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2500 - Deborah Sottek - Housing Consulting Services - Technical Assistance of all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Funded ProgramsAGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HOUSING CONSULTING SERVICES — TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OF ALL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FUNDED PROGRAMS This AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("AGREEMENT") is made and entered into effective as of March 25, 2026, by and between the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, a general law city, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, ("CITY") and Deborah Sottek, a sole -proprietor, located at 4733 Morning Canyon Road, Oceanside, CA 92056 ("CONSULTANT'). WITNESSETH: For and in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, said parties hereby agree as follows: 1. RECITALS. This AGREEMENT is made and entered into with respect to the following facts: A. CITY requires professional housing consulting services ("SERVICES") to provide technical assistance for all HUD and HCD funded programs; and B. CONSULTANT is qualified to provide these certain services to the CITY necessary for said SERVICES; and, therefore, the City has elected to engage the services of CONSULTANT upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. A. CONSULTANT shall furnish to the CITY all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental customary work necessary to fully and adequately perform those services described in Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by reference. To the extent that Exhibit A is a proposal from CONSULTANT, such proposal is incorporated only for the description of the scope of services and no other terms and conditions from any such proposal shall apply to this AGREEMENT. Professional Services Contract under $50K _1 _ 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 Q B. Performance of the SERVICES specified herein is made an obligation of CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, subject to any changes made subsequently upon the mutual written agreement of the parties. C. The scope of services to be performed by CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT shall include, but not be limited to, those services specified in Paragraph 2A hereof. D. If there is a conflict between any of the provisions of the AGREEMENT and Exhibit A, this AGREEMENT shall have priority in the interpretation of the Parties rights and obligations under this AGREEMENT. 3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this AGREEMENT CONSULTANT will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY if CITY opts to monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT. 4. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. A. By executing this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT agrees that, to the best of CONSULTANT's knowledge and belief, CONSULTANT has (i) Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; (ii) Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and (iii) Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY. 5. CITY SUPERVISION. The Director of the Department of Community Development of the CITY, or the Director's designee, shall have the right of general supervision of all work performed by CONSULTANT and shall be the CITY's agent with respect to obtaining CONSULTANT's compliance hereunder. No payment for any services rendered under Professional Services Contract under $50K _2_ 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 Q this AGREEMENT shall be made without the prior approval of the Director of Community Development or the Director's designee. 6. FEE. Compensation to CONSULTANT for the total services to be rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be in an amount not to exceed $50,000. 7. EXTRA SERVICES. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no extra services shall be rendered by CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT unless such extra services first shall have been authorized in writing by the CITY. Any such services so authorized shall be paid by the CITY at rates approved of by the CITY. Notwithstanding any written or oral communication to the contrary, unless the City Manager gains the legal authority to authorize contracts in excess of $50,000, no extra services may be authorized unless the fee and the extra services total to less than $50,000. 8. PAYMENT BY CITY. A. Compensation. Subject to any limitations provided in the Contract Documents, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT as full consideration for the faithful performance of all of the Work the total amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) ("Compensation"). B. Monthly Invoice. CONSULTANT must furnish CITY with an invoice for the Work performed in accordance with the Contract Documents. CONSULTANT may not submit invoices more often than once every 30 days. C. City Review of Invoices. CITY will review each invoice and determine whether the Work performed is in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Director may require CONSULTANT to provide a release of all undisputed Contract amounts contained in the invoice. D. Disputes on Invoices. If CITY disputes any item on an invoice, CITY will give CONSULTANT notice stating the reasons for the dispute. The Parties will meet and confer in good faith to attempt to resolve the dispute. E. 30 Days to Pay Invoice. Except as to any charges for the Work performed that the CITY disputes, CITY will cause CONSULTANT to be paid within 30 days of the date of the invoice or the date that CONSULTANT furnishes CITY with a release of all undisputed Contract amounts, whichever occurs later. F. Partial Invoices. In the event there is any claim specifically excluded by CONSULTANT from the operation of any release, CITY may retain an amount not to exceed the amount of the excluded claim. G. No Additional Compensation. Said compensation shall cover all expenses, losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the work during its progress or prior to its acceptance including those for well and Professional Services Contract under $50K _3_ 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 faithfully completing the work and the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the contract documents, and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work, suspension or discontinuance of the work, and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the work. 9. TERM. The term of this AGREEMENT shall expire on March 25, 2027, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 