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CC - Item 5G - MOU with the El Monte Union High School District for School Year 2022-2023 School Resource Deputy FundingROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY FUNDING SUMMARY The El Monte Union High School District ("District") contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for a School Resource Deputy ("SRD") that is assigned to Rosemead High School(Attachment A). Through an annual Agreement, the City of Rosemead ("City") has shared the cost of the SRD with the District on an equal allocation. The proposed Agreement (Attachment B) between the City and the District is for the SRD Program for the 2022-2023 school calendar year. It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with El Monte Union High School District for School Year 2022-2023 SRD funding. The SRD Program provides Rosemead High School with a law enforcement officer for five, eight- hour days, per week, during the school year to serve as a resource to the students and school. In addition, the SRD attends specific school events such as dances, sporting events, and field trips. The SRD Program has been in place since 2008 and provides Rosemead High School with a safety net for students on the school campus, and has a uniquely vital role compared to other school staff members. The presence of the SRD provides at -risk students a means to resolve and/or avoid conflicts that would likely occur without their presence. El Monte Union High School District entered into an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department for an SRD and is requesting the City of Rosemead share the cost of the SRD for the 180 days that comprise the 2022-2023 school year. The total cost to provide an SRD at Rosemead High School is $224,018.82 (SRD Cost $217,494 and Liability Cost $6,524.82), and the District is requesting the City to support 50% of the cost in the amount of $112,009.41. To offset a portion of the cost to the City, the City Manager's Office has submitted a grant to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program through the U.S Department of AGENDA ITEM 5.G City Council Meeting September 13, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Justice which assists with law enforcement efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. Staff anticipates an award in the amount of $14,263, which would be applied to the SRD program providing the City a net cost of $97,746.41. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with El Monte Union High School District for School Year 2022-2023 School Resource Deputy funding. FISCAL IMPACT The City's adopted FY 2022-23 budget includes funding for the SRD to cover the City's portion of the costs being shared with El Monte Union High School District. The total cost share to the City is $112,009.41; however, once the grant is applied ($14,263), the net cost would be $97,746.41. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT This item is consistent with the City's 2030 Strategic Plan Goal A - Safety, which focuses on enhancing public safety by providing safe access to public facilities, expanding neighborhood safety programs, and improving quality of life, including assisting homeless residents in our community. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process olyst k� Michael Bruckner, Assistant City Manager Attachment A: El Monte Union High School District Agreement with LASD Attachment B: MOU City of Rosemead — School Resource Deputy Attachment A El Monte Union High School Agreement with LASD SCHOOL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY PROGRAM BY AND BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH TITLE RECITALS.............................-..... -----_. 1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES...................................................................................... 2.0 ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL............................................................... 3.0 DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL...................................................................... 4.0 PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT.................................................................. 5.0 INDEMNIFICATION............................................................................................. 6.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT..................................................................................... 7.0 RIGHT OF TERMINATION................................................................................ 8.0 BILLING RATES................................................................................................... 9.0 PAYMENT PROCEDURES.................................................................................. 10.0 AMENDMENTS................................................................................................ 11.0 ASSIGNMENT, DELEGATION, AND SUBCONTRACTING ................... 12.0 AUTHORIZATION WARRANTY....................................................................... 13.0 GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE ...................................... 14.0 NOTICES............................................................................................... 15.0 VALIDITY........................................................................._................... 16.0 WAIVER............................................................................................... 17.