HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 08122019A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday,August 12,2019 ~7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach,California
THOMAS MOORE
MAYOR
Second District
SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
MAYOR PRO TEM
Fourth District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
MIKE VARIPAPA
COUNCIL MEMBER
Third District
SANDRA MASSA-LAVITT
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth District
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CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE –In remembrance of the victims of the recent tragedies in Gilroy,
California;El Paso,Texas;and Dayton,Ohio.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA &WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any
changes to the agenda and /or rearrange the order of the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS
•Seal Beach Lions Club
•Dave’s Cosmic Subs
•Introduction of new City Employees:Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas and
Code Enforcement Officer Samuel Funes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding any items within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.Pursuant to the Brown Act,the Council
cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law.
Matters not on the agenda may,at the Council's discretion,be referred to the City Manager
and placed on a future agenda.
Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the
microphone and state their name for the record.All speakers will be limited to a period
of five (5)minutes.Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire
City Council,and not to any individual,member of the staff or audience.Any documents
for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution.
Oral Communications
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Craig A.Steele,City Attorney
CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R.Ingram,City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS –None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by a single
motion with the exception of items removed by Council Members.
A.Approval of the July 22,2019 City Council Minutes -That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City Council meeting held
on July 22,2019.
B.Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2019)–August 12,2019
-Ratification.
C.Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Transtech Engineers,Inc.,for Building Division Services -That the
City Council adopt Resolution 6947 authorizing the City Manager to execute
a professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers,Inc.,for Building
Division Services.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
D.Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Thresholds for Public Works Contracts
-It is requested that the City Council conduct a public hearing,and after
considering all testimony and evidence presented,adopt Resolution 6948
confirming the adjustment of the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to
$33,970 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010.
UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS –None
NEW BUSINESS –None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday,September 9,2019 at 5:30 p.m.to meet in closed
session,if deemed necessary.
Agenda Item: A
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:August 12, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Approval of the July 22, 2019 City Council Minutes
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City
Council meeting held on July 22, 2019.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
This section does not apply.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
No legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
MEASURE BB:
This item is not applicable to Measure BB, the Seal Beach Neighborhood and
Essential Services Protection Measure.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City
Council meeting held on July 22, 2019.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Gloria D. Harper Jill R. Ingram
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Prepared by: Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Minutes - Closed Session
B. Minutes - Regular Session
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Seal Beach, California
July 22, 2019
The City Council met in Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Moore
Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
Absent: None
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Joyce Ross-Parque. Mayor
Moore then closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code §54957.6
City Negotiator(s): City Manager
Employee Organization(s):
Executive Management
Orange County Employees Association
Mid-Management and Confidential Employees
Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association
Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Approved:
Thomas Moore, Mayor
Attested:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Seal Beach, California
July 22, 2019
The City Council met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Moore
Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
Absent: None
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Chief Joe Miller, Seal Beach Police Department
Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety/Lifeguard Department
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public Works
Steven Fowler, Interim Director of Community Development
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic pulled Items F, H, and N from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
City Clerk Harper read into the record that three (3) communications were received after
the posting of the agenda regarding various agenda items that were distributed to City
Council and made available to the public.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic to approve the
agenda.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Introduction of New Police Officers
Introduction of New VIP Members
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Seth Eaker, Robert Goldberg,
and Joyce Ross-Parque. Mayor Moore closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Craig A. Steele stated that prior to this meeting the City Council met in
closed session to discuss employment negotiations as listed on the agenda. City
Council heard a report from staff and took no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram thanked Patrick Gallegos, Rebekah Baird, Dana Engstrom, and
Jennifer Robles for their efforts in planning a successful Pier Ribbon Cutting event.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Massa-Lavitt provided an Orange County Vector Control update on
mosquitos and West Nile Virus. Additionally, she indicated she attended a West Orange
County Water Board meeting, Orange County Sanitation District meeting, and a San
Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Governing Board
meeting.
Council Member Varipapa indicated that he attended the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment Workshop. He also attended the Lions Club Fish Fry and commended
them for a great event. Additionally, he thanked staff for a successful Pier Ribbon
Cutting event that was well attended by the elected officials and the community.
Council Member Kalmick indicated that he attended the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment Workshop and expressed the importance of staying informed and stated
he was pleased by the turnout. He thanked staff on the very professional Pier Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony indicating that it was a great event and was well attended by the
community as well as elected officials: Congressman Harley Rouda, Assemblyman
Tyler Diep, State Senator Tom Umberg, and Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel.
Council Member Kalmick expressed his appreciation for the Community Police Officers
and their impact on safety in the community. He also expressed his appreciation for the
opportunity and courtesy of the United States Navy for his recent aircraft carrier
experience.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic indicated that she attended the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment Workshop and thanked Interim Community Development Director Steve
Fowler for setting up the workshop. She also attended the Lions Club Fish Fry, College
Park East Neighborhood Association’s 4th of July Bike Parade, Joint Forces Training
Base Fireworks, Pier Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Metropolitan Water Department Water
briefing, and the Installation of Laura Yeager, the first woman Commander of the
California National Guard at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base.
Mayor Moore volunteered at the Lions Club Fish Fry and attended the Annual Joint
Powers Insurance Authority meeting. He also indicated he attended the Orange County
Fire Authority board meeting where they announced receipt $4 million dollar grant from
Southern California Edison allowing them to purchase two (2) helicopters to be used to
fight forest fires. Mayor Moore expressed his excitement for the new Seal Beach
entrance sign at Seal Beach Boulevard and the 405 freeway near Fire Station #48.
Additionally, he thanked the City for a great Pier Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and
indicated how great it was to have so many elected officials in attendance.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception of Items F, H, and N that
were pulled for separate consideration.
A. Approval of the June 10, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Special City Council Budget Workshop held on June
10, 2019.
B. Approval of the June 24, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 24, 2019.
C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2019) – July 22, 2019 - Ratification.
D. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) – July 22, 2019 - Ratification.
E. Monthly Investment Report – June 30, 2019 - Receive and file.
F. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Southern California Edison to replace High-Pressure Sodium Vapor (HSPV)
Street Lights with Light Emitting Diode (LED) Street Lights - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6932: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Southern California Edison for LS-1 Option E, Energy
Efficiency Light Emitting Diode Fixture Replacement Rate; and, 2. Authorizing the
City Manager to execute any additional documents related to the Agreement.
G. Professional Services Agreement to Utiliworks Consulting, LLC., for
Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure Project Assessment and Plan -
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6933 approving and authorizing the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement with UtiliWorks
Consulting, LLC. In the amount of $116,014 for the Annual City-wide Water
Meter Replacement CIP Project WT1904.
H. Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Traffic and Transportation
Engineering Services, Professional Engineering Services and Professional
Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6934:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with W. G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$240,000 to provide On-Call Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services for
a three-year term; and,
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with Iteris, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide
OnCall Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services for a three-year term;
and,
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with GHD, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call Professional
Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-
Call Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Kreuzer Consulting Group in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Tait & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide OnCall
Professional Inspection Services for a three-year term; and,
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide
OnCall Professional Inspection Services for a three-year term; and,
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Ardurra Group, Inc. dba AndersonPenna Partners, Inc. in the amount of
$240,000 to provide On-Call Professional Inspection Services for a three-year
term; and,
11. Authorizing the City Manager the option to execute a professional service
agreement amendment to extend any or all of the agreements up to two (2)
additional one-year terms after its original term.
I. Notice of Completion for 15 1st Street Roof Repair Project - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6935: 1. Accepting the 15 1st Street Roof Repair
Project by Garland/DBS, Inc. in the amount of $78,919 (Project No. BG1808);
and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange
County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and
to release retention in 35 days.
J. Notice of Completion for 2018 Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP
SD1901 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6936: 1. Accepting the 2018
Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP SD1901 by G2 Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $153,263; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of
Completion” with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from
the date of acceptance and to release retention in 35 days.
K. Professional Services Agreement with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc.,
for Pavement Marking Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6937: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., in the
amount of $160,000 to provide Pavement Marking Maintenance Services for a
three-year term; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to administratively approve
and execute an amendment to extend the professional service agreement for up
to two (2) additional one-year terms, in the amount of $55,000 for each oneyear
extension.
L. Renewal of License Agreement for Use of Public Parking Between the City
of Seal Beach and Grace Community Church - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6938 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Parking Agreement
with Grace Community Church.
M. Dixon Resources Unlimited On-Call Parking Support Services - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6939 approving a Professional Services Agreement
with Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon) in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for
on-call services relating to parking, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the agreement.
N. Professional Services Agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting
for a Cost Allocation Plan and Cost Recovery Schedule (Fees) - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 6940 approving and authorizing the City Manager
to execute a professional services agreement with ClearSource Financial
Consulting in an amount not to exceed $32,300.
O. Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal Contract - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6941: 1. Awarding and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a construction contract to Crew, Inc. in the amount of $379,982; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes in the cumulative
amount of $38,000.
P. Public Works Agreement with Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. for
Main Street Streetlight Restoration Project - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6942: 1. Awarding and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
public works agreement with Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc., in the
amount of $88,000 for the Main Street Streetlight Restoration Project. 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests in connection
with the Project in the cumulative amount of $8,000.
Q. Agreement with CivicStone, Inc. to Administer the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility
Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6943 approving a professional
services agreement with CivicStone, Inc. (“CivicStone”) for the administration of
the FY 2019-20 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Leisure World
Bathroom Accessibility Program
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
F. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Southern California Edison to replace High-Pressure Sodium Vapor (HSPV)
Street Lights with Light Emitting Diode (LED) Street Lights - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6932: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Southern California Edison for LS-1 Option E, Energy
Efficiency Light Emitting Diode Fixture Replacement Rate; and, 2. Authorizing the
City Manager to execute any additional documents related to the Agreement.
City Manager Ingram introduced Public Works Director Steve Myrter, who gave a
brief overview of the benefits of converting the City’s street lights to LED type
lighting and answered questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to adopt
Resolution 6932: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Southern California Edison for LS-1 Option E, Energy Efficiency Light
Emitting Diode Fixture Replacement Rate; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to
execute any additional documents related to the Agreement.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
H. Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Traffic and Transportation
Engineering Services, Professional Engineering Services and Professional
Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6934:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with W. G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$240,000 to provide On-Call Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services for
a three-year term; and,
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with Iteris, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide
OnCall Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services for a three-year term;
and,
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with GHD, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call Professional
Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-
Call Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Kreuzer Consulting Group in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Tait & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide OnCall
Professional Inspection Services for a three-year term; and,
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide
OnCall Professional Inspection Services for a three-year term; and,
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Ardurra Group, Inc. dba AndersonPenna Partners, Inc. in the amount of
$240,000 to provide On-Call Professional Inspection Services for a three-year
term; and,
11. Authorizing the City Manager the option to execute a professional service
agreement amendment to extend any or all of the agreements up to two (2)
additional one-year terms after its original term.
City Manager Ingram introduced Deputy Director Public Works/City Engineer Iris
Lee, who gave a brief overview of the on-call agreement process and answered
questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Varipapa, to adopt
Resolution 6934:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with W. G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$240,000 to provide On-Call Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services for
a three-year term; and,
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with Iteris, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide
OnCall Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services for a three-year term;
and,
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with GHD, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call Professional
Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-
Call Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Kreuzer Consulting Group in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Tait & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services for a three-year term; and,
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
and Addendum No. 1 with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide OnCall
Professional Inspection Services for a three-year term; and,
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $240,000 to provide
OnCall Professional Inspection Services for a three-year term; and,
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Ardurra Group, Inc. dba AndersonPenna Partners, Inc. in the amount of
$240,000 to provide On-Call Professional Inspection Services for a three-year
term; and,
11. Authorizing the City Manager the option to execute a professional service
agreement amendment to extend any or all of the agreements up to two (2)
additional one-year terms after its original term.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
N. Professional Services Agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting
for a Cost Allocation Plan and Cost Recovery Schedule (Fees) - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 6940 approving and authorizing the City Manager
to execute a professional services agreement with ClearSource Financial
Consulting in an amount not to exceed $32,300.
City Manager Ingram introduced Director of Finance/City Treasurer Victoria L.
Beatley, who provided a brief overview of the benefits of consulting services with
ClearSource and answered questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to adopt
Resolution 6940 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting in an amount not to exceed
$32,300.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no Public Hearing items.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no Unfinished/Continued Business items.
NEW BUSINESS
R. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No.
2002-01 “Heron Pointe” - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6944
approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 special tax levy for Community Facilities
District No. 2002-01 “Heron Pointe”.
City Manager Ingram introduced Director of Finance/City Treasurer Victoria L.
Beatley, who explained the process of evaluation and requirements of the annual
special tax levy for Community Facilities Districts (including Item S and T) and
answered questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to adopt
6944 approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 special tax levy for Community Facilities
District No. 2002-01 “Heron Pointe”.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
S. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No.