12 herein. The CITY may extend said time of completion for delays caused by circumstances beyond the control of either party to this AGREEMENT. Should the consulting contract extend beyond the estimated time for completion of said services, CITY hereby reserves the right to continue CONSULTANT's services hereunder with any and all fees for such additional services to be compensated by the CITY at rates approved by the CITY. 10. DISPUTES AND REMEDIES. A. Claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the Parties arising out of or relating to this AGREEMENT or the breach thereof, must be resolved by the following procedure: (i) CITY and CONSULTANT will exercise their best efforts to resolve disputes through the development of a consensus. A meeting may be requested by CITY or CONSULTANT at any time for the purpose of resolving a dispute. A determination by CITY'S Director of the Department of Community Development will be made within two (2) weeks after a meeting to resolve the dispute; (ii) If unresolved within thirty (30) days, then City Manager, or his or her designee, will make a final determination; (iii) Following the City Manager's final determination, the Parties may submit any unresolved matters to non -binding mediation. The parties may, but are not required to be, represented by counsel in mediation; (iv) If the Parties do not agree to mediation, or if mediation does not resolve the Parties' dispute, the matter may be pursued in Los Angeles County Superior Court, or the United States District Court, Central District of California, if federal jurisdiction exists. B. The Parties' rights and remedies under this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. 11. PREVAILING WAGE. CONSULTANT is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the SERVICES are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Professional Services Contract under $50K -4- 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, CONSULTANT agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. The CITY shall provide CONSULTANT with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the SERVICES available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the CONSULTANT's principal place of business and at the project site. CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. 12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. The CITY may terminate this AGREEMENT upon giving a ten (10) day advance written notice of such termination to CONSULTANT. In that event, the City Manager, or his or her designee, based upon work accomplished by CONSULTANT prior to notice of such termination, shall determine the amount of fees to be paid to CONSULTANT for such services based upon accepted accounting practices. This finding by the City Manager, or his or her designee, shall be final and conclusive as to the amount of such fee. 13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONSULTANT shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of the services provided for in this AGREEMENT and shall furnish such services in CONSULTANT's own manner and method and in no respect shall CONSULTANT be considered an agent or employee of the CITY. 14. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All financial documents, data, studies, and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT are CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this AGREEMENT, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk. CITY will indemnify and hold CONSULTANT harmless for any use of the work product other than as contemplated by this AGREEMENT. 15. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service under this AGREEMENT, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties. 16. NONASSIGNMENT. This AGREEMENT is not assignable either in whole or in part by CONSULTANT without the written consent of CITY. 17. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a valid Taxpayer Identification Number. Professional Services Contract under $50K _5_ 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 18. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this AGREEMENT, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement. 19. INDEMNIFICATION. A. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to the following: (i) Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save harmless and indemnify CITY and, at CITY's request, reimburse defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers, employees and representatives from and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries, including death or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, volunteers or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement. (ii) Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers. C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive termination of this Agreement. D. CITY does not, and shall not, waive any rights against CONSULTANT which it may have by reason of the aforesaid hold -harmless AGREEMENT because of the acceptance by CITY or the deposit with CITY by CONSULTANT, of any of the insurance policies hereinafter described in this AGREEMENT. E. The aforesaid hold -harmless AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT shall apply to all damages and claims for damages of every kind suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of any of the aforesaid operations of CONSULTANT, or any subcontractor of CONSULTANT, regardless of Professional Services Contract under $50K -6- 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 whether such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages. F. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, design professionals shall be required to defend and indemnify the CITY only to the extent allowed by Civil Code Section 2782.8, namely for claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional. The term "design professional" includes licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, registered professional engineers, professional land surveyors and the business entities which offer such services in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Business and Professions Code. G. The provisions of this section do not apply to Claims occurring as a result of the CITY's sole negligence or willful acts or omissions. In the event of any dispute between CONSULTANT and CITY, as to whether liability arises from the sole or active negligence of the CITY or its officers, employees, or agents, CONSULTANT will be obligated to pay for CITY's defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the CITY as solely or actively negligent. CONSULTANT will not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert fees, and costs of litigation. 