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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-28; City Council; 21237; Accceptance Grant CA Fish and WildlifeCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE FOR THE HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS DEPT. DIRECTOR CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2Q13-119 accepting a Local Assistance Grant award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), authorizing the city manager to enter into the Grant Agreement contract between CDFW and the City of Carlsbad, and directing the administrative services director to appropriate the grant funds. ITEM EXPLANATION: As part of Habitat Management Plan (HMP) implementation. City of Carlsbad Environmental Management Division staff has been working with staff from CDFW on designing a study of wildlife corridor movement through HMP preserves, most notably where the preserves intersect with roadways and are constrained by existing development ("pinch-points"). CDFW has informed the City of Carlsbad that this wildlife corridor movement study qualifies for funding through its Local Assistance Grant program. The wildlife corridor movement study will involve City of Carlsbad Environmental Management Division staff, the City of Carlsbad's Preserve Steward, and staff from the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM). The study will take approximately two years to complete. The study includes identification of all roadway crossings and pinch-points; installation of wildlife monitoring apparatus, including cameras and tracking stations at selected roadway crossings and pinch-points; and preparation of a summary report of the findings and recommendations for adaptive management to improve wildlife movement through the HMP preserves. A detailed scope of work is contained in Exhibit 2. In addition to the HMP implementation benefits gained from the summary report and resulting guidance on wildlife corridor movement management, the City of Carlsbad will retain ownership of 20 cameras for future use in tracking wildlife movement through the HMP preserve system. The grant does not bind the city to implementation of any of the management actions recommended in the summary report nor does it require any continued monitoring of wildlife corridor movement beyond the duration ofthe study. In order to receive the funding, the City of Carlsbad must enter into a grant agreement with CDFW, attached as Exhibit 2. The city will invoice CDFW for expenditures and be reimbursed on a monthly basis. The grant and study are to be administered by staff in the city's Environmental Management Division. The grant amount is $57,900. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Michael Grim 760-602-4623 mlke.grim@carlsbadca.gov fOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER- SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED • FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the study is $112,525. CDFW is providing a grant for $57,900 ofthe total cost. All grant eligible expenditures are one hundred percent reimbursable. Staff is requesting that City Council appropriate $57,900 for the CDFW grant. The city is providing matching funds totaling $46,625 through Environmental Management Division staff time and funds budgeted for the existing preserve steward contract. No additional funds or changes to the existing department budget would be needed. CNLM is providing in-kind services of $8,000. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The proposed monitoring activities associated with the wildlife corridor movement study are consistent with the city's Habitat Management Plan, Open Space Management Plan, and associated preserve management plans. These regulatory documents have been approved by the state and federal wildlife agencies. The activities consist of basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation and will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Therefore, these activities are categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15306 ofthe State CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption will be filed. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 2013-119. accepting a Local Assistance Grant award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), authorizing the city manager to enter into the Grant Agreement contract between CDFW and the city, and directing the administrative services director to appropriate the grant funds. 2. Natural Community Conservation Plan Local Assistance Grant Agreement Number P1282107. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-119 3 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 4 (CDFW), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CDFW AND THE CITY, AND 5 DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO APPROPRIATE THE GRANT FUNDS 6 7 8 9 10 26 27 28 WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad desires to study wildlife corridor movement through the Habitat Management Plan preserve system; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has offered grant funding from 11 their Local Assistance Grant program to help defray the cost of the wildlife corridor movement 12 study; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad wishes to accept the grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows that: 13 14 15 16 17 1. The above recitations are true and correct. 