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LEGISLATIVE BODY LAURA BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM AUSTIN BISHOP, COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD J. LOA, COUNCILMEMBER ERIC OHLSEN, COUNCILMEMBER ANDREA ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBER 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles. 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN, ALARCÓN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Commendation to Nuuvali Nuuvali in honor of his retirement from the City of Palmdale. 4.2 Update on Chimbole Cultural Center & Library Expansion Project. CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 5:00 PM www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov WELCOME City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on each section of the agenda i.e. Consent Calendar, Appointment-New Business, and Closed Session. As specified in the Brown Act, a speaker utilizing a translator will receive twice the amount of time specified. Any person who would like to address the Legislative Body on any agendized item may complete a speaker card for the City Clerk and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 6.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text). 6.2 Approve agreement with Community Effort Animal Rescue (CEAR) to expand the administration of the City's spay and neuter program and other animal-related programs for a not to exceed amount of $900,000 for a three-year term with the option to extend two additional one-year terms. SR Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue.docx Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue.pdf Memo Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue.docx 6.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-062, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to receive Federal Funding for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) project. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-062.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-062.docx SS4A FY24 Grant Agreement Template.docx 6.4 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-061, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting the Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, acting on behalf of the County and other County entities, the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley Cemetery District, The Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, the Board of Directors of the County Sanitation District No. 14 of Los Angeles County, the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District, The City Council of the City of Palmdale, the City Council of the City of Lancaster, The Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency, and the Board City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2

of Directors of the Quartz Hill Water District, approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from reorganization of property designated as Reorganization 40-169, Local Agency Formation Commission Designation 2024-02 between the Quartz Hill Water District and the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-061.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-061.docx Reorganization 40-169 Transmittal Letter.pdf Reorganization 40-169 Exhibit A, Legal Descriptions.pdf Reorganization 40-169 Exhibit B, Location Maps.pdf Reorganization 40-169 Exhibit C, Joint Tax Resolution Tax Worksheets.pdf Reorganization 40-169 LA County Joint Tax Resolution.pdf 6.5 Approve agreement with Servicon Systems, Inc., to provide professional custodial services for a total not to exceed amount of $6,561,680 over a three-year term with two one-year options to extend. SR Approve Agrmt No. A-9465 with Servicon Systems Inc.docx Agrmt No. A-9465 with Servicon Systems, Inc.pdf RFP 25-002-3400 Bid Summary.docx Servicon Systems, Inc. Proposal.pdf 6.6 Award construction agreement with Empire Landscape, Inc., for PN 591-D, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Habitat Restoration/Mitigation Program (HRMP) for a total not to exceed amount of $2,217,281 for a term of 240 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and post installation maintenance/monitoring for five (5) years. SR Agrmt No. A-9461 with Empire Landscape, Inc.docx Agrmt No. A-9461 with Empire Landscape, Inc.pdf Exh 2a/2b Mitigation Area.pdf 6.7 Award construction agreement with E2 Contracting, Inc., for PN 861, Amargosa Creek Trail Improvements for a total not to exceed amount of $774,977.02 for a term of 100 working days plus 90 days of maintenance post construction from the date of the Notice to Proceed. SR Agrmt No. A-9462 with E2 Contracting.docx Agrmt No. A-9462 with E2 Contracting Inc.pdf Project Map.pdf 6.8 Approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Mins 08 05 2025.pdf 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 City Council Committee Appointments. SR City Council Committee Appointments.docx City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025 3

7.2 City Council nomination and appointment of four (4) members to the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board. SR Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board Appointments.docx Apps.pdf 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8.1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1659, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 to modify commercial standards within the zoning ordinance and find that the project is consistent with Program Environmental Impact Report 22-002 prepared and certified in conjunction with the City’s General Plan (Palmdale 2045). SR Ord. No.1659.docx Ord. No. 1659.docx Exh A to Ord. No. 1659.docx Exh B to Ord. No. 1659.docx Reso. No. PC-2025-014.pdf 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Adopt Ordinance No.1656, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to adopt by reference the local responsibility area fire hazard severity zones map to designate very high, high and moderate severity zones for the City of Palmdale and amending Chapter 8.04 of the Palmdale Municipal Code to update the fire hazard severity zones regulations. SR Ord. No. 1656 FHSZ Map Adoption.docx Ord. No. 1656.docx Exh A Ord. No. 1656.pdf 9.2 District Election Advisory Subcommittee. SR District Election Advisory Subcommittee.docx 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 11. SHERIFF'S REPORT 12. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4