2002-02 “Seal Beach Blvd/ Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District”
- That the City Council adopt Resolution 6945 approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20
special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 “Seal Beach
Blvd/Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District”.
Director of Finance/City Treasurer Victoria Beatley provided a brief overview of
the Seal Beach Blvd/Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District. There were
no questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to adopt
Resolution 6945 approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 special tax levy for Community
Facilities District No. 2002-02 “Seal Beach Blvd/Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance
District”.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
T. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No.
2005-01 “Pacific Gateway Business Center” - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6946 approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 special tax levy for
Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 “Pacific Gateway Business Center”.
Director of Finance/City Treasurer Victoria L. Beatley provided a brief overview of
the Pacific Gateway Business Center District. There were no questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to adopt
Resolution 6946 approving the Fiscal Year 2019-20 special tax levy for Community
Facilities District No. 2005-01 “Pacific Gateway Business Center”.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Richard Davies at 8:10
p.m. to Monday, August 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed
necessary.
______________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved: ___________________________
Thomas Moore, Mayor
Attested: ______________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Agenda Item: C
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:August 12, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Steve Fowler, Interim Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for
Building Division Services
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6947 to authorize the City Manager to
execute a professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for
Building Division Services.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
In 2016, staff conducted an open recruitment process for the Building Official
position but was unable to find a satisfactory candidate. In 2017, the City
contracted the services of Transtech Engineers to provide the qualified services
required of a Building Official. In 2018, the City faced fiscal constraints that limited
consideration of a new recruitment to seek a full time Building Official; therefore,
City Council approved the use of Transtech Engineers for Building services for a
period of one year.
Staff is now requesting to continue to utilize the services provided by Transtech
Engineers, Inc. (Transtech) for an additional year. Transtech has provided the City
with building division services, including Building Official services on a part-time
basis, building inspector services to fill-in when needed, and building code plan
check services. The one year period will allow continued service to the community
along with assistance in the adoption of the new California Building Code. An
updated California Building Code was released in 2019 and must be adopted by
January 2020. The contract will include the use of Transtech’s services for the
Building Code adoption process.
Transtech has offered engineering, public works and building services to
municipalities since 1989. Because the current professional services agreement
will expire on August 30, 2019, staff is requesting that we continue with Transtech’s
services given that they have become familiar with the unique needs of the
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community and continued use of their services will maintain continuity in providing
building services.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has approved the proposed resolution and approved as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The on-going Building Official and Building Inspector services will not require a
budget amendment. Sufficient funds have been allocated for the position through
the Department’s annual budget. The agreement is until August 30, 2020 in the
amount not to exceed $165,000 for building division personnel services.
Additionally, under the proposed Agreement, any plan check services provided will
be charged to the City based on a fee in the amount not to exceed 65% of the plan
check fee.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
MEASURE BB:
This item is not applicable to Measure BB, the Seal Beach Neighborhood and
Essential Services Protection Measure.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6947 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for
Building Division Services.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Steve Fowler Jill R. Ingram
Steve Fowler, Interim Community Development
Director
Jill R. Ingram, City
Manager
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6947
B. Professional Services Agreement Transtech Engineers, Inc
RESOLUTION 6947
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH
ENGINEERS, INC. FOR BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter, Seal Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 3.20 establishes a central purchasing system including
procedures for competitive bidding and exemptions from competitive bidding;
and,
WHEREAS, Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(C) provides for an
exemption from competitive bidding requirements for purchases of professional
services, including without limitation, architectural services; bond services;
election services; engineering services; insurance services; legal services; public
relations services; real estate services; and solid waste disposal services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves that Professional Services
Agreement for on-going Building Division Services dated August 30, 2019
between the City of Seal Beach and Transtech Engineers, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $165,000 for Building Division personnel, and plan check services in
the amount not to exceed 65 percent of the plan check fee, as set forth in Exhibit
“A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set
forth in full.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to
execute the attached Agreement on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 12th day of August, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Thomas Moore, Mayor
Resolution 6947
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6947 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 12th day of August, 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR
BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES
between
City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
&
Transtech Engineers, Inc.
13367 Benson Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
T (949) 595-8599, F (909) 590-8599
This Professional Services Agreement (“the Agreement”) is made as of
August 30, 2019, (the “Effective Date”), by and between Transtech
Engineers, Inc. (“Consultant”), a California corporation, and the City of Seal
Beach (“City”), a California charter city, (collectively, “the Parties”).
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional services with respect to building
services.
B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Seal Beach
Municipal Code § 3.20.025(C), City desires to engage Consultant to provide
professional building services in the manner set forth herein and more fully
described in Section 1.0.
C. Consultant represents that the principal members of its firm are qualified
professional inspectors, plan checkers and building officials and are fully
qualified to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement in a good and
professional manner; and it desires to perform such services as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the
promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree
as follows.
AGREEMENT
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Consultant shall provide those services (“Services”) set forth in
Exhibit A (Scope of Services), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. To the extent that there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this
Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
1.2. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in
accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals
under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.
1.3. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all
applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law.
1.4. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement,
Consultant hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake
the Services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant
hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in
performing all Services. The City relies upon the skill of Consultant, and
Consultant’s staff, if any, to do and perform the Services in a skillful, competent,
and professional manner, and Consultant and Consultant’s staff, shall perform the
Services in such manner. Consultant shall, at all times, meet any and all applicable
professional standards of care. The acceptance of Consultant’s work by the City
shall not operate as a release of Consultant from such standard of care.
1.5. Consultant will not be compensated for any work performed not
specified in the Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in
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advance and in writing. The City Manager may authorize extra work to fund
unforeseen conditions up to the amount approved at the time of award by the City
Council. Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior City
Council authorization.
2.0 Term
2.1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 30, 2019,
and shall remain in full force and effect until August 30 2020 unless sooner
terminated as provided in Section 5.0 of this Agreement.
3.0 Consultant’s Compensation
3.1. City will pay Consultant for Services performed in accordance with
the hourly rates shown in the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A and the Standard
Hourly Rates set forth on Exhibit B, but in no event will the City pay more than the
following during the term of this Agreement: (i) for building division personnel
services, including Building Official/Plan Checker and Building Inspector, the City
will not pay more than a total sum of $165,000 (one hundred sixty thousand dollars)
during the term of this Agreement; and (ii) for Plan Check Services, the City will
not pay more than 65% of the plan review fees collected per the City’s fee
schedule. Any additional work authorized by the City pursuant to Subsection 1.4
will be compensated in accordance with the Standard Hourly Rates set forth in
Exhibit B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between Exhibit A and/or
Exhibit B, on the one hand, and this section, on the other hand, the terms of this
section shall prevail.
