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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-6 Staff Report - COVID testing (CR)CONSENT ITEM E-6 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: MIKI CARPENTER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2021 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT No. 1 FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES INCLUDING MEMORIAL PARK LOCATED AT 320 N. ORANGE PLACE FOR COVID-19 TESTING BY AND BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF AZUSA BACKGROUND: Based on the need for additional COVID testing capacity in areas of higher test positivity, the County of Los Angeles requested use of the North Recreation Center (NRC) located at 340 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA 91702, as a testing site. Subsequently, on August 4, 2020, City Council approved a License Agreement for use of the NRC, which expired on 12/31/20. Positivity rates have fluctuated from 8% in September, 15% last November, and to 4.6% during the week of 11/24/21. On December 21, 2020, the Council approved the extension of the License Agreement through 6/30/21 and has since transitioned to the Memorial Park Gym at 320 N. Orange Place Azusa, CA 91702. Subsequently, on June 21, 2021, Council approved another extension through 12/31/21. The County has expressed great satisfaction with regard to the location including parking, staff availability, and the accessibility to the public at this site, and wishes to extend again this agreement on a month to month basis through 6/30/22. The County is also interested in continuing to make flexible the days, time and specific location of testing, so that they may accommodate the quickly changing needs of the community. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council take the following action: 1)Review and approve the Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement Amendment No. 1 for use of city facilities for COVID testing, by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Azusa; and, APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 12/13/2021 LA County Facilities Use Agreement: COVID-19 Testing Site December 13, 2021 Page 2 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement Amendment No. 1 for use of City Facilities, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City. ANALYSIS: On August 4, 2020, City Council authorized a License Agreement (Agreement), with L.A. County, for use of the NRC as a COVID testing site. That Agreement expired on 12/31/20. On December 21, 2020, the Council approved an extension of the Agreement through 6/30/21, and has since transitioned to providing testing at Memorial Park at 320 N. Orange Place Azusa, CA 91702. Subsequently, the County requested and on June 21, 2021, Council approved an extension through 12/31/21. The County has requested continuance of the use of City facilities through an Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement Amendment No. 1 through June 30, 2022 on a month to month basis. As in the original Agreement, the operator of the site would oversee the operations, including having approximately ten (10) staff on site, handling their own set up and tear down, and other than chairs, would continue to provide their own equipment. A security guard would continue to be provided by the Operator, during the hours that the testing site is open to the public. The County will also be making a combination covid/flu test available at this location. The Agreement includes a provision that it may be terminated by either party with written notice, at least ten (10) days prior to the requested termination date. Conditions of the original Agreement will remain in effect, with the exception of the extension of the date of termination of the lease and additional language added to allow the County to modify days, hours, and locations, as needed, with e-mail approval from the City. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Prepared by: Miki Carpenter Director of Community Resources Reviewed and Approved: Sergio Gonzalez City Manager Attachment: Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement Amendment No. 1 for Use of City Facilities 1 AGREEMENT NO.: H-708723 AMENDED AND RESTATED FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT A&R AMENDMENT NO. 1 This Amendment Number One (hereinafter “A&R Amendment No. 1”) to the Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement (hereinafter “A&R Agreement”) is made and entered into on this day of December, 2021 by and between the County of Los Angeles (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of its Department of Health Services (hereinafter “Department”), and the City of Azusa (hereinafter “Grantor”), a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, on behalf of its Community Resources Department. RECITALS WHEREAS, Grantor is a rightful possessor or occupant with a right to transfer use of certain facilities, premises or other space (hereinafter “Facilities”); and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, County's Board of Supervisors declared a Local and Public Health Emergency (hereinafter “Emergency”) following the introduction of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (hereinafter “COVID-19”) cases in Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, following