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT....................................................................... SIGNATURES................................................................................................................ EXHIBIT A SCHOOL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FORM SH -AD 575 1 PAGE 2 2 3 4 6 6 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 SCHOOL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY PROGRAM BY AND BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT This School Law Enforcement Services Agreement for School Resource Deputy Program ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , 20_, by and between the County of Los Angeles ("County") and the EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ("School"). RECITALS (a) Whereas, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ("Sheriffs Department') operates a School Resource Deputy Program which provides full-time law enforcement services to schools and school districts within Los Angeles County; and (b) Whereas, the School is desirous of contracting with the County for the performance of law enforcement services by the Sheriffs Department as described herein; and (c) Whereas, the County is agreeable to rendering such services on the terns and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and (d) Whereas, this Agreement is authorized by Section 56 3/4 of the Charter of the County of Los Angeles, California Government Code Sections 53060 and 53069.8, and/or California Education Code Section 35160. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.1 The County agrees, through the Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles, to provide law enforcement services for the School to the extent and in the manner set forth in this Agreement. 1.2 Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement, law enforcement services shall encompass duties and functions of the type coming within the jurisdiction of and customarily rendered by the Sheriff under the Charter of the County and the statutes of the State of California. 2.0 ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL 2.1 The rendition of the services performed by the Sheriffs Department, the standards of performance, the discipline of officers, and other matters incident to the performance of such services and the control of personnel so employed shall remain with the County. 2.2 In the event of a dispute between the parties to this Agreement as to the extent of the duties and functions to be rendered hereunder, or the minimum level or manner of performance of such service, the School shall be consulted and a mutual determination thereof shall be made by both the Sheriffs Department and the School. 2.3 With regard to sections 2.1 and 2.2 above, the Sheriff, in an unresolved dispute, shall have final and conclusive determination as between the parties hereto. 2.4 All School employees who work in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department pursuant to this Agreement shall remain employees of the School and shall not have any claim or right to employment, civil service protection, salary, or benefits or claims of any kind from the County based on this Agreement. No School employees shall become employees of the County. 2.5 For the purpose of performing services and functions pursuant to this Agreement and only for the purpose of giving official status to the performance thereof, every County officer and/or employee engaged in performing any such service and function shall be deemed to be a representative of the School while performing such service for the School, as long as the service is within the scope of this Agreement. 2.6 The EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any Sheriffs Department salaries, wages, or other compensation to any County personnel performing services hereunder for said School. Except as herein otherwise specified, the School shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any County employee or agent of 3 the County for injury or sickness arising out of his/her employment as a contract employee of the School. 2.7 As part of its compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to employee hiring, the County agrees that the County Civil Service Rules to which it is subject, and which prohibit discrimination on the basis of non -merit factors, shall for purposes of this Agreement be read and understood to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 3.0 DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL 3.1 As requested by the School, law enforcement services under this Agreement may be performed by dedicated deputy personnel and/or dedicated supervisory personnel. 3.2 This Agreement covers 180 days of the regularly scheduled academic school year. Sheriff Department's School Resource Deputy (SRD) daily working hours are eight hours per day, five days per week, excluding weekends, holidays, and non -student school days. SRD hours are typically 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Each school district and the station command may agree to adjust the normal start time for the SRD to be within one hour of the typical start time. 3.3 The 180 days of SRD coverage does not include summer school session(s). However, SRD summer school coverage is available via this Agreement at the prevailing hourly school district rate (included in Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575). 3.4 SRD summer school coverage shall be provided eight hours per day, typically from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Each school district and the station command may agree to adjust the normal start time for the SRD to be within one hour of the typical start time. There is no minimum days per week for SRD summer school coverage. If a change occurs to a scheduled SRD summer school session shift (cancellation, change of start time, etc.), the school shall notify the station command at least twenty-four hours before the start of the shift to be changed. 3.5 SRD hours are not adjustable to provide coverage for after school special events; however, the schools and school districts may enter into the School Supplemental 4 Law Enforcement Services Agreement for Special Events in order to obtain as needed supplemental law enforcement services for said special events. 3.6 As requested by the School, the Sheriffs Department shall provide personnel to perform services under this Agreement as set forth in Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575, of this Agreement. 