3.2. Consultant will not be compensated for any work performed not
specified in the Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in advance
and in writing. The City Manager may authorize extra work to fund unforeseen
conditions up to the amount approved at the time of award by the City Council.
Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior City Council
authorization. Any additional work authorized by the City Coun cil pursuant to this
Section will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in
Exhibit A.
4.0 Method of Payment
4.1. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for all Services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15
days of the end of the month during which the Services were rendered and shall
describe in detail the Services rendered during the period, the days worked,
number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, and the Services performed for
each day in the period. City will pay Consultant within 30 days of receiving
Consultant’s invoice. City will not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll
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and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to
Consultant.
4.2. Upon 24-hour notice from City, Consultant shall allow City or City’s
agents or representatives to inspect at Consultant’s offices during reasonable
business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other
records maintained by Consultant in connection with this Agreement. City’s rights
under this Section 4.2 shall survive for three (3) years following the termination of
this Agreement.
5.0 Termination
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by
Consultant based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice
thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination.
5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days’ notice to
Consultant if Consultant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or
replacement of commercial general liability insurance as required by this
Agreement at least 20 days before the expiration date of the previous policy.
6.0 Party Representatives
6.1. The City Manager is the City’s representative for purposes of this
Agreement.
6.2. Ayla Jefferson, CBO, is the Consultant's primary representative for
purposes of this Agreement. Ayla Jefferson 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. Consultant may not change its
representative without the prior written approval of City, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld.
7.0 Notices
7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be
deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit in
the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at
the following addresses:
To City: City of Seal Beach
211-8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
To Consultant: Transtech Engineers, Inc.
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13367 Benson Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Attn: Ayla Jefferson, CBO
7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual
notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
8.0 Independent Contractor
8.1. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the
City. All work or other Services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed by Consultant or by Consultant’s employees or other personnel under
Consultant’s supervision, and Consultant and all of Consultant’s personnel shall
possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by State and local law
to perform such Services, including, without limitation, a City of Seal Beach
business license as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code. Consultant will
determine the means, methods, and details by which Consultant’s personnel will
perform the Services. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory
work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and
compliance with the customary professional standards.
8.2. All of Consultant’s employees and other personnel performing any of
the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be
employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction
and control. Consultant and Consultant’s personnel shall not supervise any of
City’s employees; and City’s employees shall not supervise Consultant’s
personnel. Consultant’s personnel shall not wear or display any City uniform,
badge, identification number, or other information identifying such individual as an
employee of City; and Consultant’s personnel shall not use any City e-mail address
or City telephone number in the performance of any of the Services under this
Agreement. Consultant shall acquire and maintain at its sole cost and expense
such vehicles, equipment and supplies as Consultant’s personne l require to
perform any of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall perform
all Services off of City premises at locations of Consultant’s choice, except as
otherwise may from time to time be necessary in order for Consultant’s personnel
to receive projects from City, review plans on file at City, pick up or deliver any
work product related to Consultant’s performance of any Services under this
Agreement, or as may be necessary to inspect or visit City locations and/or private
property to perform such Services. City may make a computer available to
Consultant from time to time for Consultant’s personnel to obtain information about
or to check on the status of projects pertaining to the Services under this
Agreement.
8.3. Consultant shall be responsible for and pay all wages, salaries,
benefits and other amounts due to Consultant’s personnel in connection with their
performance of any Services under this Agreement and as required by law.
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Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such
additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, other
retirement or pension benefits, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance,
disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Notwithstanding any
other agency, State, or federal policy, rule, regulation, statute or ordinance to the
contrary, Consultant and any of its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing any of the Services under this Agreement shall not become entitled to,
and hereby waive any claims to, any wages, salaries, compensation, benefit or
any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to, eligibility to enroll
in, or reinstate to membership in, the California Public Employees Retirement
System (“PERS”) as an employee of City, and entitlement to any contribution to be
paid by City for employer contributions or employee contributions for PERS
benefits.
8.4. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected
officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving
as independent contractors in the role of City o fficials, from any and all liability,
damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from ,
caused by, or relating to Consultant’s personnel practices. or to the extent arising
from, caused by or relating to the violation of any of the provisions of this Section
8.0. In addition to all other remedies available under law, City shall have the right
to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement
any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consu ltant’s failure to
promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this
Section. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Consultant’s duty to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement.
9.0 PERS Compliance and Indemnification
9.1. General Requirements. The Parties acknowledge that City is a local
agency member of PERS, and as such has certain pension reporting and
contribution obligations to PERS on b ehalf of qualifying employees. Consultant
agrees that, in providing its employees and any other personnel to City to perform
any work or other Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall assure
compliance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law, commencing at
Government Code § 20000, the regulations of PERS, and the Public Employees’
Pension Reform Act of 2013, as amended. Without limitation to the foregoing,
Consultant shall assure compliance with regard to personnel who have active or
inactive membership in PERS and to those who are r etired annuitants and in
performing this Agreement shall not assign or utilize any of its personnel in a
manner that will cause City to be in violation of the applicable retirement laws and
regulations.
9.2. Indemnification. Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel
approved by City, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), indemnify
and hold harmless City, and its City and its elected officials, officers, employees,
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servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent con tractors
in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and
expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to
Consultant’s violation of any provisions of this Section 9.0. This duty of
indemnification is in addition to Consultant’s duty to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement.
10.0 Confidentiality
Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information
developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this
Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant
without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if
applicable law requires disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon
the termination of this Agreement. Consultant’s covenant under this Section shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
11.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior wr itten
approval of the City. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of
any and all subcontractors.
12.0 Assignment
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by
assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported
assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect.
13.0 Inspection and Audit of Records
Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all
Services and other matters covered under this Agreement, including but
expressly not limited to, all Services performed, salaries, wages, invoices, time
cards, cost control sheets, costs, expenses, receipts and other records with
respect to this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate records on the
Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of all Services in
connection therewith. All such records shall be clearly identified and readily
accessible. At all times during regular business hours, Consultant shall provide
City with free access to such records, and the right to examine and audit the
same and to make copies and transcripts as City deems nece ssary, and shall
allow inspection of all program data, information, documents, proceedings and
activities and all other matters related to the performance of the Services under
this Agreement. Consultant shall retain all financial and program service records
and all other records related to the Services and performance of this Agreement
for at least three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under
this Agreement, whichever occurs later. City’s rights under this Section 13.0 shall
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survive for three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under
this Agreement, whichever occurs later.
