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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 CON Grossman Psychological Associates - Officer Assistance ProgramAGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, APC THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of July. 2010, by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, a professional corporation (the "CONSULTANT") RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide Pre - Placement Suitability Evaluation, Pre -Employment Psychological Examination, an Officer Assistance Program, Critical Incident Debriefing, and Fitness for Duty Evaluations for the National City Police Department. WHEREAS. the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is a licensed psychologist that has specialized in police psychology since 1982, and is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY hereby agrees to engage the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services hereinafter set forth in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein. The CONSULTANT represents that all services required hereunder will be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as requsted by City, as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A". The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the CITY. The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONSULTANT, from time to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONSULTANT 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, not to exceed a factor of 0% from the base amount. 3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Lt. Jose Tellez hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. Dr. Ira Grossman thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT. 4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the CONSULTANT 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 S49,500 (the Base amount) without prior written authorization from the City Council. 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 CITY. The CONSULTANT 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 CITY, and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested. 5. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK. The City shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the services performed and the manner of performance, the acceptable completion of this Agreement, and the amount of compensation due. In the event the CONSULTANT and the City cannot agree to the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT in this Agreement, the City or the CONSULTANT shall give to the other written notice. Within ten (10) business days. the CONSULTANT and the City shall each prepare a report which supports their position and file the same with the other party. The City shall, with reasonable diligence, determine the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT. 6. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, provided that the parties may mutually agree to extend this Agreement on the same terms and conditions for three additional one-year terms. 7. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. Documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project, whether paper or electronic, shall become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this Project, and shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement. Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY, and CONSULTANT 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 CITY's prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT 2 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision shall, upon request of the CITY, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer. The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY may use, reuse, alter, reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium, or method utilize the CONSULTANT'S written work product for the CITY's purposes, and the CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works. Any modification or reuse by the CITY of documents, drawings, or specifications prepared by the CONSULTANT shall relieve the CONSULTANT from liability under Section 14, but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CITY, or for any liability to the CITY should the documents be used by the CITY for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed. 8. 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 venturers with one another. Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT'S employees are employees of the CITY, and are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY's employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance. This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT's employees, and it is recognized by the parties that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY. Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees, or SUBCONSULTANTS, as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONSULTANT with its SUBCONSULTANT(S) shall require the SUBCONSULTANT(S) to adhere to the applicable terms of this Agreement. 9. CONTROL. Neither the CITY nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT'S employees, except as herein set forth, and the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT'S agents, servants, or employees are not in any manner agents. servants, or employees of the CITY, it being understood that the CONSULTANT its agents, servants, and employees are as to the CITY wholly independent CONSULTANT, and that the CONSULTANT'S obligations to the CITY are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement. 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, 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 CONSULTANT and each 3 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision of its SUBCONSULTANT(S), shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement. 11. LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the CONSULTANT to practice its profession. 