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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - SCV CHAMBER COMMERCE CONTR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: January 9, 2001 City Manager Approi Item to be presented SUBJECT: SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT: City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION The City Council approve a four-year service contract, not to exceed $67,500 annually, with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. In 1996 the City Council approved a four-year service contract ($64,000 annually) between the City's Economic Development Division and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. This is a renewal of that service contract for an additional four years. The key points of the contract are: • The contract will be renewable annually for a period . of time beginning June 30, 2000 through June 30, 2004. • The contract continuation is subject to an annual evaluation and the achievement of mutually agreed upon performance measures. • City funds will be drawn down quarterly from the City Economic Development Budget. • The City will contract for services in the following amounts in two areas: Film promotion/marketing $47,500.00 Business Assistance $20,000.00 Total $67,500.00 • The Chamber of Commerce will provide private matching funds up to $20,000 for the Business Assistance Program. Item 6' APPROVED SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE January 9, 2001 Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds, not to exceed $67,600 annually, are available in Economic Development Budget Account 1811-8110. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. Modify the scope of services identified in the proposed contract. 2. Reduce the length of the contract from four years to one year. ATTACHMENT Service Contract MKH:js 661 m=9-bdW1_9_201/Chambervwot .dx AGREEMENT FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THROUGH DIRECTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PRIVATE OR PUBLIC AGENCY This Agreement, dated for purposes of identification only this day of is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "SANTA CLARTTA", and the SANTA CLARrTA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR". WHEREAS, SANTA CLARITA has appropriated certain funds to provide business promotion and marketing services to specific agencies; and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents that it is capable of providing such services. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the "effective date" of this agreement (as defined in Section 28, below), the services to be rendered by CONTRACTOR under this agreement shall be rendered for a term of four (4) years, commencing on June 30, 2000 and ending on June 30, 2004. As used herein, the term "contract year" means a fiscal year during the years 2000 through 2004, inclusive. During each contract year, SANTA CLARITA agrees to pay, as an agreed fee and not as matching funds, the sum of Forty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($47,500) to CONTRACTOR as funding for the operations of the Santa Clarita Valley Film and Entertainment Bureau. In addition to the said funding for the Santa Clarity Valley Film and Entertainment Bureau, and subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph 1.b., below, SANTA CLARITA agrees to pay to CONTRACTOR the following: a. Matching funds on a dollar -for -dollar basis for the services to be rendered by CONTRACTOR under this agreement in the operation and activities of the Santa Clarita Valley Business Assistance Program; provided, however, that said matching funds shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for such services rendered in any contract year; b. SANTA CLARTTA shall not be inquired to pay, nor shall the total of all payments prescribed in Paragraphs 1 through Lb., above, exceed the aggregate sum of Sixty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($67,500) for CONTRACTOR'S services rendered in any contract year. 2• CONTRACTOR agrees to expend FUNDS solely and exclusively to provide he following services for SANTA CLARITA: a. Implementation of a Santa Clarita Film and Entertainment Bureau work program to promote the film and entertainment industry within the Santa Clarita Valley (See Exhibit A), to serve as a film liaison to the City of Santa Clarita Economic Development Division. b. Implement a Business Assistance program (See Exhibit B) for businesses establishing and/or existing in the Santa Clarita Valley. 3. CONTRACTOR shall submit a year-end evaluation report to the City of Santa Clarita, due no later than April 30, of each year. The report shall be submitted in a narrative format no less than one page nor more than four pages in length for each of the two service contract areas: Film and Business Assistance Programs. Each report shall describe the progress toward implementing the respective, mutually agreed upon work programs. 4. Funds will be disbursed to the CONTRACTOR upon request through a quarterly invoice directed to the City of Santa Clarita Economic Development Division. 5. CONTRACTOR shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to CONTRACTOR'S performance of services pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to SANTA CLARITA pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures. Any an all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, with 48 hours advance notice during regular business hours, upon written request by SANTA CLARITA or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the requesting party for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records shall be made available at CONTRACTOR'S address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement 6. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend with Counsel of SANTA CLARITA'S choice, and hold harmless SANTA CLARITA, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, defense costs, actions, liability, or consequential damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with CONTRACTOR'S (or CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors, if any) performance or failure to perform, under the terms of the Agreement Without limiting SANTA CLARTTA'S right to indemnification, it is agreed that CONTRACTOR shall secure prior to commencing any activities under this Agreement, and maintain during the term of this Agreement, insurance coverage (if applicable), and consistent with standards in such agencies as follows: a. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by California statutes. b. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, or Commercial General Liability Insurance, including coverage for Premises and Operations, Contractual Liability, Personal Injury Liability, Products/Completed Operations Liability, Broad -Form Property Damage (if applicable) and Independent Contractors' Liability (if applicable), in an amount of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit, written on an occurrence form. C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage, (if applicable), including owned, non -owned and hired autos, in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per each occurrence, combined single limit, written on an occurrence form. d. SANTA CLARTTA'S Risk Manager is hereby authorized to reduce the requirements set forth above in the event he or she determines that such reduction is in SANTA CLARTTA'S best interest. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall contain the following clauses: "Ibis insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non- renewed.until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City Clerk, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, California 91355." "It is agreed that any insurance maintained by the City of Santa Clarita shall apply in excess of and not contribute with insurance provided by this policy." Each insurance. policy required by this Agreement, excepting policies for workers' compensation and professional liability, shall contain the following clause: "The City of Santa Clarita, its officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers are added as additional insured as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of the named insured, performed under contract with the city of Santa Clarita." 7. Prior to commencing any work under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to SANTA CLARTTA insurance certificates confirming the existence of the insurance required by this Agreement, and including the applicable clauses referenced above. Also, within thirty (30) days of the execution date of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall provide to SANTA CLARITA endorsements to the above -required policies, which add to these policies the applicable clauses referenced above. Said endorsements shall be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company and shall include the signatory's 3 company affiliation and title. Should it be deemed necessary by SANTA CLARrTA, it shall be CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to see that SANTA CLARITA receives documentation acceptable to SANTA CLARITA which sustains that the individual signing said endorsements is indeed authorized to do so by the insurance company. Also, SANTA CLARITA has the right to demand, and receive within a reasonable time period, copies of any insurance policies required under this Agreement. 8. In addition to any other remedies SANTA CLARITA may have is CONTRACTOR fails to provide or maintain any issuance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, SANTA CLARITA may, at its sole option: a. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement. b. Order CONTRACTOR to stop work under this Agreement and/or withhold any payment(s) which become due to CONTRACTOR hereunder until CONTRACTOR demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof. C. Terminate this Agreement. 9. Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to other remedies SANTA CLARITA may have and is not the exclusive remedy for CONTRACTOR'S failure to maintain insurance or secure appropriate endorsements. 10. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which CONTRACTOR may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from CONTRACTOR'S or its subcontractor's performance of the work covered under this Agreement. 11. Either SANTA CLARITA or CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving sixty (60) days written notice of termination. In the event such notice is given, CONTRACTOR shall cease immediately all work in progress. If either CONTRACTOR or SANTA CLARITA fail to perform any material obligation under this AGREEMENT, then, in addition to any other remedies, either CONTRACTOR or SANTA CLARITA may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. Upon termination of this Agreement by either CONTRACTOR or SANTA CLARITA, all property belonging exclusively to SANTA CLARITA which is in CONTRACTOR'S possession shall be returned to SANTA CLARITA. 12. In the event that CONTRACTOR is in default for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, SANTA CLARITA shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating CONTRACTOR for any work performed after the date of default. 13. CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of SANTA CLARrfA. CONTRACTOR shall have no authority to bind SANTA CLARITA in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against SANTA CLARITA, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by SANTA CLARITA. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR shall at all times be under CONTRACTOR'S exclusive direction and control. Neither SANTA CLARITA, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of SANTA CLARITA, shall have control over the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR'S officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent that CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR'S officers, employees or agents of SANTA CLARrrA. 14. CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. CONTRACTOR shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to those required of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. 15. CONTRACTOR 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. CONTRACTOR shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the services set forth in this Agreement. Neither SANTA CLARITA, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of SANTA CLARITA, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of CONTRACTOR to comply with this section. 16. CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition or material status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement. IT The expertise and experience of CONTRACTOR are material considerations for this Agreement. SANTA CLARITA has an interest in the qualifications of and capability of the persons and entities that will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of CONTRACTOR'S duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City Council of SANTA CLARITA. Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling SANTA CLARITA to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including summary termination of this Agreement. 18. The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that he/she/they has/have the authority to so execute this Agreement and to bind CONTRACTOR to the performance of its obligations hereunder. 19. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. 20. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the CONTRACTOR and by the City Council or City Manager of SANTA CLARITA. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. 21. 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 SANTA CLARITA of any work or services by CONTRACTOR shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 22. This Agreement shall be interpreted, constructed 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. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Los Angeles. 23. In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. 24. This Agreement, including the attached EXH[BrTS "A" through "B", 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 CONTRACTOR and SANTA CLARITA prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, 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 representatives. 25. If a 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). 26. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold SANTA CLARITA harmless, including its officers, agents and employees, from any and all claims of the United States of America for reimbursement of FUNDS or any portion of thereof due to the improper use of funds. rl 27. Notices and communication concerning this Agreement shall be sent to the following addresses: SANTA CLARTTA CONTRACTOR City of Santa Clarita Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Atm: City Clerk Attn: Kimberly Kurowski, Executive Vice President 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 125 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 28. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the latest date of execution hereinafter set forth opposite the names of the signatories hereto. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to set forth a date of execution opposite the name(s) of CONTRACTOR'S signatory to CONTRACTOR hereby authorizes SANTA CLARITA, by and through its representative, to insert the date of execution by CONTRACTOR'S signatory(s) as the date said Agreement, as executed by CONTRACTOR, is received by SANTA CLARITA. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates hereinafter respectively set forth. CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA a municipal corporation By "SANTA CLARITA" City Manager ATTEST: By "SANTA CLARTTA" City Clerk DATE OF EXECUTION: APPROVED AS TO FORM: SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By "CONTRACTOR" Designee Printed Name Title DATE OF EXECUTION: Exhibit A July 1, 2000 — June 30, 2001 Film & Entertainment Bureau Marketing/Advertising Purpose: To establish and maintain name brand recognition for the Santa Clarita Valley to the film and entertainment industry Action: • Produce annually 3 issues of `The Big Picture" newsletter with a total distribution over 5,000, Increase Ad Rates • Produce and distribute 6,000 copies of the Bureau's annual Film Guide • Develop a comprehensive, professional, SCV film marketing/mformation/resource package (Media Kit) Responsibility. Film & Entertainment Bureau Cost: $11,750 Sponsorship • Sponsorship California Film Commissions "On Location" Awards • Sponsor Santa Clarita International Film Festival (February 2001) • Sponsor Clarita Awards (May 2001) • Sponsor Canyon Theatre Guild • Sponsor Rep Theatre Responsibility: Film & Entertainment Bureau Cost: $3, 750 Industry Participation (Trade Shows/Conferences/Leadership Meetings) • Attend SCV Chamber of Commerce Home & Business Expo (October 2000) • Locations Expo (February 2001) • Produce Fam Tour • Exhibit at Showbiz Expo West in Los Angeles (June 2001) • Attend Cineposium California Film Commission (October 2001) Responsibility: Film & Entertainment Bureau Cost $14,450 Community Outreach (Special Events/Projects/Seminars) • Produce Vendor Opportunities Seminar (November 2001) • Produce Annual Appreciation Luncheon for the Film Bureau's Volunteers and Contributors (November 2000) • Sponsor an annual "Film Friendly" workshop for City and County film personnel and Location Managers Responsibility: Film a& Entertainment Bureau Cost. $1000 Electronic Infrastructure Purpose: To electronically communicate with the fibra, television, and entertainment industry • Utilize Nextel equipment & service to enhance communication with industry professionals • Purchase and install new fax machine • Maintain equipment and internet service Responsibility: Film &-Entertainment Bureau Cost. $1150 Create and Maintain Web Presence Purpose: To increase communication between the industry and the SCV Film & Entertainment Bureau • Update Website • Maintain Website • Provide correspondence effective, timely information to the industry through posted information and E -Mail • Utilize site as additional press, Bureau -controlled media Responsibility: Film & Entertainment Bureau Cost: $2,400 Create and Maintain On -Line Location Library Purpose: To place Santa Clarita Valley locations on-line. Will establish on-line communications with Entertainment Industry Development Corporation (EIDC) and the California Film Commission (CFC) location libraries. Action: Utilize outside service to photograph SCV locations, develop film, create location files, scan photos, and input property attributes into Cinema Scout Software (purchase digital camera - Amber will provide this service) Submit digital location files to California Film Commission's statewide digital database (training scheduled w/ CFC - Amber will act as on-site editor) Purchase Photoshop Responsibility: Film & Entertainment Bureau Cost. $1000 Administration Purpose: To cover daily operational costs of Film & Entertainment Bureau Action: • Assist over 1200 film -related inquiries each year • Cover #800 telephone expenses (equipment and monthly charges) • Purchase materials needed for "Your Property In A Starring Role" (folders, copies, envelopes, postage) • Send SCV Film Guides and other related materials to companies requesting SCV location and product/service information (copies, materials, postage) • Maintain General Liability Insurance coverage of events (seminars, quarterly meetings/mixers, trade shows) • Purchase general office supplies (folders, computer disks, fax paper, binders) • Produce copies (agendas, minutes, press clippings, reports, lead packets created after trade shows) Responsibility: Film & Entertainment Bureau Cost. $12,000 GRAND TOTAL: $47,500 10 Evaluation Chamber of Commerce will provide written evaluation of each item with expenditure report to City by May 31, 2001. Projects will be critiqued on an annual basis by the City of Santa Clarita Economic Development Division Performance measure will be mutually agreed upon by the City and the Film & Entertainment Bureau. 7jpical performance measures may include. • Fiscal impact based on statistics gathered from Motion Picture Association of America, EIDC (L.A. Film Permit Office) • Number of responses to the Film Bureau staff in industry inquirer • Number of leads and inquiries developed as a result of the Bureau's marketing efforts, i.e., trade show attendance • Production and distribution of three issues annually of the "Big Picture" newsletter • Produce and distribute the annual Film Guide Directory product and maintain a current film web site • Number of exposures of the Santa Clarita Film and Entertainment Industry in local, state-wide, and other media 11 Exhibit B Action Pian 2000/2001 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Assistance Program (A PublidPrivate Partnership) L Program Purpose: To develop supportive programs that respond to the needs of the business community in the Santa Clarita Valley. Action: The Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City of Santa Clarita will define a specific work program of activities, which may include the following: • Contract with North Los Angeles County Small Business Development Center for one-on-one professional consulting, and business-related training/workshops, which may include such topics as marketing, customer service, and access to capital and e-commerce. • Partnership with the College of the Canyons as a co-sponsor of an Aerospace Outlook Conference. A specific component of this conference may be devoted to the topics of improving supplieriprime productivity and competitiveness. • Other programs will be considered that can provide matching funds and provide support to the Santa Clarita Valley business community, as business assistance funds are available. Tentative projects being considered include a "Chief Executive Office (CEO) Forum"and an annual economic forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley. H. Evaluation The results of the Business Assistance Program will be evaluated through written year-end reports, which will include itemized expenditures. This report will be presented to the City of Santa Clarita's Economic Development Division for review no later than May 31, 2001. Performance measures will be mutually agreed upon by both the City and the Chamber of Commerce. Typical performance measures may include: number of clients served or counseled; number of persons attending conferences or forums; post conference valuation survey results; number of training/workshop attendees. III. Totat City Investment: $20,000 12