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Meeting Date 5/16/2016
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/16/2016
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City and the Huntington Beach Historical Society for the use,
management, maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Newland House
Statement of Issue
City Staff, together with the Huntington Beach Historical Society, have been collaborating on the
operation of the Newland House Museum for many years The current License Agreement was
prepared in 1981 Although it has been effective for many years, it is now outdated and in need of
replacement Staff has worked closely with the Huntington Beach Historical Society leadership to
update the existing agreement and have prepared a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the
purpose of memorializing this ongoing collaborative effort between the two entities
Financial Impact
Not applicable
Recommended Action
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a new "Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Historical Society for the Use,
Management, Maintenance, Operation, and Improvement of the Newland House "
Alternative Action(s)
Do not approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the
Huntington Beach Historical Society and direct staff accordingly
Analysis
The Huntington Beach Historical Society has been operating the Newland House Museum, for more
than 30 years and that relationship was formalized with a License Agreement prepared in 1981
Over the past several months, City Staff and Huntington Beach Historical Society officials have
worked together to better define the roles of each party through the development of an updated
MOU This new MOU gives a more detailed framework for the partnership, including the operation
of the Newland House Museum and surrounding grounds, as well as defining the parameters for the
occupation of the caretaker's residence e
The main points of the MOU (Attachment 1) remain the same as the original license agreement
New points to the MOU include a requirement for Department of Justice (DOJ) background checks
for all Historical Society volunteers who have access to City property, as well as reference to the
License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the on -site resident caretaker living
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in the Newland Barn caretaker's apartment (Attachment 2) The MOU also defines new parameters
for special event gazebo rentals and water tower lighting
Under the conditions of this new MOU, the Huntington Beach Historical Society, a 501(c) (3) non-
profit charitable organization, will act in concert with the City to support the operations of the
Newland House Museum and provide oversight of the caretakers living in the city -owned residence
above the Newland Barn In addition, the Huntington Beach Historical Society shall continue to
provide financial support for the operation of the Museum as defined in the MOU
Environmental Status
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s)
1 "Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington
Beach Historical Society for the Use, Management, Maintenance, Operation and Improvement
of the Newland House"
2 License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Resident Caretaker for the
Newland Barn Apartment
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE USE, MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE,
OPERATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NEWLAND HOUSE
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ('-MOLD") is made and entered
into on M&I &�2 , 2016, by and between the CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as
"CITY"). and THE HUNTINGTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, a nonprofit
corporation (hereinafter referred to as "SOCIETY ")
WHEREAS, CITY would like to continue its ongoing relationship with
SOCIETY to operate the property located at Beach Boulevard and Adams, which is
improved by the Newland House. hereinafter referred to as "NEWLAND HOUSE," as
provided in this MOU, and
CITY and SOCIETY mutually desire to enter into an MOU to set forth the parties
respective use, maintenance, management, landscaping and operation of NEWLAND
HOUSE, and
CITY and SOCIETY recognize the significance of NEWLAND HOUSE and wish
to provide for its preservation, enhancement, public display and educational use,
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and covenants
hereinafter contained and intending to be legally bound, the parties covenant and agree as
follows
SECTION 1 TERM
This MOU will become effective on the date it is approved by CITY and shall
terminate five (5) years thereafter, except with respect to any obligations hereunder
Much are to be performed thereafter Upon expiration of the five year term, the MOU
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may be renewed with one additional five year term upon mutual written consent of CITY
and SOCIETY This MOU may be terminated by either party with or without cause by
providing 10 days written notice
SECTION 2 OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
SOCIETY expressly agrees and understands any obligations in this Section 2 are
at the sole discretion and option of CITY to perform and only provided for reference in
this MOU SOCIETY may not claim damages in law or equity to enforce any obligations
of CITY described below
A NEWLAND HOUSE Maintenance
1) Maintain the exterior of NEWLAND HOUSE structure
2) Provide exterior and interior pest exterminator services at
approximate monthly intervals
3) Provide continued maintenance of the grounds except for the
NEWLAND HOUSE garden area and gazebo which will be
maintained by SOCIETY at SOCIETY's sole cost and expense
4) CITY will refurbish, paint, clean and maintain the outside water
tower
B Operations of NEWLAND HOUSE
1) CITY shall keep all revenue generated through the rental of the
Newland Barn reception meeting room and any rental of the
grounds
2) CITY shall pay for NEWLAND HOUSE maintenance as
specifically provided herein, all other maintenance of NEWLAND
HOUSE, its contents and grounds shall be the responsibility of
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SOCIETY at its sole cost and expense CITY obligations
regarding payments contemplated herein are contingent upon funds
available and approved for use by City Council
3) SOCIETY Members and/or Volunteers or NEWLAND HOUSE
Docents (collectively "SOCIETY Representatives") who have
access to NEWLAND HOUSE and/or grounds must complete a
City of Huntington Beach Volunteer Application, submit a set of
fingerprints as required by California Education Code Section
10911 5 at their own expense and shall submit proof of
fingerprinting to CITY The California Department of Justice
performs a criminal background check and SOCIETY
Representatives must pass background check and receive approval
of CITY Human Resources Department prior to accessing
NEWLAND HOUSE grounds
4) CITY will provide a location on City property for SOCIETY to
place a container to store SOCIETY equipment and supplies
SECTION 3 OBLIGATIONS OF SOCIETY
The obligations of SOCIETY shall be as follows
A NEWLAND HOUSE MAINTENANCE
1) SOCIETY will provide decorations and displays at NEWLAND
HOUSE
2) SOCIETY will maintain the entire interior of NEWLAND HOUSE
including window decorations in a clean and sanitary condition
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3) SOCIETY will maintain the NEWLAND HOUSE gazebo and
garden area
4) SOCIETY'will provide access to the NEWLAND HOUSE gazebo,
water tower lighting and/or garden area for various rentals upon
request from CITY
5) SOCIETY shall recommend preventive maintenance or non -
emergency repairs to CITY.
B CARETAKER
1) SOCIETY shall work with CITY to select a mutually agreed upon
person who shall be designated as caretaker of NEWLAND
HOUSE and its contents. The application process will be
conducted by CITY and SOCIETY, and shall include an open
recruitment, submittal of a written application for review by CITY,
background check, including but not limited to, confirming contact
information, references, and DOJ background check CITY shall
be provided a copy of all application materials
2) SOCIETY will hold harmless CITY and provide insurance
covering any activities or responsibilities to be carried out by
Caretaker Said insurance and indemnification requirements
provided by SOCIETY for Caretaker shall be the same as provided
in Sections 5-9 herein
3) CITY will provide unfurnished living quarters on the second floor
of the Newland Barn, located at 19822 Beach Boulevard, for the
NEWLAND HOUSE Caretaker
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4) Caretaker will be supervised by SOCIETY in all matters
concerning NEWLAND HOUSE Caretaker shall not be an
employee or agent of CITY As consideration for Caretaker
services. SOCIETY may only collect costs from Caretaker for
maintenance and ongoing care of the living quarters. CITY must
pre -approve any such costs Responsibilities of Caretaker are set
forth in Exhibit B (Attached hereto and incorporated by reference
as though set forth in full herein )
5) Caretaker may reside in NEWLAND HOUSE as provided in the
license agreement between CITY and Caretaker This agreement
shall not be longer than a month -to -month rental and in part shall
require that SOCIETY and Caretaker indemnify and hold CITY
harmless as provided in Sections 5-8 herein from anything related
to this MOU or the month -to -month Caretaker Agreement
