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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRenne Public Law Group LLP dba Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG); 2024-05-28;Page 1 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 AGREEMENT FOR STATE LOBBYIST AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP [DBA RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP (RPPG)] THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 28th day of May, 2024, by and between the City of Carlsbad, California, a municipal corporation ("City") and Renne Public Law Group, LLP [DBA Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG)], a California Limited Liability Partnership ("Contractor"). RECITALS A.City requires the professional services of a state lobbyist and government relations firm that is experienced in providing legislative and regulatory advocacy, strategic counsel and government relations assistance. B.Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice related to lobbying and government relations in the State Capitol. C.Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and ability to perform such work. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1.SCOPE OF WORK City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the "Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this Agreement’s terms and conditions. 2.STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise. 3.TERM The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of two (2) years from the date first above written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for two (2) additional two (2) year periods or parts thereof. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 4.TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 5.COMPENSATION The total fee payable for the Services to be performed and Expenses incurred during the initial Agreement term shall not exceed one hundred seventy-eight thousand dollars ($178,000), or eighty-nine thousand dollars ($89,000) per Agreement year. No other compensation for the services and expenses will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. If the City elects to extend the Agreement, the total fee payable during the first two (2) year extension shall not exceed one hundred seventy-eight thousand dollars ($178,000), or eighty-nine thousand dollars ($89,000) per DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 2 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 Agreement year. If the City elects to extend the Agreement again, the total fee payable during the second two (2) year extension shall not exceed one hundred eighty-four thousand dollars ($184,000), or ninety- two thousand dollars ($92,000) per Agreement year. The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A." Incremental payments shall be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A" – SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE. 6.STATUS OF CONTRACTOR Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor. 7.SUBCONTRACTING Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City. If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City. 8.OTHER CONTRACTORS The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services. 9.INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to defend (with counsel approved by the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney’s fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney’s fee, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City’s self-administered workers’ compensation is included as DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 3 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement. 10.INSURANCE Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California’s List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating in the latest Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least “A:X”; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report. 10.1 Coverages and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below, unless Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to the City as an additional insured. 10.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an “occurrence” basis, including personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 10.1.2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this. 10.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the work. 10.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability which shall provide primary coverage to the City. 10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 4 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 10.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement. 10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City. 10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement. 10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements. 11.BUSINESS LICENSE Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time. 12.ACCOUNTING RECORDS Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. 13.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor’s records. 14.COPYRIGHTS Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City. 15.NOTICES The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement are: For City: For Contractor: Name Scott Chadwick Name Sharon Gonsalves Title City Manager Title Director of Government Affairs Dept City Manager’s Office Address 1100 11th Street, Suite 231 CITY OF CARLSBAD Sacramento, CA 95814 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 5 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 Address 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Phone (916) 974-9270 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Email sgonsalves@!publicpolicygroup.com Phone (442) 339-2820 Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address. 16.CONFLICT OF INTEREST Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or interests as required in the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. Yes ☒ No ☐ If yes, list the contact information below for all individuals required to file: Name Email Phone Number Sharon Gonsalves sgonsalves@publicpolicygroup.com (916) 849-5536 Dane Hutchings dhutchings@publicpolicygroup.com (916) 230-6935 17.GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are required by this Agreement. 