14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 14.1 Identification of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") Agents. SR ICE Report.docx 20250711 Preliminary Injuction.pdf 20250711 LASD Policy Update.pdf 20250708 Huntington Park Resolution.pdf 15. ADJOURN meeting to September 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you require oral translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5

LEGISLATIVE BODY LAURA BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM AUSTIN BISHOP, COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD J. LOA, COUNCILMEMBER ERIC OHLSEN, COUNCILMEMBER ANDREA ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBER 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles. 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN, ALARCÓN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Commendation to Nuuvali Nuuvali in honor of his retirement from the City of Palmdale. 4.2 Update on Chimbole Cultural Center & Library Expansion Project. CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 5:00 PM www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov WELCOME City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on each section of the agenda i.e. Consent Calendar, Appointment-New Business, and Closed Session. As specified in the Brown Act, a speaker utilizing a translator will receive twice the amount of time specified. Any person who would like to address the Legislative Body on any agendized item may complete a speaker card for the City Clerk and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 6.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text). 6.2 Approve agreement with Community Effort Animal Rescue (CEAR) to expand the administration of the City's spay and neuter program and other animal-related programs for a not to exceed amount of $900,000 for a three-year term with the option to extend two additional one-year terms. SR Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue.docx Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue.pdf Memo Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue.docx 6.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-062, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing the execution of Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to receive Federal Funding for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) project. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-062.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-062.docx SS4A FY24 Grant Agreement Template.docx 6.4 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-061, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting the Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, acting on behalf of the County and other County entities, the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley Cemetery District, The Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, the Board of Directors of the County Sanitation District No. 14 of Los Angeles County, the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District, The City Council of the City of Palmdale, the City Council of the City of Lancaster, The Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency, and the Board City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025

of Directors of the Quartz Hill Water District, approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from reorganization of property designated as Reorganization 40-169, Local Agency Formation Commission Designation 2024-02 between the Quartz Hill Water District and the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-061.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-061.docx Reorganization 40-169 Transmittal Letter.pdf Reorganization 40-169 Exhibit A, Legal Descriptions.pdf Reorganization 40-169 Exhibit B, Location Maps.pdf Reorganization 40-169 Exhibit C, Joint Tax Resolution Tax Worksheets.pdf Reorganization 40-169 LA County Joint Tax Resolution.pdf 6.5 Approve agreement with Servicon Systems, Inc., to provide professional custodial services for a total not to exceed amount of $6,561,680 over a three-year term with two one-year options to extend. SR Approve Agrmt No. A-9465 with Servicon Systems Inc.docx Agrmt No. A-9465 with Servicon Systems, Inc.pdf RFP 25-002-3400 Bid Summary.docx Servicon Systems, Inc. Proposal.pdf 6.6 Award construction agreement with Empire Landscape, Inc., for PN 591-D, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Habitat Restoration/Mitigation Program (HRMP) for a total not to exceed amount of $2,217,281 for a term of 240 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and post installation maintenance/monitoring for five (5) years. SR Agrmt No. A-9461 with Empire Landscape, Inc.docx Agrmt No. A-9461 with Empire Landscape, Inc.pdf Exh 2a/2b Mitigation Area.pdf 6.7 Award construction agreement with E2 Contracting, Inc., for PN 861, Amargosa Creek Trail Improvements for a total not to exceed amount of $774,977.02 for a term of 100 working days plus 90 days of maintenance post construction from the date of the Notice to Proceed. SR Agrmt No. A-9462 with E2 Contracting.docx Agrmt No. A-9462 with E2 Contracting Inc.pdf Project Map.pdf 6.8 Approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Mins 08 05 2025.pdf 7. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 City Council Committee Appointments. SR City Council Committee Appointments.docx City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025

