HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 CON National School District - School Resource Officer ProgramAGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of July, 2012, by and between the CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (hereinafter the "CITY") and the NATIONAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT, a public entity and school district (hereinafter the "DISTRICT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY and the DISTRICT desire to provide a safe, secure, and orderly
teaching and learning environment for all students and staff within the NATIONAL School
District and the City of National City by protecting life and property.
WHEREAS, the CITY and the DISTRICT have decided to undertake responsibilities and
expectations to achieve mutual goals and objectives to protect the teaching and learning
environment.
WHEREAS, the CITY and the DISTRICT agree to work together to provide the presence
of a police officer, based on availability as determined by the CITY, on campus to help maintain
a secure environment in and around the schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIRS HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The CITY and the DISTRICT agree to perform the
services set forth as attached in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A hereto, in
accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
2. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION: The Community
Services Sergeant is hereby designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor
the progress and execution of this Agreement. The DISTRICT shall assign a Project Liaison to
provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this
Agreement for the DISTRICT. The Director of Student Support thereby is designated as the
Project Liaison for the DISTRICT.
3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT: The compensation from the DISTRICT
to the CITY shall be sixty-one thousand nine hundred seventeen dollars ($61,917), as set forth in
Exhibit "A", a flat fee for one year of service, due upon execution of the agreement.
4. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK: In the event the DISTRICT is not satisfied as
to the to the quality or acceptability of the work or the manner of performance, the DISTRICT
shall give to the CITY written notice of such. 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.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement is
effective on July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The duration of this Agreement is for the
period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The parties may, by written mutual agreement
signed by both parties, renew this agreement for up to 3 consecutive 1 year terms.
6. CONTROL: Neither the DISTRICT nor its officers, agents, or employees shall
have any control over the conduct of the CITY or any of the CITY's employees, except as herein
set forth, and the CITY's or the CITY's agents, servants, or employees are not in any manner
agents, servants, or employees of the CITY, DISTRICT, it being understood that the CITY, its
agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent.
7. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS: The DISTRICT 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.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The CITY may from time to time
communicate to the DISTRICT certain confidential information. The DISTRICT shall treat all
such information as confidential and shall not disclose any pert thereof without the prior written
consent of the CITY. The DISTRICT 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 11, 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 DISTRICT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of
information; (iii) is already in the possession the DISTRICT without any obligation of
confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the DISTRICT by a third
party, but only to the extent that the use of disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized
by that third party. DISTRICT shall be liable to the CITY of any damages caused by breach of
this agreement.
9. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS: The indemnity, defense and
hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for
any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that Occurred during the
term of this Agreement.
The DISTRICT 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, suites, 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
DISTRICT's performance or other obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that
this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the
established sole negligence of willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers, or employees.
The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the
termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this
Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement.
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10. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: The DISTRICT 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 CITY under this Agreement.
11. 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. Jurisdiction shall be Superior Court, San Diego
County.
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.
12. 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 on any part
thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
13. TERMINATION:
A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY.
Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 90-day's written notice to the
DISTRICT. During said 90-day period, the DISTRICT shall perform all services in accordance
with this Agreement.
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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 DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT as provided for herein.
14. NOTICES: All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express
or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or
sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex,
telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally
delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by
overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if
mailed by registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days, (ten (10) days if the address is
outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or
other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by
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:
Ron Morrison, Mayor
City of National City
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4301
To DISTRICT: Director of Student Services
National School District
1500 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950
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.
15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. Computation of Time Periods: If any date or time period provided for in
this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday, then such date
shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a
Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
C. Captions: Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of
this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this
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Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this
Agreement or any provision hereof.
D. No Obligations to Third Parties: Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights
upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules: The exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are
hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
F. Amendment to this Agreement: The terms of this Agreement may not be
modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver: The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement
shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision
hereof.
H. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. San Diego Superior Court, Southbay
Division, or U.S. District Court, Southern District shall be the jurisdiction.
