement Deadline for Submittal Submittal Evaluation Interviews City Council Approval Notice to Proceed D. Submittal Deadline November 2 , 2012 November 27, 2012, 6:00P.M. November 28, 2012-December 3, 2012 December 10, 2012-December 13, 2012 December 18, 2012 or January 2 , 2013 January 15, 2013 Please subm it fifteen {15) hard cop ies and one (1) digital copy of the proposal no later than 6:00P.M. on November 27, 2012 to: Page 13 of 14 October 30, 2012 City of Temple City RFP Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City Parks and Recreation Department 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 Attn : Cathy Burroughs , Director of Parks and Recreation The respondent understands that incomplete submittals, incorrect information, or late submittals shall be cause for disqualification. Copies received by e-mail and/or fax shall not be deemed as received. Postmarks will not be accepted. E. Request for Additional Information If you have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact Cathy Burroughs, Director of Parks and Recreation at (626) 285-2171, or cburrouqhs @templecity.us . Specific questions regarding the RFP contents should be sent via e-mail to ensure appropriate tracking and response. Page 14 of 14 October 30, 201 2 November 27, 2012 Cathy Burroughs, Director of Parks and Recreation City ofTemple City 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 RE: Request for Proposals for Parks and Open Space Master Plan Dear Ms. Burroughs and Consultant Selection Committee, RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc. considers it our privilege to present our approach and qualifications for the opportunity to work with the City of Temple City for your Parks and Open Space Master Plan. RHA, established in 1979, offers a wide range of landscape architectural and planning services to assist public agencies in the design of variety of public spaces and facilities . We are excited to also present Pros Consulting, LLC who will be our partner on this very important project. PROS Consulting, established in 1995, is an established, full-s ervice parks and recreation planning firm that focuses on services to government and not-for-profit agencies. The RHA/PROS team considers our approach to be sound and proven across the country in helping parks and recreation agencies create sustainable systems that are driven through community input and distinct analysis . Our national experience combined with our extensive work locally in California specifically ensures that we are able to offer the best of both worlds in being worthy partners to help the City achieve its vision and goals. In summary, we propose a proven approach that can aid the City to: 1. Engage the community, leadership and stakeholders in meaningful and varied public input to build a shared vision 2. Utilize a wide variety of data sources and best practices including statistically-valid ones to predict trends and patterns of use 3. Proactively meet community needs and enhance the City's offerings 4. Develop a dynamic and realistic action plan that can ensure long-term success and financial sustainability for the City 5. En sure the City continues to be the key reason for current I future residents and businesses to call Temple City home Included on our team is ETC Institute/Leisure Vision, a nationally renowned survey and market research firm, which has worked with the PROS Team on hundreds of projects over the past 18 years to assist in the statistically-valid community survey. Doug Grove, Principal with RHA, will be the primary contact with the city throughout the course of the project. He will be joined throughout the project by Neelay Bhatt, Vice-Pre sident of PROS Consulting. Doug and Neelay are currently working together, along with ETC In stitute/Leisure Vision, on the Parks 6216 BROCKTON AVENUE , SU IT E 212, RIVERSIDE , CALIFORN IA 92506 (9 5 1) 78 1 -1 9 3 0 • LI CENSE #1512 • FAX (95 1) 6 86 -809 1 • E-MA IL : r ha @r hala.c o m Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City November 27, 2012 and Recreation Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan for the City of Carlsbad so their partnership on the Temple City Parks and Open Space Master Plan will be seam le ss . The RHA office is located in Riverside, California and will be the primary co nsulting team office for duration of th e project. RHA's federal tax ID number is 33-0092783. RHA Land scape Architects-Planners, In c. is unaware of any conflict of interest in performing the proposed work. All information sub mitted in this proposal is true and correct. Thank you for the opportunity to subm it this proposal. As you examine the enclosed material, we are confident you will discover that RHA/PROS Team is the best qualified to prepare the Parks and Open Space Master Plan for Temple City. Sincerely, RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC. Doug Grove, RLA #2799, LEED • AP Pr inc ipal 951-781-1930 ext 121 dougg@rha la.com RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS-PLAN NERS, INC. Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City November 27, 2012 UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPROACH TO THE PROJECT The City of Temple City has placed a premium on its parks and recreation system. The parks and recreation system is integral to the City's sense of community, place and high quality of life. The purpose of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan is to determine current needs, strengths, and gaps in the parks and recreation department facilities and programs. The intention of the study is to aid community stakeholders in understanding priority business areas that should be addressed to best meet the need s of Temple City residents. The information gathered through the process will serve as an educational tool regarding the types of park facilities provided in the City. In the end , the data collected from the needs assessment will serve to enhance the scope of parks and recreation services provided to members of the community. This Parks and Open Space Master Plan will serve to continue the outstanding tradition of the City and leverage the economic and commercial development to further enhance the livability of the City and make it an attractive place for tourists, future residents and businesses alike. STRATEGIES • Engage the community, leadership and stakeholders in meaningful and varied public input to build a shared vision • Utilize a wide variety of data so urces and best practices including statistically-valid ones to predict trends and patterns of use • Proactively meet community needs and enhance the City's offerings • Develop a dynamic and realistic action plan that can ensure long-term success and financial sustainability for the City • Ensure the City's parks and open spaces continue to be the key rea son for cu rrent I future residents and bu sinesses to call Te mple City home • Update the Open Space element of the City's General Plan . The foundation of the RHA/PROS approach is ba se d on creative and comprehensive public participation process. It is very important to engage users and non -users in the planning process and we will do so with a wide variety of subjective and statistically-valid means. Equally important, we focus on using the information to effectively articulate the unmet nee ds, address key issues and provide customized recommendations to fulfill the City's vision . RHA/PROS proposes this comprehensive planning approach to address these requirements and will deliver a living document that provides guidance for both short-term and long-term goals in a financially sustainable and achievable manner. PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF INVOLVEMENT & UNIQUE EXPERIENCE The Consulting Team anticipates utlizing staff throughout the project process, specifically through meetings with the Consulting Team, as well as discusion on specific parks, facilities and programs. Al so, parks and recreation department st aff will assist in the database of stakeholders and location set up for the public input proccess. The Consulting Team requests that the City provide any existing needs analysis, park usage statistics, any existing demographic information, as well as programming statistics. Any GIS files will also need to be provided for use in the service area analysis. Central to our project approach is providing a high leve l of responsiveness to the City of Temple City staff and maintaining accessibility throughout the project lifespan . Our Project Manager, Doug Grove, will se rve as the point-of -contact for City staff. As the point-of-contact, Doug will ensure timely responses to City staff and RHA Landscape Architects -Planners I PROS Consulting Understanding of and Approach to the Project 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan City ofT em pie City November 27 , 2012 coordinate with the project team as needed. He will as sisted closely by Neelay Bhatt with PRO S Consulting. Our team is flexible and will strive to serve not as the City's consultants but as an extension of the City staff. The matrix below illu strates why our Consulting Team is the most qualified in relation to the qualifications requested fo r the City of Temple City. Qualifications PROS Consulting Experience with parks, recreational facilities, Over 100 years combined experience as programs and service management practitioners in the parks and recreation industry and as planners A firm understanding of the work of parks and