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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, and City of
San Bernardino Fire Department in the case of San Bernardino
City Professional Firefighters, Local 891 v. City of San
Bernardino, San Bernardino Fire Department, et al.
Dept: CITY ATTORNEY
Date: June 20, 2008
MCC Meeting: July 7, 2008
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
06/16/08-
Mayor and Council ratified the hiring of Mundell, OdIum & Haws to represent the City
of San Bernardino and San Bernardino Fire Department in the subject court action.
Recommended motion:
The Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolution.
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Signature
Contact person:
Steohanie D. Easland
Phone:
5355
Supporting data attached: Staff Reoort
Ward:
All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
None
Source:
Finance:
Committee Notes:
Agenda Item No. J 0
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STAFF REPORT
Council Meeting Date: Julv 7. 2008
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
Mayor and Common Council
James F. Penman, City Attorney
June 24, 2008
Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino
and the law firm of Mundell, Odium & Haws to represent the City of
San Bernardino and San Bernardino Fire Department in the case of
San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters, Local 891 v. City of
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Fire Department, et aL
On June I ] , 2008, the Mayor and Common Council ratified the hiring of Mundell, Odium
& Haws to represent the City and San Bernardino Fire Department in the subject court action.
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 and San Bernardino Fire Department in the case of
San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters. Local 891 v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
Fire Department, et al.
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RESOLUTION NO.
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL
3 SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
LAW FIRM OF MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS IN THE CASE OF SAN BERNARDINO
4 CITY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 891 v. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, SAN
BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT, et aI.
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6 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
7 OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
8 SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed
9 to execute on behalf of said City a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
10 San Bernardino and Mundell, Odium & Haws for legal services, a copy of which is attached
II hereto marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at
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13 SECTION 2. The authoriZation granted hereunder shall expire and be void and of no
14 further effect if the agreement is not executed by both parties and returned to the Office of the
o IS City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the effective date of the resolution.
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I RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTIlORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL
2 SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
LAW FIRM OF MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS IN THE CASE OF SAN BERNARDINO
3 CITY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 891 v. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, SAN
BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT, et al.
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5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
meeting
,2008, by the following vote, to
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day of
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ABSTAIN ABSENT
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this
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Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SAN BERNARDINO CITY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 891 v.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, et a/.
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSS 807685
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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 in this litigation: CITY OF
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SAN BERNARDINO and SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT. MO&H shall not
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represent any client in any type of claim against the CITY without prior written approval to do so
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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 - $200.00 per hour; and,
Law Clerks/Paralegals - $65.00 per hour.
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The amounts expended under this agreement for attorney's fees shall not exceed
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$20,000 without further approval of the Mayor and Common Council.
4. Bills shall be submitted at least on a monthly basis and no later than the 5th day of
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each succeeding month.
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The actual cost for filing fees, telephone charges, photocopying, postage, lodging,
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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%) of fees in lieu
of reimbursement for photocopying, telephone charges, and postage.
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If attorney's fees are charged "portal to portal" (e.g., from office to court and
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return), then MO&H shall not be entitled to reimbursement for mileage and parking fees.
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MO&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
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pay it directly. Consultants shall not bill the CITY directly without prior approval of the CITY's
Finance Department.
3 8. Status reports will be submitted to CITY through the City Attorney's Office
4 whenever any significant event occurs, and in any event at least quarterly. Information sufficient
5 to set reserves, including, without limitation, potential liability exposure and percentage of fault
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7 9. Copies of all opinions, pleadings, discovery and motions shall be provided to the
8 City Attorney's Office which may reproduce same and provide copies to other parties or attorneys
9 in this, or other litigation.
o 10. Copies of any correspondence and other documents sent to any of the defendants
11 in this action shall also be provided to the CITY through the City Attorney's Office.
12 II. Any and all settlements shall require CITY approval. Request for settlement
13 authority shall be made through the City Attorney's Office which shall obtain the necessary CITY
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15 12. In the event the settlement value of the case appears to exceed $50,000, the City
16 Attorney's Office shall be notified immediately.
17 13. Only James A. Odium of MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS or other senior attorney
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19 14. No client development costs are to be included in billings.
20 IS. No continuing education expenses are to be included in billings.
21 16. Final billing shall be accompanied by copies of the Request for Dismissal,
22 . Satisfaction of Judgment, Release and any other final documents.
23 17. Either party may terminate this contract at will. MO&H will continue to represent
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MO&H is an independent contractor as to the CITY.
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MO&H shall maintain the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
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Workers Compensation as required by the laws of the State of
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California, including Employment Liability with $250,000 limits covering all
persons providing service on behalf of MO&H and all risks to such persons
under this Agreement. MO&H shall require its Workers' Compensation carrier
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,
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hired and non-owned vehicles. The policy shall have at least a combined single
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limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage.
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Professional Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1 ,000,000
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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
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and endorsements to the City Attorney's Office evidencing the insurance coverage above required
prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder, which certificates shall provide
that such insurance shall not be terminated or expire without thirty (30) days written notice to the
City Attorney's Office, and shall maintain such insurance from the time MO&H commences
performance of services hereunder until the completion of such services.
All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage above required, except for the
Workers' Compensation insurance coverage and professional liability coverage, if applicable, shall
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obtain additional endorsements naming the CITY and all parties represented under this Agreement,
their employees, agents, volunteers and officers as additional named insured with respect to
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4 All policies required above are to be primary and non-contributing with any
5 insurance or self-insurance programs carried or administered by the CITY or other parties
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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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MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS
DATED:
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By: James A. Odium
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DATED:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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By: Patrick 1. Morris, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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