14.0 Safety Requirements
All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as
to provide safety to the public and to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined
by CAL OSHA. The City may issue restraint or cease and desist orders to
Consultant when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the
performance of the Services. Consultant shall maintain the work sites free of
hazards to persons and property resulting from its operations. Consultant shall
immediately report to the City any hazardous condition noted by Contractor.
15.0 Insurance
15.1. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it
has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that Consultant has secured all
insurance required under this Section. Consultant shall furnish City with original
certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this
Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements
for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by the City if requested.
All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City
before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
15.2. Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the
duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property that may arise from or in connectio n with the performance
of this Agreement. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best's rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and
satisfactory to the City. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version
of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:
Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code
1 (any auto); (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability coverages;
and (4) if required by the City , Professional Liability coverage (or Errors and
Omissions coverage). Consultant shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General
Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage and if Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form
with a general aggregate limit is used, eith er the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall
be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; (3) Workers’ Compensation in
the amount required by law and Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident
and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease ; and (4) Professional Liability
(or Errors and Omissions Liability, as appropriate): $1,000,000 per
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claim/aggregate, and if a “claims made” policy is provided, then the policy shall be
endorsed to provide an extended reporting period of not less than three years.
15.3. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or
Consultant shall provide endorsem ents on forms supplied or approved by the
City to state: (1) coverage shall not be canceled except after 30 days prior written
notice by certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City
(or ten (10) days if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premiums); (2) any failure
to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of
warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials,
officers, (3) coverage (except for professional liability) shall be primary insurance
as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of
the Consultant's scheduled underlying coverage and that any insurance or self -
insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultan t's insurance and shall not
be called upon to contribute with it; (4) for general liability insurance, that the City,
its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insureds with respect to the services or operations performed by or
on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in
connection with such work; and (5) for automobile liability, that the City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as
additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use,
loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the
Consultant or for which the Consultant is responsible.
15.4. All insurance required by this Section (except for professional
liability) shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions and shall not
contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
15.5. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared to and
approved by the City. Consultant guarantees that, at the option of the City, either:
(1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions
as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers; or (2) the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of
losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense
expenses.
16.0 Indemni fication, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
Consultant and the City agree that the City, its elected officials, officers, attorneys,
agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively
“Indemnitees” in this Section 16.0) should, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, liability, lawsuit, cost,
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expense, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs and/or any
other cost to the extent arising out of or related to the Consultant’s performance of
this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are
intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest
protection possible under the law to the City and all other Indemnitees. Consultant
acknowledges that the City would not have entered into this Agreement in the
absence of the commitment of Consultant to indemnify and protect the City and
the other Indemnitees, as set forth in this Agreement.
16.1. Indemnity for Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted
by law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, defend indemnify and hold
harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees,
designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively "Indemnitee s" in
this Section 16.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses,
liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties,
liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and
other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense (collectively "Claims"), whether
actual, alleged or threatened, , which to the extent they arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of
Consultant, and/or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors,
contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or
individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance
of professional services under this Agreement. Consultant shall defend the
Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any such Claims with
counsel of the Indemnitees’ choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including
all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such
defense. Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal
expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith .
16.2. Indemnification for Other than Professional Services. Other than in
the performance of professional services, and to the fullest extent permitted by
law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless
and indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all damages, costs,
expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments,
penalties, liens and losses of any nature whatsoever, including reasonable fees of
accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith,
and the payment of all consequential damages (collectively “Damages”), in law or
equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, or contractors, or their
officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Consultant
shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, includi ng
the Indemnitees’ active or passive negligence, except to the extent Damages arise
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from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined
by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. Consultant
shall defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any
Damages with counsel of the Indemnitees’ choice, and shall pay all costs and
expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in
connection with such defense. Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any
and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection
therewith.
16.3. Subcontractor Indemnification. Consultant shall obtain executed
indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section 16.0 from
each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with
or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. If Consultant fails
to obtain such indemnities, Consultant shall be fully responsible and indemnify,
hold harmless and defend the Indemnitees from and against any and all Claims in
law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed
to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant’s
subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors,
materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any
entity or individual that Consultant’s subcontractor shall bear the legal liability
thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees’ active or
passive negligence, except for Claims or Damages arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final
arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties.
16.4. The obligations of Consultant under this or any other provision of this
Agreement shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act
or similar act. Consultant expressly waives any statutory immunity under such
statutes or laws as to the Indemnitees. Consultant’s indemnity obligation set forth
in this Section 16.0 shall not be limited by the limits of any policies of insurance
required or provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
16.5. Consultant’s covenants under this Section 1 6.0 shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
17.0 Equal Opportunity
Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer.
Consultant shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin,
handicap, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Such non-discrimination
includes, but is not limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading,
demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.
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18.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of
Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be
insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self -insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
19.0 Prevailing Wage and Payroll Records
If this Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public
works” as defined in the California Labor Code, then Consultant shall comply in
all respects with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including
those set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein.
20.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or
agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both
Parties.
21.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not void
or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.
22.0 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
23.0 No Third Party Rights
No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party
as a result of this Agreement.
24.0 Waiver
No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach,
whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege,
or service voluntarily given or performed by a party shall give the o ther party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
25.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest
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25.1. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or
which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Consultant further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall
avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner
with the performance of the Services. Consultan t shall not accept any employment
or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may likely make
Consultant "financially interested" (as provided in California Government Code
§§ 1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any matter i n connection
with which Consultant has been retained.
25.2. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed
or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreem ent. Nor has Consultant
paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee
working exclusively for Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any
other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any
breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute
discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to deduct from
any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the full amount or value of any such
fee, commission, percentage or gift.
25.3. Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that
any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, non -
contractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the
business of Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of
Consultant at any time during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall
immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if
such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest" under
applicable laws as described in this subsection
26.0 Attorneys' Fees
If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal,
administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the
prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the
losing party all of its attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in connection
therewith.
27.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy
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between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement,
the terms of this Agreement shall control.
28.0 Corporate Authority
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant warrants that he or
she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said party and that
by his or her execution, the Consultant is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized
representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above
written.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
By: _________________________
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Attest:
By: _________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By: _________________________ Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
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CONSULTANT: TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.
