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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Adjourned Regular Meeting
July 31, 2006
5:30 p.m.
CHINO HILLS CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2001 GRAND AVENUE
CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS: GWENN NORTON -PERRY, CHAIRMAN, Chino Hills 90110 k7len)"',
BOB ZIRBES, VICE-CHAIRMAN, Diamond Bar C 5P �o
CAROL HERRERA, Diamond Bar else
CURT HAGMAN, Chino Hills
STEVE TYE, ALTERNATE, Diamond Bar
ED GRAHAM, ALTERNATE, Chino Hills
DAVE PEREZ, EX -OFFICIO, City of Industry
JIM DESTEFANO, Diamond Bar
DOUGLAS N. La BELLE, Chino Hills
DEBORAH FOX, Legal Counsel
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1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Chino Hills City
Hall, 2001 Grand Ave., Chino Hills, CA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Norton -Perry
ROLL CALL:
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time reserved on
each regular meeting agenda to provide an opportunity for members of the public
to directly address the Authority on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest
to the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on this agenda.
Although the Authority values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the
Authority generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted
agenda. There is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR: z) qJ A0tjYArg4
3.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of June 26, 2006 — Approve as submitted.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. { L, r ✓
5. OLD BUSINESS:
5.1 Approval of Proposed By -Law Amendments.
Recommended Action: Approve.
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5.2 Discussion Request for Proposals for Tres Hermanos Consulting
Services.
Recommended Action: Direct Staff as necessary.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS:
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8. ADJOURNMENT: l
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2006 DRAFT
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Norton -Perry called the Tres Hermanos
Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Chino Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 2001 Grand Avenue, Chino Hills, CA.
ROLL CALL: Gwenn Norton -Perry, Chairman (CH); Bob Zirbes,
Vice Chairman (D.B.); Carol Herrera (D.B.); Curt Hagman, (CH).
Also present were: James DeStefano (CH); Deborah Fox, Legal
Counsel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Norton -Perry led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
2, PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
VC/Zirbes moved, M/Hagman seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Without objection, the motion was so ordered.
3.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2005 —As presented.
3.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TREASURER'S STATEMENTS FROM JUNE
2005 THROUGH APRIL 2006.
4. OLD BUSINESS:
4.1 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Jim DeStefano reported that in February 2004 the Board talked about
changing the bylaws to clean up the housekeeping responsibilities
between the two member cities to wit: The Board Chairperson is from
Chino Hills and the City of Diamond Bar is the permanent Secretary to the
Authority and the City of Chino Hills is the permanent Treasurer to the
Authority. In addition, when one City serves as the Chair and Executive
Director, the other City will serve as the Deputy Executive Director.
Without objection, the Board unanimously concurred to direct staff to
prepare the amended draft bylaws as proposed by staff and place the
matter on the next meeting agenda for approval.
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NEW BUSINESS:
5.1 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 AND 2007/08
AUTHORITY BUDGET.
Jim DeStefano stated that the proposed Authority Budget for the next two
fiscal years has a projected funding source of $83,600 and expenditures
of $58,500 if the Authority pursues the land use study (legal fees, auditing
services, etc.) leaving an anticipated fund balance on June 30, 2008 of
$25,100. Staff requests that the Authority review and adopt the proposed
budget.
VC/Zirbes asked Mr. DeStefano to offer a proposal to the Authority for
determining the acceptable uses for both communities (review and
research) and the timeline for implementing a plan and, give the Authority
an opportunity to discuss the details before a contract for consultant
services is let for bid.
Chair/Norton-Perry concurred and said she wanted to keep the $40,000
land use study item in the budget.
VC/Zirbes moved, C/Hagman seconded to adopt the Authority Budget as
recommended by staff with direction for staff to prepare a land use bid
proposal for discussion and adoption by the Authority. Without objection,
the motion was so ordered.
AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS: None Offered.
Member Herrera said it was good to see everyone.
There was discussion about new cell sites in both cities.
Chair/Norton-Perry asked that the City of Industry again be placed on the
Authority's distribution list and that they be notified regarding future Board
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Chairman
Norton -Perry adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. to July 31, 2006.
DOUGLAS N. LA BELLE,
Authority Secretary
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ATTEST:
GWEN NORTON -PERRY,
Chairman
Agenda No. 5.1
TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: July 31, 2006
To: Chairman and Members of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority
From: Executive. Director
Subject: Adoption of Proposed By -Laws Amendments
Recommendation:
That the Authority adopt the proposed by-laws amendments.
