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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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(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.
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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,
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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:
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City Atto ••
GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATES, APC
(Corporation —signatures of two corporate officers)
(Partnership — one signature)
(Sole proprietorship — one signature)
By:
Ira Grossman, PHD
President
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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
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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
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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
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Fax: (619)795.9993
Email: irnBrossmaninfo
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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)
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® STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois
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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
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The policies listed below have been issued to the policyholder for the policy periods shown. The insurance described in these policies is subject
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TYPE OF INSURANCE
POLICY PERIOD
Effective Date j Expiration Date
LIMITS OF LIABILITY
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90-51-4271-4
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01/09/2010
01/09/2011
BODILY INJURY AND
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• Umbrella
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Effective Date Expiration Date
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Combined Single Limit)
Each Occurrence $
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❑ Other
Workers' Compensation
and Employers Liability
POLICY PERIOD
Effective Date Expiration Date
Part I - Workers Compensation - Statutory
Part 11- Employers Liability
Each Accident $
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LIMITS OF LIABILITY
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.