HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 CON CDC Veronica Tam - Consulting CDBG & HOME ProgramsAGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND
VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 19th day of September, 2006 by and
between the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, (the "CDC"), and VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, (the "CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CDC desires to employ a CONTRACTOR to provide CDBG &
HOME administration consulting, and
WHEREAS, the CDC has determined that the CONTRACTOR is a consulting
group qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CDC, and the
CONTRACTOR is willing to perform such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR The CDC hereby agrees to
engage the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to perform the services
hereinafter set forth in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
The CONTRACTOR represents that all services required hereunder will be
performed directly by the CONTRACTOR or under direct supervision of the CONTRACTOR.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONTRACTOR will perform services as
set forth in the attached Exhibit "A".
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to
the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CDC for such services, except as authorized in
advance by the CDC. The CONTRACTOR shall appear at meetings as required and requested
to keep staff and the CDC Board advised of the progress on the project.
The CDC may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONTRACTOR, from time
to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR under
this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CDC and the CONTRACTOR agree to meet in good faith
and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction or increase in the
compensation associated with said change in services.
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3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
Angela Nazareno is hereby designated as the Project Manager for the CDC and will monitor the
progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall assign a single Project
Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of
this Agreement for the CONTRACTOR. Veronica Tam is designated as the Project Director for
the CONTRACTOR.
4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the
CONTRACTOR shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings
shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and also materials, if any. The
total cost for all work described in Exhibit "A" shall not exceed $15,000 and the schedule given
in Exhibit "A" (the Base amount) without prior written authorization from the Project
Manager. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days
from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit "A" as
determined by the CDC.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time
sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and shall make such
materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for
three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CDC
and for furnishing of copies to the CDC, if requested.
5. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall continue until
terminated by the CDC for cause or convenience, at its unilateral discretion.
6. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The
Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by
the CONTRACTOR for this Project, whether paper or electronic, shall become the property of
the CDC for use with respect to this Project, and shall be turned over to the CDC upon
completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement.
Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONTRACTOR assigns
to the CDC and thereby expressly waives and disclaims, any copyright in, and the right to
reproduce, all written material, drawings, plans, specifications or other work prepared under this
agreement, except upon the CDC's prior authorization regarding reproduction, which
authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONTRACTOR shall, upon request of
the CDC, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and
disclaimer.
The CONTRACTOR agrees that the CDC may use, reuse, alter, reproduce,
modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium or method utilize the CONTRACTOR's
written work product for the CDC's purposes, and the CONTRACTOR expressly waives and
disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to
intellectual property and artistic works.
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Any modification or reuse by the CDC of documents, drawings or specifications
prepared by the CONTRACTOR shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from liability under Section
14 but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CDC, or for any liability
to the CDC should the documents be used by the CDC for some project other than what was
expressly agreed upon within the Scope of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Both parties hereto in the
performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents,
employees, partners or joint ventures with one another. The CONTRACTOR is not an employee
of the CDC and is not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CDC's
employees, including but not limited to medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation
insurance.
This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONTRACTOR and
the CONTRACTOR's employees, and it is recognized by the parties that a substantial
inducement to the CDC for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation
and competence of the CONTRACTOR and its employees. Neither this Agreement nor any
interest herein may be assigned by the CONTRACTOR without the prior written consent of the
CDC. Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONTRACTOR from employing or
hiring as many employees, or subcontractors, as the CONTRACTOR may deem necessary for
the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONTRACTOR
with its subcontractor(s) shall require the subcontractor to adhere to the applicable terms of this
Agreement.
8. CONTROL. Neither the CDC nor its officers, agents or employees shall
have any control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR or any of the CONTRACTOR's
employees except as herein set forth, and the CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to represent
that the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR's agents, servants, or employees are in any
manner agents, servants or employees of the CDC, it being understood that the CONTRACTOR,
its agents, servants, and employees are as to the CDC wholly independent contractors and that
the CONTRACTOR's obligations to the CDC are solely such as are prescribed by this
Agreement.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONTRACTOR, in
the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all applicable State and
Federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the City
of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONTRACTOR, and each
of its subcontractors, shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license
prior to and during performance of any work within the CDC.
10. LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The CONTRACTOR represents and
covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that
are legally required to practice its profession. The CONTRACTOR represents and covenants
that the CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the
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term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the
CONTRACTOR to practice its profession.