Succe ssfully completed over 800 planning projects in recreation agencies all levels of the public sector Familiarity with public sector cost accounting Successfully completed over 150 cost of service, and budgeting financial management, or revenue enhancement plans for public clients Knowledge of existing park-centric partnerships Directly assisted over 70 public clients with throughout the country identifying, establishing, and maintaining innovative partnerships Experience developing fiscal or financial plans at Successfully completed over 200 business plans for facility level (park or sector), or system level individual parks and park systems Public facilitation experience Facilitated over 4,000 meaningful public meetings and focus groups throughout the United States Organized and facilitated personnel development Personnel training experience and training program s for over 10,000 participants in the last 25 years Completed similar projects in Malibu, San Franci sco , Familiarity with and experience doing business Los Angeles, San Jo se, Riverside County, Sonoma in California County, Healdsburg, Ro seville, Sacramento, Half Moon Bay, San Mateo, as well as many other parks and recreation agencies across California Utilized forensic accounting in all cost of service, Forensic accounting and economic analysis business plan projects, and economic impact experience analysis; former public finance director and CPA on staff PROJECT KICK-OFF AND COORDINATION The RHA/PROS team will coordinate and conduct a kick -off meeting between key City staff and Con sulting Team members that will confirm project goals and help guide actions and decision s of the Con sulting Team . Detailed steps of this task include : • Confirmation -The project goal s, objectives, scope, and schedule will be confirmed. • Outcome Expectations-Discu ss e xpectations of the completed project. • Communications -Confirmation on lines of communication, points of conta ct etc. • Data Collection-Collect, log, and review key data and information to understand the project b ackground in -depth. • System Tour-Conduct a sy stem tour with staff to obtain an initial understanding of the park s, facilities, trails, and facilities in the community. This will help obtain a good perspective of the system when interacting with individuals during the community input process. A more detailed inventory capture and RHA Landscape Architects -Planners I PROS Consulting Understanding of and Approach to the Project 3 Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City November 27, 2012 si te asses sment tour w ill be condu cted as a part of the park and facility ass essment ove r the cours e of the plan development. • Progress Status Reports - The Consulting Team will develop status reports to the City on a month ly ba sis . More importantly, we will be in close and constant contact with your designated project coordinator throughout the performance of the project. A . UPDATE PARK STANDARDS AND INVENTORY All work on this portion will be performed by RHA with input and coordination by PROS. The plan will include a complete and current inventory of all City used and/or managed public and private parks, facil ities and trails . This plan will provide recognition of alternative providers (e .g. schools, other governmental agencies , for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, etc.) and fac i lities . The inventory will denote the legal parcel locators; park names , unique facil ities as well as the specific components (e .g. ball fields , playgrounds , poo ls, centers, etc for all properties and facilitie s owned and/or managed by the City. 1. Analyze Existing Conditions Locate and identify existing public and private pa r ks and open spaces to include: a. Public parks, trails and conservation areas b. Private and non -profit facil ities open and accessible to the public c. Public school playgrounds and facilities open and accessible to the community 2 . Potential Parkland Inventory We will identify undeveloped land, not necessarily owned by the City, which may have potential for recreation purpose. An aerial photo of each site will be obtained from Google Maps and a list of the existing a park facilities and amenities will be listed. A li st of all proposed improvements and renovation s will al so be provided. Information from this assessment will be used to develop levels of service as well as Cap ital Improvement Needs for the Master Plan. All information will be prepared in 11 x 17 format for inclusion in the Master Plan document. Plan renderings and sketches are not anticipated and not included in this scope of work. B. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The community outreach process is critical to build support for the development of new parks and gather community comments on how the parks should be designed in order to meet the needs of residents and park users . This step will include an initial assessment of community attitudes, interest, and needs as well as an eventual public review of the proposed Master Plan. We understand that we will be working with other consultants including, but not necessarily limited to, the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification project consultant. The foundation of this project will be based in community and stakeholder input. We will utilize contacts and relation ships of the City and other officials to identify stakeholders, gather input and disseminate information to help gain con sensus on key strategies. 1. Coordinate and Manage Master Plan Advi sory Committee The RHA/Pros team will manage the logi stics of the Master Plan Advisory Committee and wil l assist with all meeting coordination . The following is a li st of potential committee members. We will select the final li st in conjunction with the City staff: • Elected Officials RHA Landscape Architects -Planners I PROS Consulting Understanding of and Approach to the Project 4 Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City • Planning Commission • Parks and Recreation Commission • Public Safety Commission • Members from other Standing Committees • Key Business Leaders • School District Officials • Key Partners/Philanthropic Organ iza tions • Youth Organization leaders • City Staff • Others as determined by the City staff November 27, 2012 Once the Advisory Commi ttee is formed, we will work closely with them to develop a public participation plan and schedule to ensure broad community engagement and si gnificant community input and awareness ofthe Master Plan process . This process will include : a. Holding an orientation meeting with the City, staff and Advisory Committee to review the work plan, timeline and details of the Master Plan progress as disc ussed above. b. Identifying stakeholders, partners, and user groups to be included in the process . c. Holding Master Plan Advisory Committee meetings to guide public involvement and relay City thoughts. 2. Community Needs Assessment A Community Ne eds Assessment will be conducted to ensure that the Consultant Team and City staff understands the public's perceived need s for parks and open space. This assessment will be accomplished through a variety of input gathering formats, such as : • Open Public Meetings, Community workshops and stakeho ld er interviews • Re si dential mail and telephone surveys • Worker and visitor intercept studies • Community wide meetin gs • Focu s group meetings with key constituents Open Public Meetings -Open public meetings serve to present information and gather feedback from citizens at large. It is important to have an initial meeting early in the process and a follow-up meeting during the final plan development process. It will be important to get maximum media expo sure to inform citizens of the purpose and importance of the meetings and clearly note time and locations . We propose to conduct a total of three (3) public forums: one (1) initial public forums to introdu ce the project and project goals, gain input for the community's vision and core value s for the City parks and recreation system and two {2) follow-up meetings conducted during the final briefings component of the plan. These meetings will ensure opportunities for the genera l public to discus s their options and perceptions surrounding the parks and re creation sys tem. Statistically-Valid Survey-We will perform a random, scientifically valid community-wide house hold to quantify knowledge, need, unmet need, priorities and support for system improveme nts including facility, programming, parks, trails and open space development needs ofthe City. We will admi nister a statistica ll y valid random sampling Need s As sess ment Survey of household surveys in the City of RHA Landscape Architects -Planners I PROS Consulting Understanding of and Approach to the Project 5 Parks and Open Space Master Plan City ofT emple City November 27, 2012 C. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE The RHA/PROS will synthesize the findings from the commun ity input, survey results , standards, demographics and trends analysis , technical assessments into a quantified priority facility and amenity needs analysis . This will be created using a proprietary model that PROS has created . Thi s will be compared against gaps or surplus in recreation services, parks , facilities and amenities to demonstrate the true unmet needs and gaps in the community. The Team will conduct a work session with staff and the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee to review the findings and make revisions as necessary. 