By: __________________________
Name: Ayla Jefferson
Its: Principal Building Official
By: __________________________
Name: Dennis Tarango
Its: Principal Building Official
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
TERMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS
1. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public works” as
defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California
Labor Code (“Chapter 1”). Further, Consultant acknowledges that this Agreement is
subject to (a) Chapter 1 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Department
of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) implementing such statutes. Therefore, as to those Services
that are “public works”, Consultant shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules
and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.
2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain
contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by
California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above.
3. Consultant shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in
accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, and has provided proof of
registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Consultant shall not
perform work with any subcontractor that is not registered with DIR pursuant to Section
1725.5. Consultant and subcontractors shall maintain their registration with the DIR in
effect throughout the duration of this Agreement. If Consultant or any subcontractor ceases
to be registered with DIR at any time during the duration of the project, Consultant shall
immediately notify City.
4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Consultant’s Services are subject to
compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as
prescribed by DIR regulations.
5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement
are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request.
Consultant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing
rate of per diem wages, and Consultant shall post such rates at each job site covered by
this Agreement.
6. To the extent applicable, Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of
wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. Consultant shall,
as a penalty to City, forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each
worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in
which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by
Consultant or by any subcontractor.
7. To the extent applicable, Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subcontractor to: keep
accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as
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specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection
as provided by Section 1776; and inform City of the location of the records.
8. To the extent applicable, Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works
projects. Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned
Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any
applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 days after concluding work pursuant to this
Agreement, Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall submit to City a verified
statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement.
9. Consultant shall not perform work with any Subcontractor that has been debarred or
suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state
law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. Consultant and
subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of this Contract
pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the
debarment of contractors from public works. If Consultant or any subcontractor becomes
debarred or suspended during the duration of the project, Consultant shall immediately
notify City.
10. To the extent applicable, Consultant acknowledges that eight hours labor constitutes
a legal day’s work. To the extent applicable, Consultant shall comply with and be bound
by Labor Code Section 1810, and Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the
provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess
hours. Consultant shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $25.00 for each worker employed in
the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor for each
calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight
hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the
provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. To the extent
applicable, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1815, work performed by employees of
Consultant in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be
permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight
hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay.
11. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be
required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the
provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Consultant hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I
will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the
work of this contract.”
12. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Consultant shall be
responsible for such subcontractor’s compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections
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1860 and 3700, and Consultant shall include in the written contract between it and each
subcontractor a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each
subcontractor shall comply with those statutory provisions. Consultant shall be required to
take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure
subcontractor’s compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of
the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon becoming aware of the failure
of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages.
Consultant shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure.
13. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless
and defend (at Consultant’s expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to City) City, its
officials, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors serving in the role of
City officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages,
compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or
omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Consultant, its subcontractors,
and each of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work
undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment
of all consequential damages, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses. All
duties of Consultant under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
Agenda Item: D
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:August 12, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Steve Myrter, P.E., Public Works Director
SUBJECT:Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Thresholds for Public
Works Contracts
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing, and after considering all testimony
and evidence presented, adopt Resolution 6948 confirming the adjustment of the
bidding threshold for Public Works contract to $33,970 pursuant to the City Charter
Section 1010.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
In March 2002, Section 1010 of the City Charter was amended to include a formal
procedure to calculate the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts. The
bidding threshold is to be adjusted annually based upon “computing the
percentage difference between the current Engineering News Record (ENR)
Construction Cost Index (CCI) – 20 City Average and the ENR for the previous
June 1st.” The purpose of the adjustment is to allow the City to maintain its bidding
threshold current with inflation. The City Charter specifies that the City Engineer
shall calculate the required adjustment and the City Council confirm the calculation
following a public hearing on the matter.
On July 23, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 6851 increasing the Public
Works contracts threshold to $33,367 to account for a CCI increase of 3.41
percent.
Based on the June 2019 ENR publication, the CCI has increased 1.81 percent,
from 11068 to 11268. This increase includes one year of adjustments to the
bidding threshold. A 1.81 percent increase would bring the bidding threshold from
$33,367 to $33,970.
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This does not waive requirements of competitive bidding on projects. All projects
over the proposed threshold of $33,970 would require formal bidding procedures
and contracts per the City Charter and be awarded at a City Council meeting.
Contracts for projects under the proposed threshold of $33,970 may be awarded
pursuant to informal bidding procedures.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed the resolution and approved as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
MEASURE BB:
This item is not applicable to Measure BB, the Seal Beach Neighborhood and
Essential Services Protection Measure.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing, and after considering all testimony
and evidence presented, adopt Resolution 6948 confirming the adjustment of the
bidding threshold for Public Works contract to $33,970 pursuant to the City Charter
Section 1010.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Steve Myrter Jill R. Ingram
Steve Myrter, P.E., Public Works
Director
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Prepared by: Iris Lee, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6948
B. ENR Construction Cost Index
RESOLUTION 6948
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
CONFIRMING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE BIDDING
THRESHOLD FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS TO
$33,970 PURSUANT TO SECTION 1010 OF THE CITY
CHARTER
WHEREAS, Section 1010 of the City Charter requires the City Engineer to adjust the
bidding threshold by computing the percentage difference between the current
Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index and the ENR for the
previous June 1st; and,
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires the City Council to review such adjustment at a
public hearing and upon Council confirmation, the bidding threshold amount shall be
the adjusted figure; and,
WHEREAS, the ENR Construction Cost Index was 11068 for June 2018, and the
bidding threshold was set at $33,367; and,
WHEREAS, the ENR Construction Cost Index is 11268 for June 2019, representing a
1.81 percent increase, and raising the bidding threshold to $33,970; and,
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2019, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing
regarding the proposed adjustment threshold.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
The City Council finds all facts in the above recitals are true and correct and hereby
confirms the adjustment of the bidding threshold amount to $33,970 as required by
City Charter Section 1010.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 12th day of August 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Thomas Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6948 on file in the office of the
City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 12th day of August 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
+0.3%
CCI
+1.8%
CCI
+0.4%
BCI
+1.9%
BCI
6.0
4.0
5.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
-.25
1.0
7.0
% CHANGE0
-.50
.25
.75
.50
% CHANGE
ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX
ANNUAL BUILDING COST INDEX
MONTHLY BUILDING COST INDEX
MONTHLY CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX
FEB.MAR.JUNE ’19MAY ’18 JUNE JULY AUG.SEPT.OCT.APR.MAYNOV.JAN.DEC.
FEB.MAR.JUNE ’19MAY ’18 JUNE JULY AUG.SEPT.OCT.APR.MAYNOV.JAN.DEC.