Background/Analysis:
At the February 25, 2004 and June 26, 2006 meetings, amendments to the Authority's
By -Laws were discussed. Various issues such as having certain duties being perma-
nently assigned to one or the other city, having the Executive Director and the Chairman
being from the same city, and having a Deputy Executive Director were discussed. Al-
though we have been operating under the revised by-laws, they have never been for-
mally approved. Staff is requesting that this item be considered and the proposed
changes be adopted.
Recommended by:
Douglas N. LaBelle, Executive Director
Attachment
Respectfully Submitted by:
James DeStefano, Secretary
TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
BY-LAWS T
In accordance with Article I, Subsection (8) of the Tres Hermanos Conservation
Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, the Board may adopt by-laws, rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings or as are necessary for the purposes hereof.
The following by-laws are hereby established pursuant to Article I, Subsection (8).
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS:
A. ELECTED OFFICERS
1. The Board shall elect from among the Board members the following
officers:
a. Chairman. The Director elected by the Board to service as chief
officer of the Authority. The Chairman shall preside over the Board and conduct all
meetings of the Board. The Chairman shall execute all contracts, deeds, warrants, and
other official documents on behalf of the Authority as authorized by the Board.
b. Vice Chairman. The elected officer who in the absence or
inability of the Chairman to act shall act in the Chairman's capacity.
2. At no time shall the Chairman and Vice -Chairman be from the same
Participating Agency. The Chairmanship shall rotate between Directors representing
City of Chino Hills and the City of Diamond Bar.
3. Those elected to the position of Chairman, and Vice Chairman, at the
Initial Meeting shall serve until the Annual Meeting of odd -numbered years. The term to
be served by the Chairman and Vice -Chairman shall be for two years. The Annual
Meeting shall be held at the regular March meeting, of each year. Subsequent terms,
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beginning July 1, for the Chairman and Vice Chairman shall run for two (2) years, with
elections held at the Annual Meeting of odd -numbered years.
B. APPOINTED OFFICERS. The Board shall appoint the following officers:
1. Executive Director. The City Manager of the City of Diamond Bar, shall
i�llp serve as the Executive Director
and shall exercise
the duties described in Article 5.
2. Deputy Executive Director. The City Manager of the City of Chino
Hills shall serve as the Deputy Executive Director and, in the absence of the
Executive Director, shall exercise the duties described in Article 5.
43. Secretary. The City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, or his her designee, shall serve as Secretary.
The Secretary
shall take and hold minutes of the meeting, attest to contracts and other documents,
record documents as necessary, keep and maintain records, and perform such other and
further administrative, documentation, and related functions.
44. Treasurer/Auditor. The Finance Director of the City of
Chino Hills or &Q4
her designee, shall serve as Treasurer.
�. The person serving as Treasurer ; shall also perform the functions of auditor
as required by Government Code Section ev 6505.6.
45. General Counsel. The member of the California State Bar appointed by
the Board shall serve as the legal advisor to the Authority.
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C. VACANCIES. In the event of a vacancy of a Director, the vacancy on the Board
shall be filled, by the affected Participating Agency. The affected Participating
Agency may appoint an interim replacement Director until the new Director is
seated. In the event a vacancy, as referenced herein, is filled by the Alternate
Board Member, the affected City Council shall appoint a permanent Alternate to
complete the term of the Member.
ARTICLE 2. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. APPROVAL OF OPERATING BUDGET. At the first meeting following the
Organizational Meeting and at the Annual
Meeting, the Board shall review and approve a Two -Year Annual Operating Budget, for
the period of July lsr of the first year through June 30th of the second year. The Board
may, from time to time, modify the Authority's budget.
B. REVIEW FUND ACCOUNTINGS. The Board shall receive and review, at
least quarterly, accountings of all funds received and disbursed pursuant to this
Agreement.
C. POWER TO CONDUCT MEETINGS. The Board shall have the power to
conduct on behalf of the Authority all business of the Authority including that assigned to
the Executive Director. The Board may review, modify, and override all decisions and
acts of the Executive Director.
D. AUTHORITY PROCEDURES. The Board may after adoption, by resolution,
of the By -Laws; and from time to time, thereafter, amend the bylaws for the Authority.