18 2. That the City Council accepts the Local Assistance Grant award from the CDFW in the 19 20 21 22 23 4. That the administrative services director is authorized to appropriate the $57,900 24 grant to be used for the Wildlife Movement Analysis for the City of Carlsbad HMP 25 amount of $57,900 for the wildlife corridor movement study. 3. That the city manager is authorized to enter into the Grant Agreement and associated grant documents with CDFW. Preserve. // // 3 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 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad on the 28th day of May 2013, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: BAKfi^^ffl§j^^ Clerk state of California - Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 1416 9*'' Street Sacramento, CA 95814 www.wlldlife.ca.gov EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor CHARLTON H. BONHAM. Director GRANTOR: NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER P1 282107 State of California, acting by and through The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 1416 9*^ Street, 12*^ Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (Grantor) GRANTEE: City of Carlsbad, Property and Environmental Management (Grantee) Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Facsimile Number: (760) 602-8562 SECTION 1 - LEGAL BASIS OF AWARD Pursuant to Fish and Game Code 1501.5(b), Grantor is authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement ("Agreement") and to make an award to the Grantee for the purposes set forth herein. Grantor and Grantee ("the parties") accept the grant on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Accordingly, the parties hereby agree as follows: SECTION 2 - GRANT AWARD Grant. In accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Grantor shall provide Grantee with a maximum of $57,900.00 to financially support and assist Grantee's implementation of Wildlife Movement Analysis for the City of Carlsbad HMP Preserve. Term. The term of this agreement is May 1, 2013, or upon CDFW approval, whichever is later, to March 30, 2015. SECTION 3 - USES OF GRANT Eligible Uses of Grant. Grantee's use of the Grant moneys is limited to those expenditures necessary to implement the Project and that are eligible under applicable federal and State of California law. Furthermore, Grantee's expenditure of Grant moneys must be in accordance with the Project budget and narrative (the "Budget") set forth within this agreement. Grantee may not transfer Grant moneys between or among Budget line items without the written approval from the Grantor project manager. Page 1 of 11 (Rev 03/25/2013) AGREEMENT NUMBER PI 282107 City of Carlsbad SECTION 4 - GRANTEE'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Grantee represents and warrants to Grantor as follows: 4.01 Existence and Power. Grantee is a city government, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of California. Grantee has full power and authority to transact the business in which it is engaged and full power, authority, and legal right to execute and deliver this Agreement and incur and perform its obligations hereunder. 4.02 Binding Obligation: This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of Grantee and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of Grantee, enforceable in accordance with its terms. SECTION 5 - GRANTEE'S AGREEMENTS 5.01 Purpose: This Agreement is entered into by the parties for the purpose of providing financial support to Grantee to complete the activities identified within Section 6, Project Statennent: Objectives and Timelines. 5.02 Proiect Statement: Grantee shall complete activities as set forth in Section 6, Project Statement: Objectives and Timelines. Changes to Section 6 shall be submitted to the Grantor Project Manager for prior approval and may be made only as provided in Exhibit l.a of this Agreement, which is attached hereto. 5.03 Use of Proiect Funds: Grantee shall use the funds provided by this Agreement for the provision of activities described in Section 6, Project Statement: Objectives and Timelines, and shall expend these funds in accordance with the budget or statement of work shown in Section 8, Expenditure Summary. Any changes in the program's budget shall be submitted to the Grantor for approval prior to any change taking place. 5.04 Payment Schedule: Payments shall be made to Grantee according to the payment and report schedule identified in Section 8, Expenditure Summary. 5.05 Eligibiiitv of Funds: In the event that the California Budget Act does not provide sufficient appropriations to allow Grantor to fund the Program at the level initially agreed, the Grantor reserves the right to modify this agreement to reflect a reduction in available funds, as an alternative to termination. 5.06 Submission of Reports: Grantee shall submit progress reports in Page 2 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER PI 282107 City of Carlsbad accordance with the payment and report schedule in Section 7, Reports. Reports shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Grantor, as identified in Section 7, Reports, and shall address the activities outlined in Section 6, Project Statement: Objectives and Timelines. Failure to submit timely and accurate reports shall be considered evidence of non- compliance with this Agreement and shall permit termination of the Agreement by the Grantor. 