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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-Police Department OTY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNO~\ L Dept: Police Department Subject: Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the City Manager of San Bernardino to execute the Crossing Guards SelVice Agreement with the Rialto Unified School District for the operation of the School Crossing Guard Program at Myers Elementary School and Kelley Elementary School by the Police Department. Meeting Date: November 3,2008 From: Michael A. Billdt, Chief of Police Date: October 14, 2008 Synopsis of Previous Council Action None Recommended Motion: 1. Adopt Resolution ~~ MICHAEL A. BILLDT, GIIEF OF POLICE Contact person: SergeantJ. Burguan 384-5738 Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: 6 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $20,520 (Of which $10,260 is reimbursed by the District). Source: 001-217-5014 Traffic Part-time salaries 001-000-4740 Revenue - Misc. Receipts Finance Council Notes: e&50 Za:;J'-~/z... Agenda Item No. 'J /) 11- ~.'i CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the City Manager of San Bernardino to execute the Crossing Guards Service Agreement with the Rialto Unified School District for the operation of the School Crossing Guard Program at Myers Elementary School and Kelley Elementary School by the Police Department. BACKGROUND The City of San Bernardino Police Department manages several crossing guard positions for the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). There is an agreement in place with SBCUSD as well as an agreement with Redlands Unified School District to manage crossing guard positions located at schools within the City limits of San Bernardino. Each Agreement is set up to have the school districts reimburse the City of San Bernardino for Yz of the actual costs incurred to provide the services. During a recent audit of the program it was discovered that two (2) of the crossing guards employed by the City of San Bernardino are actually working at schools that are in the Rialto Unified School District. Myers Elementary School is at 975 N. Meridian Avenue and Kelley Elementary School is at 380 S. Meridian Avenue. Both schools are within the city limits of San Bernardino and the crossing guards are crossing children on City of San Bernardino streets. There is no agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the Rialto Unified School District for cost reimbursement. Pursuant to this discovery, the Police Department contacted the Rialto Unified School District and negotiated with the District to share the costs of the two (2) crossing guards. The Rialto Unified School District has agreed to reimburse the City throughout the 2008- 2009 school year. The reimbursement will be retroactive to July 1,2008. FINANCIAL IMPACT The cost of the crossing guard program for FY 2008/2009 is budgeted at $390,000. The two (2) positions employed at Rialto Unified School District schools are estimated to cost approximately $20,520.00. The Rialto Unified School District will reimburse the City :I, of these costs, approximately $10,260.00. These are existing positions, there will not be any additional expenses to the current budget. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Adopt Resolution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF SAN BERNARDINO TO EXECUTE THE CROSSING GUARDS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM AT MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND KELLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. SECTION 1: The City Manager of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Crossing Guards Services Agreement for FY 2008/09 with the Rialto Unified School District, which is attached, marked exhibit A and incorporated herein. SECTION 2: That the implementation date of this agreement is July 1,2008, therefore, any action taken between July I, 2008 and the date that this resolution is adopted is hereby rati fi ed. SECTION 3: The authorization to execute the above referenced amendment to the Services Agreement is rescinded if it is not issued within sixty (60) days of the passage of this resolution. III III III III III III III //1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF SAN BERNARDINO TO EXECUTE THE CROSSING GUARDS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE RIAL TO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM AT MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND KELLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2008, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members Aves Navs Abstain Absent ESTRADA BAXTER BRINKER DERRY KELLEY JOHNSON McCAMMACK City Clerk 21 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of ,2008. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Patrick]. Morris, Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to form Exhibit A CROSSING GUARDS SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _ day of 2008, by and between the City of San Bernardino - Police Department, hereinafter referred to as the "City" having a business address as 710 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California 9240 I and the Rialto Unified School District, hereinafter referred to as the "District" having a business address at 182 E. Walnut Avenue, Rlalto, California 92376. 