C OPERATIONS OF NEWLAND HOUSE
1) SOCIETY will conduct tours of NEWLAND HOUSE and grounds
no less than two times per month A Schedule of tours, events,
activities including meetings, shall be provided to CITY in
advance of each month CITY retains sole discretion to approve or
modify this schedule
2) SOCIETY is responsible for the selection, supervision and
compensation of NEWLAND HOUSE docents
3) SOCIETY may use the barn at no charge to conduct SOCIETY
business meetings and other SOCIETY events only with prior
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approval of CITY at CITY's sole discretion. All such use must be
scheduled through CITY's Community Services Department
4) SOCIETY is responsible to schedule all NEWLAND HOUSE
gazebo and water tower lighting usage The schedule of use must
with CITY's Community Services Department at CITY'S sole
discretion
5) SOCIETY, at its sole cost, will advertise and provide promotional
activities for NEWLAND HOUSE
6) SOCIETY must utilize momes earned from rental activities
(excluding barn reception room and rental of grounds)
contemplated herein for enhancement of future programs, activities
and for insurance and maintenance of NEWLAND HOUSE as
provided by SOCIETY herein
7) SOCIETY shall maintain such books and records at NEWLAND
HOUSE as may be required by CITY to assure that funds received
from the operation of NEWLAND HOUSE are appropriated to the
legitimate programs, aims and goals of SOCIETY All such books
and records shall be available for audit by authorized
representatives of CITY during normal business hours and at the
sole expense of CITY Copies of all audited financial statements
as required by a 501(c)(3) will be given to CITY staff annually
SECTION 4 ACCESS TO CITY MARKS AND LOGOS
SOCIETY shall have the right to use the official Huntington Beach City logo,
surfboard logo, and CITY's "Surf City Huntington Beach" trademark with the prior
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written approval of CITY's Director of Community Services before using any of these
logos or trademark, which approval shall be at the sole discretion of the Director The
surfboard logo is not the property of CITY SOCIETY will use neither logo for
commercial purposes
SECTION 5 HOLD HARMLESS
SOCIETY shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers,
officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage,
expenses, costs (including without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature)
ansmg out of or in connection with performance of this MOU including any and all
Caretaker activity or responsibility or Caretaker's failure to comply with any of its
obligations contained in this MOU except such loss or damage which was caused by the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY
SECTION 6 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1861, COA acknowledges awareness
of Section 3700 et seq of said Code, which requires every employer to be insured against
liability for workers' compensation. SOCIETY covenants that it will comply with such
provisions prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder
SOCIETY shall maintain workers' compensation insurance in an amount of not
less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) bodily injury by accident, each
occurrence, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) bodily injury by accident, each
occurrence, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) bodily injury by disease, each
employee, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250.000) bodily injury by disease.
policy limit
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SOCIETY shall require all subcontractors to provide such workers' compensation
insurance for all of the subcontractors' employees SOCIETY shall furnish to CITY a
certificate of waiver of subrogation under the terms of the workers' compensation
insurance and SOCIETY shall similarly require all subcontractors to waive subrogation
SECTION 7 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
In addition the workers' compensation insurance and SOCIETY's covenant to
indemnify CITY, SOCIETY shall obtain and furnish to CITY, a policy of general public
liability insurance, including motor velucle coverage Said policy shall indemnify
SOCIETY, its officers, agents, including Caretaker, and employees, while acting within
the scope of their duties, against any and all claims ansing out of or in connection with
this Agreement; and shall provide coverage in not less than the following amount
combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, including products/completed
operations liability and blanket contractual liability, of $1,000,000 per occurrence If
coverage is provided under a form which includes a designated general aggregate limit.