3.7 A new Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575, shall be authorized and signed annually by the School and the Sheriff or his designee on or before July 1, and attached hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement, to reflect the level of service for the upcoming Agreement year. 3.8 Should the School request a change in the level of service other than pursuant to the annual July 1 readjustment, an additional Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575, shall be signed and authorized by the School and the Sheriff or his designee and attached hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement, to reflect the revised level of service. 3.9 The most recent dated and signed Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Foran SH -AD 575, attached to this Agreement shall be the staffing level in effect between the County and the School. 3.10 For each newly contracted SRD added to Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575, school districts shall be required to pay a one-time startup cost to procure the use and service of a marked black and white Sheriffs patrol vehicle. The County shall retain title and ownership of the patrol vehicle. The patrol vehicle shall be used for the purposes of performing SRD duties. The school district shall be invoiced for the patrol vehicle in a one-time separate billing upon the Sheriff Department's receipt of the signed Agreement and signed Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575. The startup cost of the patrol vehicle shall be the prevailing annual rate as determined by the Auditor - Controller of Los Angeles County for the fiscal year in which the services shall commence. 5 4.0 PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT 4.1 For the purpose of performing law enforcement services, County shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, communication facilities, and supplies necessary to maintain the agreed level of service to be rendered hereunder. 4.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the School may provide additional resources for the County to utilize in performance of the services. 4.3 When and if both parties to this Agreement mutually agree as to the necessity of maintaining a law enforcement headquarters or Sheriffs Department substation within the School or at schools which would not normally be provided by the Sheriffs Department, the School shall furnish at its own cost and expense all necessary office space, furniture and furnishings, office supplies, janitor service, telephone, electricity, water, and other utilities. 4.4 It is expressly further understood that in the event a local office or building is maintained in said School, such local office or building may be used by the Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles in connection with the performance of his duties in territory outside of the School, provided, however, that the performance of such outside duties shall not be at any additional cost to the School. 4.5 It is mutually agreed that in all instances where special supplies, stationery, notices, forms, and the like must be issued in the name of said School, the same shall be supplied by the School at its own cost and expense. 5.0 INDEMNIFICATION 5.1 Subject to the limitations stated in this Section 5.0, Indemnification, or elsewhere, the County shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the School, its officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, "School Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liability, expense (including but not limited to defense costs and attorney's fees), claims, causes of action, and lawsuits for damages, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury or property damage (including property of the County) arising from or connected with any negligent, intentional, or reckless act or omission of the County, its Agencies and Departments, their respective deputies, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and 6 appointed officials, directors, employees, agents, or representatives while providing services under this Agreement. With respect to any action or claim within the scope of this Section 5.1, the County shall have the right to use counsel of its own choice, at its sole costs and expense, to defend School Indemnified Parties, and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the prior consent of the School Indemnified Parties; provided, however, that such adjustment, settlement, or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or circumscribes the County's indemnification of the School Indemnified Parties. The County's obligations hereunder shall be satisfied when the County has provided to the School Indemnified Parties the appropriate form of dismissal (or similar document) relieving the School from any and all liability for the action or claim involved. 5.2 Notwithstanding anything contained herein or stated elsewhere, the County shall have no obligation or liability, including any obligation to indemnify or defend any School Indemnified Parties (a) based or asserted upon any failure to prevent any crime or tortious act, (b) for any injury, loss, or damage caused directly or indirectly by a criminal or tortious act of anyone other than the County, its Agencies and Departments, their respective deputies, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, directors, employees, agents, or representatives, while providing services under this Agreement, or (c) for any injury, loss or damage caused by any means whatsoever based or asserted upon any failure to be at any specific location at any time(s) while performing services under this Agreement. 5.3 The School understands and agrees that the school law enforcement services and the school resource deputies provided hereunder are not intended or expected to accomplish patrolling or law enforcement at any particular school at any particular time, or to prevent crime or wrongdoing from occurring at any particular place or time. 5.4 Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the County's obligations hereunder to the School or any School Indemnified Party shall be limited by any immunity of freedom from suit or liability provided by law, including but not limited to those 7 stated in California Government Code sections 818.2 and 845, as if such immunity or legal provision were incorporated in full in this Agreement and made applicable to the School and all School Indemnified Parties. 