7.2 City Council nomination and appointment of four (4) members to the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board. SR Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board Appointments.docx Apps.pdf 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8.1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1659, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 to modify commercial standards within the zoning ordinance and find that the project is consistent with Program Environmental Impact Report 22-002 prepared and certified in conjunction with the City’s General Plan (Palmdale 2045). SR Ord. No.1659.docx Ord. No. 1659.docx Exh A to Ord. No. 1659.docx Exh B to Ord. No. 1659.docx Reso. No. PC-2025-014.pdf 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Adopt Ordinance No.1656, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to adopt by reference the local responsibility area fire hazard severity zones map to designate very high, high and moderate severity zones for the City of Palmdale and amending Chapter 8.04 of the Palmdale Municipal Code to update the fire hazard severity zones regulations. SR Ord. No. 1656 FHSZ Map Adoption.docx Ord. No. 1656.docx Exh A Ord. No. 1656.pdf 9.2 District Election Advisory Subcommittee. SR District Election Advisory Subcommittee.docx 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 11. SHERIFF'S REPORT 12. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025

14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 14.1 Identification of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") Agents. SR ICE Report.docx 20250711 Preliminary Injuction.pdf 20250711 LASD Policy Update.pdf 20250708 Huntington Park Resolution.pdf 15. ADJOURN meeting to September 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you require oral translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Tuesday, August 19, 2025

City Council Staff Report DATE: AUGUST 19, 2025 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR PRO TEM AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT DISTRICT: ALL SUBJECT: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY EFFORT ANIMAL RESCUE TO EXPAND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM AND OTHER ANIMAL-RELATED PROGRAMS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $900,000 FOR A THREE YEAR TERM WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve Agreement No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue (CEAR) to expand the administration of the spay and neuter program and other animal- related programs, in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for a three-year term with the option to extend two additional one-year terms; and, 2. Authorize the City Manager Pro Tem or his designee to execute Agreement No. A-9434 with CEAR, including minimal and/or non-substantial changes. BACKGROUND To better serve Palmdale residents and reduce the strain on Los Angeles County animal services, City staff explored cost-effective strategies to decrease animal intake at the Palmdale Animal Care Center. A low-cost spay and neuter program emerged as one of the most impactful solutions, providing residents with accessible services while helping offset the burden on the County system. On December 19, 2024, the City Manager approved Agreement No. A-9043 with CEAR to administer the City of Palmdale’s low-cost spay and neuter program. This agreement, initially funded at an amount not to exceed $120,000, was established following the dissolution of the previous service provider, Karma Rescue Inc. The goal of the program is to provide Palmdale residents with affordable access to spay and neuter services, reduce pet overpopulation, and lower intake numbers at the Los Angeles County Palmdale Animal Care Center.

Report to Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Agreement No. A-9434 with CEAR August 19, 2025 Page 2 DISCUSSION Since the first surgery performed on June 14, 2022, over 2,000 pets and feral cats have received services through the program, potentially preventing thousands of unplanned births and reducing the strain on local animal shelter resources. The program’s effectiveness and growing community demand have highlighted the need to expand its scope. CEAR facilitates all aspects of program delivery, including securing client and pet information, managing appointments, and verifying proof of incorporated City of Palmdale residency. This hands-on administrative model ensures a seamless experience for residents and veterinarians alike, promoting participation and compliance. Staff now recommends approval of Agreement No. A-9434 to expand the program to include other related animal care services. This funding will further enhance the program’s impact, benefiting Palmdale residents and continuing to offset the burden on county animal services. Expanded services will include microchipping, Trap Neuter Release (TNR) volunteer certification, and other related animal care costs, for an amount not to exceed $900,000. FISCAL IMPACT $900,000; first-year funds are budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Additional funding for subsequent years will be requested through the annual budget process. The expansion is expected to generate cost savings over time by reducing the number of animals entering the Los Angeles County Palmdale Animal Care Center, thereby minimizing the City’s financial obligations related to sheltering and animal control. STRATEGIC PLAN Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property and the environment. A. Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community. Prepared by: Sara Gallagher, Deputy City Manager Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Operations Approved by: Salvador Mendez, City Manager Pro Tem Approved as to form: Alexandra Halfman, City Attorney ATTACHMENTS Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue Memo Agrmt No. A-9434 with Community Effort Animal Rescue