11. STANDARD OF CARE.
A. The CONTRACTOR, in performing any services under this Agreement,
shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by
members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.
The CDC expects that the CONTRACTOR shall take all special precautions necessary to protect
the CONTRACTOR's employees and members of the public from risk of harm arising out of the
nature of the work and/or the conditions of the work site.
B. The CONTRACTOR warrants to the CDC that it is not now, nor has it
been for the five (5) years preceding, involved in arbitration or litigation concerning the
CONTRACTOR's professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating
thereto.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The COMPACTOR will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color,
ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or
medical condition. The CONTRACTOR will take positive action to insure that applicants are
employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall
include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees
to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices
provided by the CDC setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CDC may from time to time
communicate to the CONTRACTOR certain confidential information to enable the
CONTRACTOR to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONTRACTOR
shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the
prior written consent of the CDC. The CONTRACTOR shall limit the use and circulation of
such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the
services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 13, however, shall not
apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of
information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONTRACTOR, hereafter disclosed in publicly
available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONTRACTOR
without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to
the CONTRACTOR by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has
been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.
The CONTRACTOR shall not disclose any reports, recommendations,
conclusions or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the CDC. In its performance hereunder, the
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CONTRACTOR shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting
the information or other property of any other person, firm or corporation.
CONTRACTOR shall be liable to CDC for any damages caused by breach of this
condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14.
14. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The CONTRACTOR
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CDC, the City of National City, and their
officers, employees and volunteers, against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property,
injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings,
costs or attorneys' fees, of any kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by
anyone whomsoever, in any way resulting from or arising out of the CONTRACTOR's negligent
performance of this Agreement. This indemnity is not intended to act as a guarantee or warranty of
the success of any legal service provided hereunder, which service will be provided to the level of
expertise identified in Section 11, above.
15. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONTRACTOR shall comply
with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State
of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Government Code
and all amendments thereto; and all similar state or Federal acts or laws applicable; and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CDC and its officers, employees and volunteers from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments of every
nature and description, including attorney's fees and costs presented, brought or recovered
against the CDC or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under
any of said acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
16. INSURANCE. The CONTRACTOR, at its sole cost and expense, shall.
purchase and maintain, and shall require its subcontractors, when applicable, to purchase and
maintain throughout the term of this agreement, the following insurance policies:
❑ A. If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with
minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage
incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of, $1,000,000
combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include non -owned
vehicles.
C. Comprehensive general liability insurance, with minimum limits of
$1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operation under this Agreement.
D. Workers' Compensation Insurance covering all of its employees and
volunteers.
E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CDC,
its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CDC shall not
contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the CDC of cancellation or material change.
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F. Said policies need not name the CDC and its officers, agents and
employees as additional insureds.
G. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than
"occurrence" form, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain such insurance coverage for three years
after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement.
H. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this Agreement.
I. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted companies, which
hold a current policyholder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A VIII
according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal financial stability that is
approved by the CDC's Risk Manager, if such products are readily available.
J. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient
proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by
the CDC's Risk Manager. If the CONTRACTOR does not keep all of such insurance policies in
full force and effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, the CDC may elect to treat
the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the
Agreement as provided herein.
17. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party
arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the
representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then
in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -
court settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and
expenses of suit, including attorneys' fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is
stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall not
be considered in determining the amount of the judgement or award. Attorney's fees to the
prevailing party if other than the CDC shall, in addition, be limited to the amount of attorney's
fees incurred by the CDC in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual
amount of attorney's fees incurred by the prevailing party.
18. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION. If a dispute arises out of or relates to
this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the
dispute by mediation in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation
Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The
costs of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of.,
or relating to, this Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be
settled by arbitration in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration
Rules of the AAA then existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the
parties, and a judgment thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject
matter of the controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties
to the arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bearthe costs of its own experts,
evidence and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part
thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
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19. TERMINATION. A. This Agreement may be terminated with or
without cause by the CDC. Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-day
written notice to the CONTRACTOR. During said 60-day period the CON TRACTOR shall
perform all services in accordance with this Agreement.
B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CDC for
cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the
CONTRACTOR in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of
services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CDC.
C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written
Notice of Termination to the CONTRACTOR as provided for herein.
D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports,
Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the CONTRACTOR,
whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the
CDC, and the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for
any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date
of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any
damages caused the CDC by the CONTRACTOR's breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said
written material shall vest in the CDC all rights set forth in Section 6.
E. The CDC further reserves the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONTRACTOR; (2) a
reorganization of the CONTRACTOR for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business
reorganization, change in business name or change in business status of the CONTRACTOR.
20. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail
(Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or
delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the
earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive
such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such
overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten
(10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post
office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal
Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with
charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice,
request, demand, direction or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be
directed to the following persons:
To the CDC:
Chris Zapata, Executive Director
Community Development Commission of the City of National City
140 East 121h Street, Suite B
National City, CA 91950-3312
To the CONTRACTOR:
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Veronica Tam
VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
46 Alta Street, Unit A
Arcadia, CA 91006
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because
of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the
notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other
communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within forty-
eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT
OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall not perform
services of any kind for any person or entity whose interest's conflict in any way with those of
the CDC. The CONTRACTOR also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process or
material for the project in which the CONTRACTOR has a material financial interest, either
direct or indirect, without first notifying the CDC of that fact. The CONTRACTOR shall at all
times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of
Interest Code. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its
official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the CDC in which the
CONTRACTOR has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The
CONTRACTOR represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests that would require
it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CDC.
(J If checked, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the reporting
requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code.
Specifically, the CONTRACTOR shall file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City
Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms, which the CONTRACTOR shall
obtain from the City Clerk.
The CONTRACTOR shall be strictly liable to the CDC for all damages, costs or
expenses the CDC may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Paragraph 21 by the
CONTRACTOR.
22. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in
this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday, then such date
shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a
Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one
and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of
this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this
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Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this
Agreement or any provision hereof.
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights
upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are
hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
F. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be
modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement
shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision.
hereof.
H. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
I. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements,
negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the
parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise
made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of any party
hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby.
J. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
K. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of
equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation and
negotiation of this Agreement, (iii.) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity
to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party
has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv)
each party and such party's counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party
has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice,
and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the
drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or
any amendments hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF VERONICA TAM & ASSOCIATES, LLC
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By:
Attest:
By:
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Nick Inzunza
Chairman, CDC
CHris Zapata
Executive Director, CDC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
Legal Counsel
By:
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Veronica Tam
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Veronica Tam a.nd Associates, LLC
Qualifications
EXHIBIT "A"
Veronica Tam and Associates is a small consulting firm with an emphasis on housing and
community development issues. Veronica Tam, AICP, has expertise in the areas of housing
policy development and community development planning. Prior to forming her own business
in October 2005, she had 15 years of experience with a private consulting firm,
Cotton/Bridges/Associates (formerly a division of P&D Consultants, Inc. and now a part of
EDAW, Inc.). Experience described below is primarily from projects Ms. Tam had worked on
while serving as Principal and Director of Housing Services at Cotton/Bridges/Associates
(CBA). Specifically, she has knowledge in the following:
• Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and related reports
• Fair housing studies
• Grants administration
• Housing Element
• Redevelopment and Housing Implementation Plan (AB 1290)
• Inclusionary Housing and Commercial Linkage Fee studies
• Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Ordinances
Grants Administration — Veronica Tam has provided technical assistance and grants
administration services for more than 10 cities. Services included:
• IDIS clean up and maintenance (activities setup, drawdown, reporting, and closeout)
• Budgeting/timeliness of expenditure issues
• Eligibility assessment and program/project design
• Petition for increased home value limits for housing programs
• Environmental clearance
• Communications with HUD
• Census data evaluation to ensure redrawing of census tract boundaries does not
significantly impact eligibility of low and moderate income tracts
Plan Preparation - Over the past 15 years, Ms. Tam had prepared more than 100 HUD -
mandated plans and studies, including:
• Consolidated Plans
• Action Plans
• CAPERs
• Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice
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Consolidated Plans, Action Plans, CAPERs, and AIs prepared by Veronica Tam have received
high commendation from HUD and clients. Letters of commendation are attached.