The Board may establish, and may thereafter from time to time amend, such other
policies, rules, regulations, and procedures to govern its operations as it deems
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appropriate. The Board may adopt by reference the rules and regulations of any
Participating Agency.
E. AUTHORITY AUDIT. The Board shall arrange and provide for an annual audit
of the accounts and records of the Authority by an Auditor. Copies of such audit shall be
distributed to the Members within one hundred twenty (120) days following the close of
the audit period.
F. EMPLOYEES; CONTRACTORS. The Board shall have the power to
authorize the employment of persons on a full time or part time basis, and to establish the
terms and conditions of employment, as necessary to carry out the purposes of the
Authority. The Board shall also have the authority to contract for professional, legal,
administrative, technical, and other services to be provided to the Authority.
G. EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS, DEEDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS.
Upon approval by the Board, all contracts, deeds, warrants and other official documents
on behalf of the Authority shall be executed by the Chairman or the Executive Director,
and attested to by the Secretary and approved as to form by the General Counsel,
ARTICLE 3. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. MEETINGS. The Board shall meet monthly; or, more frequently as the Board
may determine. All meetings shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance
with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code §54950 et sem.). All
meetings shall be held in the Offices of the City of the Chairman of the Tres Hermanos
Conservation Authority, or such other place as the Board may determine.
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B. SPECIAL MEETINGS. A special meeting may be called by the Chairman or by
the vote of three (3) members of the Board. All such meetings shall be called, noticed,
held and conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.
C. QUORUM. A quorum of the Board shall consist of three (3) of the Members (or
their alternates) (fifty percent (50%) plus one (1)). A vote by a majority of those present
at a meeting shall be sufficient to constitute action by the Board, unless otherwise
specified herein or in an applicable bylaw, rule, regulation, or procedure established by
the Board.
D. MINUTES. The Secretary of the Board shall cause minutes of regular, adjourned
regular, and special meetings to be kept and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting,
cause a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each Member.
E. MEETING AGENDA. An agenda of the meeting shall be prepared and posted
pursuant to the Brown Act.
F. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS. The Chairman, or in the absence of the Chairman
the Vice -Chairman, shall conduct the meetings. Meeting shall be conducted in the spirit
of "Robert's Rules of Order"; unless otherwise provided by any rule, regulation or bylaw
of the Board.
G. APPEAL OF DECISION OF ACTIONS. Any Member may appeal to the full
Board any decision or action -taken by the Executive Director, for a full discussion of the
decision or action taken, by making a written request to the Executive Director that the
Board review the decision or action taken. The decision or action shall be suspended
pending such Board review. If time is of the essence in respect to the decision or action
taken, the Chairman of the Board shall call for a Special Board meeting as soon as
practical to conduct such review.
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H. VOTE REQUIRED.
Unless otherwise provided for in these by-laws, rules, regulations, or
procedures adopted by the Board, a majority vote of the Members present and voting
shall be sufficient to approve Board actions.
Notwithstanding subsection 1 of this Section H, the following decisions
shall require a Majority Vote:
a. Adoption and thereafter any amendment of the budget.
b. Proposing an amendment to the By -Laws.
C. Approving any expenditure or contract in excess of $50,000.
d. Approving any change in the assessment formula.
e. Any other matter, which the Board determines, by resolution,
should be included in this Section.
ARTICLE 4. ASSESSMENTS.
A. ANNUAL BUDGET. The Executive Director shall direct the preparation of an
Authority's Operating Budget to be approved by the Board at the Annual Meeting. The
approval of the Budget shall require a Concurrent Majority Vote.
B. AUTHORITY TO ASSESS MEMBERS. To pay its necessary and proper
expenses, the Authority may levy an assessment against its members. The assessment
shall be sufficient to pay all expenses of the Authority, as set forth in the Budget, which
will not be timely offset by other anticipated revenues of the Authority.
C. TIME FOR PAYMENT. The Assessment shall be paid annually, or on such
other frequency as the Board may determine.
D. FORMULA FOR ASSESSMENT. The allocation of the Assessment to the
Participating Agencies shall be on an equal basis between the member agencies. The
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allocation formula may be modified to some other basis, such as land value, revenue
generated, or other, by a Resolution approved by a Concurrent Majority Vote.