the aggregate limit must be no less than $1,000,000 Said policy shall name CITY, its
officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers (the
"Additionally Insured Parties") as Additional Insureds, and shall specifically provide that
any other insurance coverage which may be applicable shall be deemed excess coverage
and that SOCIETY's insurance shall be primary and non-contributory with any other
valid and collectible insurance or self-insurance available to the Additionally Insured
Parties Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the minimum coverage amount
specified herein shall be available to the Additionally Insured Parties All coverage
available to SOCIETY shall also be available to the Additionally Insured Parties
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Under no circumstances shall said above -mentioned insurance contain a self -
insured retention without the express written consent of CITY, however an insurance
policy "deductible" of $5,000.00 is permitted
SOCIETY shall be responsible for causing all Subcontractors to maintain the
same types and limits of insurance coverage as that required of SOCIETY by this
Agreement
SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. ADDITIONAL INSURED
ENDORSEMENTS
Prior to commencement of this Agreement, SOCIETY shall furnish to CITY
certificates of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the foregoing
insurance coverage as required by this Agreement, these certificates shall
(a) provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy,
(b) state that the policy is currently in force; and
(c) promise to provide that such policies shall not be canceled or modified
without thirty (30) days' prior written notice of CITY
SOCIETY shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force during the
entire term of the Agreement or any renewals or extensions thereof or during any
holdover period
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate
from SOCIETY's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in
this Agreement CITY or its representatives shall at all times have the right to demand
the original or a copy of any or all the policies of insurance SOCIETY shall pay, in a
prompt and timely manner, the premiums on all insurance hereinabove required
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SOCIETY shall provide a separate copy of the additional insured endorsement to
each of SOCIETY's insurance policies, naming the Additionally Insured Parties as
Additional Insureds, to the City Attorney for approval prior to any payment hereunder A
statement on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual
endorsement.
SOCIETY shall require all subcontractors to name SOCIETY, its officers,
employees and agents, and the Additionally Insured Parties as Additional Insureds on all
subcontractor insurance policies using ISO form number CG 20 38 04 13 or coverage at
least as broad SOCIETY shall verify that every subcontractor policy endorsement
complies with the requirements set forth herein
SECTION 9 SPECIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
A SOCIETY shall obtain and furnish during the entire term of this
agreement property insurance coverage of NEWLAND HOUSE and all
ancillary buildings excluding the contents therem, for any property and
related damages including fire and structural damage in an amount
specified by Risk Management
B SOCIETY shall obtain and furnish during the entire term of this
agreement insurance coverage on the contents of NEWLAND HOUSE
SECTION 10 UTILITIES
CITY shall be solely responsible for maintenance of any utility infrastructure and
shall pay for all utilities, including gas, electricity and water, for NEWLAND HOUSE,
all ancillary buildings in existence or as may be constructed and the caretaker's quarters
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SECTION 11 FIXED IMPROVEMENTS
All fixed improvements to NEWLAND HOUSE installed by SOCIETY shall
become the property of CITY No fixed improvements shall be installed by SOCIETY
without CITY's express consent, prior thereto SOCIETY shall comply with all City
rules, regulations, ordinances and laws which may apply to fixed improvements
SECTION 12 ASSIGNING AS BREACH
Neither parry shall encumber, assign, or otherwise transfer this MOU, or any right
or interest in this MOU, without the express written consent of the other party A consent
by a party to one assignment or transfer to another person shall not be deemed to be a
consent to any subsequent assignment or transfer to another person Any encumbrance.
assignment or transfer, without the prior written consent of the other party, whether it is
voluntary, or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, is void and shall, at the
option of the other party, terminate this MOU.