18.CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS REGULATIONS Contractor’s vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs. and light-duty package delivery vehicles operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Such vehicles may therefore be subject to requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets webpage at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets. 19.DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 6 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 20.DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking remedies available to them at law. 21.TERMINATION In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. City may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. Contractor may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to City. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 22.COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee. 23.CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 7 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement. 24.JURISDICTION AND VENUE Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. 25.SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 26.ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 8 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 27.AUTHORITY The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Executed by Contractor this___________ day of May, 2024. CONTRACTOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California Renne Public Law Group, LLP [DBA Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG)], a California Limited Liability Partnership By: By: (sign here) SCOTT CHADWICK, City Manager Jonathan V. Holtzman, Managing Partner ATTEST: By: SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (sign here) By: Deputy City Clerk (print name/title) If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor 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: CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney BY: _____________________________ Deputy / Assistant City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB 28th Page 9 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE Date Action Deliverable/Goal Upon Contract award – September 2024 Work with the City Council, Legislative Subcommittee and staff to further the city’s intergovernmental affairs program through legislative and regulatory advocacy, consistent with the city’s adopted legislative platform and city direction. Foster both new and established relationships with legislators and key Administration officials. Make recommendations for meetings, schedule arrangements, and strategize on messaging. Develop an advocacy strategy that identifies legislative champions and key stakeholders, including coordination with other municipalities and organizations with similar legislative objectives. Advocacy Plan List of key policy committee and fiscal staff, executive branch contacts, and elected and appointed officials for engagement. List of potential advocacy partners. Develop a clear communication plan, including a regularly scheduled conference call, along with written reports. Develop a matrix for timely reporting of bills relevant to Carlsbad. Meet with potential opposition to understand and mitigate potential concerns about bills relevant to Carlsbad. Identify and work with relevant stakeholders on priority bills and initiatives. Draft letters of support, opposition, and/or amendments to address city concerns. Track and analyze proposed new laws and regulations and provide general advocacy on legislation and regulations important to Carlsbad. Meet with legislators or legislative staff and identify key individuals within the Governor’s Office and targeted agencies as part of an “educational tour” to drive awareness of Carlsbad and its priority issues. Monitor budget process for potential positive/negative impacts. Engage on budget asks and priorities, when appropriate. Communication Plan Legislative Tracking Matrix Recommend positions on State legislation and budget proposals. Usher sponsored bills successfully through legislative process. Negotiate with authors and sponsors to obtain amendments, assist in passage, or resolve concerns, and stop bills where resolution is not possible. Conduct “educational tour.” Identify funding opportunities to advance city priorities. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB Page 10 City Attorney Approved Version 12/22/2023 Testify in policy committees on bills for which Carlsbad has an active position, or recruit and prepare Carlsbad personnel to testify where appropriate. Meet and present to City’s legislative subcommittee once a month. Draft bill position letters and provide televised testimony. Produce monthly legislative reports. Monthly presentation to subcommittee. September 2024– December 2024 Develop ideas for sponsored bills and identify authors to carry legislation on behalf of Carlsbad. Secure authors for sponsored legislation. Develop proposed bill language and supporting materials. Annual deep dive review of legislative platform and financial priorities. Draft and present an end-of-session report providing progress updates on legislative activities and results on targeted legislation. Sponsored Legislation Adopted Legislative Platform Annual Report January - February 2025 Meet with policy and fiscal committee staff and/or Administration or Executive Branch staff to build an understanding of and support for sponsored legislation and budget priorities. Review Governor’s January Budget Proposal and identify possible funding opportunities for Carlsbad. Build coalition for sponsored bills. Draft fact sheets, background materials, talking points, and other materials as needed. Provide Carlsbad specific detailed budget analysis. FEES AND EXPENSES The total cost of services and expenses will not exceed $178,000 ($89,000 per Agreement year).  Fees for the Scope of Services will be billed at $7,000 per month.  Contractor’s expenses for travel outside of Sacramento, CA at the direction of the City will be paid in addition to the monthly fee for Services and will be billed at cost in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per Agreement year. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D57FD4F-6127-4934-A8EF-150FD3B3FECB 03/04/2024 Calender-Robinson Company, Inc. 0267063 233 Sansome St. Ste 508 San Francisco CA 94104 Maria Ricafort (415) 978-3800 (415) 978-3825 mricafort@calrob.com Renne Public Law Group LLP 350 Sansome St Fl 3 San Francisco CA 94104 Sentinel Insurance Co., LTD 11000 Aspen American Insurance Co.43460 CL243438303 A Y 57SBABK3071 03/01/2024 03/01/2025 1,000,000 1,000,000 10,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 A 57SBABK3071 03/01/2024 03/01/2025 1,000,000 A 10,000 57SBABK3071 03/01/2024 03/01/2025 10,000,000 10,000,000 B Errors and Omissions LPP00408904 03/01/2024 03/01/2025 Each Claim $2,000,000 Aggregate Limit:$4,000,000 The City of Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority or Carlsbad Municipal Water District) its officials, employees and volunteers are included as additional insureds subject to the policy terms, conditions and exclusions. *10 Day Notice of Cancellation for Non Payment of Premium. City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad CA 92008-1949 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME:CONTACT (A/C, No):FAX E-MAILADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext):PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. OTHER: (Per accident) (Ea accident) $ $ N / A SUBR WVD ADDL INSD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. 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CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD HIREDAUTOS ONLY Renne Public Law Group Llp 00005524 Calender-Robinson Company, Inc. 57SBABK3071 Sentinel Insurance Co., LTD 11000 Carrier: Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America D&O & EPLI Coverage Policy #: 106886007 Effective Date: March 15, 2024 to March 15, 2025D&O: $1,000,000 Each Claim/ $1,000,000 Aggregate EPLI: $1,000,000 Each Claim/ $1,000,000 Aggregate Cyber: $1,000,000 Aggregate 03/01/2023 ACORD 101 (2008/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD © 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER:FORM TITLE: ADDITIONAL REMARKS ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: LOC #: AGENCY CARRIER NAIC CODE POLICY NUMBER NAMED INSURED EFFECTIVE DATE: Form SS 00 08 04 05 NAMED INSURED: RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP LLP POLICY NUMBER: 57SBABK3071 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM C. WHO IS AN INSURED Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract, Written Agreement Or Permit 6. Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract, Written Agreement or Permit The person(s) or organization(s) identified in Paragraphs a through f below are additional insureds when you have agreed, in a written contract, written agreement or because of a permit issued by a state or political subdivision, that such person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, provided the injury or damage occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement, or the issuance of the permit. A person or organization is an additional insured under this provision only for that period of time required by the contract, agreement or permit. f. Any Other Party (1) Any other party or organization who is not an insured under Paragraphs a. through e. above, but only with respect to liability for “bodily injury”, “property damage” or “personal and advertising injury” caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (a) In the performance of your ongoing operations; (b) In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you; or (c) In connection with “your work” and included within the “products-completed operations hazard”, but only if: (i) The written contract or written agreement requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and (ii) This Coverage Part provides coverage for “bodily injury” or “property damage” included within the “products-completed operations hazard”. (2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to: “Bodily Injury”, “property damage” or “personal and advertising injury” arising out of the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying services, including: (a) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawing specifications; or (b) Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities E.7.b. (7) b.Primary And Non-Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured’s own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance 8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us b. Waiver of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver Of Subrogation) If the insured has waived any rights of recovery against any person or organization for all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, we also waive that right, provided the insured waived their rights of recovery against such person or organization in a contract, agreement or permit that was executed prior to the injury or damage. SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME:CONTACT (A/C, No):FAX E-MAILADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext):PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. OTHER: (Per accident) (Ea accident) $ $ N / A SUBR WVD ADDL INSD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THISCERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $ $ $ $PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY (Per accident) BODILY INJURY (Per person) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOS ONLY AUTOSAUTOS ONLY NON-OWNED SCHEDULEDOWNED ANY AUTO AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y / N WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?(Mandatory in NH) DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS belowIf yes, describe under ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE $ $ $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT EROTH-STATUTEPER LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EFFPOLICY NUMBERTYPE OF INSURANCELTRINSR DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) EXCESS LIAB UMBRELLA LIAB $EACH OCCURRENCE $AGGREGATE $ OCCUR CLAIMS-MADE DED RETENTION $ $PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $GENERAL AGGREGATE $PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $MED EXP (Any one person) $EACH OCCURRENCE DAMAGE TO RENTED $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO-JECT LOC CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CANCELLATION AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD HIREDAUTOS ONLY (510) 357-3230 Beth Mallard 05/23/2024 McDermott-Costa Co., Inc. 1045 MacArthur Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94577 Renne Public Law Group, LLP 350 Sansome Street Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94104 BethM@mcdermottcosta.com Hartford 14397 03/01/2025 4A03/01/202457WECBD7BUY City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Proof of Insurance 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000