1. Develop Criteria for Potential Sites We will utilize this model to develop objective criteria, evaluate and make recommendations for future priorities for new land acquisition and park construction . 2. Identify Locations for Future Open Space We will identify locations and develop strategies for acquisition of new park land. The recommendations will include a prioritization of both land acquisition and facility construction, including how the City of Temple City might partner with other agencies, including schools, to maximize its resources for our citizens and programs. We will examine how both traditional and non- traditional facilities can be utilized . We will also take i nto account any forthcoming trends that might affect the provision of recreation services in Temple City and make recommendation s on how to address them . 3. Identify Priority Projects and Areas (Action Plan) Goal s/objectives and policie s will be established and prioritized. A status briefing will be presented to gain input and consen sus on directio n. Key recommendations and ta ct ic s that support ea ch action strategy to its fullest outcome will be outlin ed in a strategy matrix with priorities, timelines, mea surement, and t eam s within the City or external partners to focu s on during the ne xt 20 y ears. The Strategy Matrix will serve as the detailed action plan and implementation tool with goal s, objectives, strategies, action s, priorities/timelin es , and teams. This will be reviewed with Department staff in a work session . A prioritized timetable for th e development of the parks and open spac e will be developed to include: • Short Term Goals (2013 -2015) • Mid Term Goal s (2016-2020) • Long Teams Development Goals (Po st 2020) 4. Cost Impacts of Development We will provide preliminary co st estimates both cumulatively and individually ba sed on current condition s plu s anticipated inflation . We will analyze and estimate the operational and maintenance costs for the recommendations as well as explore methods of financing for the proposed developments, including gr ants, dedications, impact fee s, etc. Funding strategies will be developed ba sed in part to our review and analysis of the faciliti es as well as the national expe ri e nce brought by the RHA/PROS team members. We have already identified numerous funding options that can be applied ba sed on the community values. The funding strategies to be evaluated for recommendations will include: • Fees and charge s options and recommendations • Endowments/Non-profits opportunities for supporting operational and capital cost s • Spon so r ships/advertising/naming r ights to support programs, events, and fa ci liti es RHA Landscape Architects -Planners I PROS Consulting Understanding of and Approach to the Project 7 P arks a nd Open Space Master Plan T e m p l e City, CA RHA I PROS Consulting Team ID Task Name I Duration I ~t::~rt I Finish Dec '12 1 PROJECT KICK-OFF AND COO RD I NATION 15 days Tue 1/15/13 Fri 2/1/13 2 Kick-off Meeting 0 days Tue 1/15/13 Tue 1/15/13 ~ System Tour 0 days Tue 1/15/13 Tue 1/15 /13 f----T-Coordinate and Meet with Master Pl an Advisory Committee 1 wk Tue 1/15/13 Mon 1/21 /13 ----s-Key Leadership/Focus Group Interviews 2wks Tue 1/22/13 Fri 2/1/13 ---s-RESEARCH AN D COMMUNITY IN PUT 70 d ays Sat 2/2/13 T ue 5/7/13 ---=,---U pdate Par k Stand ards and Inventory 10 days Sat 2/2/13 Wed 2/13/13 ---a--Analyze Existing Conditions 2 wks Sat 2/2/13 Wed 2/13/13 ----g-Potential Parkland Inventory 2wks Sat 2/2/13 Wed 2/13/13 10 Community Outreach and Public Parti cipation 60 days Wed 2/13/13 Tue 5/7/13 r---rr-Community Needs Assessment 60 days Wed 2/13/13 Tue 5/7/13 ~ Open Public Meeting 0 days Wed 2/13/13 W ed 2/13/13 ~ Statistically-Valid Survey 12 wks Thu 2/14/13 Tue 5/7/13 14 Caught-in-the-Act Surveys 2wks Thu 2/14/13 Tue 2/26/13 15 Demographics and Trends Analysis 8 wks Thu 2/1 4/13 Tue 4 /9/13 16 R ECOMME NDATIONS FOR FU TURE PARKS A ND OPEN S PA CE 20 days Wed 4/1 0/13 Tue S/7/13 17 Develop Criteria for Potential Sites 1 wk Wed 4/10/13 Tue 4 /1 6/13 18 Identify Locations for Future Open Space 3wks Wed 4/17/13 Tue 5r7/13 19 Identify Priority Project and Areas (Action Plan} 3wks Wed 4/17/13 Tue 5(1/13 20 Cost Impacts of Development 3wks Wed 4/17/13 Tue 5rrl13 21 D EVEL OP MASTER PLAN 39 days Wed 6/8/13 Tue 7/2/13 22 Prep are draft Parks an d Open S pace Master Plan 17 days Wed S/8/1 3 Thu 5/30/13 23 Prepare draft documents 2wks Wed 5/8/1 3 Tue 5/21 /13 24 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Committee 0 days Tue 5/21/13 Tue 5/21 /13 25 Open Public Meeting o days Tue 5/28/13 Tue 5/28/13 26 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Committee 0 days Thu 5/30113 Thu 5/30/13 27 Prepare f inal Parks and Open Space Mast er Plan 22 days FriS/31/13 Tu e 7/2/13 28 Prepare final documents 2wks Fri 5/31 /13 Thu 6/13/13 29 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Co mmittee 0 days Thu 6/13/13 Thu 6/1 3/13 30 Open Public Meeting o days T hu 6/20/13 Thu 6/20/13 31 Meeting with Staff and Advisory Committee 0 days Mon 6/24/13 Mon 6/24/1 3 32 Present Final Parks and Open Space Master Plan to City Council 0 days Tue 7/2/13 Tue 7/2/13 ..a. Q Project Schedule November 27,2012 Ja~Feb '13 1 Mar'13--+-Apr'13 I May'13 I J un '13 I Jul'13 I +111! • 1/1! /1 5 • 1 /~1 1/22 ... 2/1 212 r • 2/1l 212 -211 ~ • I I I • 14 • 211 r I I sf7 b -12/" I §:9 4/~0 • 4/1 4117 517 41 17 .... 5(7 4/17 .... 5f7 I ..,. 5f8 -~51 : • 521 5128 ' 5130 5/31 ... 6/1 3 I • :16~0 • 124 7/2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT November 27, 2012 In addition to the needs assessments and parks ma ster plan documents outlined above, RHA has comp leted the design for over 200 parks throughout Southern California including Pocket Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks and Regional Parks . The firm also garnered awards for Excellence in Park & Facility Planning from the California Parks and Recreation Society {CPRS) for the Cities of Upland (McCarthy Park), Riverside (White Park), Norco (Pikes Peak Park) and Riverside County (Ranch Jurupa Park). Pikes Peak Park was also given an APWA (American Public Works Association) award of excellence. A partial list of the park projects comp leted by RHA includes: Historical Parks • Founder's Park • Reyes Adobe Hi storical Site • Jensen Alvarado Ranch and Museu m • California Citrus State Historic Park • White Park Trails and Linear Parks • Arroyo Seco Pedestrian and Bicycle Path (Historical r esearch) • Orange Blossom Trail (Historical r esearch) • Yucca Valley Trail s Master Plan • Barton Vineyard Apartments I Zanja Trail (Historical research) • Victoria Ave nue Beautifi ca tion and D.G. Walking Trail • Piute Lin ear Park Pocket, Neighborhood and Community Parks • Live Oak Park Renovations • Concourse, Rimgate, Tamarisk and Mountain Gate Park renovations • Norco Ridge Ranch Park • St agecoach Park • Jameson Park • Pikes Peak Park • Harveston Community Park • Cit rus Community Park • Hunter Community Park • Whit Carter Park Sports Facilities and Regional Parks • Rancho Jurupa Regional Sports Park • Ran cho Jurupa Regional Park • Fergusson Pa rk Football Field s • Lancaster Youth Ballfields • Orange Terrace Community Park • Re id Park Exp ans ion Anaheim Agoura Hills County of Riverside Riversi de Riv ersi de South Pasadena Redlands Yucca Valley Redlands Riverside Lancaster Temple City Lake Forest Norco Corona Corona Norco Temecula Corona Riverside Lancaster Jurupa Valley Jurupa Valley Rialto Lanca ster Riverside Riverside This is just a small sample of the park projects completed by RHA. An expanded li st and detailed information on all of the pa rks ca n be provided upon request. This experience will be critical in the development of the Parks and Open Space M as ter Plan for Temple City as the need to estimate the cost of future parks is studied . RHA bids 2-3 parks per year so th e con struction cos t s for park deve lopment are current and realistic a nd will provide an accurate bud get for the M as t e r Plan to be ba se d on . RHA Landscape Architects -Planners I PROS Consulting Experience on Similar Projects 15 Parks and Open Space Master Plan City of Temple City November 27, 2012 ADDITIONAL RHA REFERENCES FOR PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT WORK Ms. Pamela Galera, Senior Community Services Project Planner CITY OF ANAHEIM Community Services Department-Parks Division 200 South Anaheim Blvd., Suite 433 Anaheim, CA 92805 Ms. Sheila Pautsch, Director CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA Community Services Department 1102 Oxley Street South Pasadena, CA 91030 Mr. Gary Magill, Director CITY OF LAKE FOREST Community Services Department 25550 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Ms. Rebecca Tsag ris RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3403 lOth Street, 4th Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Ms. Rhonda Perez, Director CITY OF LANCASTER Parks, Rec rea tion and Arts Departm ent 44933 Fern Avenue Lancaster, CA 93534-2461 Mr. Brian Petree, Director CITY OF NORCO Parks and Recreation Department 2870 Clark Avenue Norco, CA 92860 Mr. Scott Enoch, Recreation & Community Services Manager CITY OF RIALTO Recreation and Community Services Department 214 North Palm , Suite 204 Rialto, CA 92376 Mr. Gabe Garcia, Director CITY OF CORONA Parks and Community Services Department 815 W. 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