SECTION 13 TERMS BINDING ON SUCCESSORS
All the terms, covenants and conditions of this MOU shall inure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the parties and their successors and assigns The provisions of this
Section shall not be deemed as a waiver of any of the conditions against assignment
herembefore set forth
SECTION 14 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
SOCIETY shall employ no CITY official or any regular CITY employee in the
work performed pursuant to this MOU. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any
financial interest in this MOU in violation of the applicable provisions of the California
Government Code
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SECTION 15 PHOTOGRAPHY
CITY may grant permits to persons engaged in the production of still and motion
pictures, television programs, advertising and related activities, to take photographs
and/or motion pictures of SOCIETY activities However, consistent with good safety
practices, CITY will endeavor to give 24-hour advance notification of such activities to
SOCIETY In addition, if CITY receives compensation from such persons for such
production, CITY will grant 50% of such compensation to SOCIETY for support of
SOCIETY's activities as set forth under this MOU In the event of filming by SOCIETY,
SOCIETY shall work with CITY to obtain all necessary permits
SECTION 16 NONDISCLOSURES/PRESS RELEASES
SOCIETY shall consult with CITY prior to issuing any press releases or
otherwise making any public statements with respect to this MOU, the transactions
contemplated herein, or matters ansing herefrom
SECTION 17 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
The remedies given to the parties in this MOU shall not be exclusive but shall be
cumulative and in addition to all remedies now or hereafter allowed by law or elsewhere
provided in this MOU
SECTION 18 WAIVER OF BREACH
The waiver by CITY of any breach by SOCIETY of any of the provisions of this
MOU, irrespective of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not
constitute a waiver of such breach or a waiver of any subsequent breach by SOCIETY,
either of the same or another provision of this MOU
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SECTION 19 FORCE MAJEURE — UNAVOIDABLE DELAYS
Should the performance of any act required by this MOU to be performed by
either CITY or SOCIETY be prevented or delayed by reason of an act of God, strike,
lockout, labor troubles, inability to secure materials. restrictive governmental laws or
regulations, or any other cause (except financial inability) not the fault of the party
required to perform the act, the time for performance of the act will be extended for a
period equivalent to the period of delay and performance of the act during the period of
delay will be excused
SECTION 20 NOTICE
Any wntten notice, given under the terms of this MOU, shall be either delivered
personally or mailed, certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party concerned, as
follows
CITY
Director of Community Services
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street, P O Box 19C
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone (714) 536-5404
SOCIETY
Huntington Beach Histoncal Society
Newland House Museum
19820 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Phone (714) _-
If a party desires to change the address for notices set forth herein, said party shall
provide 30 days advance written notice to the other party of any such change
SECTION 21 ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to enforce the terms and provisions of
this MOU or to secure the performance hereof. each party shall bear its own attorney's
fees The prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the non -
prevailing party
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SECTION 22 CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE
The rights and liabilities of the parties, and the interpretation and construction of
this MOU, shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California
Any controversy arising out of or under this MOU, if litigated, shall be adjudicated in a
court of competent jurisdiction in Orange County; California
SECTION 23 SECTION TITLES
The section titles in this MOU are inserted only as a matter of convenience and
for reference, and in no way define, lmlit or describe the scope of intent of this MOU or
in any way affect this MOU
SECTION 24 TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence with respect to all provisions of this MOU in which a
definite time for performance is specified including, but not limited to, the expiration of
this MOU
SECTION 25 SURVIVAL OF INDEMNITIES
Termination of this MOU shall not affect the right of CITY to enforce any and all
indemnities given or made by SOCIETY under this MOU, nor shall it affect any
provision of this MOU that expressly states that the provision shall survive termination
thereof
SECTION 26 NONLIABILITY OF CITY OFFICIAL, EMPLOYEES OR
AGENTS
No elective or appointed CITY or CITY affiliated board, commission or member
thereof, or officer, official, employee or agent of CITY shall be personally liable to