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT A. This Agreement is effective beginning July 1, 2008, ar:d continuing through June 30, 2009. The school year is from July 1 to June 30 of each succeeding year. ll. CITY'S SCOPE OF WORK A The City's Police Department shall provide one crossing guard for children attending Kelley Elementary School and one crossing guard for children attending Myers Elementary School. B. The City will train, schedule, provide and supervise personnel in accordance with this Agreement and the rules and regulations of the State of California. C. The City will maintain adequate reserve personnel to furnish alternate guards in the event that any person fails to report for work at the assigned time and location. D. Crossing guards will be provided by the City at the designated location, at the designated hours on all days that the designated school in the District is in session. E. Crossing guards are employees of the City and it shall be the responsibility of the City to provide crossing guards with identification as such, including appropriate designation on crossing guard apparel. The apparel shall be worn at all times while the crossing guards are on duty. F. It is the responsibility of the City to report to the school and the District Education Safety and Security Department whenever a crossing guard will not be present at any assigned location. G. The City will be responsible for the background and fingerprint clearance for all crossing guards or supervisors who may corne into contact with District students described in Education Code 45122.1 and shall return the District's Contractor Certification form stating that this requirement has been met. III. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY A. The City is ultimately responsible for the results to be achieved under this Agreement. The City itself, or others hired by the City and under the control of the City, may provide the services necessary to achieve the results required under this Agreement. B. It is the City's responsibility to communicate with the school sites to acquire a school calendar and determine need and time lines. 1 Exhibit A C. The City will perform services to achieve the results required hereunder in the City's own independent way as an independent contractor in the pursuit of the City's independent calling and not as an employee of the District. D. The City shall provide all of its own supplies and equipment as may be necessary within the scope of the results to be achieved. IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISTRICT A. The District will prepare and furnish to the City upon the City's request, such information as is reasonably necessary to the performance of the City's work under this Agreement. V. CITY'S FEE AND PAYMENT THEREOF A. In accordance with the negotiation with the City, the District agrees to compensate the City for one-half of the cost of services rendered to accomplish the results required hereunder, in a total amount not to exceed $10,260.00. The cost of the crossing guard is calculated at the rate of $8.14 per hour, including benefits. Invoices are submitted quarterly (three months). B. The City's fee is inclusive of all aspects hereunder and the District will pay no separate amount for travel or other expenses of the City under this Agreement. C. The District will not withhold federal or state income tax deductions from payments made to the City under this Agreement. VI. HOLD HARMLESS A. City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the District, its officers, agents and volunteers from any and all claims, actions or losses, damages, and I or liability resulting from the City's negligent acts or omissions arising from the City's performance or its obligations under the Agreement. B. District agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and volunteers from any action and all claims, actions or losses, damages and I or liability resulting from the District's negligent acts or omissions arising from the District's performance of its obligations under the Agreement. C. In the event the CIty and I or District is found to be comparatively at fault for any claim, - action, loss or damage which results from their respective obligations under the Agreement, the CIty and I or District shall indemnify the other to the extent of its comparative fault. VII. SPECIAL PROVISIONS A. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS I. The City shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including Worker's Compensation insurance laws. The City shall provide, through insurance policies or self-insurance, Worker's Compensation insurance coverage for its employees who provide services hereunder, and 2 Exhibit A insurance coverage or self-insurance for any and all claims for damages, injury, death or liability it may sustain or impose on others including the District. 2. The City certifies it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including sexual harassment), marital status, handicap, disability, medical condition, religion or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. 3. This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written consent of the parties. 4. Either party may terminate this Agreement with a thirty (30) day written notice. If terminated, the district will pay its share for all services rendered through the effective day of termination. Vlll. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement represents the entire agreement and understanding between the parties. Any modifications to the Agreement shall be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parlles have executed this Agreement as set forth below. Dated: ,2008 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Mark Weinberg, Interim City Manager Dated: ,2008 RIAL TO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. Joseph G. Davis, Deputy Superintendent Approved as to Form JAMES F. PENMAN City Attorney By: ~ 3