5.5 The School shall indemnity, defend, and hold harmless the County, its Agencies and Departments, their respective deputies, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, "County Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liability, expense (including, but not limited to defense costs and attorneys' fees), claims, causes of action, and lawsuits for damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury or property damage (including property of the School ), based or asserted upon any act or omission of the School, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement. With respect to any action or claim within the scope of this Section 5.5, the School shall have the right to use counsel of its own choice, at its sole cost and expense, to defend the County Indemnified Parties and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the prior consent of the County Indemnified Parties if the indemnity tender by the County Indemnified Parties is accepted without a reservation of rights; provided, however, that such adjustment, settlement, or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or circumscribes School's indemnification of the County Indemnified Parties. The School's obligations hereunder shall be satisfied when the School has provided to the County Indemnified Parties the appropriate form of dismissal (or similar document) relieving the County Indemnified Parties from any and all liability for the action or claim involved. Any insurance coverage shall in no way limit or circumscribe the School's obligations to indemnity and hold harmless the County. 5.6 The School shall provide and maintain a program of liability insurance, which includes comprehensive general liability and comprehensive auto liability coverage, a program of self-insurance, or any combination thereof, at the School's 8 sole option and discretion, to satisfy the School's indemnity obligations under this Agreement. 5.7 This Section 5.0, Indemnification, shall survive termination of this Agreement and/or final payment thereunder. 6.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT The term of this Agreement shall commence July 1, 2022 or upon execution by the Sheriff, whichever is later, and shall terminate June 30, 2024, unless sooner terminated or extended in whole or in part as provided for herein. The term of this Agreement may be extended for one (1) additional 12 -month period, subject to prior approval by the County Board of Supervisors. 7.0 RIGHT OF TERMINATION 7.1 This Agreement may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, by either party upon written notice given to the other party at least sixty (60) calendar days before the date specified for such termination. 7.2 In the event of a termination, each party shall fully discharge all obligations owed to the other party accruing prior to the date of such termination, and each party shall be released from all obligations, which would otherwise accrue subsequent to the date of termination. 8.0 BILLING RATES 8.1 For and in consideration of the rendition of the law enforcement services to be performed by the County for the School under this Agreement, the School shall pay the County for said services provided by County under the terms of this Agreement at the appropriate and prevailing billing rates set forth on Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575, as established by the County Auditor - Controller. 8.2 The billing rates set forth on Exhibit A, School Law Enforcement Services Form SH -AD 575, shall be readjusted annually by the County Auditor -Controller effective July 1 of each year to reflect the cost of such service. W 9.0 PAYMENT 9.1 The County, through the Sheriffs Department, shall render to the School a summarized invoice which covers all services performed during said month, and the School shall pay County for all undisputed amounts within sixty (60) calendar days after date of said invoice. 9.2 If such payment is not delivered to the County office, which is described on said invoice, within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the invoice, the County is entitled to recover interest thereon. 9.3 In the event of any disputed amounts, the School shall provide the County with written notice of the dispute including the invoice date, amount, and reasons for dispute within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the invoice. The parties shall memorialize the resolution of the dispute in writing. For any disputed amounts, interest shall accrue if payment is not received within sixty (60) calendar days after the dispute resolution is memorialized. 9.4 Said interest shall be at a rate often percent (10%) per annum or any portion thereof, calculated from the date payment was due pursuant to Section 9.2 and Section 9.3 above. 9.5 Notwithstanding the provisions of California Government Code section 907, if payment is not delivered to the County office which is described on said invoice within sixty (60) calendar days after date of the invoice or the date of memorialized resolution, then the County may satisfy such indebtedness, including interest thereon, from any funds of the School on deposit with the County without giving further notice to the School of the County's intention to do so. 10.0 AMENDMENTS All changes, modifications, or amendments to this Agreement must be in the form of a written Amendment duly executed by authorized personnel of the County and the Public Entity. 10 11.0 ASSIGNMENT, DELEGATION, AND SUBCONTRACTING A parry shall not assign its rights and/or subcontract, or otherwise delegate, its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempted assignment or delegation without such consent shall be null and void. 12.0 AU'T'HORIZATION WARRANTY The School represents and warrants that the person executing this Agreement for the School is an authorized agent who has actual authority to bind the School to each and every term, condition, and obligation of this Agreement and that all requirements of the School have been fulfilled to provide such actual authority. 