I. Audit: If this Agreement exceeds ten -thousand dollars ($10,000), the
parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3)
years after the final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7.
J. 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.
K. Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
L. Construction: The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of
equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation and
negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity
to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party
has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv)
each party and such party's counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party
has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice,
and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the
drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or
any amendments hereto.
M. No Inducement: Each of the Parties to this Agreement acknowledges for
itself that it has read this Agreement and fully understands its contents and consequences and has
voluntarily executed it. Each of the parties also warrants that no promise or inducement has been
made or offered by any of the Parties, except as set forth herein, and that this Agreement is not
executed in reliance upon any statement of representation of any of the parties or their
representatives, concerning the nature and extent of the injuries, damages or legal liability
thereof. The parties further represent that they have been represented by legal counsel during the
course of the negotiations leading to the signing of this Agreement, and that they have been
advised by legal counsel with respect to the meaning of this Agreement and its legal affect.
N. Severance: If any court of competent jurisdiction declares or determines
that nay provision in this Agreement is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the legality, validity,
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and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms and provisions, will not be affected. The
provision found illegal, unenforceable, or invalid shall be deemed not a part of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: 6wh-/
on Morriso , Mayor Chris Oram, Ed.D.
Superintendent
PROVED AS TO FORM:
dia 7'tua Silva
City Atto
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City of National City
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND PAYMENT
MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of the National School District in concert with the
National City Police Department to provide a safe, secure, orderly teaching and learning
environment for all students and staff within the National School District and the City of
National City by protecting life and property.
Ensuring the safety of students and staff on school campuses and deterring gangs, drug abuse,
criminal acts and traffic violations in National City are priorities to both the National School
District and the National City Police Department.
Both the National School District and the National City Police Department believe that campus
security is enhanced by the presence of police officers and that police officers on campus also
help improve relations between the Police Department and youth in our community.
The National School District and the National City Police Department agree to work together to
provide the presence of a police officer, based on availability as determined by the CITY, on
campus to help maintain a secure environment in and around our schools.
To this end and following are specific agreements between the National School District and the
City of National City:
ROLL OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: The National School District agrees to:
1. Coordinate scheduling with the School Resource Officer and the assigned police
department supervisor.
2. Schedule orientation time for classroom teachers.
3. Schedule parent meetings as needed.
4. Provide adequate space for the School Resource Officers to carry out non -
classroom duties.
5. Provide regular feedback to the law enforcement agency concerning the
performance of the School Resource Officer.
6. Permit the School Resource Officer access to the playground and cafeteria to
allow for informal interaction with the students.
7. Provide audiovisual equipment for social skills/conflict resolution instruction,
drug education and other law enforcement related educational presentations.
8. Report all criminal activity occurring on or about school campuses and all
criminal activity involving students to the National City Police Department.
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National School District
EXHIBIT A
9. Develop procedures to handle campus safety issues.
10. To establish and follow procedures for referring police involvement.
11. Abstain from calling upon the School Resource Officer for enforcement duties
while they are involved in classroom presentations except in emergencies.
12. The National School District will remit $61,917 payable to the National City
Police Department Personnel Services Account, to offset costs of the School
Resource Officer. This money is equal to 50% of the salary and benefits for one
National City Police Officer at E-Step for one year. The total amount will be paid
by January 31, 2013.
13. Coordinate with the Police Department, other public and private agencies,
community and civic groups to develop a community partnership in support of
crime reduction, traffic safety and other police programs.
ROLE OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT: To the extent that staffing is
available, at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police, The National City Police Department will
provide the following services:
1. Assign a uniformed police officer as the School Resource Officer ("SRO").
2. Assign the School Resource Officer to liaison with the school campuses of the
National School District with the purpose of being engaged in the following
duties:
• Training for teachers and other school staff on law enforcement and
campus security issues as requested.
• Serving as a member of the National School District Student Attendance
Review Board (S.A.R.B.).
