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ORIGiNAL
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
Subject: Professional Services Agreement between the
City of San Bernardino and the law firm of Mundell,
OdIum & Haws to represent the City of San Bernardino
in the case of Kimberlyn Hearns v. City of San
Bernardino.
Dept: CITY ATTORNEY
Date: July 19,2005
MCC Date: August I, 2005
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Mayor and Council approved the hiring of Mundell, OdIum & Haws to represent the City in the subject court
action.
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution.
Contact person: James F. Penman
Phone:
5255
Supporting data attached: Staff Reoort
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:
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Finance:
Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
Council Meeting Date: Aueust 1. 2005
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AGENDA ITEM:
Mayor and Common Council
James F. Penman, City Attorney
July 19, 2005
Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino
and the law firm of Mundell, OdIum & Haws to represent the City of
San Bernardino in the case of Kimberlyn Hearns v. City of San
Bernardino
The Mayor and Common Council approved the law firm of Mundell, OdIum & Haws to
represent the City in the above-referenced court action. Attached hereto is the Professional Services
Agreement which reflects such approval, including a ceiling of $20,000 on attorney fees and the
requirement of regular status reports.
It is requested by the City Attorney that the floor motion be adopted so that the Mayor is
authorized to execute said Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City of San Bernardino.
That the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed to execute
on behalf of the City of San Bernardino the Professional Services Agreement with the law firm of
Mundell, OdIum & Haws to represent the City in the case of Kimberlyn Hearns v. City of San
Bernardino.
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2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS AND THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN THE CASE OF KIMBERLYN HEARNS v. CITY
4 OF SAN BERNARDINO.
5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
6 OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
7 SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed
8 to execute on behalf of said City a Professional Services Agreement between Mundell, Odium &
9 Haws and the City of San Bernardino for legal services, a copy of which is attached hereto
10 marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length.
11 SECTION 2. The authorization granted hereunder shall expire and be void and of no
12 further effect if the agreement is not executed by both parties and returned to the office of City
13 Clerk within sixty (60) days following effective date of the resolution.
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S~
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS AND THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN THE CASE OF KlMBERLYN HEARNS v. CITY
3 OF SAN BERNARDINO.
4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
6 thereof, held on the
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8 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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10 LONGVILLE
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5 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
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CITY CLERK
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The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this
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JUDITH V ALLES, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
KIMBERLYN HEARNS v. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
United States District Court Case No. CV 05-04524 GHK(RZx)
1. The CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (hereinafter "CITY") and the law firm of
MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS (hereinafter "MO&H") are the parties to this Agreement.
2. MO&H will be representing the following entities and persons in this litigation:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. MO&H shall not represent any client in any type of claim against
the CITY without prior written approval to do so from the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO through
the City Attorney's Office.
3. MO&H shall be paid at the hourly rates set forth below:
Attorneys - $150.00 per hour; and,
Law Clerks/Paralegals - $50.00 per hour.
The amounts expended under this agreement for attorneys fees shall not exceed
$20,000 without further approval of the Mayor and Common Council.
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Bills shall be submitted at least quarterly.
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5. The actual cost for filing fees, telephone charges, photocopying, postage, lodging,
mileage and related travel costs shall be itemized when submitted to the CITY for reimbursement.
MO&H may include a single charge in an amount not to exceed four percent (4%) offees in lieu
of reimbursement for photocopying, telephone charges, and postage.
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6. If attorney's fees are charged "portal to portal" (e.g., from office to court and
return), then MO&H shall not be entitled to reimbursement for mileage and parking fees.
7. M O&H shall obtain approval from the CITY to retain expert consultants and other
professionals (not including court reporters) for purposes of defending the litigation. MO&H may,
if it chooses, pay the fees and charges of such consultants and seek reimbursement from CITY on
its periodic statement, or it may forward the consultant's bill to CITY with a request that the CITY
pay it directly. Consultants shall not bill the CITY directly without prior approval of the CITY'S
Finance Department.
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Status reports will be submitted to CITY through the City Attorney's Office
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1 whenever any significant event occurs, and in any event at least quarterly. Information sufficient I
2 to set reserves, including, without limitation, potential liability exposure and percentage of fault
3 shall be included.