13.0 GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. The parties agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California for all purposes regarding this Agreement and further agree and consent that venue of any action brought hereunder shall be exclusively in the County of Los Angeles. 14.0 NOTICES Unless otherwise specified herein, all notices or demands required or permitted to be given or made under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be hand delivered with signed receipt or mailed by first class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at the following addresses and to the attention of the person named. Addresses and persons to be notified may be changed by either party by giving ten (10) calendar days prior written notice thereof to the other party. Notices to the County shall be addressed as follows: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Contract Law Enforcement Bureau Attn: Captain Sergio V. Escobedo 211 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, California 90012 11 Notices to the School shall be addressed as follows: ATTN: 15.0 VALIDITY If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 16.0 WAIVER No waiver by the parties of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or of such provision. Failure of the parties to enforce at any time, or from time to time, any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver thereof. 17.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including Exhibit A, and any executed Amendments hereto or thereto, constitute the complete and exclusive statement of understanding of the parties which supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, and all communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No change to this Agreement shall be valid unless prepared pursuant to Section 10.0, Amendments, of this Agreement and signed by both parties. 12 SCHOOL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY PROGRAM BY AND BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has caused this Agreement to be executed on its behalf by the Sheriff of Los Angeles County, and the School has caused this Agreement to be executed on its behalf by its duly authorized officer, on the dates written below. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES By Alex Villanueva, Sheriff Date EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT By , Name, Title FD 2vA/�Cry1 SW'fR�w.�1WDfKT Date APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWYN R. HARRISON Acting County Counsel By APPROVAL ONF/LE Deputy County Counsel 13 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES EXHIBIT A SCHOOL DISTRICT: El Monte Union High School District FISCAL YEAR: 2022-2023 EFFECTIVE DATE: 1 -Jul -22 CODE E SERVICES TOTAL SERVICE UNITS PURCHASED NEW PREVIOUS CHANGE CONTRACT LAW USE ONLY SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY SERVICE UNIT 2.0000 2.0000 0.0000 SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY SERVICE UNIT B11 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 SERGEANT 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 cA� 511 D JCRVIVC UNI I YYUKAJ IOU KCUULAKLT SUKCUULEU SGHDOL DAYS. SUMMER SESSION COVERAGE IS NOT INCLUDED BUT IS AVAILABLE AT THE PREVAILING HOURLY RATE. DEPLOYMENT SURVEY TATION ASSIGNED TO CAMPUS DEPUTY BONUS SERGEANT CSOILET Temple Rosemead High School 1.0000 South EI Monte Hiah School 11 1.0000 SRD WORKING HOURS ARE REGULARLY SCHEDULED SCHOOL HOURS SRDS SHALL NOT BE ADJUSTED TO WORK SUPPLEMENTAL EVENTS OUTSIDE REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS REPORT PREPARED BY: Sergeant Mina ChD DATE: 6(2912022 APPROVED BY: DATE: ,: roncoueoxolt ^ APPROVED BY: DATE: SCHOOL DISTRICT FI AL "I certify that) am authorized to make this change on behalf ofthe School Dislnc4' PROCESSED AT CLEB BY: DATE: NO YE¢ BIILNO MEMO REOOMEO: RWE. RFOOIREO: SH -AD 575 (REV. 6116) HOURS OF SERVICE & CHARGES B Month Union High SGwo' D stnC SERVICE UNRS UNIT TOTK TOTK ILSI TOTK YFMLY ONNUK AN N.1 COST UNRB ONITCOW 03% COSTWnK NOURS PFA OOGL GOgL REOURIED PURCHMUD LN6RfIY SERWCE UNn OURS iuiNUT SWORN ITEMS kGeft6rabst a0murnonnRiRl S21)390.00 2 mw EllwS NFSDSI 2 R 1R, ZOO E02i R0 IWR non rl,u: 3ID61/1.00 Fuu6 ww G a O.Om 60 hOW SO I MW 5266 690.00 $049 W. 0 a O.ODDO fWWM lJN6ll sm- Im"m Nouns rl'Es TOTK F8TR14TEO to6T y OE, 2,88 1]2,800 2.00 06 a-, CUM,Bd D U OWDO 60T D C UWW Attachment B MOU City of Rosemead — School Resource Deputy MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is made and entered into this 13th day of September 2022, by and between the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, a California municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and the EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT." The capitalized term "Parties" shall be a collective reference to both CITY and DISTRICT. The capitalized term "Party" shall refer to either City or Consultant interchangeably as appropriate. RECITALS This MOU is made and entered into with respect to the following facts: WHEREAS, each Party to this MOU has partnered in past years to provide School Resource Deputy (SRD) services to Rosemead High School; and WHEREAS, there is a desire for the continued support of the SRD program by the Parties to this MOU in order to provide a resource to the students and Rosemead High School and obtain maximum benefit from the expenditure of public funds; and WHEREAS, The DISTRICT will enter into an agreement with Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for SRD services for Rosemead High School for the 2022-2023 school year, effective September 13, 2022. The DISTRICT will contribute 50% of the cost for such services. WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to financially assist with the SRD at Rosemead High School, 9063 Mission Dr, Rosemead, CA 91770, ("Rosemead High School") for services provided by Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department as outlined in Exhibit A, attached hereto and hereby incorporated by this reference. NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN CONTAINED, CITY AND DISTRICT AGREE AS FOLLOWS: I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Provide one full-time School Resource Deputy at Rosemead High School, 9063 Mission Dr., Rosemead CA 91770. The description and scope of services for the School Resource Deputy program provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department are outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference ("SRD Services"). The estimated cost of the SRD Services is $224,018.82. 