20. INSURANCE. CONSULTANT shall not commence work under this contract until CONSULTANT shall have obtained all insurance required by this AGREEMENT and shall maintain for the entire term of the AGREEMENT and such insurance shall have been approved by CITY as to form, amount and carrier, nor shall CONSULTANT allow any subcontractor of CONSULTANT to commence work on any subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor of CONSULTANT shall have been so obtained and approved.. Any delays caused by CONSULTANT's or its subcontractors' failure to procure or maintain required insurance are inexcusable and shall not be a basis for extending the time for completion, and the CITY shall not be liable for reimbursing CONSULTANT for costs due to such delay. A. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. CONSULTANT shall take out and maintain, during the life of this contract, Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for all of CONSULTANT'S employees employed to perform the SERVICES as described section 2 of the AGREEMENT; and, if any work is sublet, CONSULTANT shall require the subcontractor of CONSULTANT similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employers' Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 for all of the latter's employees, unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by CONSULTANT. If any class of employees engaged in work under this AGREEMENT is not protected under any Workers' Compensation law, CONSULTANT shall provide and shall cause each subcontractor of Professional Services Contract under $50K _7_ 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 CONSULTANT to provide adequate insurance for the protection of employees not otherwise protected. CONSULTANT shall indemnify CITY for any damage resulting to it from failure of either CONSULTANT or any subcontractor of CONSULTANT to take out or maintain such insurance. (i) Workers Compensation Insurance in the amount of not less than Statutory Limits set by the State of California. (ii) Employer's Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLAR ($1,000,000). B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, AND AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE. (i) Commercial General Liability Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO "insured contract" language will not be accepted. (ii) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this agreement, in the minimum of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement and CONSULTANT agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement. (iii) Automobile Liability Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident. C. PROOF OF INSURANCE. CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance and required endorsements to CITY as evidence of insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by CITY prior to the commencement of work. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with CITY for the contract period and any additional length of time required thereafter. CITY reserves Professional Services Contract under $50K -8- 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. D. NOTICE TO COMMENCE WORK. The CITY will not issue any notice authorizing CONSULTANT or any subcontractor to commence work under this AGREEMENT until CONSULTANT has provided to the CITY Clerk the proof of insurance as required. E. DURATION OF COVERAGE. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the contract period, and any additional length of time required thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, or financial loss which may arise from or in connection with the performance of work hereunder by CONSULTANT, their agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants. F. PRIMARY/NONCONTRIBUTING. Coverage provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary and an insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by CITY shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of CITY before the CITY's own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as named insured. G. CITY'S RIGHTS OF ENFORCEMENT. In the event any policy of insurance required under this agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary, and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT'S payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this agreement. H. ACCEPTABLE INSURERS. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholder's Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best' Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City Clerk's Office and Risk Management. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, representatives and volunteers or shall specifically allow CONSULTANT or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Professional Services Contract under $50K 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 CONSULTANT hereby waives its own right of recovery against CITY and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants. J. ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS (NON ESTOPPEL). CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on part of the CITY to inform CONSULTANT of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the CITY nor does it waive any rights hereunder. K. REQUIREMENTS NOT LIMITING. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. L. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION. CONSULTANT agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide the CITY with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. If any of the CONSULTANT'S insurers are unwilling to provide such notice, then CONSULTANT shall have the responsibility of notifying the CITY immediately in the event of CONSULTANT'S failure to renew any of the required insurance coverages, or insurer's cancellation or nonrenewal. M. ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS. General Liability, Automobile Liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies. N. PROHIBITION OF UNDISCLOSED COVERAGE LIMITATIONS. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to CITY and approved of in writing. O. SEPARATION OF INSUREDS. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that CONSULTANT'S insurance shall apply separately to each insured again whom claim is made or suit is Professional Services Contract under $50K _1 0- 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 brough, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross -liability exclusions. P. PASS THOUGH CLAUSE. CONSULTANT agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party who is brough onto or involved in the project/service by CONSULTANT (hereinafter collectively "subcontractor"), provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. However, in the event CONSULTANT'S subcontractor cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted to the CITY, CONSULTANT shall be required to ensure that its subcontractor provide and maintain insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with subcontractor's scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the CONSULTANT, but in all other terms consistent with the CONSULTANT's requirements under this agreement. This provision does not relieve the CONSULTANT' of its contractual obligations under the agreement and/or limit its liability to the amount of insurance coverage provided by its subcontractors. This provision is intended to solely provide CONSULTANT with the ability to utilize a subcontractor who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same insurance limits as required of the CONSULTANT under this agreement given the limited scope of work or services provided by the subcontractor. CONSULANT agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors, and others engaged in this project, will be submitted to CITY for review. Q. CITY'S RIGHT TO REVISE SPECIFICATIONS. The CITY reserves the right to at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the CONSULTANT ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the CONSULTANT, the CITY and CONSULTANT may renegotiate the CONSULTANT'S compensation. R. SELF -INSURED RETENTIONS. Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to require that self -insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible, or require proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administrative, and defense expenses within the retention through confirmation from the underwriter. S. TIMELY NOTICE OF CLAIMS. CONSULTANT shall give CITY prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from CONSULTANT'S performance under this agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. Professional Services Contract under $50K 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 T. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE. CONSULTANT shall also procure and maintain, at this own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work. 21. NON-DISCRIMINATION. CONSULTANT shall not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion or termination practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation in the performance of this AGREEMENT and shall comply with the provisions of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act as set forth in Part 2.8 of Division 3, Title 2 of the California Government Code; the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as set forth in Public Law 88-352, and all amendments thereto; Executive Order 11246; and all administrative rules and regulations issued pursuant to such acts and order. 22. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS. CONSULTANT hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USCA 1101, et seq.), as amended; and, in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should CONSULTANT so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this AGREEMENT, and should the Federal Government impose sanctions against the CITY for such use of unauthorized aliens, CONSULTANT hereby agrees to, and shall, reimburse CITY for the cost of all such sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by the CITY in connection therewith. 23. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations. 24. WAIVER. Waiver by any party hereto of any term, condition, or covenant of this AGREEMENT shall not constitute the waiver of any other term, condition or covenant hereof. 25. ATTORNEY'S FEES. If litigation is reasonably required to enforce or interpret the provisions of this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. 26. BINDING EFFECT. This AGREEMENT shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 27. PROVISIONS, CUMULATIVE. The provisions of this AGREEMENT are cumulative and in addition to and not in limitation of any rights or remedies available to CITY. 28. NO PRESUMPTION RE: DRAFTER. The parties acknowledge and agree that the terms and provisions of this AGREEMENT have been negotiated and discussed between the parties and their attorneys, and this AGREEMENT reflects their mutual AGREEMENT regarding the same. Because of the nature of such negotiations and discussions it would Professional Services Contract under $50K -12- 11l2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 be inappropriate to deem any party to be the drafter of this AGREEMENT; and, therefore, no presumption for or against validity or as to any interpretation hereof, based upon the identity of the drafter, shall be applicable in interpreting or enforcing this AGREEMENT. 29. ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL. Each party to this AGREEMENT warrants to each other party as follows: A. That each party either had th e B. That each party has lawfully authorized the execution of this AGREEMENT. 30. MODIFICATION. This AGREEMENT shall not be modified except by written agreement of the parties. 31. GOVERNING LAW. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. 32. NOTICE. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other regarding this AGREEMENT, such notice may be furnished in writing by either party to the other and shall be served by personal service as required in judicial proceedings or by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties as follows: CITY: Lily Valenzuela, Director of Community Development City of Rosemead 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Tel: (626) 569-2142 Email: Ialenzuela@rosemeadca.gov CONSULTANT: Deborah Sottek, Principal 4733 Morning Canyon Road Oceanside, CA 92056 Tel: (760) 487-8127 Email: debbie@housingprograms.com Notice will be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile. If the notice is mailed, notice will be deemed given three days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, for first class delivery, or upon delivery if using a major courier service with tracking capabilities. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Change may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Professional Services Contract under $50K -1 3- 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 33. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond the control of the offending party. Such acts shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster, nuclear accident, explosion, war, terrorist attack, embargo, strike, lockout, riot, freight embargo, public regulated utility, or government statutes or regulations superimposed after the fact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall only have effect if written notice of the force majeure event is given by the party claiming such excuse for delay within ten days of the commencement of such event. 34. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE. The Parties agree that this AGREEMENT may be signed and transmitted by electronic mail by either/any or both/all Parties, and that such signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures, in accordance with California Government Code section 16.5 and Civil Code section 1633.7. 35. RECORD AUDIT. In accordance with Government Code section 8546.7, records of both the CITY and the CONSULTANT shall be subject to examination and audit by the CITY for a period of three (3) years after final payment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed on its effective date by their respective officers duly authorized on their behalf. CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONSULTANT Deborah Sottek #011a Tax Payer I D:554-71-9778 Ben Ki ity Manager Date ATTEST: Zy 2.6 Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk D to Print Name: Deborah Sottek Title: Owner Principal Signature APPROVED AS TO FORM: Rachel Richman City Attorney Z Mate Professional Services Contract under $50K -14- 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 Exhibit A Scope of Work Proposal Professional Housing Consulting Services Submitted For Consideration To: City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Ivalenzuela@rosemeadca.gov Deborah Sottek 4733 Morning Canyon Rd. Oceanside, CA 92056 Professional Services Contract under $50K �j.. 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK Overview Provide technical assistance to the City of Rosemead regarding the evaluation, enhancement, and compliance of its housing and economic development programs. Services focus on program design, policy development, regulatory alignment, and administrative support rather than direct program implementation. Recommendations will ensure consistency with current HUD and California Department of Housing and Community Development requirements while supporting the City's overall housing and economic development goals. Tasks include • Review existing program guidelines, policies, forms, and performance history for housing and economic development activities, including CDBG, HOME, PLHA, CalHome, Homeownership Assistance, ADU, and commercial improvement programs. • Provide recommendations for program design, restructuring, or enhancement, including evaluation of loan versus grant structures and funding strategies. • Draft, update, and maintain program documents, including guidelines, procedures, legal templates, underwriting criteria, and compliance tools. • Prepare and maintain bilingual outreach and marketing materials in English and Spanish. Design new housing or economic development programs or modify existing programs as directed by the City, including implementation/development of the Commercial Improvement Program. Develop project tracking tools, reporting systems, and administrative procedures for City use. • Prepare template reports, funding requests, and compliance documentation required by federal, state, or local funding agencies. • Provide general technical assistance across all areas of affordable housing and economic development program development, administration, and compliance. Homeownership Assistance Program (Technical Support) Provide technical guidance and administrative framework development for the City's Homeownership Assistance Program, including: • Development of eligibility criteria, underwriting standards, and verification procedures for first time homebuyers. • Design of application review processes and documentation requirements for down payment assistance loans or grants. • Preparation of template loan documents, escrow procedures, and lien recording requirements. • Development of compliance monitoring procedures for affordability, recapture, and resale requirements, • Creation of reporting templates and coordination protocols for State and federal oversight agencies. 11 F, ;� Professional Services Contract under $50K 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 General Technical Assistance (PLHA, CalHome, and Other Programs) Provide ongoing technical assistance to the City of Rosemead for implementation readiness and compliance with PLHA, CalHome, and other housing initiatives, including: • Preparation and updating of program guidelines, policies, and forms. • Review of State HCD reporting requirements and compliance documentation. • Development of project file standards, monitoring procedures, and internal controls. • Staff training, procedural manuals, and administrative support tools for program administration. • Assistance with NOFA responses, applications, amendments, and required reporting. Economic Development Programs (Including Commercial Improvement Program) Provide technical assistance for the City's economic development initiatives, including: • Design and documentation of commercial rehabilitation or improvement programs funded through CDBG or other sources. • Development of eligibility criteria, funding structures, underwriting standards, and compliance requirements. • Preparation of program guidelines, application materials, and legal templates. • Creation of outreach strategies and materials for businesses and property owners. • Development of monitoring procedures and performance tracking tools to support program administration by City staff. • This scope reflects a comprehensive technical advisory role focused on program design, documentation, compliance, and administrative systems, enabling City staff to implement and operate programs effectively. 