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CITY OF CARLSBAD
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FOR LIVE EVENT
MARIAN LIEBOWITZ ARTIST MANAGEMENT (MLAM)
THIS CONTRACT is made on ____________, 2020 by and between the City of Carlsbad (City) and
Marian Liebowitz Artist Management, aka MLAM (Representative), who warrants that she has the
authority to represent and contract on behalf of Felipe Fraga, and Jose Martin Marquez, (Performer(s)),
for a live performance as specified below, and upon the following terms and conditions:
1. Event
Name of events: Virtual musical performance and workshop hereinafter referred to as “performances”.
Description of performances: One 30-minute virtual musical performances and One 30-minute
workshops.
Venue site: From remote location and streamed via City’s Library Facebook Live account.
Representative’s Phone No.: N/A (W), 619-988-0751 (Cell)
Date(s) and times of performances: Thursday, June 11, 3:30-4 p.m.; and Thursday, June 18, 7-7:30 p.m.
No. of sets/workshops: One (1) per date
Length of each set/workshop: Performance and workshop for 30 minutes
2. Parking – Reserved
3. Lodging/Meals – Reserved
4. Performance Fee
Representative shall be entitled to a Flat Performance Fee in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
City will pay five hundred dollars ($500) immediately after completion of each Performance. Performer’s
invoices will be processed and payment made after each event date.
If any unperformed portion of the event or event series is cancelled due to the Performer’s inability to
perform, the unperformed portion of the event or event series may be, if feasible, rescheduled to a new
date(s) that is/are mutually agreeable to City and Performer. If a replacement performance cannot be
rescheduled, the fee(s) due to the Performer may, at City’s sole discretion, be reduced on a pro-rata basis
by the value of the performance(s) not performed.
Correspondence address:
Name of Performer/Representative: MLAM
Address: 2792 Indigo Circle, Morro Bay, CA 93442
5. Sound – Reserved
6. Stage Lighting – Reserved
7. Venue Hospitality – Reserved
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8. Concession Sales
Performer shall have the right to offer limited items for sale at the Performance (e.g., books, CDs, DVDs,
and audio/video tapes) at a rate of 0% commission (City’s fee based on gross revenue from sales).
Performer agrees to refrain from offering for sale or distributing material that is derogatory or critical of
the City, contains sexually explicit actions or gestures, expletives and/or other obscenities, or contains
racial slurs or is otherwise derogatory of any race, religion, sexual orientation, age or national origin.
City reserves the right to pre-approve items offered for sale by Performer, both before and during the
performance.
9. Publicity
Performer may provide publicity and promotional materials to City for advertising the Performance.
Performer and/or Representative represents and warrants that City may use all promotional materials
received from Performer or Representative to promote the Performance in all advertising media, including
without limitation, print, TV, radio, Internet, etc., without being in violation of any third party intellectual
property rights. Performer agrees to be available for personal interviews. City reserves the right to
photograph the Performance for the purpose of publicizing, advertising, or promoting the City of Carlsbad
and/or programs (collectively “Usage”). Performer(s) waive the right to any fees, royalties, or control,
now or in the future, and Performer(s) grant full permission for the use of Performer(s)’ image, including
without limitations, name, likeness, and biography related City’s Usage. Performer(s) relinquish any right
that Performer(s) may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising
copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied,
including in all media now in existence or may come into existence in the future.
10. Radio and Television Coverage
Performer agrees to permit reasonable Radio or Television news coverage of the Performance. City will
try, but is not required, to let Performer know whether Radio or Television news coverage is planned or
will be occurring during the Performance. City is not responsible for securing prior consent of Performer
for said Radio or Television coverage. City is not responsible for obtaining copies of any footage that is
broadcasted on any Radio or Television station for the benefit of Performer. City will assist Performer in
trying to identify which Radio or Television station is on scene. In the event that Performer does not
desire to have any Radio or Television coverage of the Performance, Performer shall be solely responsible
for notifying the Radio or Television station(s) of this desire. If unauthorized taping or broadcasting of
Performance occurs, City shall not be deemed in breach of this contract.
11. City Audio/Video Recording
City reserves the right to audio and/or video record any lecture, reading or speaking engagement; but not
any musical concert or musical Performance. City may retain the recording in its files, may replay the
recordings for its employees, and may make the recording available for non-circulation use at its library
facilities. City shall make no more than three copies of the recordings. City shall not sell the recording.
City shall provide a copy of the recording to the Performer, upon the Performer’s request.
12. Weather and Other Types of Cancellations Re: Performance
If Performance is canceled by City due to inclement weather, acts of God, acts or any other reason, while
Performer is traveling to or is already at Venue Site, but has not yet performed, City will pay Performer
Performer’s out-of-pocket travel expenses to the Venue Site. In the event that a storm should develop
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while Performer is at the Venue Site and has already set up or is in the process of setting up Performer’s
equipment, City and Performer will discuss whether the Performance should be cancelled. If the
Performance is cancelled, Performer shall be entitled to full payment.
13. General Cancellation
The City reserves the right to cancel this engagement for any reason at any time prior to 30 days
preceding the engagement, voiding this contract and excusing the City from any payment or other
compensation. If this contract is canceled by the Performer less than 30 days prior to the scheduled
engagement, the Performer will reimburse the City the amount of $ N/A to help defray the production,
promotion and labor costs that are incurred up to the date of the cancellation.