12. STANDARD OF CARE. A. The CONSULTANT, 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 CONSULTANT'S trade or profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONSULTANT shall take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONSULTANT'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. Unless disclosed in writing prior to the date of this agreement, the CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it is not now, nor has it for the five (5) years preceding, been debarred by a governmental agency or involved in debarment, arbitration or litigation proceedings concerning the CONSULTANT'S professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating thereto. C. The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying any unique products, treatments, processes or materials whose availability is critical to the success of the project the CONSULTANT has been retained to perform, within the time requirements of the CITY, or, when no time is specified. then within a commercially reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONSULTANT has notified the CITY otherwise, the CONSULTANT warrants that all products, materials, processes or treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CITY are reasonably commercially available. Any failure by the CONSULTANT to use due diligence under this sub -paragraph will render the CONSULTANT liable to the CITY for any increased costs that result from the CITY's later inability to obtain the specified items or any reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. 13. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT shall 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 CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. 4 Citys Standard Agreement —2009 revision 14. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONSULTANT without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT 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 CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT 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. CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14. 15. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers and employees, 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, reasonable attorneys' fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT'S negligent performance of this Agreement. 16. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT 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, and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, and employees from and against all claims, demands, payments. suits, actions, proceedings and judgments of every nature and description. including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs presented, brought or recovered against the CITY 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 CONSULTANT under this Agreement. 17. INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this agreement, the following insurance policies: 5 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision 171 A. If checked, Professional Liability insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1.000,000 per occurrence. B. Commercial General Liability insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operations under this Agreement. Said policy shall name the City of National City and its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, and separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. C. Workers' compensation insurance in an amount sufficient to meet statutory requirements covering all of CONSULTANT's employees and employers' liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Said endorsement shall be provided prior to commencement of work under this Agreement. If CONSULTANT has no employees subject to the California Workers' Compensation and Labor laws, CONSULTANT shall execute a Declaration to that effect. Said Declaration shall be provided to CONSULTANT by CITY. D. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of cancellation or material change. E. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" form, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Agreement. F. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted companies which hold a current policy holder'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 City's Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by non -admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating requirements. G. 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 CITY's Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, the CITY may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein. H. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by the CITY. 18. 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. 6 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision 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 judgment or award. Attorney's fees to the prevailing party if other than the CITY shall, in addition. be limited to the amount of attorney's fees incurred by the CITY in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney's fees incurred by the prevailing party. 19. 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 bear the 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. 20. TERMINATION. A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY. Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-day's written notice to the CONSULTANT. During said 60-day period the CONSULTANT shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement. B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONSULTANT in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY. C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONSULTANT 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 CITY by the CONSULTANT'S breach, if any. Thereafter. ownership of said written material shall vest in the CITY all rights set forth in Section 6. E. The CITY further reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONSULTANT; (2) a reorganization of the CONSULTANT for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business reorganization, change in business name or change in business status of the CONSULTANT. 21. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail 7 City's Standard Ageement —2009 revision (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 CITY: To CONSULTANT: Chief of Police National City Police Department 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950-4301 Dr. Ira Grossman Grossman Psychological Associates, APC Landmark Centre 4550 Kearney Villa Road, Suite 214 San Diego, CA 92123-1563 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. 22. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONSULTANT also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process or material for the project in which the CONSULTANT has a material financial interest, either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CITY of that fact. The CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter corning before the CITY in which the CONSULTANT has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONSULTANT 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 CITY. If checked, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. 8 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision Specifically, the CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT shall obtain from the City Clerk. The CONSULTANT shall be strictly liable to the CITY for all damages, costs or expenses the CITY may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Paragraph 21 by the CONSULTANT. 23. 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 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, 9 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written. CITY OF NA 1 NAL CITY By: Chis ,apat., 'y Manager PPROVED AS TO FORM: elk II audia City Atto •• GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, APC (Corporation —signatures of two corporate officers) (Partnership — one signature) (Sole proprietorship — one signature) By: Ira Grossman, PHD President 10 City's Standard Agreement —2009 revision GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, APC Police end Emergency Services Psyeholugy ra Bresvnan, Ph.O,. ADP PSY5G18 Dana 1. Grossman. PhD., i;OPP PSYIIDOh Scope of Services for National City Police Department Pre -Placement Suitability Evaluation This evaluation consists of three elements: The General Ability Measure for Adults (GAMA) Test California Psychological Inventory (434) Police and Public Safety Selection Report (CPI) Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) This evaluation is provided prior to a conditional Job offer and meets with both ADA and POST requirements for such, The report generated from the data provides the background investigator an ability to prioritize the order in which backgrounds can be scheduled as well as information so as to conduct a focused background investigation. Often it will save the department from conducting a full background investigation or, alternatively, predicting that a candidate's background investigation will likely be without significant problems. Pre -Employment Psy_chologlo[Examination This evaluation consists of four elements: Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) Clinical interview Medical Personal History Questionnaire Review of the Pre -Placement Suitability Evaluation materials This examination is provided after a conditional job offer has been made to a job candidate. The evaluation is in conformance with POST and ADA criteria. The report provides a clear recommendation regarding hire of the candidate based upon psychological issues. Cost The City of National City shall pay to Dr. Grossman $250.00 per Pre -Placement Suitability Evaluation, and $250,00 per Pre -Employment Psychological Examination. Ira Grossman, Ph.D. 2009.06.01 18:09:59 -07'00' Exhibit A 4550 Kearny Villa Road Ste ?14 San Oingu CA 921224563 Tiu: 18138) 5GU-0900 fat: (858}560.120 Email Ire 0rasman.in!n Grossman Psychological Associates, APC Nice and Emcrgoncy Services Psychology SCOPE OF SERVICE Fitness for Duty Evaluations Ira Grossman, Ph.Q, AOPP PSY55I8 Gana T. Grossman, Ph.D.. AMP PSYII6D4 Purpose: To provide to the National City Police Department Fitness for Duty Evaluations when so requested by the Chief of Police. The purpose of such evaluations will be to determine the psychological status of an employee and to provide a recommendation to the Department regarding the psychological status of the employee in regard to their ability to perform their job functions. Scope of Service: Fitness for Duty Evaluations will be performed when so requested by the Chief of Police with a referral question and information as to why the evaluation is being ordered. It should be noted that Fitness for Duty Evaluations will be declined should they be ordered for punitive reasons. The evaluation will consist of an appropriate psychological evaluation which may include both clinical interview and psychological testing. A report of findings will be sent to the Chief of Police and Dr. Grossman will make himself available by telephone and/or in person to further discuss findings. Cost: The city of National City shall pay to Dr. Grossman $750.00 per Fitness for Duty Evaluation. Ira Grossman, Ph.D. 2009.06.01 18:11:17-07'00' 4550 Kearny Villa !toad Ste 214 Son Diego BA 92123.1503 Tel: (B58) 560-0300 FaM: (B18) 795-9933 Email. IraI Crassman.iala Grossman Psychological Associates, APC Police and Emergency Services Psychelugy SCOPE OF SERVICE Officer Assistance Program Ira Grossman, Ph.O.. ABPP PSY5618 Dana 1. Grossman. Ph.D..ADPP PSYII804 Purpose: To provide all members of the National City Police department (sworn and civilian) and their immediate family members or co -habitants with psychological assistance. Scope of Service: Each entitled member or family is afforded up to three sessions with Dr. Ira Grossman per year per problem. Please see attached brochure for further details. Cost: The city of National City shall pay to Dr. Grossman $1,737.50 per quarter, in advance of services delivered. Ira Grossman, Ph.D. 2009.06.01 18:11:51 -07100' 4550 Kearny Villa Road Sle 214 San Diego 0d 92123.1563 f eF (858) 568.09D0 Fax: (819) 795.9993 Email IraIBrossman.inlo Grossman Psychological Associates, APC Ira Grossman,ph.D.,ARPPPSY561R Police and Emergency Services Psychology Donal Grossman. Ph.O.. ARPP PSYIl604 SCOPE OF SERVICE Critical Incident Debriefing Purpose: To provide all members of the National City Police department (sworn and civilian) with Critical Incident Debriefing in an effort to prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from occurring as the result of a Critical Incident. Scope of Service: All employees of the National City Police Department are eligible for inclusion in this service. The service entails