5.07 General Terms and Conditions. Public Entities General Grant Provisions (Exhibit l.a), is hereby incorporated into this agreement and attached hereto. SECTION 6 - PROJECT STATEMENT: OBJECTIVES AND TIMELINES 6.01 Introduction: The title of the project is "Wildlife Movement Analysis for the City of Carlsbad HMP Preserve," funded through this Agreement by the Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) Local Assistance Grant (LAG) Program. The Grantee is the only jurisdiction with an approved subarea plan under the subregional Multiple Habitat Conservation Plan (MHCP) which addresses eight incorporated cities in northern San Diego County. The MHCP preserve was designed to "maintain connections between each of the major lagoon and estuary systems with larger blocks of inland habitats to allow movement of wildlife species" and allow for "demographic and genetic exchange by all species between preserve areas...to facilitate access by larger predators...between upland scrub and chaparral habitats and coastal habitats" (MHCP Vol III, Sec. 4.1, p. 4-10). One of the monitoring objectives of the MHCP is to assess the use and functionality of the linkages and potential barriers to movement so that an adaptive management strategy can be developed to enhance movement within and beyond the MHCP preserve. The Grantee has been implementing its MHCP subarea plan (referred to as the Habitat Management Plan, or HMP) since 2004. A key objective of the HMP is to "maintain functional wildlife corridors and habitat linkages within the City and to the region" (HMP Section A.2., p. A-2), which is considered to be one of the HMP's primary contributions to regional biodiversity (HMP p. C-14). To help assess the Grantee's ability to achieve this objective, this Project will develop a detailed inventory of linkages and pinch points throughout the HMP and monitor the 10 linkages identified in the MHCP within this subarea. Now that more than 90% of the preserve has been assembled, it is critical to understand the status of wildlife movement throughout and beyond the HMP area. Page 3 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER P1 282107 City of Carlsbad 6.02 Obiectives(s): The Carlsbad HMP is part of a regional planning effort which seeks to unite conserved lands across southern California such that multiple species of wildlife are able to move across the landscape and access core conserved lands, maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The Project's overall goal is to determine if the HMP and MHCP planning efforts have been successful in providing functional wildlife linkages between core areas. Implementation of this Project will provide a baseline assessment of linkage functionality within the City, and complement regional efforts to assess wildlife movement within and beyond San Diego County. MHCP objectives incorporated into the Project include the following: (a) assess east-west movement between coastal lagoons and large blocks of uplands; (b) assess wildlife movement between HMP lands and adjacent core areas; (c) assess functionality of linkages in smaller habitat fragments; (d) identify potential constraints to movement; and, (e) develop and prioritize adaptive management to enhance movement. The focus of the collection effort will be for medium and large mammals, but will provide information about small mammal movement as well. 6.03 Proiect Description: 6.03.1 Location: The work will occur throughout the City of Carlsbad HMP preserve system. 6.03.2 Proiect Set Up: The project will be managed by Michael Grim, for the Grantee. Rosanne Humphrey, of ESA (consultant), will manage project implementation for the Grantee as part of her regular Preserve Steward duties for the Grantee. The in-office assessment and field work, described below, will be conducted by team members including Markus Spiegelberg of the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM), and Joe Henry of ESA, and may be assisted by additional staff, as appropriate. The team will meet regularly as necessary to implement each task, including the final analysis and reporting. In addition, team members will coordinate with other entities conducting wildlife movement studies in San Diego County, particularly the U.S. Geological Society (USGS), to ensure consistency in methodology and data compatibility with regional monitoring efforts. Page 4 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER P1 282107 City of Carlsbad 6.03.3 Materials: Project equipment will consist of 20 wildlife camera stations, each of which will consist of a Cuddleback Attack IR camera, camera box, T-post, wood, SD cards, and D batteries. Each undercrossing will consist of two cameras, one at each end, if feasible. Areas that are visible to the public may only have a single camera, to reduce the possibility of vandalism and theft. Equipment and materials will be provided by the Grantee. 6.03.4 Proiect Implementation: Task 1 - Linkage/Pinch Point Inventory. Using methods compatible to those used by USGS in a recent linkage evaluation for the Multiple Species Consen/ation Program (MSCP) in central and southern San Diego County (presentation: Rochester et al, 2012), the team (consisting of the Grantee and subcontractors CNLM and ESA) will identify and evaluate potential linkages and pinch points throughout the HMP using GIS data layers and aerial maps. A systematic field inventory and characterization will be conducted for all of these locations (or as many as feasible, as determined in consultation with the Grantor Project Manager), which will include photographs and a description of specific criteria (to be determined and in consultation with USGS) such as vegetation cover, length x width of opening, presence of physical barriers, etc. Deliverables include an archive of linkage characterizations, and an interim report will be prepared which describes the methods and results of this initial evaluation. This interim report