ARTICLE 5 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
A. GENERAL DUTIES. The Executive Director shall have general authority to
administer the Authority under the direction and control of the Board. The Executive
Director shall have the authority to hire, manage, discipline, and terminate all employees
for such positions as may be authorized by the Board, and administer all consulting and
other contracts when approved by the Board. The Executive Director shall recommend
the budget and annual assessments to the Board. The general duties shall include such
other duties as specified in any bylaws, rules, regulations, or procedures adopted by the
Board. The duties of the Executive Director may be delegated by the Executive Director
to the Deputy Executive Director or subordinate employees or performed through
contractual services.
ARTICLE 6 APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER: FINANCES: DUTIES
A. PURCHASING. The Treasurer shall recommend to the Board appropriate rules
and regulations for the purchasing of supplies, services, and equipment, and shall
thereafter undertake all such activity in accordance with the rules and regulations so
adopted.
B. FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS. The Treasurer of the Authority shall establish and
maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by good accounting practice or by
the Board. The Treasurer shall have the custody of and disburse the Authority's funds,
and shall have the authority to delegate the signatory function of the Treasurer to such
persons as authorized by the Board. Any wser
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invoices over Five Hundred Dollars ($500) shall require approval by both
jurisdictions prior to payment.
C. BOND REQUIREMENT. A bond paid by the Authority, in the amount
determined by the Board to be adequate, shall be required of all officers and personnel
authorized to disburse funds of the Authority.
D. DUTIES OF TREASURER. The Treasurer of the Authority shall assume the
duties described in Government Code Section 6505.5 as it may from time to time be
amended, including:
Receive and receipt for all money of the Authority and place it in the
treasury of the Treasurer to the credit of the Authority;
2. In accordance with law, manage the investment of all funds of the
Authority, keeping sufficient liquidity to pay on time all obligations of the Authority;
Be responsible upon his or her official bond for the safekeeping and
disbursement of all of Authority money so held by him or her;
4. Pay, when due, out of the money of the Authority so held by him or her,
all sums payable on outstanding bonds and coupons of the Authority;
Pay any other sums due from the Authority from Authority money only
upon warrants signed by the Authority officer of employee so authorized by this
Agreement;
6. Recommend a budget to the Executive Director for submission to the
Board for adoption as the Authority's budget;
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7. Verify and report in writing monthly to the Authority the amount of
money he or she holds for the Authority, the amount of receipts since the last report, and
the amount paid out since the last report; and
S. To report in writing to the Authority and the Board, within one hundred
twenty (120) days following the close of the Fiscal Year on all financial activities for the
Fiscal Year just ended.
ARTICLE 7 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
A. INSURANCE.
1. The Authority shall obtain necessary bonding, fiduciary liability, officers
and Director's liability insurance, and other insurance coverage on a pooled basis as
deemed necessary by the Board for all Members, officers, and employees. Such coverage
shall be an administrative expense.
2. The Authority shall procure and maintain, from the Effective date,
comprehensive liability insurance in the minimum amount of Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence and annual aggregate. Each of the
Authority's Members shall be named as an additional insured on all Authority insurance
policies. Alternatively, the Authority may self -insure. The Authority shall, if necessary
or required, procure and maintain worker's compensation insurance as required by law.
B. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES. All of the privileges and
immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules, all pension,
relief, disability, worker's compensation, and other benefits; which apply to the activity
of officers, agents, or employees of any Member when performing their respective
functions within the territorial limits of the Member, shall apply to them to the same
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degree and extent while engaged in the performance of any of their functions and duties
extraterritorially hereunder.
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Agenda No. 5.2
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
Request for Proposals (RFP) for
TRES HERMANOS CONSULTING SERVICES
Date: July 18, 2005 Department: Administration
Project Name: Tres Hermanos Consulting Services
Proposal Due Date: September 15, 2005 Time: 4:00 P.M.
Proposals must be submitted to the:
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority
C/O City of Chino Hills
City Clerk's Office
2001 Grand Avenue
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Proposal Information - Format
Proposals will be received by the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority, hereinafter
called the "Authority", c/o the City of Chino Hills, at the office of the City Clerk, 2001
Grand Avenue, Chino Hills, California, 91709, until 4:00 P.M., PDT, September 15,
2005.
Each Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Authority at
the above -referenced address. Each sealed envelope containing a Proposal must be
plainly marked on the outside as Proposal for Tres Hermanos Consulting Services,
Proposer's name, address and his/her license number, if applicable. If forwarded by
mail, the sealed envelope containing the Proposal must be enclosed in another
envelope addressed to the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority, c/o City of Chino
Hills, City Clerk, 2001 Grand Avenue, Chino Hills, California 91709.