SOCIETY, its successors and assigns, of any default or breach by CITY under this MOU
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or for any amount which may become due to SOCIETY, its successors and assigns, under
this MOU or for any obligation of CITY under this MOU
SECTION 27 MODIFICATIONS IN WRITING
This MOU contains and embraces the entire agreement between the parties hereto
and neither it nor any part of it may be changed, altered, modified, limited or extended
orally or by any other agreement between the parties unless such agreement be expressed
in writing, signed and acknowledged by CITY and SOCIETY, or their successors in
interest
SECTION 28 PARTIAL INVALIDITY
Should any provision of this MOU be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be either invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this MOU shall
remain in full force and their effect unimpaired by the holding, so long as the reasonable
expectations of the parties hereto are not materially unpaired
SECTION 29. MOU IN COUNTERPARTS
This MOU may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same document
SECTION 30 NO TITLE INTEREST
No title interest of any kind is hereby given and SOCIETY shall never assert any
claim or title to the NEWLAND HOUSE Museum or any other public property Use of
the NEWLAND HOUSE Museum by SOCIETY is non-exclusive, and NEWLAND
HOUSE shall at all times during its operating hours remain open for use by the public
SECTION 31. ENTIRETY
The foregoing sets forth the entire agreement between the parties
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this MOU to be
executed by and through their authorized officers the day, month and year first above
wntten
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LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
FOR
THE NEWLAND BARN APARTMENT
This License Agreement (`Agreement") shall evidence the complete terms and conditions
under which the parties whose signatures appear below have agreed The City of Huntington
Beach shall be referred to as "City" and shall be referred to
as "Caretaker As consideration for this Agreement, City agrees to license Caretaker and
Caretaker agrees to license from Cif-. for use solely as a private residence, the premises known
as the furnished living quarters on the second floor of the Newland Barn, located at 19822 Beach
Boulevard, in the City of Huntington Beach (Hereinafter sometimes referred to as -Newland
Barn")
1 SELECTION OF CARETAKER. Pursuant to a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the City and the Huntington Beach Historical Society ("Society")
the Newland Barn is operated bj the City and the Newland House is operated by the Society In
addition, the City together with the Societ-, is in charge of selecting a Caretaker of the Newland
House and its contents as further provided herein The application process for Caretaker will
include an open recruitment. application process. background check conducted by the City,
mcluding but not limited to, confirming contact information. references. and DOJ background
check The City shall be provided a copy of all application materials generated by Society
2 SOCIETY SUPERVISION. The Caretaker will be the sole and exclusive
responsibility of the Society in all matters concerning the Caretaker s residence at the Newland
Barn and related premises The Caretaker shall not be an employee or agent of City The
Society may not charge rent to the Caretaker but may collect costs from the Caretaker for
maintenance items and, with prior written approval of the City, for ongoing care and
maintenance of the premises
3 TERMS: In lieu of paying rent, the Caretaker agrees to act as "Caretaker" of the
Newland House and related premises as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein and hereinafter referred to as "Premises This Agreement shall commence on
and continue month to month until either party terminates this Agreement
by written notice to terminate, at least 30 days prior to the date of termination In the event
Caretaker does not perform any of the duties set forth herein or commits a material breach of this
Agreement, City may immediately enter and take possession of the Premises
4 SECURITY DEPOSITS: The total deposits in the amount of
shall be paid by the Society to the City, shall secure compliance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall be refunded io the Society within
days after the Premises have been completely vacated, less any amount necessary to pay
City cleanmg costs, key replacement costs, cost for repair of damages to Premises and/or
common areas above ordinary wear and tear, and any other amount legally allowable under the
terms of this Agreement A written accounting of said charges shall be presented to Society
within days of moving out and vacating the Premises If deposits do not cover
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such costs and damages. the Society- shall immediately pay said additional costs for damages to
City
5 OCCUPANTS: All occupants of the Premises must be approved within this
Agreement Guest(s) of the Caretaker staying at the Premises over two consecutive days per