will be incorporated into the final project report. Task 2 - Wildlife Movement Monitoring. Approximately 15-20 linkages/pinch points will be selected for monitoring, including all HMP locations identified in the MHCP. All locations will use camera stations. Locations which are currently being monitored by CNLM will use one camera per station; the others will use two cameras per station, if feasible. Cameras will be run for 60 days per quarter for a full year (240 days total). Track stations will be established at ten of the camera locations. The track stations will be checked once per week for two weeks per quarter, for a full year (56 days total). Prior to implementation, these methods may be revised, in consultation with USGS, to ensure com.patibility with regional monitoring efforts. Task 3 - Analysis and Report. This task includes (1) analyzing the field data to identify linkages that are (a) functional, (b) functional, but need improvement, and (c) non-functional; (2) assessing the benefit of track stations (i.e., does it provide any P^ne 5 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER PI 282107 City of Carlsbad additional information?); (3) developing adaptive management recommendations for enhancing movement in the HMP; (4) identifying next steps and priorities for the future, including long- term monitoring; and, (5) preparing a final report. During the analysis phase of the project, results from ongoing wildlife movement studies conducted by USGS will be evaluated for applicable recommended enhancements to improve the Carlsbad connectivity. 6.03.5 Proiect Management: The project will be managed by Michael Grim, Carlsbad HMP Coordinator. This includes invoicing, tracking matching funds, and tracking personnel hours. Mr. Grim will also participate in all meetings and discussions and review all project documentation. Project implementation will be managed by Rosanne Humphrey, HMP Preserve Steward. Ms. Humphrey will assist the HMP Coordinator with the tracking of hours and matching funds for ESA and CNLM team members. Ms. Humphrey will also oversee each task of the project including budget, timeline, methods and QA/QC; attend all meetings and discussions; participate in a minor amount of field work; assist with document preparation and final review; and ensure timely submittal to the Grantee. Markus Spiegelberg, CNLM Regional Preserve Manager, will participate in all meetings and discussions, conduct wildlife movement studies using camera stations at five locations on CNLM-managed preserves, and assist with document preparation and final review. Joe Henry, ESA biologist, will conduct the majority of the field work and document preparation. She will be accompanied in the field by one of three Grantee Environmental Management staff, who will assist with recording data, site photography, and monitoring station set up. 6.03.6 Timelines: The project is expected to begin upon grant execution and continue through March 2015, as follows: Task 1 (Initial Linkage Assessment) July 1 - August 31, 2013 Deliverables: Linkage Inventory and preparation of an Interim Report to be completed by October 31, 2013 Task 2 (Wildlife Movem.ent Monitoring) October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014 (exact dates subject to adjustment based on contracting and results of the Initial Linkage Assessment) Task 3 (Analysis; Preparation of a Draft Final, and a Final Report) August 1-March 30, 2015 Page 6 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER P1 282107 City of Carlsbad Deliverables: Submission of a Draft Final Report by January 15, 2015 and the Final Report by March 15, 2015. 6.03.7 Compliance: The project consists of preserve monitoring that is described in the MHCP. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Grantor, and Grantee are all signatories to the Carlsbad HMP Implementing Agreement. No endangered species, sensitive habitat, or jurisdictional resources will be impacted by this project; as such, no additional federal, state or local permits will be required other than access permission. The majority of field work will be conducted on lands owned by CNLM, the Grantee, or Grantor. Preserve properties owned by other entities, such as other preserve managers or Homeowner Associations (HOAs), will be contacted for access permission as soon as the initial site visit locations have been identified. This will be completed prior to the initiation of the project in July of 2013. 6.04 Contacts: The Project Officials during the term of this Agreement are: CDFW Proiect Manager: Citv of Carlsbad: Name: David Mayer, Senior Environmental Scientist Address: 3883 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: 858-467-4234 FAX: 858-467-4239 Email:David.Maver(a)wildlife.ca.aov Name: Michael Grim, Senior Planner Address: Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760-602-4623 FAX: 760-602-8562 Email: Mike.Grim@carlsbadca.gov Direct all administrative inquiries to: CDFW Grant Coordinator: Citv of Carlsbad: Name: Cathy Grunwaldt, AGFA Address: 1416 9*^ St. Suite 1260, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916)651-1263 FA„X: (916)653-2588 Email:cathy.grunwaldt@wildlife.ca.go V Name: Michael Grim, Senior Planner Address: Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760-602-4623 FAX: 760-602-8562 Email: Mike.Grim@carlsbadca.gov The point of contact may be changed at any time by either party by providing a ten (10) day advance written notice to the other party. Page 7 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER P1 282107 City of Carlsbad SECTION 7 - REPORTS 7.01 Progress Reports: The Grantor must receive quarterly progress reports which summarize overall project progress and briefly highlight any noteworthy events or potential impediments to successful project completion. Quarterly progress reports may be by electronic mail or another form mutually agreed to by the Grantor and Grantee. 