4 9. Copies of all opinions, pleadings, discovery and motions shall be provided to the
5 City Attorney's Office which may reproduce same and provide copies to other parties or attorneys
6 in this, or other litigation.
7 10. Copies of any correspondence and other documents sent to any of the defendants
8 .in this action shall also be provided to the CITY through the City Attorney's Office.
9 11. Any and all settlements shall require CITY approval. Request for settlement
10 authority shall be made through the City Attorney's Office which shall obtain the necessary CITY
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12 12. In the event the settlement value of the case appears to exceed $50,000, the City
13 Attorney's Office shall be notified immediately.
14 13. Only James A. OdIum of MUNDELL, ODLUM & HA WS or other senior attorney
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16 14. No client development costs are to be included in billings.
17 15. No continuing education expenses are to be included in billings.
18 16. Final billing shall be accompanied by copies of the Request for Dismissal,
19 Satisfaction of Judgment, Release and any other final documents.
2 0 1 7. Either party may terminate this contract at will. M O&H will continue to represent
21 the CITY on the terms and conditions in this Agreement until the case and file are transferred to .
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23 18. MO&H is an independent contractor as to the CITY.
24 19. MO&H shall maintain the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
25 a) Workers Compensation as required by the laws of the State of
26 California, including Employment Liability with $250,000 limits covering all
27 persons providing service on behalf of MO&H and all risks to such persons
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to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY and its officers and
employees and any others for whom services are being provided under this
Agreement.
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Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance
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coverage to include contractual coverage and automobile coverage for owned,
hired and non-owned vehicles. The policy shall have at least a combined single
limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage.
c). Professional Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1 ,000,000
per claim. In lieu of naming the CITY as an additional insured, the policy may
be endorsed as follows:
"Insurance coverage afforded by this policy shall also apply to the
liability assumed by the Insured under the Agreement with the CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO for legal defense services, provided such liability results from
an error, omission or negligent act of the insured, its officers, employees, agents
or subcontractors. All other provisions of this policy are to remain unchanged."
MO&H shall furnish certificates of insurance and certified copies of all policies
and endorsements to the City Attorney's Office evidencing the insurance coverage above required
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18 City Attorney's Office, and shall maintain such insurance from the time MO&H commences
19 performance of services hereunder until the completion of such services.
20 All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage above required, except for the
21 Workers Compensation insurance coverage and professional liability coverage, if applicable, shall
22 obtain additional endorsements naming the CITY and all parties represented under this Agreement,
23 their employees, agents, volunteers and officers as additional named insured with respect to
24 liabilities arising out of the performance of services hereunder.
25 All policies required above are to be primary and non-contributing with any
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20. All communications and billings to the CITY are to be directed as follows:
City Attorney's Office
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino. CA 92418
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DATED:
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MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS
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By: Jim OdIum
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DATED:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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By: Judith Valles, Mayor
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Interoffice Memorandum
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Records and Information Management (RIM) Program
DATE:
August 10, 2005
TO:
Edna Di Vellis, Operations Supervisor
FROM:
Eileen Gomez, Senior Secretary
RE:
Transmitting Documents for Signature - Resolution Nos. 2005-260
At the Mayor and Common Council meeting of August 1, 2005, the City of San Bernardino
adopted Resolution No. 2005-260 - Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional
services agreement between Mundell, OdIum & Haws and the City of San Bernardino to
represent the City in the case of Kimberlyn Hearns v. City of San Bernardino.
Attached is one (1) original revised professional services agreement and two (2) duplicate
original agreements to be executed by Mundell, OdIum & Haws. Please obtain signatures in the
appropriate locations and return the ORIGINAL agreement to the City Clerk's Office as soon as
possible, to my attention. Please keep the fully executed copies for your records and for the
other party.
Please be advised that the resolution and agreement will be null and void if not executed
within sixty (60) days, or by Friday, September 30, 2005.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ext. 3206. Thank you.
Eileen Gomez
Senior Secretary
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Please sign ad return
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INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
TO: Eileen Gomez, Senior Secretary
FROM:
Jolena E. Grider, Deputy CityAttomey
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Kimberlyn Hearns v. City of San Bernardino
USDC Case No.: CV 05-04524 GHK (RZx)
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Please find the Original of the Professional Services Agreement between Mundell, Odium & Haws,
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