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HomeMy WebLinkAbout33-Attorney CITY OF SAN BE'IARDINO - REQUESTtfOR COUNCIL ACTIOt From: James F. Penman, City Attorney n<lpt: City Attorney Subject: Reimburse City Attorney for Defense of Actions. LJate: March 1, 1995 Synopsis of Previous Council action: Recommended motion: 1. Motion to approve payment of legal fees incurred by City Attorney to defend accusations by Ralph Hernandez at the state Bar in the amount of $2,182.58. l. Motion to approve payment of legal fees incurred by City Attorney in the case of Pryke v. City of San Bernardino and sexual harassment allegations in the amount of $4,729.02. / , " ,? 7-.F~ Signature I I Contact person: James F. Penman Phone: 5255 Supporting data attached: Ward: FUNDING REOUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: (Acct. No.) fAcet. Description) Finance: 75.0262 ?~JL/~h1 {It/X-,/ 5--2 l-l/ALi#lM_f -;b1~~ F$ fM-v~~ tfj/~/9S' -# ~~ ~ f;-1-9S -#;23 Agenda Item No_ 1133 b-S"-9S- Council Notes: ._. 1I..~ "'.. -t,'; '.,' ':\~ CITY OF SAN BE"ARDINO - REQUES"'OR COUNCIL ACTIOt STAFF REPORT Government Code Section 995 requires that public entities must provide for the defense of their officers and employees on account of accusations made against them in the scope of their employment. The complaint filed with the State Bar by Councilmember Ralph Hernandez against the City Attorney was for alleged actions in his capacity as City Attorney. The City is therefore responsible to provide reimbursement for the legal costs incurred. Likewise, in the action invOlving the alleged sexual harassment claims and subsequent Petition for Writ of Mandate brought by Mr. Pryke, the City Attorney was required to incur legal fees since he was named as a real party in interest. These,amounts should also be reimbursed. (See attached billing statements from Redwine & Sherrill). . , ",.\.!~ . ',''''' ", "" ~ , ",' ..... 75-0264 ~,;. <<'.,A".' .__"".... 11... i'11~J..' ..... '-'" ...-- r,::l.^.;1\....;1 vO...-,,:),)o..:;.. . -.,AW O~F"ICIi:~ REDWINE AND SHERRIL.L STATEM.tNT FOR Pft.CI"~5IONA.1. SERVICES March 1, 1995 CONFIDENTIAL TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY Mr. James F. Penman P.O. Box 1366 San Bernardino, CA 92402 BILLING STATEMENT RE: PRYKE MATTER FOR SERVICES RENDERED I'iar . " .;1:) ....:.:"~~ c.U.2/u3 19~O ,.......AlKCT :;''''~cc" n;VERSUa:. CALIFORNIA 82501 7E.L.C-I"'ONC 'l....ee......Z52Q 10 ""'1.761827 TOTAL AMOUNT NOW DUE AND PAYABLE TO REDWINE AND SHERRILL................... .'. . ... .. . .. $4,729.02 " ""'.'~' ~'f~~' 4'~f>.- ~....... .....,....., _ 1t",*-;$'~ I' , __". .'V"", """"..,. -'''''v..... 110.1. J. ~-' . . L.A.W O""IC~S REDWINJ:: AND 8fi1,:RRILL STATltMEN't FOR pft,QJ!'Ii!liii.!;ICNAL SERVICr.e March 1, 1995 CONFIDENTIAL TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE oNLY Mr. James F. penman P.O. Box 1366 San Bernardino, CA 92402 BILLING STATEMENT RE: STATE BAR MATTER FOR SERVICES RENDERED .J.-'~-'-' r. -..)..)/0.:) 1::>>&0 MA_.U:T STIlltC~"l' RIVER~[De. eAUP'QRNIA &IZS01 TE'-E~~ONe: 71.-e.&4-~PQ lOlllS-l.,.g..:n TOTAL AMOUNT NOW DUE AND PAYABLE TO REmV!NE AND SHERRILL............ _ __ .. .. _. - . . .. .. . .. $2,192.59 " ----,.~ . . THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA . OFFICE OF INVESTIGATION 1149 SOUTH HILL STREET. 4th FLOOR. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90015.2299 (213) 765.1000 FAX: (213) 785.1318 February 24, 1995 PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL Justin M. McCarthy, Esq. REDWINE AND SHERRILL 1950 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501 RE: Case No: 94 Complainant: Respondent: o 16007 Councilman Ralph Hernandez James F. Penman, Esq. Dear Mr. McCarthy: We have completed our investigation into the complaint filed against your client by Mr. Hernandez. We have determined that there are insufficient grounds for disciplinary action. Therefore, we are closing our file. Pursuant to Section 6086.11, California Business and Professions Code, if Mr. Hernandez disagrees with the ciosing of this file, he has the right to have this decision reviewed by the Complainants' Grievance Panel. If that review is sought, you will be notified. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very' truly yours, SYC/nw 7t'.~. ".' .~~ ....... '~.JIllt" ';:-:. .~"t.-l:~,. ....,,- ,,;-. -:t"...,.--