month. without the written consem of Clitxl. shall constitute a breach by the Caretaker of this
Agreement ONLY the followmg individuals and/or animals. AND NO OTHERS, shall occupy
the subject Premises for more than two consecutive per days per month. unless the expressed
written consent of City obtained in advance
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6 PETS: No animal_ fowl. fish, reptile. and/or pet of any kind shall be kept on or
about the Premises. for any amount of time, without obtaining, the prior written consent and
meeting the requirements of the City Such consent, if granted. shall be revocable at City s
option upon giving a 30 day wntten notice In the event that laws are passed. or permission is
granted, to permit a pet and/or animal. an additional deposit in the amount of $ shall
be required, along with additional monthly rent of $ in addition to the signing of
City's Pet Agreement Caretaker also agrees to carry insurance deemed appropriate by City to
cover possible liability and damages that may be caused by such animals
7 LIQUID FILLED FURNISHINGS: No liquid filled furniture. including but not
limited to waterbeds, and no receptacles contauung more than ten gallons of liquid are permitted
in the Premises without prior written consent and meeting the requirements of the City
Caretaker also agrees to carry renter's insurance as deemed appropnate by City to cover possible
losses that may be caused
8 PARKING: When and if Caretaker is assigned a parking area/space on City's
property. the parking area/space shall be used exclusively for parking of passenger automobiles
and/or those approved vehicles listed on Caretaker's Application attached hereto Caretaker is
hereby assigned or permitted to park only in the area or space described in Exhibit B. attached
Said space shall not be used for the washing, painting, or repair of vehicles No other parking
space shall be used by Caretaker or Caretaker's guest(s) Caretaker is responsible for oil leaks
and other vehicle discharges for which Caretaker shall be charged for cleaning if deemed
necessary by City
9 NOISE: Caretaker agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the
Premises that might disturb the peace and quiet of another resident and/or neighbor Said noise
and/or activity shall be a breach of this Agreement
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10 DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: If the Premises becomes totally or partially
destroyed during the term of this Agreement so that Caretaker's use is seriously impaired. City or
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Caretaker ma} terminate this Agreement immediately upon three day written notice
11 CONDITION OF PREMISES: Caretaker acknowledges that he or she has
examined the Premises and that said Premises. all furnishings, fixtures- furniture, plumbing.
heating, electrical facilities, all items listed on the attached property condition checklist, if any,
and/or all other items provided by City- are all clean, and in good satisfactory condition except as
may be indicated elsewhere in this Agreement Caretaker agrees to keep the Premises and all
items in good order and condition and to immediately pay for costs to repair and/or replace any
portion of the above damaged by Caretaker, his or her guests and/or invitees except as provided
by law, At the termination of this Agreement, all of above items in this provision shall be
returned to City in clean and condition except for reasonable wear and tear and the Premises
shall be free of all personal property and trash not belonging to City It is agreed that all dirt.
holes tears, burns, and stains of any size or amount in the carpets, drapes, walls, fixtures and/or
any other part of the Premises, do not constitute reasonable wear and tear
12 ALTERATIONS: Caretaker shall not paint, wallpaper_ alter or redecorate.
change or install locks. install antenna or other equipment screws, fastening devices. large nails.
or adhesive materials. place signs, displays, or other exhibits, on or in anv portion of the
Premises without the written consent of the City- except as may be provided by law
13 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: In addition to the Caretaker responsibilities.
Caretaker shall deposit all garbage and waste in a clean and sanitary manner into the proper
receptacles and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage area neat and clean Caretaker shall be
responsible for disposing of items of such size and nature as are not normally acceptable by the
garbage hauler. Caretaker shall be responsible for keeping the kitchen and bathroom drains free
of things that may tend to cause clogging of the drains Caretaker shall pay for the cleaning out
of any plumbing fixture that may need to be cleared of stoppage and for the expense or damage
caused by stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, wash basins, or sinks
14 HOUSE RULES: Caretaker shall comply with any house rules created by the
City and stated on a separate addendum, but which are deemed part of this Agreement, and a
violation of any of the house rules is considered a breach of this Agreement.