AGREEMENT NO. A-9434 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALMDALE AND COMMUNITY EFFORT ANIMAL RESCUE This CONTRACT for services (“Contract” herein) is made and entered into by and between the City of Palmdale, a public body corporate and politic, (hereinafter called “CITY”), and COMMUNITY EFFORT ANIMAL RESCUE, a non profit corporation , (hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”). This Contract shall become effective on the date of the last signatory. RECITALS WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has the expertise and is qualified to perform the services described in this Contract. NOW THEREFORE, CITY and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1 CITY PROJECT MANAGER To provide the services required by this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall act under the authority and approval of Sara Gallagher Director/designee, who shall oversee this Contract, the work performed by CONTRACTOR, assist CONTRACTOR with any necessary information, audit billings, and approve payments. The CONTRACTOR shall channel all contacts and requests through the City project manager. 2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK 2.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services in a manner satisfactory to CITY: Administer the City of Palmdale's spay and neuter program, microchip clinics, Trap Neuter and Release (TNR) volunteer certification, and other related animal services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, contracting with local, qualified veterinarians who will provide spay and neuter services and ensure payment to contracted veterinarians, resident eligibility verification, scheduling, billing, and records retention. Facilitate an average of four microchip clinics per year, including all staffing and supplies Ensure all TNR volunteers are properly certified. Process payment for certifications and retain records of completion. Administration: 1-13Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature

CONTRACTOR will facilitate all appointment setting with the client and the participating veterinarians. Secure all necessary client and pet information, including proof of residency, confirmation of all appointments, and handling all cancellations and no- shows Reconciliation of Services: CONTRACTOR will track all details of appointments, services, and costs. CONTRACTOR will coordinate with veterinarians for weekly reconciliation and payment of veterinarians in a mutually agreed-upon timeframe. Monthly Report: The CONTRACTOR will provide a monthly report to the City of Palmdale on the previous month’s data and the year-to-date data. Verification through California’s Veterinary Medical Board of each participating veterinarian’s credentials, insurance (including, but not limited to, medical malpractice insurance), and the authority to practice will be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. 2.2 CONTRACTOR shall have no claim for compensation for any services or work, which has not been authorized by CITY’s Authorization to Proceed. 2.3 CONTRACTOR shall not accept any change of scope, or change in contract provisions, to this Contract unless issued in writing, as a contract change order or amendment and signed by CITY. Any extensions of time must be mutually agreed upon in writing and executed by both parties. 2.4 CONTRACTOR shall maintain in current status all Federal, State, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the CONTRACTOR as applicable to this contract. 2.5 All work supplied under this Contract shall be fully guaranteed by CONTRACTOR for a minimum period of 30 days from the date of acceptance by CITY. Any defects of design, workmanship, or materials that would result in non- compliance with the Contract specifications shall be fully corrected by CONTRACTOR (including parts and labor) without cost to CITY. The written warranty shall be included with the delivered products to the using Department. 2.6 CITY shall provide to CONTRACTOR, without charge, all data, program information, including reports, records, maps, and other information, now in CITY’s possession, which may facilitate the timely performance of the work. 3 CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL 2-13Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature

3.1 Key Staff. CITY reserves the right to review and approve CONTRACTOR’S staff including all subcontractors to be assigned to any project by CONTRACTOR during the term of this Contract. This Contract has been awarded to CONTRACTOR based partially on the key personnel proposed to perform the services required herein. CONTRACTOR shall not change nor substitute any of these key staff for work on this Contract without prior written approval by CITY. CONTRACTOR’s Team and Key Personnel are as follows: Casandra O'Connell, Director This Services Contract has been awarded to CONTRACTOR based on its representation that those personnel and subcontractors submitted as part of its bid and listed above will perform the portions of the work listed above. CONTRACTOR shall not deviate nor substitute any of these team members without prior written approval by CITY. 3.2 Subcontractors. During the performance of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR may engage such additional SUBCONTRACTORS as may be required for the timely completion of this Agreement. In the event of subcontracting, the sole responsibility for fulfillment of all terms and conditions of this Agreement rests with CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall not enter into any Subcontract under this Contract for the performance of this Contract without the advance written approval of CITY. The subcontract shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Contract. 3.3 Direct Responsibility. All services required under this Contract shall be performed by CONTRACTOR, or under CONTRACTOR’s direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits and licenses required by State and local law to perform such services. 3.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing services required by this Contract, and compliance with all reasonable performance standards established by CITY. 3.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for payment of all CONTRACTOR’s employees’ and subcontractor’s wages and benefits and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to the employer’s liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security. 3.3.3 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, and its respective officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, demands, damages or costs arising from CONTRACTOR’s acts or omissions with respect to any liability, 3-13Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature

damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature arising from alleged violations of personnel practices. 4 CONTRACT TERM The term of this Contract is Three (3) Years, commencing on the effective date, with CITY reserving the option to extend the agreement for Two additional terms of one year each. 5 ACCEPTANCE AND DOCUMENTATION Each task shall be reviewed and approved by the Contract Project Manager to determine acceptable completion. 5.1 Records. The CONTRACTOR shall retain and shall contractually require each SUBCONTRACTOR to retain all data and other “records” relating to the acquisition and performance of the Contract for a period of five years after the completion of the Contract. 5.2 Property of CITY. All materials, including reports, computer programs and other deliverables, supplied or created under this Contract are the sole property of CITY. CONTRACTOR is not entitled to a patent or copyright on those materials and may not transfer the patent or copyright to anyone else. CONTRACTOR shall not use or release these materials without the prior written consent of CITY. 5.3 Products. All equipment, materials, parts, and other components incorporated in the work or services performed pursuant to this Contract shall be new, or the latest model and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. All work shall be performed in a skilled and workmanlike manner. 6 PRICE CITY shall pay to CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND dollars ($900000) for the completion of all the work and services described in Section 2, which sum shall include all costs or expenses incurred by CONTRACTOR, payable as follows: Administratiion and coordination- $115,000 Spay/neuter based on the number of animals serviced at approximately $275 per animal- 740,000 Microchip clinics- $10,000 Trap Neuter Release (TNR) certification- $2,000 Other services $33,000 4-13Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature

Not to exceed $900,000 6.1 An application for payment form must be submitted to CITY which shall include the following: a clear, detailed invoice reflecting work being billed for, a summary sheet showing percentage of work completed to date, amount/percent billed to date and current status of all tasks within a project; any/all backup documentation supporting the above items. Work schedule updates must also be included with the payment requests. 6.2 CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate records and shall permit inspection and audit by CITY of CONTRACTOR’s charges under this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall make such records available to CITY during normal business hours upon reasonable notice. Nothing herein shall convert such records into public records, and they will be available only to CITY and any specified public agencies. Such records shall be maintained by CONTRACTOR for one (1) year following completion of the work under this Contract unless a longer period of time is required by state or federal law, in which event CONTRACTOR shall retain its records for the time required by such laws. 6.3 Payment. A separate invoice shall be issued for each shipment of material or service performed, and no payment will be issued prior to receipt of material and/or completion of specified services and receipt of a correct invoice. 7 TAXES 7.1 CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be paid by CONTRACTOR in accordance with state and local laws. 7.2 CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and shall have no power or authority to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of CITY. No person employed by CONTRACTOR or acting on its behalf, in connection with this Contract shall be considered the Agent or employee of CITY. 7.3 CONTRACTOR shall be required to obtain a current City of Palmdale business license, as required by the Palmdale Municipal Code, before an Authorization to Proceed is issued. 7.4 When equipment, materials or supplies generally taxable to CONTRACTOR are eligible for a tax exemption due to the nature of the work, CONTRACTOR shall assist the City in applying for and obtaining such tax credits and exemptions, which shall be paid or credited to the City. 8 PATENT FEES AND ROYALTIES CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use, in the performance of the work or the incorporation in the work of any 5-13Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature

invention, design, process, program, product or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. If a particular invention, design, process, program, product or device is specified in the contract documents for use in the performance of the work and if, to the actual knowledge of CITY, its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall be disclosed by CITY in the contract documents. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY and anyone directly or indirectly employed by CITY from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the work, or resulting from the incorporation in the work of any invention, design, process, program, pro