7.02 Final Report: A Draft Final Report which summarizes the life of the grant and describes the work and results pursuant to Section 6, Project Statement: Objectives and Timelines, is due no later than January 15, 2015. Grantor will review the Draft Final Report within 30 days, and provide comments back to the Grantee. Based upon the comments and any subsequent discussion, as appropriate, the Grantee will submit a Final Report to Grantor by March 15,2015. The Final Report will consist of the following upon completion of the project The first two listed items, because they will be completed prior to the completion of the Final Report, should be included as attachments or appendices to the Final Report. 1. Inventory of linkages and pinch points consisting of datasheets for each, which will include photographs and a systematic description of its characteristics 2. Interim report describing the methods and results of linkage assessment. 3. Final Report summarizing methods and results of the track and camera station survey. The Final Report will also include an analysis of the condition of linkages, recommendations for improvements, and prioritization for future management and long- term monitoring. Any recommendations in the Final Report may be the basis for subsequent discussions with the Wildlife Agencies (jointly, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) in regard to prioritizing adaptive management actions relative to other preserve management and monitoring needs, and in consideration of existing or other potential funding sources. However, any recommendations in the Final Report would not automatically be binding upon the Grantee and/or HMP preserve management entities. Page 8 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER PI 282107 City of Carlsbad Although not a deliverable item with respect to this grant or the identified grant period, the Grantee is also requested to make a presentation of the results of this investigation at a monthly coordination meeting hosted by the San Diego Management and Monitoring Program (SDMMP). Additional presentations for similar interest-based groups (e.g., Transnet Environmental Mitigation Program Working Group, North County and North County Coastal land managers) are encouraged but are at the discretion of the Grantee and/or participating members of the team performing this work. SECTION 8 - BUDGET 8.01. Expenditure Summary Project Work Tasks CDFW Funds Other Funds Total Cost Task 1: Conduct Assessment of Linkages/Pinch Points $10,520 $20,660 $31,180 Task 2: Wildlife Corridor Monitoring $36,000 $15,460 $51,460 Task 3: Data Analysis and Final Report $11,140 $1,570 $12,710 Administration $240 $9,110 $9,350 Travel and Equipment $0 $7,825 $7,825 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET: $57,900 $54,625 $112,525 Line-Item Details Description of Activity CDFW Funds Other Funds Project Total Salaries & Wages HMP Coordinator 45 hrs@$110/hr $4,950 $4,950 Environmental Management staff 172 hrs@$65/hr $3,250 $7,930 $11,180 Subcontractors Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) $5,360 $8,000 $13,360 ESA $49,290 $26,745 $76,035 Equipment and Supplies $0 $7,000 $7,000 TOTAL BUDGET: $57,900 $54,625 $112,525 Page 9 of 11 AGREEMENT NUMBER PI 282107 City of Carlsbad 8.02 Pavment Provisions 8.02.1 Disbursements: Grant disbursements will be made to the Grantee not more frequently than monthly in arrears, upon receipt of an original itemized invoice and any required progress report or other mandatory documentation as identified within this agreement. The invoice package must be sent to the Project Manager at: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attn: David Mayer 3883 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123 The invoice shall contain the following information: • The word "Invoice" should appear in a prominent location at the top of the page(s); • Printed name of the Grantee; • Business address of the Grantee including P.O. Box, City, State, and Zip Code; • Name of the Region/Division of the Department of Fish and Wildlife being billed; • The date of the invoice and the time period covered; i.e., the term "from" and "to"; • The number ofthe Grant upon which the claim is based; • The invoice must be itemized using the categories and following the format of the budget; • The total amount due. This should be in a prominent location in the lower right-hand portion of the last page and clearly distinguished from other figures or computations appearing on the invoice. The total amount due shall include all costs incurred by the Grantee under the terms of this grant; • The original signature of the Grantee (not required of established firms or entities using preprinted letterhead invoices); and • The Grantee must provide supporting documentation for the invoice and actual receipts upon request of the Project Manager. 8.02.2 Invoice Documentation: Each invoice for payment must be accompanied by a written description, not to exceed two pages in length, ofthe Grantee's performance under this grant since the time the previous such report was prepared. The report shall describe the types of activities and specific accomplishments during the period for which the payment is being made rather than merely listing the number of hours worked during the reporting period. If there are cost shares involved with the project, the final invoice Page 10 of 11 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Agreement Number: P1282107 Exhibit 1 .a - Public Entities General City of Carlsbad Grant Provisions Page 1 of 6 1. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Grantee may not commence performance until such approval has been obtained. 2. AMENDMENT: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any ofthe parties. 3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is not assignable by the Grantee, either in whole or in part, without the consent of the State in the form of a formal written amendment. 4. AUDIT: Grantee agrees that the CDFW, the Department of General Services, the Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Grantee agrees to include a similar right ofthe State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code, CCR Title 2, Section 1896). 5. INDEMNIFICATION: Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State of California, CDFW, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all of Grantee's employees or agents, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Grantee in the performance of this Agreement. The State of California shall defend, indemnify and hold the Grantee, its officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, attorney's fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorney's fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the State of California, or its agencies, their respective officers, agents or employees. 6. DISPUTES: Grantee shall continue with the responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Grantee, and the agents and employees of Grantee, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State. Grantee acknowledges and promises that CDFW is not acting as an employer to any individuals furnishing services or work pursuant to this Agreement. (Rev. 12/21/12) California Department of Fish and Wildlife Exhibit 1.a - Public Entities General Grant Provisions Agreement Number: P1282107 City of Carlsbad Page 2 of 6 8. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this Agreement, Grantee and its subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), age (over 40j, marital status, and denial of family care leave. Grantee and subcontractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Grantee and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions ofthe Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) et seq.) and the applicable regulations promulgated there under (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 ofthe California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Grantee and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other Agreement. Grantee shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement. 9. UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby. 10. LICENSES AND PERMITS Hf Applicable): The Grantee shall obtain, at its expense, ali licenses and permits required by law for accomplishing any work required in connection with this Agreement. 11 .RIGHTS IN DATA: The Grantee agrees that all data, plans, drawings, specifications, reports, computer programs, operating manuals, notes and other written or graphic work produced in the performance of this Agreement, are subject to the rights of the State as set forth in this section. The State shall have the right to reproduce, publish, and use all such work, or any part thereof, in any manner and for any purposes whatsoever and to authorize others to do so. If any such work is copyrightable, the Grantee may copyright the same, except that, as to any work which is copyrighted by the Grantee, the State reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, and use such work, or any part thereof, and to authorize others to do so. 12.CONTINGENT FUNDING: It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written before ascertaining the availability of State appropriation of funds for the mutual benefit of both parties in order to avoid program and fiscal delays which would occur if the Agreement were executed after that determination was made. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available pursuant to the California State Budget Act for the fiscal year(s) covered by this Agreement for the purposes of (Rev. 12/21/12) California Department of Fish and Wildlife Exhibit 1.a - Public Entities General Grant Provisions Agreement Number: P1282107 City of Carlsbad Page 3 of 6 this program. In addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, or conditions enacted by the Legislature of any statute enacted by the Legislature which may affect the provisions, terms or funding of this Agreement in any manner. It is mutually agreed that if the Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for the Agreement, the State has the option to terminate the Agreement under the termination clause or to amend the Agreement to reflect any reduction of funds. CDFW has the option to invalidate the contract under the 30-day cancellation clause or to amend the Agreement to reflect any reduction in funds. 13. RIGHT TO TERMINATE: a. This agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of both parties or by any party upon thirty (30) days written notice and delivered by USPS First Class or in.person. b. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Grant Recipient shall immediately provide CDFW an accounting of all funds received under the Agreement and return to CDFW all funds received under this Agreement which have not been previously expended to provide the services outlined within this agreement. c. Any such termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to such termination. CDFW shall reimburse Grantee for all allowable and reasonable costs incurred by it for the Project, including foreseeable and uncancellable obligations. Upon notification of termination from CDFW, Grantee shall use its reasonable efforts to limit any outstanding financial commitments. 14. CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA: The Grantee shall protect from disclosure all information made available by CDFW. The Grantee shall not be required to keep confidential any data or information which is publicly available, independently developed by the Grantee, or lawfully obtained from third parties. Written consent of CDFW must be obtained prior to disclosing information under this Agreement. 15. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS: Any document or written report prepared in whole or in part pursuant to this Agreement shall contain a disclosure statement indicating that the document or written report was prepared through an Agreement with the State. The disclosure statement shall include the Agreement number and dollar amount of all Agreements and subcontracts relating to the preparation of such documents or written reports. The disclosure statement shall be contained in a separate section ofthe document or written report. If the Grantee or any subcontractor(s) are required to prepare multiple documents or written reports, the disclosure statement may also contain a statement indicating that the total Agreement amount represents compensation for multiple documents or written reports. The Grantee shall include in each of its subcontracts for work under this Agreement, a provision which incorporates the requirements stated within this section. 16. POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTOR(S): Nothing contained in this Agreement or otherwise shall create any contractual relation between the State and any subcontractor(s) and no subcontract shall relieve the Grantee of its responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Grantee agrees to (Rev. 12/21/12) California Department of Fish and Wildlife Exhibit 1.a - Public Entities General Grant Provisions Agreement Number: P1282107 City of Carlsbad Page 4 of 6 be as fully responsible to the State for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) and of persons directly employed or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Grantee. The Grantee's obligation to pay its subcontractor(s) is an independent obligation from the State's obligation to make payments to the Grantee. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any monies to any subcontractor. 17 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM (if applicable): The Grantee agrees to pay reasonable travel and per diem to its employees under this Agreement. The reimbursement rates shall not exceed those amounts identified in the Department of Personnel Administration and/or Universities of California travel reimbursement guidelines. 18. LIABILITY INSURANCE (as applicable): Unless othenrt/ise specified in the Grant Agreement, when the Grantee submits a signed Agreement to the State, the Grantee shall also furnish to the State either proof of self-insurance or a certificate of insurance stating that there is liability insurance presently in effect for the Grantee of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage liability combined. Grantee agrees to make the entire insurance policy available to the State upon request. The certificate of insurance will include provisions a, b, and c, in their entirety: a. b. c. The insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the State; The State of Califomia, its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insured, by insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned; and The State will not be responsible for any premiums or assessments on the policy. The Grantee agrees that the bodily injury liability insurance herein provided for, shall be in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement. In the event said insurance coverage expires at any time or times during the term of this Agreement, Grantee agrees to provide, prior to said expiration date, a new certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage as provided for herein for not less than the remainder of the term of the Agreement, or for a period of not less than one (1) year. New certificates of insurance are subject to the approval ofthe Department of General Services, and the Grantee agrees that no work or services shall be performed prior to giving of such approval. In the event the Grantee fails to keep in effect, at all times, insurance coverage as herein provided, the State may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this Agreement upon occurrence of such event. CDFW will not provide for, nor compensate the Grantee for any insurance premiums or costs for any type or amount of insurance. The insurance required above, shall cover all Grantee supplied personnel and equipment used in the performance of this Agreement. When applicable, if subcontractors performing work under this Agreement do not have insurance equivalent to the above, the Grantee's liability shall provide such coverage for the subcontractor, except for coverage for error, mistake, omissions, or malpractice, which shall be provided by the subcontractor if such insurance is required by the State. (Rev. 12/21/12) California Department of Fish and Wildlife Agreement Number: P1282107 Exhibit 1 .a - Public Entities General City of Carlsbad Grant Provisions Page 5 of 6 19. GRANTEE STAFF REQUIREMENTS: The Grantee represents that it has or shall secure at its own expense, all staff required to perform the services described in this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the CDFW or any other California State entity. 20. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS: Property, as used in this exhibit shall include the following: a. Equipment - Tangible property (including furniture) with a unit cost of $5,000 or more and a useful life of four (4) years or more. Actual cost includes the purchase price plus all costs to acquire, install, and prepare the equipment for its intended use. b. Furniture - Standard office furnishings including desks, chairs, bookcases, credenzas, tables, etc. c. Portable Assets - Items considered 'highly desirable' because of their portability and value, e.g., calculators, typewriters, computers, printers, scanners, shredders, cameras, etc. d. Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Equipment - All computerized and auxiliary automated information handling, including system design and analysis; conversion of data; computer programming; information storage and retrieval; voice, video and data communications; requisite system controls; simulation and all related interactions between people and machines. The Grantee may purchase property under this Grant Agreement only if specified in the budget detail and payment provisions section. All property purchased by Grantee is property of Grantee. CDFW does not claim title to the property, but requires Grantee to maintain accountability for all property purchased with grant funds. Title to property with a unit cost of $5,000 or more may be retained by Grantor upon end of the grant cycle; final disposition will be coordinated by CDFW's Grant Manager. Before property purchases made by the Grantee are reimbursed by CDFW, the Grantee shall submit paid Grantee receipts identifying the Grant Agreement Number, purchase price, description of the item (s), serial number(s), model number(s), and location, including street address where property will be used during the term of this Grant Agreement. Said paid receipts shall be attached to the Grantee's invoice(s). The Grantee shall keep, and make available to Grantor, adequate and appropriate records of all property purchased with the Grant Agreement funds. Prior written authorization by the CDFW Grant Manager shall be required before the Grantee will be reimbursed for any property purchases not specified in the budget. The Grantee shall provide to CDFW Grant Manager, all particulars regarding the necessity for such property and the reasonableness ofthe cost. (Rev. 12/21/12) California Department of Fish and Wildlife Agreement Number: P1282107 Exhibit l.a - Public Entities General City of Carlsbad Grant Provisions Page 6 of 6 Property will only be considered for purchase approval if- no other equipment owned by the applicant is available and suitable for the project. Grant funds cannot be used to reimburse the project for equipment obtained prior to the beginning of the grant term. Grant funds cannot be used for property if specifically prohibited in the authorizing legislation or restricted in the terms ofthe program. Should this Grant Agreement be cancelled for any reason, any property purchased with grant funds shall be returned to Grantor. State policies and procedures applicable to procurement with nonfederal funds, shall apply to procurement by the Grantee under this Grant Agreement, provided that procurements conform to applicable State law and the standards identified in this exhibit. These include, but are not limited to: statutes applicable to State agencies; statutes applicable to State colleges and universities; public works projects; the California Constitution governing University of California contracting, the State Administrative Manual; statutes applicable to specific local agencies; applicable city and county charters and implementing ordinances including policies and procedures incorporated in local government manuals or operating memoranda. (Rev. 12/21/12) state of Califomia - Natural Resources Agency EDMUND G. BROWN JR.. Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE http://www.wildlife.ca.gov May 1,2013 Mike Grim City Of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008 CHARLTON H. BONHAM, Director Re: P1282107 00 WILDLIFE MOVEMENT ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD HMP PRESERVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WORK COMMENCEMENT AUTHORIZATION DISCLAIMER Where approval from the Califomia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Califomia Department of General Services (DOS) applies, the attached contract shall be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties (CDFW and Contractor) and/or approved by the DOS. The signing of this contract by your organization does not authorize the commencement of work. By signing this letter, your organization acknowledges and agrees not to begin work until all aprovals have been obtained, the contract has been fully executed, and the contractor has been given authorization to begin work. Should any work begin before all approvals are obtained or authorization is given, services will be considered voluntary. Please be advised that a failure to sign and retum this letter with your signed contract will result in a delay in approving your contract. Authorized Signature Date John Coates, City Manager Printed Name and Title of Person Signing