Inflation’s Pulse Year-to-year and monthly percent changes for ENR’s cost indexes
Cost Index Review
SOURCE: ENR
INFLATION
ANNUAL ESCALATION
FOR COMMON LABOR
REACHED 1.8% IN MAY,
WHILE SKILLED LABOR
EXPERIENCED A 2.0%
ESCALATION IN THE SAME
TIME PERIOD.
+1.8%
Common Labor Index
CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SKILLED WAGES COMMON WAGES
2018 May 11012.77 1025.34 5995.06 887.38 10276.76 1009.88 23204.81 1120.39
June 11068.57 1030.65 6004.80 889.15 10276.76 1009.88 23320.83 1125.51
July 11116.42 1034.89 6042.91 894.46 10276.76 1009.88 23344.15 1126.71
Aug.11124.49 1035.64 6060.07 897.00 10297.31 1012.35 23344.15 1126.71
Sept.11170.28 1039.90 6081.34 900.15 10348.80 1017.01 23437.53 1131.46
Oct.11183.28 1040.94 6092.62 901.95 10379.85 1020.38 23484.41 1133.55
Nov.11183.78 1041.16 6093.13 902.02 10379.85 1020.38 23484.41 1133.55
Dec.11185.51 1041.32 6105.29 903.69 10410.99 1023.12 23484.41 1133.55
Jan.11205.74 1043.21 6107.70 904.05 10431.81 1024.67 23531.38 1136.25
Feb.11213.07 1043.89 6108.09 904.11 10435.98 1025.12 23554.91 1137.38
2019 Mar.11227.88 1045.27 6109.67 904.34 10441.20 1025.62 23602.02 1139.41
Apr.11228.07 1045.28 6109.83 904.36 10441.20 1025.62 23602.02 1139.41
May 11230.01 1045.47 6111.77 904.65 10441.20 1025.62 23602.02 1139.41
June 11268.48 1049.05 6118.34 905.52 10482.96 1029.43 23743.63 1146.06
1913 1967 1913 1967 1913 1967 1913 1967BASE YEAR
Building Cost Index
1913=100 INDEX VALUE MONTH YEAR
BUILDING COST 6118.34 +0.1%+1.9%
SKILLED LABOR 10482.96 +0.4%+2.0%
WAGE $/HR.57.96 +0.4%+2.0%
The Building Cost Index’s annual escalation rate
stayed at 1.9%, while the monthly component
showed increased 0.1%.
Construction Cost Index
1913=100 INDEX VALUE MONTH YEAR
CONSTRUCTION COST 11268.48 +0.3%+1.8%
COMMON LABOR 23743.63 +0.6%+1.8%
WAGE $/HR.45.56 +0.6%+1.8%
The Construction Cost Index’s annual escalation
rate fell to 1.8% this month, with the monthly
component showing increasing 0.3%.
Material Cost Index
1913=100 INDEX VALUE MONTH YEAR
MATERIALS COST 3442.37 –0.3%+3.8%
CEMENT $/TON 135.63 +2.4%+17.8%
STEEL $/CWT 54.55 0.0%+2.9%
LUMBER $/MBF 588.87 –1.6%–3.1%
The MCI decreased 0.3% this month, while the
annual escalation rate is 3.8%.
+1.8%–0.3%
JUNE 2019 JUNE 2019
+1.9 %
JUNE 2019 MONTHLY INFLATION RATEANNUAL INFLATION RATEANNUAL INFLATION RATE
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and material prices. Historical
data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
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2018-2019
270
280
290
300
310
320
1992=100
PAVING ASPHALT
MAS’18 MF J’19ONDJ
2018-2019
150
151
152
153
154
155
1992=100
CONCRETE BLOCK
MAS’18 MF J’19ONDJ
2018-2019
175
180
185
190
195
200
1992=100
PORTLAND CEMENT
MAS’18 MF J’19ONDJ
2018-2019
350
354
358
362
366
370
1992=100
READY-MIX CONCRETE
MAS’18 MF J’19ONDJ
Cement prices rose 1.9% in April following
a 0.2% increase in March, according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ producer price index.
Annual escalation for the index increased to 3.5%,
after sitting at 2.3% in March. ENR’s 20-city
average price for masonry cement rose 2.6% in
June, with yearly prices 9.1% above June 2018’s
level. All four types of asphalt paving and all three
types of concrete block had yearly increases in
June. Monthly prices for portland cement rose
2.6%, with yearly prices up 19.0%. Yearly prices for
all three types of crushed stone rose in June.
PRODUCER PRICE INDEX
CEMENT
Monthly Percent Change
SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
ENR’s Materials Prices For June 2019
ASPHALT PAVING
CONCRETE BLOCK
PORTLAND CEMENT
READY-MIX CONCRETE
ASPHALT PRICES ROSE 0.8% THIS
MONTH, WHILE YEARLY PRICES
ARE UP 9.1%.
PRICES FOR CONCRETE BLOCK
EXPERIENCED NO CHANGE SINCE
LAST MONTH.
MONTHLY PRICES FOR PORTLAND
CEMENT INCREASED 1.3%
SINCE MAY.
READY-MIX-CONCRETE PRICES
INCREASED 0.4% THIS MONTH
AND 1.3% FOR THE YEAR.
+1.3%
+0.8 %
0.0%
+0.4%
1992=100
1992=100
1992=100
1992=100
SOURCE: ENR
2.0
1.5
2.5
1.0
0.5
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
-3.0
-2.5
0
3.0
PERCENTAGE+1.9%
NM’18 SJ M’19J
20-CITY AVERAGE
ASPHALT PAVING
PG 58 TON 431.81 +0.8 +9.1
Cutback, MC800 TON 393.29 +0.3 +1.4
Emulsion, RAPID SET TON 360.82 0.0 +0.4
Emulsion, SLOW SET TON 371.20 0.0 +0.3
PORTLAND CEMENT
Type one TON 137.44 +1.3 +19.0
MASONRY CEMENT
70-lb bag TON 10.43 +2.6 +9.1
CRUSHED STONE
Base course TON 10.30 +0.4 +2.4
Concrete course TON 10.85 –0.1 +0.2
Asphalt course TON 11.25 +0.1 +0.3
SAND
Concrete TON 9.30 +0.9 +1.4
Masonry TON 11.96 +6.5 +8.6
READY-MIX CONCRETE
3,000 psi CY 116.03 +0.4 +1.3
4,000 psi CY 133.17 –0.4 –1.5
5,000 psi CY 175.49 +1.1 +11.7
CONCRETE BLOCK
Normal weight: 8” x 8” x 16”C 144.51 0.0 +2.2
Lightweight: 8” x 8” x 16”C 169.99 –0.1 +1.1
12” x 8” x 16”C 180.04 0.0 +1.0
ITEM UNIT $PRICE %MONTH %YEAR
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
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Asphalt, Cement, Aggregate, Concrete, Block For June 2019
+ OR – DENOTES PRICE HAS RISEN OR FALLEN SINCE PREVIOUS REPORT. QUOTES ARE DELIVERED PRICES FOR PORTLAND AND MASONRY CEMENT, CONCRETE BLOCK AND READY-MIX CONCRETE. PRICES FOR CRUSHED STONE AND SAND ARE FOB PLANT. SOME PRICES MAY INCLUDE TAXES OR
DISCOUNTS. FURTHER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE RAPID-SET EMULSION, CRS2; SLOW-SET EMULSION, CSS1H; BASE COURSE, 1½’’ DOWN TO DUST, UNWASHED; CONCRETE COURSE, 1½’’ THROUGH #4, WASHED; ASPHALT COURSE, ½’’ THROUGH #4, UNWASHED; CONCRETE SAND, 2NS
MEDIUM CLEAN; MASONRY SAND, 2NS FINE CLEAN; CONCRETE BLOCK, 2 CORE. QUANTITIES ARE GENERALLY TRUCKLOADS.