Dr. Grossman responding to the scene of a critical incident or to the police station when contacted by the Police Administration, including the Watch Commander on Duty and debriefing personnel identified by the Department who are thought to be impacted by a critical incident. Cost: The city of National City shall pay to Dr. Grossman $150 per hour, portal to portal for Critical Incident Debriefing services. Ira Grossman, Ph.D. 2009.06.01 18:12:11-07'00' 455D Kearny Villa Road Ste 214 San Diego CA 92123-1563 Teh (B5B)56D-D9DD Fax: (619)795.9993 Email: irnBrossmaninfo wimpoiriEr Or CpNFjft CO.f'F/O 6bgyQ - SC4'!io 7_1 w,se, coviv t. �yF� iQ .47 f/caw ' 4 o ice. CONFIDENTIALITY c C N All communication with Dr. Grossman when seen in the OAP and any associated records are strictly confidential. They are afforded the same protection as other medical records. They may be disclosed by personal waiver or as mandated by law. Some of the most important exceptions are: • Child abuse (physical or sexual) must be reported to Child Protective Services for investigation and elder abuse must also be reported. • Dr. Grossman, as a licensed mental health provider, has a duty to warn potential victims and law enforcement agencies if it is believed a person being consulted presents a serious threat of physical violence. • When the client is a danger to him/herself or others, steps will be taken to ensure safety. • Communication with a minor is not protected by law and parents have the legal right to be kept informed of a minor's treatment. • When the client has raised the issue of their menial or emotional condition in a legal proceeding (e.g. stress and other Workers' Compensation claims), records may be subpoenaed. ABOUT DR. GROSSMAN Dr. Grossman is a California licensed psychologist (PSY 5618) who has devoted himself to police psychology since 1982. He has consulted with over a dozen law enforcement agencies including San Diego, Orange County, and Imperial county municipal and Sheriff's Departments, the State Personnel Board, and Federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, ICE (Customs and Border Patrol). He has served the National City Police Department since 1986. Dr. Grossman is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and serves as the Western Regional Board Member of that certifying agency. He serves as an Expert Consultant for the California Board of Psychology and Board of Registered Nursing. He has been a member of the San Diego Psychological Association's Ethics Committee. Officer Assistance Program NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 1200 National City Blvd National City CA 91950-4302 PRIVATE COUNSELING The demands of law enforcement can produce stress that can be managed though personal, marital, or family counseling. Benefits can usually be acquired within a short term, goal oriented framework. Additionally, stress can be caused by problems which affect your ability to cope with job pressure. Such personal problems, regardless of their nature and origin, may be addressed through this counseling service. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OFFICER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1. Who is eligible to receive service? Any officer or dependent may call upon the services of the OAP. The service is also provided to other police department personnel and their dependents. Up to three sessions per year are offered to eligible members. Referral to health insurance carriers, community agencies, and private practice are made if additional treatment is desired. 2. Will the department, or any other member of the department, know that I have been seen in counseling? All services are strictly confidential and no report is made to the city of National City, The National City Police Department, any other individual or entity. 3. How much do I have to pay for Officer Assistance Program services? Nothing! You are not financially responsible for any services provided to you in this program. No deductable, no co -payment, and no insurance forms are required. Services are provided to you free of charge as a benefit of working for the National City Police Department. Services are provided by the city of National City. 4. How do I arrange to receive service? Calf Dr. Grossman at (858) 560-0900 between 8:00 — 5:00 to arrange for an appointment_ Alternatively you may e-mail him at IraeGrossman.info. Emergency calls are accepted after normal working hours. DARWIN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY 10/16/09 - A Psychologists' Professional Liability Policy THIS IS A CLAIMS MADE POLICY - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *** RENEWAL *** NOTICE: A LOWER LIMIT OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO JUDGMENTS OR SETTLEMENTS WHEN THERE ARE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT (SEE THE SPECIAL PROVISION "SEXUAL MISCONDUCT" IN THE POLICY). DECLARATIONS POLICY NO: 5010-5098 ACCOUNT NO: CA-GROS455-0 0222406C ITEM I . (a) NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSURED: ITEM 1. (b) ADDITIONAL NAMED INSUREDS: IRA GROSSMAN, PH.D. GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, APC 4550 KEARNY VILLA RD. SUITE 214 SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 TYPE OF ORG: PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. ADDITIONAL INSUREDS: CITY OF CHULA VISTA PURCHASING DIVISION 276 FOURTH AVE MS F-106 CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 ITEM 3. POLICY PERIOD: CITY OF SAN DIEGO- BID # 7584 PURCHASING DEPT 1200 THIRD AVE STE 200 SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 2:01 A.M. STANDARD TIME 1AT 2/01/09 THE ADDRESSOOF THE INSURED AS STATED HEREIN: ITEM 4. LIMITS OF LIABILITY: (a) S 2,000,000 (b)$ 25,000 EACH WRONGFUL ACT OR SERIES OF CONTINUOUS, REPEATED OR INTERRELATED WRONGFUL ACTS OR OCCURRENCE COSTS RELATED TO ANY SINGLE PROCEEDING (c) $ 4 , 000 , 000 AGGREGATE, FOR ALL CLAIMS AND ALL PROCEEDINGS ITEMS. PREMIUM SCHEDULE: ITEM 6. ITEM 7. CLASSIFICATION NUMBER RATE ANNUAL PREMIUM 1ST PSYCHOLOGIST DEFENSE LIMIT ADDITIONAL INSUREDS 1 2 1494.00 1,195.00 75.00 75.00 RETROACTIVE DATE: 12 / 01 / 92 TOTAL PREMIUM: 1,226.00 EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD ADDITIONAL PREMIUM (if cxercised):$ 2,146.00 SCHEDULED RATING CREDIT INCLUDED ITEM 8. POLICY FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED TO THIS POLICY PRGE2000 (3/2006) PRGe1069 (1/2006) EPRGe1121 CRED THIS IS NOT A BILL. PREMIUM HAS BEEN PAID. PRGF2005 (3/2006) AUT- .RIZED COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE Amcric. I'rofcssional Agcncy • 95 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701 410 ,»I..% CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE This certifies that ❑ STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois ® STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois ❑ STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, Aurora, Ontario D STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY, Winter Haven, Florida ❑ STATE FARM LLOYDS, Dallas, Texas insures the following policyholder for the coverages indicated below: Policyholder RICHARD Address of policyholder L. BUCCIGROSS MD A MEDICAL CORP & GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC 4550 KEARNEY VILLA RD STE 214 SAN DIEGO CA 92123 Location of operations SAME Description of operations BUSINESS -OFFICE The policies listed below have been issued to the policyholder for the policy periods shown. The insurance described in these policies is subject to all the terms, exclusions, and conditions of those policies. The limits of liability shown may have been reduced by any paid claims. POLICY NUMBER TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY PERIOD Effective Date j Expiration Date LIMITS OF LIABILITY (at beginning of policy period) 90-51-4271-4 This insurance includes: Comprehensive Business Liability • Products - Completed Operations ■ Contractual Liability • Personal Injury ❑ Advertising Injury ■ ■ ■ 01/09/2010 01/09/2011 BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE Each Occurrence $ 1, 000, 000 General Aggregate $ 2, 000, 000 Products - Completed $ 2,000,000 Operations Aggregate EXCESS LIABILITY • Umbrella POLICY PERIOD Effective Date Expiration Date BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE (Combined Single Limit) Each Occurrence $ Aggregate $ ❑ Other Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability POLICY PERIOD Effective Date Expiration Date Part I - Workers Compensation - Statutory Part 11- Employers Liability Each Accident $ Disease - Each Employee $ Disease - Policy Limit $ POLICY NUMBER TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY PERIOD Effective Date ; Expiration Date LIMITS OF LIABILITY (at beginning of policy period) THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE IS NOT A CONTRACT OF INSURANCE AND NEITHER AFFIRMATIVELY NOR NEGATIVELY AMENDS, EXTENDS OR ALTERS THE COVERAGE APPROVED BY ANY POLICY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Name and Address of Certificate Holder ADDITIONAL INSURED: City of National City and its officers, agents and employees C/O CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950-4301 555-994 a.6 Printed in U.S.A. Rev. 05-09-2000 If any of the described policies are canceled before their expiration date, State Farm will try to mail a written notice to the certificate holder 10 days before cancellation. If however, we fail to mail such notice, no obligation or liability will be imposed on State Farm or its agents or r r entatives. it ag Signature Agent's Code Stamp Agent Code 8560 AFO Code F410 A L Ts• Policy No. 90-51-4271-4 SECTION II ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT POticy No.: 90-5.1-4271-4 Named Insured: 6UCCIGROSS, RICRARD L MD A MEDICAL.CORP 6 GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAi ASSOCATION FE8809 Additional Insured (include address): CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ITS OFFXC£RS, AGENTS & EMPLOYEES 1243 NATIONAL CITY HLVD NATIONAL CITY CA 91950 4301 WHO IS AN INSURED, under SECTION II DESIGNATION OF INSURED, is emended to include as an insured the Additional Insured shown above, but only to the extent that liability is imposed on that Additional Insured solely because of your work performed for that Additional Insured shown above. Any insurance provided to the Additional Insured shall only apply with respect to a claim made or a suit brought for damages for which you are provided coverage. The Primary Insurance coverage below applies only when there is an "X" in the box. ® Primary Insurance. The insurance provided to the Additional Insured shown above shall be primary insurance. Any insurance carried by the Additional InSured shall be noncontributory with respect to coverage provided to you. AI) other policy provisions apply. FE4309 Primed in U.SA. TB Policy No. 90-51-4271-9 FE•6871 Page 1 of 1 WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US SCHEDULE Policy Number: 90-51-4271-4 Named insured: BUCCIGROSS, RICHARD L MD A MEDICAL CORP s GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCATION Name and Address of Person or Organization: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS 6 EMPLOYEES 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD NATIONAL CITY CA 91950 9301 The following is added to Paragraph 10.b. of SECTION I AND SECTION II — COMMON CONDITIONS. We waive any right of recovery we may have against the person or organization shown in the Schedule because of payments we make for injury or damage arising out of: a. Your ongoing operations; or b. Your work done under contract with that person or organization and included in the products - completed operations hazard. This waiver applies only to the person or organization shown in the Schedule. Ali other policy provisions apply. F E-6671 Q. Copyright, State Farm Mutual Automobile insurance Company, 2008 includes copyrighted material of insurance Senecas orate, lnc•, With its permission. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1243 National City Blvd. National City, California 91950 Michael R. Dalla, CMC - City Clerk 619-336-4228 phone • 619-336-4229 fax December 16, 2010 Dr. Ira Grossman Grossman Psychological Associates, APC Landmark Centre 4550 Kearney Villa Road, Suite 214 San Diego, CA 92123-1563 Dear Dr. Grossman, On July 1st, 2010, an Agreement was executed between the City of National City and Grossman Psychological Associates, APC. We are enclosing for your records a fully executed original Agreement. Michael R. Dalla, CMC City Clerk Enclosure cc: Police Dept.