• General law enforcement duties focusing on:
Safety of students and staff on campus
Gang related violence and crime
Campus intrusion
Loss and/or damage to property
Weapons on campus
Alcohol and drugs on campus
Truancy
Traffic Safety
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2 Scope of Services
EXHIBIT A
3. Ensure that the officer assigned as the School Resource Officer receive all
required training and any additional training deemed beneficial to their tasks.
4. Designate a member of the police staff to regularly meet with the school district
staff to evaluate program needs as requested.
5. The School Resource Officer will be afforded ample time to engage in informal
interaction with the students.
6. Abstain from having the School Resource Officer perform enforcement duties
during time scheduled for classroom presentations, except in cases of urgency
determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.
7. Pay salary and benefits for the police officer assigned as the School Resource
Officer as agreed upon.
Although the SRO has a campus -based philosophy, the SRO is still required to respond to other
schools when dispatched. In addition to investigating school related crime and incidents. To the
extent that staffing is available as determined by the Chief of Police, the SRO shall do the
following:
• Attend the National School District SARB Hearings at NCPD
• Conduct home visits with administrators or the NSD Truancy Officer.
• Issue citations to parents for violation of the SARB contract.
• Coordinate, train and inspect individual Student Safety Patrols as
requested.
• Provide parent education/presentations to parent groups as requested.
• Attend meetings and facilitate participation for the Teddy Bear Drive.
• As available, provide education as it relates to criminal law, and Drug
Awareness to middle and high school students as requested.
• Teach narcotics awareness at PTA's and students as requested.
• Facilitate NCPD participation and pin sales for Shop with a Cop event.
• Facilitate the Padre Law Enforcement Day Program for NCPD, City
employees.
• Inspect and approve individual school safety plans for elementary and
secondary schools.
• Attend site -based SARB meetings as requested.
• Participate in the NCPD 290 (Sex Crime Registrant) Compliance
Inspections.
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EXHIBIT A
• Conduct juvenile warrant sweeps.
• Assist SD County Probation Officers with compliance checks and home
visits generally within the boundaries of the City of National City of
National City.
• Attend various school events and fairs as requested, with any overtime
needed to be paid for by the District.
• Enforce SD County Daytime Loitering within City limits.
• Attend school based disciplinary hearings and intervention programs.
• Participate in multi -agency Truancy/Daytime Loitering Sweeps within
City limits.
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PARTIAL
FUNDING OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM,
WITH A TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF $61,917
WHEREAS, the City of National City recognizes that ensuring the safety of students
and staff on school campuses in National City is a priority; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that school campus security is enhanced by the
presence of police officers, and that police officers on campus improve relations between the police
and youth in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through the National City Police Department, wishes
to work together with the National School District to maintain police on campuses with the School
Resource Officers Program; and
WHEREAS, the costs of such programs include salary, benefits, materials, and
supplies; and
WHEREAS, the National School District will reimburse the City of National City
$61,917 for Police School Resource Officer Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National
City that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement between the City of National
City and the National School District for the School Resource Officers Program. Said Agreement is
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of Februo 013.
