CC - Item 6E - Follow-up Response Regarding Billing From the Former City AttorneyROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER A
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
SUBJECT: FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE REGARDING BILLING FROM THE FORMER CITY
ATTORNEY
SUMMARY
Staff presented a brief report at the last Council meeting stating that the final bill from Garcia,
Calderon, Ruiz, LLP had been received and was for August 2008. Mayor Pro Tern Taylor had
some questions and requested follow-up regarding the accuracy of the bills and work that was
provided.
Staff has reviewed the invoice and the work done does appear to be within the parameters of
the monthly retainer fee of $15,000. Included in the detailed list of work performed, services
included: Analyzing issues regarding Council travel and compliance with ethic laws, review of
agenda items and preparation for two Planning Commission meetings, analysis of an
entitlement application from a developer, review and approval of contracts, review of Attorney
General's opinion regarding laws governing employee health benefits, reviewed the City's
records retention policy, and preparation and attendance at one. City Council meeting on August
26, 2008. The total charges for itemized attorney services came to $14,448, however, the
contract with the attorney at the time specified a minimum retainer payment of $15,000 per
month. The City.was also billed for $139.72 in client expenses which was for mileage
reimbursement and LexisNexis research.
Staff Recommendation
That the City Council receive and file this report.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted
Matthew E. Hawkesworth
Assistant City Manager
ITEM NO.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: