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HomeMy Public PortalAboutC-23-061 - ATKINSON, ANDERSON, LOYA, RUUD, & ROMO 2023 APR 11AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein "Agreement") is made and entered into this 4th day of April, 2023, by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation ("City") and ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO, a California corporation ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as "Party" and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties." NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall perform the work or services set forth in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant warrants that it has the experience and ability to perform all work and services required hereunder and that it shall diligently perform such work and services in a professional and satisfactory manner. 1.2 Compliance With Law. All work and services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction. 1.3 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by the Agreement. 1.4 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the "Special Requirements" attached hereto as Exhibit `B" and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit `B" and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit "B" shall govern. 2. COMPENSATION 2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the "Schedule of Compensation" attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of Twenty -Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) ("Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section 2.3. 2.2 Invoices. Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City's Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub -category), travel, 01007.0004/866101.4 materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. 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; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by the City of any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law. 2.3 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual cost of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum but not exceeding a total contract amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or in the time to perform of up to ninety (90) days may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. No claim for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed. 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding thirty (30) days cumulatively. 3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay 01007.0004/866101.4 -2- when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section. 3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding one (i) year from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "D"). 4. COORDINATION OF WORK 4.1 Representative of Consultant. Attorney Nate J. Kowalski is hereby designated as being the representative of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith. All personnel of Consultant and any authorized agents shall be under the exclusive direction of the representative of Consultant. Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant's staff and subcontractors, and shall keep City informed of any changes. 4.2 Contract Officer. David Roberts, City Manager, or such person as may be designated by the City Manager, is hereby designated as being the representative the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith ("Contract Officer"). 4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Consultant shall not contract with any entity to perform in whole or in part the work or services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. Any such prohibited assignment or transfer shall be void. 4.4 Independent Consultant. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City, or that it is a member of a joint enterprise with the City. 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 5.1 Insurance Coverages. The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City: (a) Commercial General Liability Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CGL 00 01 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per 01007.0004/866101.4 -3- occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. (b) Worker's Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker's compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement, with Employer's Liability insurance coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.00. (c) Automotive Insurance (Coverage Form CA 0001 including "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non -owned, leased, hired cars, and any other automobile. (d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession, as determined by the City's Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate. This coverage may be written on a "claims made" basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional 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 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant's services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5 -year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage. (e) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit "B". (f) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. (g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant. 5.2 General Insurance Requirements. All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant's insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective 01007.0004/866101.4 -4- insurers. The insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsement to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City. The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the City's Risk Manager or other designee of the City due to unique circumstances. 5.3 Indemnification. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein "claims or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable ("indemnitors"), or arising from Consultant's or indemnitors' reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant's or indemnitors' negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, except claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City's sole negligence or willful acts or omissions. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement. 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION 6.1 Records. Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the "books and records"), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services and shall keep such records for a period of three years following completion of the services hereunder. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. 01007.0004/866101.4 -5- 6.2 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement or as the Contract Officer shall require. 6.3 Confidentiality and 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 the City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer. (b) Consultant shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives the City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then the City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney's fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant's conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify the City should Consultant be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. The 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 the City and to provide the City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. 6.4 Ownership of Documents. All studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, documents and other materials (the "documents and materials") prepared by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to the City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by the City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as "works made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed "works made for hire" for the City. 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION 7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, 01007.0004/866101.4 -6- State of California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. 7.2 Disputes; Default. In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this 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 presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, 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. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. 7.3 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue any legal action under this Agreement. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party. 7.4 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term, This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days' written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder, but not exceeding the compensation provided therefore in the Schedule of Compensation Exhibit "C". In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non -terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2. 01007.0004/866101.4 -7- 7.5 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated. 8. MISCELLANEOUS 8.1 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class 8.2 Non-liabilityof Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount, which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 8.3 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. 8.4 Integration, Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing. 8.5 Severability. In the event that part of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless. 01007.0004/866101.4 -8- 8.6 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by non - defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 8.7 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which any be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment. 8.8 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 8.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement. 8.10 Warranty & Representation of Non -Collusion. No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of "financial interest" shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be "remote" or "non interests" pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect. Consultant's Authorized Initials NJK 8.11 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized 01007.0004/866101.4 -9- to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. [Signatures on the following page.] 0 t007.0004/866101.4 -10- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first -above written. CITY: CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation David C. Roberts, Ci Manager ATTEST: tc f Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk r: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ftr ALESHIRE & WYNDER LLP714 11 Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney [edg;brj] CONSULTANT: ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO, a California professional law corporation By: Name: James Baca Title: ging Part By. Address: 128 Suite #300 Cerritos, CA 01007.0004/866101.4 _11- Center Court Drive 90703 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES I. Consultant will perform the following Services: A. Consultant shall investigate an employee personnel complaint of alleged misconduct made against an executive management employee ("Allegations") and evaluate whether the Allegations violated the City's Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy. The Allegations that are the subject of this Agreement will be furnished by the Contract Officer to Consultant upon execution of this Agreement. B. Consultant is being retained to provide limited legal services in the form of a workplace investigation. 1. Consultant is being retained to conduct a privileged and impartial, independent investigation into certain confidential personnel matters raised by City employees (current and/or former) regarding the Allegations. 2. These services are being provided to facilitate the rendering of legal advice by the City Attorney. 3. Consultant personnel are hired as independent consultants for the City. 4. Consultant will investigate the circumstances prior to and surrounding the certain confidential personnel matters raised by the City employees (current and/or former) regarding the Allegations. C. Consultant must obtain written approval from the Contract Officer to investigate any additional allegations that may arise from the assigned investigation that are directly associated with the stated scope of this investigation. D. Work elements include: 1. Start Date: Consultant shall commence work under this Agreement as soon as this Agreement is fully executed. 2. Work Plan: Consultant shall develop an investigation plan and budget for approval by the Contract Officer to include an estimate of the time period required to perform the investigation, subject to the requirement set forth in Section 3.4 that all services shall be completed by May 31, 2023, unless an extension is approved in accordance with Section 3.2. 3. Investigation: Consultant shall investigate the Allegations and the circumstances prior to and surrounding the Allegations by: a. Reviewing applicable federal and state laws and City rules, regulations, and policies; b. Interviewing participants and witnesses; 01007.0004/866101.4 A-1 c. Reviewing applicable email correspondence, memos and other documents; d. Following up on other evidentiary leads; and e. Providing other necessary services as may be requested by the Contract Officer. 4. Administrative and/or civil proceedings: Participate in administrative and/or civil proceedings related to the investigation or disciplinary actions or civil litigation resulting therefrom, including but not limited to depositions, hearings, and/or courtroom testimony. II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City: A. Investigation Report: Prepare and deliver to the Contract Officer a written report summarizing relevant information collected and detailing the conclusion of the investigation, including but not limited to factual findings. III. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City. IV. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services: A. Attorney Nathan J. Kowalski B. Attorney Abraham Escareno 01007.0004/866101.4 EXHIBIT "B" SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Superseding Contract Boilerplate) I. A new Section 8.12, "Attorney Client Privilege / Attorney Work Product," is added to the Agreement, to read in its entirety as follows: "8.12 Attorney Client Privilege / Attorney Work Product. A. Attorney Client Privilege Created. Nate J. Kowalski ("Investigator"), a licensed California attorney, assisted by Abraham Escareno, also a licensed California attorney, is being retained by the City as a Consultant under this Agreement to provide professional legal services to the City so that the City Attorney can thereafter advise the City on an appropriate course of action in developing a response to employment-related allegations of potential misconduct made against a City employee. Specifically, Investigator is expected to use his skills and expertise in investigation services and employment law to assist the City in this personnel matter by arriving at findings, through conducting an investigation and preparing an Investigation Report, based upon his professional evaluation of the evidence. Accordingly, this Agreement creates an attorney-client relationship between Consultant and the City. All communications between Investigator and the City, as well as the Investigation Report prepared by Investigator pursuant to the Agreement, are protected by attorney-client privilege. B. Attorney Work Product. All work product created pursuant to this Agreement by Investigator, including but not limited to the Investigation Report, is considered attorney work product and is entitled to the protections of the attorney work product doctrine. (Cal. Code Civ. Proc., § 2018.030)." II. Section 2.3, "Additional Services," of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in stfilethr-eugh): "2.3 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual cost of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to One ° Cor *Fae* c"' but note eedi g a tetal e ntFaet amount of Fi,,.� Thousand Dollars ($1-5,000) or in the time to perform of up to ninety (90) days may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. No claim 01007.0004/866101.4 B-1 for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for perfonnance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed." III. Section 3.2, "Schedule of Performance," is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in st-rilethrough): "3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement as soon as this Agreement is fully executed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding thirty (30) days cumulatively IV. Section 3.4, "Term," is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in str-ikethra1 ): "3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services, which shall be completed by May 31, 2023 but not ming ^ e (1) l,a.,,. f ^m the date three f except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "D")." V. Section 4.1, "Representative of Consultant," is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strik gk): "4.1 Representative of Consultant. Attorney Nate J. Kowalski is hereby designated as being the representative of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith. All per-sennel of C'ensultant and any authorized� ll b KU. V11TTJl shall CLilla JL1411 keep U1 It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the representative of Consultant was a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the representative shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the representative may not be replaced nor may his responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of the Contract Officer." VI. Section 4.2, "Contract Officer," is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in str-ilethfeugh): "4.2 Contract Officer. David Roberts, or such person as may be designated by the City Manager, is hereby designated as being the representative the City authorized to act in its behalf 01007.0004/866101.4 with respect to the work and services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith ("Contract Officer"). It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. The City may designate another Contract Officer by providing written notice to Consultant." VII. Section 5.2, "General Insurance Requirements," is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in StFi!W gh): "5.2 General Insurance Requirements. All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance. The general liability policy afid—shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant's insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. The insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsement to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City. The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the City's Risk Manager or other designee of the City due to unique circumstances." VIII. Section 5.3, Indemnification, is hereby replaced in its entirety with the following: "5.3 Indemnification. (a) Indemnity for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs to the extent same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors (or any entity or individual for which 01007.0004/866101.4 EXHIBIT "C" SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION I. The City shall compensate Consultant for the services provided pursuant to this Agreement at the hourly rates specified below. Consultant shall bill in increments of 6 minutes (0.1 hour) for services rendered and shall not be compensated for travel time. Consultant shall be paid for actual time worked, pursuant to the following fee schedule: General Investigative Services: $350 per hour for Nathan J. Kowalski $275 per hour for Abraham Escareno II. Expenses. Consultant shall seek prior written approval from the Contract Officer for any expenses related to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement that the Consultant seeks to have reimbursed, including but not limited to the actual cost of materials, equipment, and supplies. Such expenses shall not be reimbursed by the City without prior written approval. Reimbursement, if approved, will not exceed cost plus ten percent (10%). III. Contract Sum. Consultant shall inform the Contract Officer, in writing: (i) when the total amount of services and/or expenses incurred reaches $10,000; (ii) when the total amount of services and/or expenses incurred reaches $20,000; and (iii) before the total amount of services and/or expenses incurred reaches the Contract Sum described in Section 2.1 of this Agreement. IV. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice, in accordance with Section 2.2. Each invoice is to include: A. Line items for all the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the agreed upon hourly rate of $350/$275. B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services. C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation. D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services. V. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $24,000, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement. C-1 01007.0004/866101.4 EXHIBIT "D" SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE 1. Consultant shall perform all Services timely in accordance with the following schedule: Days to Perform Deadline Date A. Task A Interview Per Work Plan Witnesses & (see Exh. A, View Research §I.D.2) Material B. Task B Interview Per Work Plan Subject (see Exh. A, §I.D.2) C. Task C Follow-up Per Work Plan interviews and (see Exh. A, evidence §I.D.2) gathering D. Task D Prepare and Per Work Plan Provide Written (see Exh. A, Summary Report §I.D.2) II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the following dates. A. Investigation Report (pursuant to Section II.A of Exhibit "A" of this Agreement) - By the time set forth in the Work Plan approved pursuant to Section I.D.2 of Exhibit "A." Time is of the essence. III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the Services in accordance with Section 3.2. D-1 01007.0004/866101.4 ACORO0 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DDNYYY) 3/28/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE -IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Bolton Insurance Services LLC 3475 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91107 CONTACT NAME: P"C" o 626 799-70o0 NC No): 626 583-2117 E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # 4/1/2023 INSURER A: Hartford Fire Insurance Company 19682 www.boltonco.com 6004772 INSURED Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo 12800 Center Court Drive #300 INSURER B: Trumbull Insurance Company 27120 INSURERC: Hartford Casualty Insurance Company 29424 INSURERD: Sentinel Insurance Company, Ltd. 11000 Cerritos CA 90703 INSURER E: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ Included INSURER F: B COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMRFR' 74rneu';1 RFVISInm NIIMRFR- THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSIR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD SUER POLICY NUMBER MM/DDPOLICY EFF POLICY EXP MM/DD/YYYY LIMITS A / COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE ✓ OCCUR �/ �/ 72UUNCK0129 4/1/2023 4/1/2024 EACH OCCURRENCE $1000000 DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES Ea occurrence $1,000,000 MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 10,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: ❑PRORO LOC POLICY - J OTHER: GENERALAGGREGATE $2,000,000 PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ Included $ B AUTOMOBILE ✓ LIABILITY ANY AUTO OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON -OWNED AUTOS ONLY ✓ AUUTOS ONLY ✓ ✓ 72UENCK0154 4/1/2023 4/1/2024 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ Ea accident 1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ 0PE Peri . den DAMAGE $ $ C �/ UMBRELLALIAB EXCESS LIAB �/ OCCUR CLAIMS -MADE 72XHUC18818 4/1/2023 4/1/2024 EACH OCCURRENCE $20000000 AGGREGATE $20,000,000 DED RETENTION $ $ D WORKERS COMPENSATION✓ AND AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N OF ICER/MEMB REXCLU ED? ECUTIVE � (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below N / A 72WBAW3AFN 4/1/2023 4/1/2024 �/ SEATUTE OT - E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $1 00 E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/ LOCATIONS /VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, maybe attached if more space is required) GL & Auto Additional Insured applies per the HG00010916 & CA00 011013 attached, only if required by written contract/agreement. GL Primary & Non - Contributory Wording applies per HG00010916 attached. GL, Auto, and WC Waivers of Subrogation applies per the 80022000, HA99160312, and WC040306 attached. Re: #5693. Additional Insured(s): City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers and agents. %.CR I IrFI.A 1 C 1'7ULUCK t:AN1,rLLA I IUN #5693 City of Carson SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 701 E. Carson Street INSURANCE APPROVED THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Carson, CA 90745 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 3/28/2023 4e William A. Lewis ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 73604833 1 AALRR 1 23-24 Master Certificate I Mimi Phan 1 3/28/2023 11:10:03 AM (PST) I Page 1 of 28 72UENCK0154 COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE HA 99 16 03 12 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BROAD FORM ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM To the extent that the provisions of this endorsement provide broader benefits to the "insured" than other provisions of the Coverage Form, the provisions of this endorsement apply. 1. BROAD FORM INSURED A. Subsidiaries and Newly Acquired or Formed Organizations The Named Insured shown in the Declarations is amended to include: (1) Any legal business entity other than a partnership or joint venture, formed as a subsidiary in which you have an ownership interest of more than 50% on the effective date of the Coverage Form. However, the Named Insured does not include any subsidiary that is an "insured" under any other automobile policy or would be an "insured" under such a policy but for its termination or the exhaustion of its Limit of Insurance. (2) Any organization that is acquired or formed by you and over which you maintain majority ownership. However, the Named Insured does not include any newly formed or acquired organization: (a) That is a partnership or joint venture, (b) That is an "insured" under any other policy, (c) That has exhausted its Limit of Insurance under any other policy, or (d) 180 days or more after its acquisition or formation by you, unless you have given us notice of the acquisition or formation. Coverage does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" that results from an "accident" that occurred before you formed or acquired the organization. B. Employees as Insureds Paragraph A.1. - WHO IS AN INSURED - of SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE is amended to add: d. Any "employee" of yours while using a covered "auto" you don't own, hire or borrow in your business or your personal affairs. C. Lessors as Insureds Paragraph A.1. - WHO IS AN INSURED - of Section II - Liability Coverage is amended to add: e. The lessor of a covered "auto" while the "auto" is leased to you under a written agreement if: (1) The agreement requires you to provide direct primary insurance for the lessor and (2) The "auto" is leased without a driver. Such a leased "auto" will be considered a covered "auto" you own and not a covered "auto" you hire. D. Additional Insured if Required by Contract (1) Paragraph A.1. - WHO IS AN INSURED - of Section II - Liability Coverage is amended to add: f. When you have agreed, in a written contract or written agreement, that a person or organization be added as an additional insured on your business auto policy, such person or organization is an "insured", but only to the extent such person or organization is liable for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused by the conduct of an "insured" under paragraphs a. or b. of Who Is An Insured with regard to the ownership, maintenance or use of a covered "auto." © 2011, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material Form HA 99 16 03 12 of ISO Properties, Inc., with its permission.) Page 1 of 5 73604833 1 AALRR 123-24 Master Certificate I Mimi Phan 1 3/28/2023 11:10:03 A14 (PST) I Page 2 of 28 The insurance afforded to any such additional insured applies only if the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs: (1) During the policy period, and (2) Subsequent to the execution of such written contract, and (3) Prior to the expiration of the period of time that the written contract requires such insurance be provided to the additional insured. (2) How Limits Apply If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that another person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, the most we will pay on behalf of such additional insured is the lesser of: (a) The limits of insurance specified in the written contract or written agreement; or (b) The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. Such amount shall be a part of and not in addition to Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and described in this Section. (3) Additional Insureds Other Insurance If we cover a claim or "suit" under this Coverage Part that may also be covered by other insurance available to an additional insured, such additional insured must submit such claim or "suit" to the other insurer for defense and indemnity. However, this provision does not apply to the extent that you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance is primary and non- contributory with the additional insured's own insurance. (4) Duties in The Event Of Accident, Claim, Suit or Loss If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that another person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, the additional insured shall be required to comply with the provisions in LOSS CONDITIONS 2. - DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM , SUIT OR LOSS — OF SECTION IV — BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS, in the same manner as the Named Insured. E. Primary and Non -Contributory if Required by Contract Only with respect to insurance provided to an additional insured in 1.D. - Additional Insured If Required by Contract, the following provisions apply: (3) Primary Insurance When Required By Contract This insurance is primary if you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance be primary. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in Other Insurance 5.d. (4) Primary And Non -Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance. Paragraphs (3) and (4) do not apply to other insurance to which the additional insured has been added as an additional insured. When this insurance is excess, we will have no duty to defend the insured against any "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend the insured against that "suit". If no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to the insured's rights against all those other insurers. When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum of: (1) The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the loss in the absence of this insurance; and (2) The total of all deductible and self-insured amounts under all that other insurance. We will share the remaining loss, if any, by the method described in Other Insurance 5.d. 2. AUTOS RENTED BY EMPLOYEES Any "auto" hired or rented by your "employee" on your behalf and at your direction will be considered an "auto" you hire. The OTHER INSURANCE Condition is amended by adding the following: © 2011, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material Form HA 99 16 03 12 of ISO Properties, Inc., with its permission.) Page 2 of 5 73604833 1 AALRR 1 23-24 Master Certificate I Mimi Phan 1 3/28/2023 11:10:03 AM (PST) I Page 3 of 28 If an "employee's" personal insurance also applies on an excess basis to a covered "auto" hired or rented by your "employee" on your behalf and at your direction, this insurance will be primary to the "employee's" personal insurance. 3. AMENDED FELLOW EMPLOYEE EXCLUSION EXCLUSION 5. - FELLOW EMPLOYEE - of SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE does not apply if you have workers' compensation insurance in -force covering all of your "employees". Coverage is excess over any other collectible insurance. 4. HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE If hired "autos" are covered "autos" for Liability Coverage and if Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under this Coverage Form for any "auto" you own, then the Physical Damage Coverages provided are extended to "autos" you hire or borrow, subject to the following limit. The most we will pay for "loss" to any hired "auto" is: (1) $100,000; (2) The actual cash value of the damaged or stolen property at the time of the "loss"; or (3) The cost of repairing or replacing the damaged or stolen property, whichever is smallest, minus a deductible. The deductible will be equal to the largest deductible applicable to any owned "auto" for that coverage. No deductible applies to "loss" caused by fire or lightning. Hired Auto Physical Damage coverage is excess over any other collectible insurance. Subject to the above limit, deductible and excess provisions, we will provide coverage equal to the broadest coverage applicable to any covered "auto" you own. We will also cover loss of use of the hired "auto" if it results from an "accident", you are legally liable and the lessor incurs an actual financial loss, subject to a maximum of $1000 per "accident". This extension of coverage does not apply to any "auto" you hire or borrow from any of your "employees", partners (if you are a partnership), members (if you are a limited liability company), or members of their households. 5. PHYSICAL DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE COVERAGE Paragraph AA.a. of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended to provide a limit of $50 per day and a maximum limit of $1,000. 6. LOAN/LEASE GAP COVERAGE Under SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, in the event of a total "loss" to a covered "auto", we will pay your additional legal obligation for any difference between the actual cash value of the "auto" at the time of the "loss" and the "outstanding balance" of the loan/lease. "Outstanding balance" means the amount you owe on the loan/lease at the time of "loss" less any amounts representing taxes; overdue payments; penalties, interest or charges resulting from overdue payments; additional mileage charges; excess wear and tear charges; lease termination fees; security deposits not returned by the lessor; costs for extended warranties, credit life Insurance, health, accident or disability insurance purchased with the loan or lease; and carry-over balances from previous loans or leases. 7. AIRBAG COVERAGE Under Paragraph B. EXCLUSIONS - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the following is added: The exclusion relating to mechanical breakdown does not apply to the accidental discharge of an airbag. 8. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - BROADENED COVERAGE a. The exceptions to Paragraphs B.4 - EXCLUSIONS - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE are replaced by the following: Exclusions 4.c. and 4.d. do not apply to equipment designed to be operated solely by use of the power from the "auto's" electrical system that, at the time of "loss", is: (1) Permanently installed in or upon the covered "auto"; (2) Removable from a housing unit which is permanently installed in or upon the covered "auto"; (3) An integral part of the same unit housing any electronic equipment described in Paragraphs (1) and (2) above; or © 2011, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material Form HA 99 16 03 12 of ISO Properties, Inc., with its permission.) Page 3 of 5 73604833 1 AALRR 1 23-24 Master Certificate I Mimi Phan 1 3/28/2023 11:10:03 AM (PST) I Page 4 of 28 (4) Necessary for the normal operation of the covered "auto" or the monitoring of the covered "auto's" operating system. b. Section III — Version CA 00 01 03 10 of the Business Auto Coverage Form, Physical Damage Coverage, Limit of Insurance, Paragraph C.2 and Version CA 00 01 10 01 of the Business Auto Coverage Form, Physical Damage Coverage, Limit of Insurance, Paragraph C are each amended to add the following: $1,500 is the most we will pay for "loss" in any one "accident" to all electronic equipment (other than equipment designed solely for the reproduction of sound, and accessories used with such equipment) that reproduces, receives or transmits audio, visual or data signals which, at the time of "loss", is: (1) Permanently installed in or upon the covered "auto" in a housing, opening or other location that is not normally used by the "auto" manufacturer for the installation of such equipment; (2) Removable from a permanently installed housing unit as described in Paragraph 2.a. above or is an integral part of that equipment; or (3) An integral part of such equipment. c. For each covered "auto", should loss be limited to electronic equipment only, our obligation to pay for, repair, return or replace damaged or stolen electronic equipment will be reduced by the applicable deductible shown in the Declarations, or $250, whichever deductible is less. 9. EXTRA EXPENSE - BROADENED COVERAGE Under Paragraph A. - COVERAGE - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, we will pay for the expense of returning a stolen covered "auto" to you. 10. GLASS REPAIR -WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the following is added: No deductible applies to glass damage if the glass is repaired rather than replaced. 