ATTEST:
Micfrael R. Dalla, Ci y Clerk
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City At
VED AS TO FORM:
acitua Silva
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on Morriso , Mayor
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on February
19, 2013 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City CI rk of the City of ational City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-25 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on February 19, 2013.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2013
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
Agreement with the National School District for partial funding of the School Resource Officer
Program. The City of National City will be reimbursed $61,917.00 by the National School District for
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 School Resource Officer Police Services
PREPARED BY: Lt. Keith Fifield DEPARTMENT: Police
PHONE: (619) 336-4514 �,4 APPROVED BY:
EXPLANATION:
The National City Police Department currently assigns two police officers as School Resource Officers
(SRO) to provide police services to the Sweetwater Union High School District and the National School
District. School Resource Officers provide specialized campus security and general law enforcement
services to the public schools located in National City. The salaries and benefits for the police officers
are funded by a joint funding agreement between the Sweetwater Union High School District, National
School District, and the City of National City. The proposed Agreement with the National School District
would be effective and retroactive from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Approval of the resolution
would authorize the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the National School District to provide two
School Resource Officers and share costs. Under the Agreement the SUHD will pay $80,000 as its
share, the National School District will pay $61,917as its share. Essentially the two School Districts will
le funding the full pay and benefits of one officer and the City will pay the full cost of the second officer.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED: MIS
001-11107-3467 National School District - $61,917.00
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED: `14/644.6finance
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
greement between the City of National City and the National School District
Exhibit "A" Scope of Services
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PARTIAL
FUNDING OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM,
WITH A TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF $61,917
WHEREAS, the City of National City recognizes that ensuring the safety of students
and staff on school campuses in National City is a priority; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that school campus security is enhanced by the
presence of police officers, and that police officers on campus improve relations between the police
and youth in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through the National City Police Department, wishes
to work together with the National School District to maintain police on campuses with the School
Resource Officers Program; and
WHEREAS, the costs of such programs include salary, benefits, materials, and
supplies; and
WHEREAS, the National School District will reimburse the City of National City
$61,917 for Police School Resource Officer Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National
City that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement between the City of National
City and the National School District for the School Resource Officers Program. Said Agreement is
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2013.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney
AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of July, 2012, by and between the CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (hereinafter the "CITY") and the NATIONAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT, a public entity and school district (hereinafter the "DISTRICT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY and the DISTRICT desire to provide a safe, secure, and orderly
teaching and learning environment for all students and staff within the NATIONAL School
District and the City of National City by protecting life and property.
WHEREAS, the CITY and the DISTRICT have decided to undertake responsibilities and
expectations to achieve mutual goals and objectives to protect the teaching and learning
environment.
WHEREAS, the CITY and the DISTRICT agree to work together to provide the presence
of a police officer, based on availability as determined by the CITY, on campus to help maintain
a secure environment in and around the schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIRS HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The CITY and the DISTRICT agree to perform the
services set forth as attached in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A hereto, in
accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
2. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION: The Community
Services Sergeant is hereby designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor
the progress and execution of this Agreement. The DISTRICT shall assign a Project Liaison to
provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this
Agreement for the DISTRICT. The Director of Student Support thereby is designated as the
Project Liaison for the DISTRICT.
3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT: The compensation from the DISTRICT
to the CITY shall be sixty-one thousand nine hundred seventeen dollars ($61,917), as set forth in
Exhibit "A", a flat fee for one year of service, due upon execution of the agreement.
4. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK: In the event the DISTRICT is not satisfied as
to the to the quality or acceptability of the work or the manner of performance, the DISTRICT
shall give to the CITY written notice of such. 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.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement is
effective on July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The duration of this Agreement is for the
period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The parties may, by written mutual agreement
signed by both parties, renew this agreement for up to 3 consecutive 1 year terms.
6. CONTROL: Neither the DISTRICT nor its officers, agents, or employees shall
have any control over the conduct of the CITY or any of the CITY's employees, except as herein
set forth, and the CITY's or the CITY's agents, servants, or employees are not in any manner
agents, servants, or employees of the CITY, DISTRICT, it being understood that the CITY, its
agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent.
7. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS: The DISTRICT 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.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The CITY may from time to time
communicate to the DISTRICT certain confidential information. The DISTRICT shall treat all
such information as confidential and shall not disclose any pert thereof without the prior written
consent of the CITY. The DISTRICT 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 11, 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 DIS I'RICT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of
information; (iii) is already in the possession the DISTRICT without any obligation of
confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the DISTRICT by a third
party, but only to the extent that the use of disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized
by that third party. DISTRICT shall be liable to the CITY of any damages caused by breach of
this agreement.
9. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS: The indemnity, defense and
hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for
any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that Occurred during the
term of this Agreement.