City prices reflect quotes from single sources and can be volatile. They are not meant to be the prevailing price for a city. Data
are a mix of list and transaction prices and may include ENR estimates. Do not compare prices between locations. Use city in-
formation to analyze national trends.
ITEM UNIT ATLANTA BALTIMORE BIRMINGHAM BOSTON CHICAGO CINCINNATI CLEVELAND DALLAS DENVER DETROIT
ASPHALT PAVING
PG 58 TON 423.00 +508.33 +397.16 +439.15 407.79 +508.37 +484.17 413.02 +409.97 402.50
CUTBACK, MC800 TON 408.62 ––+387.70 +427.70 397.65 ––378.00 396.46 +398.33 388.00
EMULSION, RAPID SET TON 370.85 ––361.56 +381.39 383.45 ––369.00 365.10 +367.00 355.50
EMULSION, SLOW SET TON 378.56 ––370.45 +383.92 390.22 ––388.00 380.75 +369.73 411.00
PORTLAND CEMENT
TYPE ONE TON 115.29 +147.34 111.15 121.37 +119.41 +107.30 +114.27 117.07 124.00 146.37
MASONRY CEMENT
70-LB BAG TON 9.35 +10.88 +8.96 10.00 +9.90 +13.25 9.45 9.61 11.10 10.60
CRUSHED STONE
BASE COURSE TON 10.18 12.25 8.70 10.60 –9.98 12.75 +9.95 10.01 11.45 6.45
CONCRETE COURSE TON 10.90 14.15 9.88 10.88 –11.56 11.45 8.29 10.32 10.91 7.80
ASPHALT COURSE TON 11.28 14.35 10.30 10.52 +11.09 ––10.96 10.99 11.58 9.58
SAND
CONCRETE TON 9.25 17.50 9.44 9.84 9.41 +8.50 +6.50 9.10 9.78 8.07
MASONRY TON 11.03 17.50 10.69 11.11 11.05 15.00 12.75 10.97 11.42 8.20
READY-MIX CONCRETE
3,000 PSI CY +119.91 123.65 114.81 122.90 125.80 100.00 114.00 +118.14 125.10 124.00
4,000 PSI CY +131.36 +126.80 126.65 133.49 147.53 –126.00 128.52 +125.36 131.89 –136.00
5,000 PSI CY +147.79 +212.80 139.72 150.10 165.77 –191.20 255.36 +137.80 146.37 –218.60
CONCRETE BLOCK
NORMAL WEIGHT: 8” x 8” x 16”C +150.88 163.00 133.86 148.09 145.39 125.00 184.00 142.46 148.60 121.00
LIGHTWEIGHT: 8” x 8” x 16”C +170.65 187.00 160.45 171.50 178.84 178.00 175.80 165.20 167.08 200.00
ITEM UNIT KANSAS CITY LOS ANGELES MINNEAPOLIS NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH ST. LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE
ASPHALT PAVING
PG 58 TON +484.00 –370.00 392.00 +401.00 433.45 428.91 +500.00 +495.00 378.00 +420.28
CUTBACK, MC800 TON 342.00 +380.00 378.00 –380.45 407.98 447.23 377.04 388.50 390.00 +405.56
EMULSION, RAPID SET TON 322.00 350.00 328.00 –362.86 376.19 387.65 314.20 378.00 355.00 367.00
EMULSION, SLOW SET TON 338.00 344.00 312.70 –371.09 381.33 403.58 314.20 404.00 362.00 378.00
PORTLAND CEMENT
TYPE ONE TON 117.55 +215.96 +146.28 120.86 +126.97 118.04 141.89 145.21 117.05 117.49
MASONRY CEMENT
70-LB BAG TON 9.55 11.25 +10.87 9.54 +9.90 9.80 –11.15 +13.07 +12.97 9.00
CRUSHED STONE
BASE COURSE TON 10.64 11.33 8.18 10.50 –12.85 11.54 10.40 8.00 9.70 +10.00
CONCRETE COURSE TON 16.40 9.78 8.88 +10.91 –14.85 11.90 10.38 7.91 9.70 +10.12
ASPHALT COURSE TON 16.40 10.98 8.15 11.11 +13.77 12.58 9.52 9.00 10.44 +11.18
SAND
CONCRETE TON 9.15 9.46 6.10 +10.42 +11.26 9.74 7.86 6.50 9.00 9.15
MASONRY TON 14.00 10.56 8.32 +10.90 –10.99 10.11 9.42 9.05 +25.00 11.07
READY-MIX CONCRETE
3,000 PSI CY 112.25 +123.50 110.00 115.89 117.08 +118.47 96.14 113.00 108.50 117.52
4,000 PSI CY –156.80 +132.00 124.80 130.20 126.56 –137.40 –151.94 –137.20 117.00 135.71
5,000 PSI CY –228.00 +137.50 +188.80 144.05 139.57 +161.05 –207.60 212.00 125.09 158.65
CONCRETE BLOCK
NORMAL WEIGHT: 8” x 8” x 16”C 163.00 +145.00 110.00 –139.12 149.00 157.71 142.00 136.00 142.80 143.32
LIGHTWEIGHT: 8” x 8” x 16”C 142.00 159.33 187.00 –152.65 170.14 175.06 178.00 165.00 –167.00 167.70
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
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