Related Experience
The majority of the following projects
employment at P&D Consultants, Inc.
were completed by Veronica Tam during her
CDBG/HOME/ESG Grants Administration:
Cities
• Alhambra
• Bellflower
• Chula Vista
• Compton
• Gardena
• Laguna Niguel
• Mission Viejo
• National City
• Ontario
• Rialto
• Upland
The level of assistance is customized for individual clients, considering the different programs
offered, staffing resources, and funding available. Services can be performed on- and off -site.
Action Plans and CAPERs:
Cities
• Alhambra
• Baldwin Park
• Buena Park
• Camarillo
• Compton
• Chula Vista
• El Cajon
• Gardena
• Hawthorne
• Laguna Niguel
• Mission Viejo
• National City
• Orange
• Oxnard
• San Diego
Consolidated Plans: Consolidated Plans for some of the largest entitlement jurisdictions in the
nation, such as the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento and San Diego. Our
experience includes more than 50 Consolidated Plans for jurisdictions throughout California,
including:
Cities
• Alhambra
• Buena Park
• Chino
• Compton
• Costa Mesa
• El Cajon
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• Gardena
• Garden Grove
• Hawthorne
• Laguna Niguel
• Lake Forest
• Long Beach
Urban Counties/
Consortiums
• Mission Viejo • Los Angeles
• National City • Orange
• Sacramento • Sacramento
• San Bernardino • San Diego
• San Diego • Ventura
• Santa Monica • Washoe (NV)
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The 2000 Integrated Consolidated Plan/Housing Element for the City of El Cajon received an
Outstanding Planning award from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association
(CCAPA) and a Best Practices Award from the San Diego HUD office.
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice: AI reports for some of the largest
jurisdictions/regions in the nation, such as the cities of Los Angeles and San Jose and the
counties of Los Angeles and San Diego.
Cities
Urban Counties/
Consortiums
• Alhambra
• Apple Valley
• Compton
• Gardena
• Fontana
• Hawthorne
• Inglewood
• Laguna Niguel
• Lake Forest
• Lakewood
• Los Angeles
• Porterville
• San Bernardino
• San Jose
• Simi Valley
The 2003 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the Contra Costa
Advocacy Planning award from the Northern Section of CCAPA. The Ventura
the Los Angeles HUD office as a sample document of a regional AI.
References
1. City of Alhambra
• Consolidated Plan (2005-2010)
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (2005)
• CAPERs/Action Plans (FY 2002 through FY 2005)
• IDIS Assistance (ongoing)
Contact: Tara Schultz
Assistant City Manager
(626) 570-3207
2. City of Gardena
• Consolidated Plans (1995-2000, 2000-2005, 2005-2010)
• CAPERs/Action Plans (FY 1998 through FY 2004)
• CPS/IDIS Assistance (FY 1998 through FY 2004)
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (2005)
Contact: Yvonne Mallory
Economic Development Manager
(310) 217-9533
46 Alta Street, Unit A
Arcadia, CA 91006
• Contra Costa
• Los Angeles
• San Bernardino
• San Diego
• Ventura
Consortium received an
County AI was used by
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3. City of Compton
• Consolidated Plans (2000-2005, 2005-2010)
• CAPERs/Action Plans (FY 2000 through FY 2004)
• IDIS Assistance (FY 2002 through FY 2004)
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (2005)
Contact: Deborah Broadous
CDBG Coordinator
(310) 605-5580
4. City of Costa Mesa
• Consolidated Plan (2005-2010)
• Redevelopment Implementation Plan (2005)
Contact: Muriel Ullman
Neighborhood Improvement Manager
(714) 754-5167
Billing Rate
For grants administration services, billing rate for Veronica Tam is $95 per hour.
46 Alta Street, Unit A
Arcadia, CA 91006
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City of National City
Office of the City Clerk
1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4397
Michael R. Della, CMC - City Clerk
(619) 336-4228 Fax: (619) 336-4229
October 11, 2006
Ms. Veronica Tam
Veronica Tam and Associates
46 Alta Street, Unit A
Arcadia, CA 91006
Project: National City — CDBG & HOME Administration
Dear Ms. Tam:
Enclosed please find a copy of the fully executed Agreement between the
Community Development Commission and Veronica Tam & Associates for
Administration consulting of the CDBG & HOME programs.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Executive Director's Office of
the Community Development Commission at (619) 336-4250.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Dalla
City Clerk
MRD
Enclosure
cc: CDC
File C 2006-55
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