15 CHANGE OF TERMS: The terms and conditions of this Agreement are subject
to future change by City upon 30-day written notice Any changes are subject to laws in
existence at the time of the notice
16 TERMINATION: This Agreement is automatically renewed from month to
month. but may be terminated by either party giving to the other a 30-day written notice Where
laws require "just cause", such just cause shall be so stated on said notice. The Premises shall be
considered vacated only after all areas including storage areas are clear of all Caretaker's
belongings, and keys and other property furnished for Caretaker's use are returned to City
Should the Caretaker hold over beyond the termination date or fail to vacate all possessions on or
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before the termination date; Caretaker shall be liable for additional rent and damages. which ma)
include damages due to City's loss of prospective new Licensees
17 POSSESSION: If City is unable to deliver possession of the Premises to
Caretaker(s) on the agreed date. because of the loss or destruction of the Premises or because of
the failure of the prior residents to vacate or for an}- other reason. the Caretaker and/or City may
immediately cancel and terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other at their last
known address, whereupon neither party shall have liability to the other, and any sums paid
under this Agreement shall be refunded in full If neither party cancels, this Agreement shall be
prorated and begin on the date of actual possession
18 INSURANCE: Caretaker acknowledges that City's insurance does not cover
personal property damage caused by fire. theft rain, war. acts of God, acts of others, and/or any
other causes. nor shall City be held liable for such losses Caretaker is hereby required to obtain
his or her own renters insurance policy. or any other applicable insurance. to cover any personal
losses
In addition. pursuant to a separately executed Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Society shall obtain and furnish to City, a policy of general public liability insurance
including motor vehicle coverage Said policy shall indemnify City, its elected officials. its
officers, agents. including Caretaker, and employees, while acting withm the scope of their
duties. against any and all claims ansmg out of or in connection with this Agreement In
addition the MOU shall provide that the Society shall protect, defend. mdemmfy and hold
harmless City, its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all liability,
loss, damage. expenses, costs (including without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every
nature) arising out of or in connection with any and all Caretaker activity or responsibility or
Caretaker's failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement except such
loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City
19 RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION: City may enter, inspect, and/or
repair the Premises at any time in case of emergency or suspected abandonment City shall 'give
24 hours advance notice. which may be done telephonically, and may enter for the purpose of
showing the Premises during normal business hours to prospective renters, buyers, lenders, for
smoke alarm inspections, and/or for normal inspections and repairs City is permitted to make all
alterations, repairs and maintenance that in City's judgment is necessary to perform
20 ASSIGNMENT: Caretaker shall not transfer, assign or sublet, the Premises or
any part thereof. at any time
21 PARTIAL INVALIDITY: Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as waiving any of the City's or Caretaker's rights under the law If any part of this
Agreement shall be in conflict with any State or Federal law, that part in violation shall be void
to the extent that it is in conflict, but shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor shall it affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement
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22 NO WAIVER: City's acceptance of rent with knowledge of any default by
Caretaker or waiver by City of any breach of any term of this Agreement shall not constitute a
waiver of subsequent breaches Failure by the City to require compliance or to exercise any right
shall not be constituted as a waiver by City of said term, condition; and/or right, and shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement
23 ATTORNEY FEES: If any legal action or proceedings be brought by either
party of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney s
fees and costs m addition to other damages awarded
24 JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY: The undersigned Caretaker(s) are Jointly and
severally responsible and liable for all obligations under this Agreement
25 REPORT TO CREDIT/TENANT AGENCIES: You are hereby notified that a
nonpayment, late payment or breach of any of the terms of this Agreement may be
submitted/reported to a credit and/or tenant reporting agency, and may create a negative credit
record on your credit report
26 LEAD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: For Premises built before 1978.
Caretaker acknowledges receipt of the followmg (Please check) Lead Based Paint
Disclosure Form_ EPA Pamphlet
27 NOTICES: All notices to Caretaker shall be served at Caretaker's Premises and
all notices to City shall be served at City of Huntington Beach, Attn Director of Community
Services. 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
28 INVENTORY: The Premises contain the items listed in Exhibit "C', belonging
to the Historical Society that the Caretaker may use
29 KEYS AND ADDENDUMS: Caretaker acknowledges receipt of the following
which shall be deemed part of this Agreement (Please check)
Keys #of keys and purposes
House Rules — Pet Agreement Other
30 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between City and Caretaker No oral agreements have been entered into, and all modifications or
notices shall be in writing to be valid
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City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-5227 ♦ www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk
May 24, 2016
Huntington Beach Historical Society
Newland House Museum
19820 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
To Whom It May Concern
Enclosed for your records is a copy of the "Memorandum of Understanding Between the
City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Historical Society for the Use,
Management, Maintenance, Operation and Improvement of the Newland House "
Sincerely,
Joan L Flynn, CIVIC
City Clerk
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Enclosure
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