21 - - Professional Services Contract under $50K 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Deborah Sottek— Principal, Program Manager (Design/Implementation) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Principal / Program Manager Independent Community Development & Economic Development Consultant ISouthern California Provide full -cycle planning, coordination, and management of economic development, redevelopment, and community investment projects for municipal clients, functioning in roles comparable to in-house Economic Development Project Manager or Senior Specialist positions. Economic Development & Revitalization Projects ■ Planned and managed commercial fa4ade improvement and corridor revitalization programs supporting small business retention, reinvestment, and job -generating commercial activity. ■ Coordinated redevelopment -related projects involving commercial properties, mixed -use areas, and public -facing improvements, aligning funding eligibility with city economic development goals. ■ Worked directly with business owners, developers, property owners, and consultants to structure projects, scopes of work, and funding strategies. • Supported cities in targeting revitalization areas, documenting eligibility, and advancing redevelopment objectives consistent with adopted economic development plans. Project & Program Management ■ Directed multiple concurrent projects from concept through completion, exercising independent judgment to resolve technical, financial, and compliance challenges. ■ Managed consultant and contractor procurement, scopes, contracts, change orders, and performance. ■ Coordinated across Planning, Building, Finance, Public Works, and City Manager's Office staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget. ■ Acted as mediator between public agencies and private -sector stakeholders to resolve disputes and avoid project delays. EDUCATION University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bachelor of Arts, Economics TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Data Collection, Program Tracking & Performance Reporting Economic & Demographic Research and Analysis Staff Report Preparation & Written Policy Analysis Agreement, Contract & Project Tracking 31Pao Professional Services Contract under $50K 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 REFERENCES Client History City of Cypress City of Brea City of Buena Park City of Pomona City of Encinitas City of Gardena City of Lawndale City of Corona City of San Marcos City of Monterey Park City of Rosemead City of Hemet City of Fontana City of Stanton City of Chino City of San Juan Capistrano Municipality Serv FEE SCHEDULE Billing Structure All housing technical assistance services activities outlined in this proposal will be billed on an hourly basis of $115.00. These services will be authorized by the City on a task -by -task basis, ensuring flexibility to provide assistance as needed while maintaining full cost transparency. 4iF ices Provided City of Encinitas Full -service construction management CDBG/HOME Mobile Home and Single -Family Rehab Program Full -service grant and loan underwriting Contact: Cindy Schubert —Housing Management Analyst Development Services Department ■ General Program technical assistance I P: 760-633-2726 i E: cschubert@encinitasca.gov City of San Juan Capistrano • Full -service construction management CDBG/HOME/PLHA Mobile Home/Single-Family Rehab Program Contact: Laura Stokes -Principal Planner Full -service grant and loan underwriting Development Services Department General Program technical assistance I P: 949-443-6313 1 E: LStokes@sanjuancapistrano.org ■ Environmental Review Records Professional Services Contract under $50K 11/2025 Form 4928-2981-4103 v2 / AC"R " CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DDIYYYY) 3/16/2026 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Roger Stone Insurance Agency 5015 Birch Street Newport Beach CA 92660 CONTACT NAME: PHONE FAX /C No): 949-757-0375 AIC No Ext : 949-265-4167 A/C. ADDRESS: josie@stoneins.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER A: Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company 30104 INSURED DSOTT-01 Deborah A. Sottek INSURER B : Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. 22357 4733 Morning Canyon Rd. INSURERC: Nautilus Insurance Company 17370 INSURERD: Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company Oceanside CA92056 INSURER E : INSURER F : COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 1708748231 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICYNUMBER POLICY EFF MMIDD POLICY EXP MMIDD LIMITS A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y 72SBABA1134A 2/21/2026 2/21/2027 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE 1XI OCCUR AMAIE To PREM SES Ea occurrDence $ 1,000,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 10,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY ❑ PRO X JECT ❑ LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 $ OTHER: B AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 72UECCL8743 3/13/2026 3/13/2027 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea accident $ 1,000,000 X BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ANY AUTO OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE Per accident $ HIRED NON -OWNED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY C UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR AN1363982 10/12/2025 10/12/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 X AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 EXCESS LIAR CLAIMS -MADE DED I I RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY YIN PER OTH- STATUTE I I ER ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑ N/A E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ D ERRORS & OMISSIONS RETRODATE06/21/2010 03072769 1/12/2026 1/12/2027 PER CLAIM LIMIT AGGREGATE LIMIT 2,000,000 2,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, maybe attached if more space is required) RE: Grant and Consulting Services City of Rosemead is named Additional Insured where required by written contract as respects General Liability per the attached blanket endorsement form SL 30 32 06 21. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead CA 91770 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REP @ 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD POLICY NUMBER: 72SBABAID4A THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED BY CONTRACT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. A. The following is added to Section C. WHO IS AN INSURED: Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract, Written Agreement Or Permit The person(s) or organization(s) identified in Paragraphs a. through f. below are additional insureds when you have agreed, in a written contract or written agreement, or when required by a written permit issued by a state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision that such person or organization be added as an additional insured on your Coverage Part, provided the injury or damage occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement, or the issuance of the permit. A person or organization is an additional insured under this provision only for that period of time required by the contract, agreement or permit. However, no such person or organization is an additional insured under this provision if such person or organization is included as an additional insured by any other endorsement issued by us and made a part of this Coverage Part. The insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract, agreement, or permit to provide for such additional insured. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law. The limits of insurance that apply to additional insureds are described in Section D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMITS OF INSURANCE. How this insurance applies when other insurance is available to an additional insured is described in the Other Insurance Condition in Section E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES GENERAL CONDITIONS. a. Vendors Any person(s) or organization(s) (referred to below as vendor), but only with respect to "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of "your products" which are distributed or sold in the regular course of the vendor's business and only if this Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard". (1) The insurance afforded to the vendor is subject to the following additional exclusions: This insurance does not apply to: (a) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which the vendor is obligated to pay damages by reason of the assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages that the vendor would have in the absence of the contract or agreement; (b) Any express warranty unauthorized by you; (c) Any physical or chemical change in the product made intentionally by the vendor; (d) Repackaging, except when unpacked solely for the purpose of inspection, demonstration, testing, or the substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, and then repackaged in the original container; (e) Any failure to make such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of the products; (f) Demonstration, installation, servicing or repair operations, except such operations performed at the vendor's premises in connection with the sale of the product; Form SL 30 32 06 21 Page 1 of 3 © 2021, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD (g) Products which, after distribution or sale by you, have been labeled or relabeled or used as a container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for the vendor; or (h) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the sole negligence of the vendor for its own acts or omissions or those of its employees or anyone else acting on its behalf. However, this exclusion does not apply to: (i) The exceptions contained in Paragraphs (d) or (f); or (ii) Such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of the products. (2) This insurance does not apply to any insured person or organization from whom you have acquired such products, or any ingredient, part or container, entering into, accompanying or containing such products. b. Lessors Of Equipment (1) Any person or organization from whom you lease equipment; but only with respect to their liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your maintenance, operation or use of equipment leased to you by such person or organization. (2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to lease that equipment. c. Lessors Of Land Or Premises (1) Any person or organization from whom you lease land or premises, but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the land or premises leased to you. (2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to: (a) Any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to lease that land or be a tenant in that premises; or (b) Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of such person or organization. d. Architects, Engineers Or Surveyors (1) Any architect, engineer, or surveyor, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (a) In connection with your premises; (b) In the performance of your ongoing operations performed by you or on your behalf; or (c) In connection with "your work" and included within the "products -completed operations hazard", but only if: (i) The written contract, written agreement or permit requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and (ii) This Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard". (2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusion applies: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional services, including: (i) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (ii) Supervisory, surveying, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. This exclusion applies even if the claims allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by an insured, if the "bodily injury", "property Form SL 30 32 06 21 Page 2 of 3 ©2021, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD damage", or "personal and advertising injury" arises out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional service. e. State Or Governmental Agency Or Subdivision Or Political Subdivision Issuing Permit (1) Any state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision, but only with respect to operations performed by you or on your behalf for which the state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision has issued a permit. (2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to: (a) "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of operations performed for the federal government, state or municipality; or (b) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard". f. Any Other Party (1) Any other person or organization who is not in one of the categories or classes listed above in Paragraphs a. through e. above, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (a) In the performance of your ongoing operations performed by you or on your behalf; (b) In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you; or (c) In connection with "your work" and included within the "products -completed operations hazard", but only if: (i) The written contract, written agreement or permit requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and (ii) This Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard". (2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusion applies: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying services, including: (a) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (b) Supervisory, surveying, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. This exclusion applies even if the claims allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by an insured, if the "bodily injury", "property damage", or "personal and advertising injury" arises out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional service described in Paragraphs f.(2)(a) or f.(2)(b) above. Form SL 30 32 06 21 © 2021, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) Page 3 of 3