11. TWO OR MORE DEDUCTIBLES Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the following is added: If another Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. company policy or coverage form that is not an automobile policy or coverage form applies to the same "accident", the following applies: (1) If the deductible under this Business Auto Coverage Form is the smaller (or smallest) deductible, it will be waived; (2) If the deductible under this Business Auto Coverage Form is not the smaller (or smallest) deductible, it will be reduced by the amount of the smaller (or smallest) deductible. 12. AMENDED DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS The requirement in LOSS CONDITIONS 2.a. - DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT,CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS that you must notify us of an "accident" applies only when the "accident" is known to: (1) You, if you are an individual; (2) A partner, if you are a partnership; (3) A member, if you are a limited liability company; or (4) An executive officer or insurance manager, if you are a corporation. 13. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS If you unintentionally fail to disclose any hazards existing at the inception date of your policy, we will not deny coverage under this Coverage Form because of such failure. 14. HIRED AUTO - COVERAGE TERRITORY Paragraph e. of GENERAL CONDITIONS 7. - POLICY PERIOD, COVERAGE TERRITORY - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is replaced by the following: e. For short-term hired "autos", the coverage territory with respect to Liability Coverage is anywhere in the world provided that if the "insured's" responsibility to pay damages for "bodily injury" or "property damage" is determined in a "suit," the "suit" is brought in the United States of America, the territories and possessions of the United States of America, Puerto Rico or Canada or in a settlement we agree to. 15. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is amended by adding the following: © 2011, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material Form HA 99 16 03 12 of ISO Properties, Inc., with its permission.) Page 4 of 5 73604833 1 AALRR 1 23-24 Master Certificate I Mimi Phan 1 3/28/2023 11:10:03 AM (PST) I Page 5 of 28 We waive any right of recovery we may have against any person or organization with whom you have a written contract that requires such waiver because of payments we make for damages under this Coverage Form. 16. RESULTANT MENTAL ANGUISH COVERAGE The definition of "bodily injury" in SECTION V - DEFINITIONS is replaced by the following: "Bodily injury" means bodily injury, sickness or disease sustained by any person, including mental anguish or death resulting from any of these. 17. EXTENDED CANCELLATION CONDITION Paragraph 2. of the COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS - CANCELLATION - applies except as follows: If we cancel for any reason other than nonpayment of premium, we will mail or deliver to the first Named Insured written notice of cancellation at least 60 days before the effective date of cancellation. 18. HYBRID, ELECTRIC, OR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE PAYMENT COVERAGE In the event of a total loss to a "non -hybrid" auto for which Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under this Coverage Form, then such Physical Damage Coverages are amended as follows: a.lf the auto is replaced with a "hybrid" auto or an auto powered solely by electricity or natural gas, we will pay an additional 10%, to a maximum of $2,500, of the "non -hybrid" auto's actual cash value or replacement cost, whichever is less, b.The auto must be replaced and a copy of a bill of sale or new lease agreement received by us within 60 calendar days of the date of "loss," c. Regardless of the number of autos deemed a total loss, the most we will pay under this Hybrid, Electric, or Natural Gas Vehicle Payment Coverage provision for any one "loss" is $10,000. For the purposes of the coverage provision, a.A "non -hybrid" auto is defined as an auto that uses only an internal combustion engine to move the auto but does not include autos powered solely by electricity or natural gas. b.A "hybrid" auto is defined as an auto with an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors; and that uses the internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors to move the auto, or the internal combustion engine to charge one or more electric motors, which move the auto. 19. VEHICLE WRAP COVERAGE In the event of a total loss to an "auto" for which Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under this Coverage Form, then such Physical Damage Coverages are amended to add the following: In addition to the actual cash value of the "auto", we will pay up to $1,000 for vinyl vehicle wraps which are displayed on the covered "auto" at the time of total loss. Regardless of the number of autos deemed a total loss, the most we will pay under this Vehicle Wrap Coverage provision for any one "loss" is $5,000. For purposes of this coverage provision, signs or other graphics painted or magnetically affixed to the vehicle are not considered vehicle wraps. © 2011, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material Form HA 99 16 03 12 of ISO Properties, Inc., with its permission.) Page 5 of 5 73604833 1 AALRR 1 23-24 Master Certificate I Mimi Phan 1 3/28/2023 11:10:03 AM (PST) I Page 6 of 28