Salary tabulation sheets containing actual cost and overhead costs are to be submitted
in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked Cost Proposal at the time of submission
of the proposal.
Copies of the Request for Proposals may be obtained in the Department of the City
Manager of the City of Chino Hills, 2001 Grand Avenue, Chino Hills, California 91709.
Questions regarding the Request For Proposal should be directed to James DeStefano,
Diamond Bar City Manager at (909) 839-7010 Raymond Hansen, Chino Hills Senior
Administrative Analyst at (909) 364-2616 or Jeff Adams, Chino Hills City Planner at
(909)364-2751.
The proposal shall include, as a minimum:
A. A statement that this RFP shall be incorporated in its entirety as a part of
the Consultant's quote.
B. A statement that this RFP and the Consultant's proposal will jointly
become the Scope for Professional Consultant Services for this project. A
purchase order will be issued upon acceptance of the quote.
C. A statement that the services to be provided, and fees therein, will be in
accordance with the City's RFP except as otherwise specified in the
Consultant's quote under the heading "Exceptions to the City's Request
for Proposals."
D. A single and separate section with the heading "Exceptions to the City's
Request for Proposals" containing a complete and detailed description of
all of the exceptions to the provisions and conditions of this RFP upon
which the Consultant's proposal is contingent and which shall take
precedent over this RFP.
E. A Statement of Qualifications applicable to this project including the
names, qualifications and proposed duties of the Consultant's staff to be
assigned to this project; a listing of recent similar projects completed
including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of the
appropriate persons which the City can contact.
F. A statement that all charges for services will be a "not to exceed fee", as
submitted with and made part of said Consultant's quote.
G. A copy of the Consultant's hourly rate schedule and a written statement
that said hourly rate schedule is part of the Consultant's quote for use in
invoicing for progress payments and for extra work incurred that is not part
of this RFP.
H. A written statement by the Consultant that all federal laws and regulations
shall be adhered to notwithstanding any state or local laws and
regulations. In case of conflict between federal, state, or local laws or
regulations, the strictest shall be adhered to.
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A written statement by the Consultant shall allow all authorized federal,
state, county, and the City of Chino Hills officials access to place of work,
books, documents, papers, fiscal, payroll materials, and other relevant
contract records pertinent to this project. All relevant records shall be
retained for at least three years.
J. A written statement that the Consultant will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion,
sex, or national origin.
K. A written statement that the Consultant shall comply with the California
Labor Code. Pursuant to said regulations entitled: Federal Labor
Standards provisions; Federal Prevailing Wage Decision; and State of
California Prevailing Wage Rates, respectively.
L. A written statement that the Consultant shall comply with the Copeland
Anti -kickback Act (18 USC 874 C) and the implementation regulation (29
CFR 3) issued pursuant thereto, and any amendments thereof.
DESCRIPTION
The Authority is seeking proposals for the development of the Tres Hermanos Project
located in the cities of Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. The Authority is currently
evaluating the proposed development of the Tres Hermanos area, which consists of
approximately 1781 acres in the City of Chino Hills and 748 acres in the City of Diamond
Bar. The project may include residential units, office facilities, infrastructure
improvements and retail center. Consultant will be given 90 days to complete the
Scope of Services.
SCOPE OF WORK
Assignments may include, but not be limited to the following tasks or services with
respect to the development of the Tres Hermanos Project:
• Provide real estate and financial consulting services
• Identify best land use jointly between cities.
• Prepare feasibility studies to include retail components
• Prepare feasibility studies to include residential/mixed use options (including
commercial recreation)
• Perform economic analysis of the retail development pro forma
• Moving uses/relocation of businesses from existing locations in Chino Hills and
Diamond Bar to Tres Hermanos.
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Evaluate alternative development, financing, and ownership options for public
facilities.
• Identify advantages/disadvantages of regional access i.e. Tonner Canyon. Road.
• Identify constraints on industrial, commercial, and residential development
• Review existing constraints on residential of 1 unit per 5 acres.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Authority will evaluate the information submitted. The evaluation will consider the
following criteria when reviewing your proposal.
Approach to the work including task breakdown and staffing, forty five percent
(45%).
2. Experience and technical competence of your firm and key people on similar
projects of equal complexity, thirty percent (30%).