14. Performance Content
The Performer represents and warrants that its Performance in all aspects (including any sheet music,
lyrics or script as may be desired or required by City) will not violate any copyright, and that all necessary
approvals to perform copyrighted works have been obtained. Performer agrees to indemnify, defend and
save harmless the City against any copyright claim, demand, liability or expense caused by or arising out
of its Performance. Performer shall be solely responsible for the content of the Performance.
15. Losses
It is understood and agreed that the City shall not be responsible for any loss of or damage to the property
of the Performer, or for the acts or omissions of the audience.
16. Independent Contractor
The Performer(s) and/or Representative are independent contractors and not employees of City. No
Performer(s) or his/her employees or Representative or his/her/it employees are or shall hold themselves
out as an agent or employee of the City. The Agent or Performer shall have no authority to make any
commitment on behalf of the City. Performer and/or Representative shall be responsible to pay all
applicable state, local and federal taxes associated with this agreement.
17. Subject Matter
Performer agrees to refrain from presenting or performing material that is derogatory or critical of the
City, contains sexually explicit actions or gestures, expletives and/or other obscenities, or contains racial
slurs or is otherwise derogatory of any race, religion, sexual orientation, age or national origin. Should
such material be presented or performed, City, in its sole discretion, may immediately terminate the
Performance. In the event City terminates the Performance of Performer because of violation of this
paragraph, City shall not be liable to Performer for the balance owed under this Agreement and all monies
paid to Performer shall be full and complete payment of Performer’s services. In the event of this
occurrence, City shall not be deemed to be in breach of this agreement.
18. Indemnification
Performer and its agents, employees, successors and assigns, agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, protect
and defend the City and its elected officials, agents, and employees, from all claims, reasonable attorneys’
fees and court costs, out-of-pocket expenses, damages (including compensatory and punitive damages)
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and liabilities, arising from or relating to the Performer’s presentation of the Performance or to its
obligations under this Agreement. This indemnification provision shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
19. Insurance
If required by City, Performer will be required to show proof of general liability insurance to the City
before commencement of any performance required pursuant to this Agreement, in a minimum amount of
one million dollars, to be kept in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement. City shall be
named as an additional insured by endorsement. Performer is encouraged to maintain any additional
insurance(s) policies that Performer, in its own discretion, feels it should maintain in force and effect
throughout the term of this Agreement.
If required, Workers Compensation Insurance shall be provided as required by the State of California.
Performer must also show evidence of Workers' Compensation coverage in accordance with the laws of
the State of California. The Worker's Compensation policy must contain a waiver of subrogation of rights
against the City of Carlsbad.
20. Production Rights
The Performer agrees that the right to produce the event(s) which are the subject matter of this Agreement
belongs solely to the City and Performer has no right to independently produce or sell rights of any kind
to this event. Further, Performer agrees that Performer will not acquire any independent, individual or
joint rights with the City to the event(s) which are the subject matter of this Agreement. The Parties agree
that this event(s) is a “work for hire” business arrangement under the United States Copyright Act of 1976
[17 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq.] and any other applicable law.
21. Complete Contract
This is a fully integrated contract. It is further understood that this Agreement contains the whole
Agreement between Performer and Purchaser and this document supersedes any other terms, agreements,
obligations, covenants, representations, statements or conditions, oral or otherwise or any kind
whatsoever concerning this contract, not expressly set forth herein. Furthermore, it is understood and
agreed that this contract may not be changed, modified, or altered except by mutual agreement of both
parties. All changes to the contract for this engagement must be signed by authorized signatories of both
parties.
22. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State
of California. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, unenforceable, or in
conflict with any law governing this Agreement, the validity of the remaining portions of this Agreement
shall not be affected thereby. Venue for purposes of enforcing any provision of this Agreement shall be
San Diego County.
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23. Signing Authority
The individual on his/her own behalf or the representative for each party signing on behalf of a
corporation, partnership, joint venture or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been
obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the
other party or parties hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
PERFORMER/VENDOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation of the State of California
By: By:
(sign here) HEATHER PIZZUTO
Library & Cultural Arts Director
As authorized by the City Manager
Marian Liebowitz, Chief Executive Officer
& Director
(print name/title)
By:
(sign here)
(print name/title)
If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by vendor must be attached. If a
corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups:
Group A. Group B.
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
Approved as to Form: ATTEST:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
By: ______________________________
BARBARA ENGLESON
By: _________________________ City Clerk
Deputy/Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contact Information
Representative:
Marian Liebowitz Artist Management (MLAM)
2792 Indigo Circle
Morro Bay, CA 93442
E: marian@marianliebowitz.com
P: 619-988-0751 (c)
City:
Community Relations Manager Jessica Padilla Bowen
E: Jessica.padillabowen@carlsbadca.gov
P: 760-602-2024
Events & Services
Representative shall provide agency services to schedule performers for the City.
Representative’s fee for agency services shall include performer fees. Representative warrants
that they have the authority to represent and contract on behalf of identified performers for live
performances as specified below:
Venue Site
Performances will be streamed live from a remote location such as the performer's home, unless
an in-person performance is approved by the City, and broadcast via the City Library Facebook
Live account.
Performance Date and Fees
Felipe Fraga: Percussion workshop
Thursday, June 11, 2020. Start time: 3:30 p.m. End time: 4 p.m.
Jose Martin Marquez: Musical performance
Thursday, June 18, 2020. Start time: 7 p.m. End time: 7:30 p.m.
Description of Performances
One 30-minute workshops and one 30-minute musical performances.
Invoicing / Payment
All invoices shall be submitted to City’s Community Relations Manager Jessica Padilla Bowen
or designee and shall be sufficiently detailed to include related activities and costs. Final invoice
approval will be completed by City’s Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee.
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