The DISTRICT 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, suites, 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
DISTRICT's performance or other obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that
this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the
established sole negligence of willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers, or employees.
The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the
termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this
Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement.
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10. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: The DISTRICT 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 CITY under this Agreement.
11. 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. Jurisdiction shall be Superior Court, San Diego
County.
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 attomey'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.
12. 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 on any part
thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
13. TERMINATION:
A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY.
Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 90-day's written notice to the
DISTRICT. During said 90-day period, the DISTRICT shall perform all services in accordance
with this Agreement.
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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 DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT as provided for herein.
14. NOTICES: All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express
or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or
sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex,
telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally
delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by
overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if
mailed by registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days, (ten (10) days if the address is
outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or
other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by
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: Ron Morrison, Mayor
City of National City
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4301
To DISTRICT: Director of Student Services
National School District
1500 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950
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.
15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. Computation of Time Periods: If any date or time period provided for in
this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday, then such date
shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a
Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
C. Captions: Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of
this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this
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Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this
Agreement or any provision hereof.
D. No Obligations to Third Parties: Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights
upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules: The exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are
hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
F. Amendment to this Agreement: The terms of this Agreement may not be
modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver: The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement
shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision
hereof.
H. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. San Diego Superior Court, Southbay
Division, or U.S. District Court, Southern District shall be the jurisdiction.
I. Audit: If this Agreement exceeds ten -thousand dollars ($10,000), the
parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3)
years after the final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7.
J. 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.
K. Successors and Assigns.: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
L. Construction: The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of
equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation and
negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity
to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party
has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv)
each party and such party's counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party
has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice,
and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the
drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or
any amendments hereto.
M. No Inducement: Each of the Parties to this Agreement acknowledges for
itself that it has read this Agreement and fully understands its contents and consequences and has
voluntarily executed it. Each of the parties also warrants that no promise or inducement has been
made or offered by any of the Parties, except as set forth herein, and that this Agreement is not
executed in reliance upon any statement of representation of any of the parties or their
representatives, concerning the nature and extent of the injuries, damages or legal liability
thereof. The parties further represent that they have been represented by legal counsel during the
course of the negotiations leading to the signing of this Agreement, and that they have been
advised by legal counsel with respect to the meaning of this Agreement and its legal affect.
N. Severance: If any court of competent jurisdiction declares or determines
that nay provision in this Agreement is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the legality, validity,
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and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms and provisions, will not be affected. The
provision found illegal, unenforceable, or invalid shall be deemed not a part of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: By:
Ron Morrison, Mayor Chris Oram, Ed.D.
Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND PAYMENT
MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of the National School District in concert with the
National City Police Department to provide a safe, secure, orderly teaching and learning
environment for all students and staff within the National School District and the City of
National City by protecting life and property.
Ensuring the safety of students and staff on school campuses and deterring gangs, drug abuse,
criminal acts and traffic violations in National City are priorities to both the National School
District and the National City Police Department.
Both the National School District and the National City Police Department believe that campus
security is enhanced by the presence of police officers and that police officers on campus also
help improve relations between the Police Department and youth in our community.
The National School District and the National City Police Department agree to work together to
provide the presence of a police officer, based on availability as determined by the CITY, on
campus to help maintain a secure environment in and around our schools.
To this end and following are specific agreements between the National School District and the
City of National City:
ROLL OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: The National School District agrees to:
1. Coordinate scheduling with the School Resource Officer and the assigned police
department supervisor.
2. Schedule orientation time for classroom teachers.
3. Schedule parent meetings as needed.
4. Provide adequate space for the School Resource Officers to carry out non -
classroom duties.
5. Provide regular feedback to the law enforcement agency concerning the
performance of the School Resource Officer.
6. Permit the School Resource Officer access to the playground and cafeteria to
allow for informal interaction with the students.
7. Provide audiovisual equipment for social skills/conflict resolution instruction,
drug education and other law enforcement related educational presentations.