such declaration of the Emergency, County has launched COVID-19 testing efforts and currently operates and/or supports testing and vaccinations at various locations throughout Los Angeles County for the preservation of public health and safety; and WHEREAS, on August 10, 2020 (hereinafter “Original Agreement Date”), the parties hereto entered into that certain gratis License Agreement No. H-708723 for Use of City Facilities (hereinafter, together with all amendments thereto, “Original Agreement”) for County’s access to and use of the Facilities for operating and/or supporting COVID-19 related activities, including testing, for a term until and through June 30, 2021 (the Original Agreement, as amended by the A&R Agreement, shall hereinafter be referred to as “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, on June 30, 2021, the parties entered into the A&R Agreement, which restated the Original Agreement and extended its term through December 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, the parties now intend to extend the term of the Agreement until and through June 30, 2022 for continued use of the Facilities pursuant to its terms and conditions and to memorialize any other changes as may be set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that such changes may be made by mutual written consent of the authorized representatives of both parties. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, the agreement of the parties as set forth herein and in consideration of the terms and conditions specified herein, the parties agree as follows: 1.This A&R Amendment No. 1 shall be effective upon execution. 2.The Agreement is hereby incorporated by reference, and all of its terms and conditions, including capitalized terms defined herein, shall be given full force and effect as if fully set forth herein. Attachment No. 1 2 3. To extend the term of the Agreement, Section 2 (Term) of the Base Agreement under the A&R Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with revised Section 2 (Term) to read as follows: “2. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Original Agreement Date (as defined above) and shall continue in full force and effect until and through June 30, 2022 (“Expiration Date”), unless sooner terminated as provided herein below or extended upon mutual agreement of the parties.” 4. The Agreement is modified to add Engagement Order No. 4 to account for the extended term added under this A&R Amendment No. 1, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein and into the A&R Agreement by reference. 5. Except as otherwise specifically amended herein in this Amendment No. 1, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, County and Grantor by their authorized signatures have caused this A&R Amendment No. 1 to be effective on the date first above written. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES By Authorized Signature Name Title GRANTOR: CITY OF AZUSA By Authorized Signature Name Sergio Gonzalez Title City Manager EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT NO. H-708723 ENGAGEMENT ORDER NO. 4 DESCRIPTION OF ENGAGEMENT / EVENT COVID-19 testing services in the City of Azusa 1. FACILITIES SPECIFICATIONS FACILITIES NAME: Memorial Park Location/Address: 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA 91702 ENGAGEMENT DURATION: January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022 Hours of Use: To be determined. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF ENGAGEMENT COUNTY’S ENGAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR GRANTOR'S ENGAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR NAME: Miki Carpenter TITLE: Director of Community Resources PHONE NUMBER: 626.812.5220 EMAIL: mcarpenter@azusaca.gov ADDRESS: 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA 91702 NAME: Paula Siler TITLE: Clinical Nursing Director PHONE NUMBER: (626) 525-5293 EMAIL: psiler@dhs.lacounty.gov ADDRESS: 1000 S. Fremont Av., 6th Floor Alhambra, CA 91803 3. ENGAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 COUNTY’S RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to other responsibilities of County and/or in lieu of responsibilities of Grantor specified in the Agreement, County or its agents will be responsible for the following for the duration of the Engagement, to the extent applicable to County’s or its agents’ activities at the Facilities: 1. Providing oversight of County’s operations. 2. ProvSetting up and shutting down operations. 3. Providing biohazardous trash removal. 3.2 GRANTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to other responsibilities of Grantor and/or in lieu of responsibilities of County specified in the Agreement, Grantor will be responsible for the following for the duration of the Engagement: 1. Providing venue and site access. 2. Providing for trash pick-up. 3. Providing for no cost parking. 4. Providing to County’s and its partners’ and agents’ staff access to restroom facilities. APPROVED COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Signature – County’s Engagement Administrator Julio C. Alvarado Print Name Director, Contracts and Grants Division Title Date GRANTOR Signature – Grantor’s Engagement Administrator Miki Carpenter Print Name Director of Community Resources Title Date