111 al"01] li E" a. CITY shall contribute 50% of the cost of the SRD services, in an amount not to exceed $112,009.41. Upon receipt of invoice from the District, payments from CITY to DISTRICT shall be made monthly in the amount of ten thousand one hundred eighty-two dollars and sixty seven cents ($10,182.67) to be made on the 25th day of each month prior to the 1 st day for the next calendar month. III. TERM. The initial term of this MOU shall commence on the date of execution by the DISTRICT, provided that the DISTRICT'S Board of Trustees has first approved the MOU for the 2022-2023 school year. The term is set to expire on June 30, 2023. IV. TERMINATION. a. Termination for Convenience. Either Parry to this MOU may terminate this MOU upon giving a thirty (30) day written notice to the other of its intention to terminate this MOU. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if CITY funds its share of the SRD Services, then this MOU shall not be terminated for convenience by DISTRICT prior to the expiration of the initial term. b. Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate this MOU immediately for cause. Cause shall include, without limitation: material violation of this MOU by either Parry; or any act by DISTRICT exposing the CITY to liability to others for personal injury or property damage; or DISTRICT is adjudged bankrupt, DISTRICT makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or a receiver is appointed on account of DISTRICT'S insolvency. V. DELIVERY OF NOTICES. All notices permitted or requested under this MOU shall be given to the respective Parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose. DISTRICT: El Monte Union High School District 3537 Johnson Avenue El Monte, CA 91770 Attn: Edward Zuniga, Superintendent CITY: City of Rosemead 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Attn: Ben Kim, City Manager Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. VI. ATTORNEY FEES. If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this MOU, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action. VII. INDEMNIFICATION. DISTRICT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims. demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts, omissions or willful misconduct of DISTRICT, its officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors and contractors arising out of or in connection with the performance of the SRD Services or this MOU, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys' fees and other related costs and expenses. DISTRICT shall defend, at District's own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against CITY, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. DISTRICT shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against CITY or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, in any such suit, action or other legal proceeding. DISTRICT shall reimburse CITY and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. DISTRICT'S obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the CITY, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. VIII. GOVERNING LAW. This MOU shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County. IX. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This MOU shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties. X. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER. DISTRICT shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this MOU or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the CITY. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. XI. CONSTRUCTION, REFERENCES, CAPTIONS. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this MOU, the language of this MOU shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to DISTRICT include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of DISTRICT, except as may be otherwise specified in this MOU. All references to CITY include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this MOU. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this MOU. XII. AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this MOU shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. XIII. 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 other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. XIV. NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES. There are no intended third -party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. XV. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this MOU is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. XVI. AUTHORITY TO ENTER MOU. DISTRICT has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver and perform the MOU. Each Party warrants that the individuals who has signed this MOU have the legal power, right, and authority to make this MOU and bind each respective Party. XVII. ENTIRE MOU. This MOU is intended by the Parties hereto as a final expression of their understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terns and conditions hereof and supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous MOUS and understandings, oral or written, in connection herewith. This MOU may be changed or modified only upon the written consent of the Parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed on the date first above written by their respective officers duly authorized in that behalf. [Signatures on next page] CITY OF ROSEMEAD M Ben Kim, City Manager ATTEST: 0 Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Approved as to Form: NO Rachel Richman, City Attorney Date: EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Edward A. Zuniga, Ed.D. Superintendent