8. Report all criminal activity occurring on or about school campuses and all
criminal activity involving students to the National City Police Department.
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9. Develop procedures to handle campus safety issues.
10. To establish and follow procedures for referring police involvement.
11. Abstain from calling upon the School Resource Officer for enforcement duties
while they are involved in classroom presentations except in emergencies.
12. The National School District will remit $61,917 payable to the National City
Police Department Personnel Services Account, to offset costs of the School
Resource Officer. This money is equal to 50% of the salary and benefits for one
National City Police Officer at E-Step for one year. The total amount will be paid
by January 31, 2013.
13. Coordinate with the Police Department, other public and private agencies,
community and civic groups to develop a community partnership in support of
crime reduction, traffic safety and other police programs.
ROLE OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT: To the extent that staffing is
available, at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police, The National City Police Department will
provide the following services:
1. Assign a uniformed police officer as the School Resource Officer ("SRO").
2. Assign the School Resource Officer to liaison with the school campuses of the
National School District with the purpose of being engaged in the following
duties:
• Training for teachers and other school staff on law enforcement and
campus security issues as requested.
• Serving as a member of the National School District Student Attendance
Review Board (S.A.R.B.).
• General law enforcement duties focusing on:
Safety of students and staff on campus
Gang related violence and crime
Campus intrusion
Loss and/or damage to property
Weapons on campus
Alcohol and drugs on campus
Truancy
Traffic Safety
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3. Ensure that the officer assigned as the School Resource Officer receive all
required training and any additional training deemed beneficial to their tasks.
4. Designate a member of the police staff to regularly meet with the school district
staff to evaluate program needs as requested.
5. The School Resource Officer will be afforded ample time to engage in informal
interaction with the students.
6. Abstain from having the School Resource Officer perform enforcement duties
during time scheduled for classroom presentations, except in cases of urgency
determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.
7. Pay salary and benefits for the police officer assigned as the School Resource
Officer as agreed upon.
Although the SRO has a campus -based philosophy, the SRO is still required to respond to other
schools when dispatched. In addition to investigating school related crime and incidents. To the
extent that staffing is available as determined by the Chief of Police, the SRO shall do the
following:
• Attend the National School District SARB Hearings at NCPD
• Conduct home visits with administrators or the NSD Truancy Officer.
• Issue citations to parents for violation of the SARB contract.
• Coordinate, train and inspect individual Student Safety Patrols as
requested.
• Provide parent education/presentations to parent groups as requested.
• Attend meetings and facilitate participation for the Teddy Bear Drive.
• As available, provide education as it relates to criminal law, and Drug
Awareness to middle and high school students as requested.
• Teach narcotics awareness at PTA's and students as requested.
• Facilitate NCPD participation and pin sales for Shop with a Cop event.
• Facilitate the Padre Law Enforcement Day Program for NCPD, City
employees.
• Inspect and approve individual school safety plans for elementary and
secondary schools.
• Attend site -based SARB meetings as requested.
• Participate in the NCPD 290 (Sex Crime Registrant) Compliance
Inspections.
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• Conduct juvenile warrant sweeps.
• Assist SD County Probation Officers with compliance checks and home
visits generally within the boundaries of the City of National City of
National City.
• Attend various school events and fairs as requested, with any overtime
needed to be paid for by the District.
• Enforce SD County Daytime Loitering within City limits.
• Attend school based disciplinary hearings and intervention programs.
• Participate in multi -agency Truancy/Daytime Loitering Sweeps within
City limits.
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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
February 25, 2013
Director of Student Services
National School District
1500 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Dear Sir or Madam,
On February 19th, 2013, Resolution No. 2013-25 was adopted by the City Council of the
City. of National City authorizing execution of an Agreement with the National School
District.
We are enclosing for your records a certified copy of the above Resolution and a fully
executed original Agreement.
Michael R. Dalla, CMC
City Clerk
Enclosures
cc: Police Dept.