Reports of references, and the willingness to agree to all terms of the
Professional Services Agreement, twenty-five percent (25%).
The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any
defects or irregularities in the proposals or selection process.
Professional Services Agreement
The Authority has provided a copy of the Agreement for Professional Services. Please
review this agreement and provide the Authority with a written statement of your firm's
willingness to accept the terms of the agreement. Please specifically identify each and
every term of the agreement that your firm is unwilling to accept and the reason
therefor.
Prevailing Wages
The Proposer agrees to abide by the requirements under Section 1773 of the Labor
Code of the State of California for general prevailing wages where it is applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Proposers will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246
(Equal Employment Opportunity clause) as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as
supplemented in Department of Labor Regulation (41 CRF, Part 60), California Labor
Code 1410, et seg., California Labor Code 1777.6, and implementary regulations
concerning equal opportunity for Apprentices.
Insurance.
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A. Insurance Requirements. Proposer shall provide and maintain insurance
acceptable to the Authority's Attorney in full force and effect throughout the term
of this Agreement, against,claims for injuries to persons or damages to property
which may arise from or in connection with the performances of the work
hereunder by the Proposer, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance
is to be placed with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than ANIL Proposer
shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance:
Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
a. Insurance Services Office form Commercial General Liability
coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001).
b. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87)
covering Automobile Liability, including code 1 "any auto" and
endorsement CA 0025, or equivalent forms subject to the written
approval by the City.
C. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code
of the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance and
covering all persons providing service on behalf of the Proposer
and all risks to such persons under this agreement.
Errors and Omissions liability insurance appropriate to the
Proposer's profession.
Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits of
insurance no less than:
a. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General
Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is
used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
the activities related to this Agreement or the general aggregate
limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
C. Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability: Worker's
Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California and Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident.
Errors and Omissions Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Other Provisions. Insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain
the following provisions:
All Policies: Each insurance policy required by this paragraph shall be
endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled by the insurer or either party to this Agreement, reduced in
coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by Certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the Authority.
2. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages:
Authority, its officers officials, and employees and volunteer are to
be covered as additional insured as respects: liability arising our of
activities Proposer performs, products and completed operations of
Proposers; premises owned, leased or hired or borrowed by
Proposer. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the
scope of protection afforded to Authority, its officers, officials, or
employees.
b. Proposer's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects to Authority, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers
shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Proposer's
insurance.
G. Proposer's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the
limits of the insurer's liability.
Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the
policies including the breaches of warranties shall not affect
coverage provided to the Authority, its officers, officials, employees
or volunteers.
3. Worker's Compensation and Emplover's Liability Coverage. Unless the
Executive Director otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to
waive all rights of subrogation against the Authority, its officers, officials,
employees and agents for losses arising from work performed by
Consultant for Authority.
C. Other Requirements. Consultant agrees to deposit with Authority, at or before
the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to
satisfy Authority that the insurance provisions of this Agreement have been
complied with. The Authority's Attorney may require the Proposer furnish the
Authority with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by
this Section. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. Authority reserves the
right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required copies of all required
insurance policies, at any time.
Proposer shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each
subcontractor identical to those Proposer provides.
2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and
approved by the Authority. At the option of the Authority, either the
insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self insured
retentions as respects the Authority, its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers; or the Proposer shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of
losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses
and claims.
3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be
construed to limit Proposer's liability hereunder to fulfill the indemnification
provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
Subcontractin
The Proposer may utilize the services of specialty Subcontractors on those parts of the
Work that, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty
Subcontractors. Unless Proposer lists a specific Subcontractor, Proposer is
representing to Authority that Proposer has all appropriate licenses, certifications, and
registrations to perform the work hereunder.
After submission of his/her proposal, the Proposer shall not award Work to any unlisted
Subcontractor(s) without prior written approval of the Authority. The Proposer shall be
fully responsible to the Authority for the performance of his/her Subcontractors, and of
persons either directly or indirectly employed by them.
Nothing contained herein shall create any contractual relation between any
Subcontractor and the Authority.
Should you have any questions regarding this Request for Proposals, please contact
James DeStefano, Diamond Bar Deputy City Manager at (909) 839-7010 Raymond
Hansen, Chino Hills Senior Administrative Analyst at (909) 364-2616 or Jeff Adams,
Chino Hills City Planner at (909) 364-2751.
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