Agenda packet — City Council and Concurrent Authorities, June 18, 2024 (part 4 of 4)

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Addendum A
Attachment A

CITY OF STOCKTON COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AND TRAINING AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND
The undersigned, as a Contractor or Subcontractor, including construction material trucking company/entity, (CONTRACTOR) on the City of Stockton Project, (hereinafter PROJECT), for and in consideration of the award to it of a contract to perform work on said PROJECT, and in further consideration of the mutual promises made in this Community Workforce and Training Agreement (hereinafter AGREEMENT), a copy of which was received and is aclmowledged, hereby:
(1) Accepts and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT for this Project, together with any and all amendments and supplements now existing or which are later made thereto:
(2) The CONTRACTOR agrees to be bound by the legally established local trust agreements designated in the applicable Schedule A as set forth in Article IV of this AGREEMENT.
(3) The CONTRACTOR authorizes the parties to such local trust agreements to appoint trustees and successor trustees to administer the trust funds and hereby ratifies and accepts the trustees so appointed as if made by the CONTRACTOR; ( 4) Cettifies that it has no commitments or agreements which would preclude its full and complete compliance with the terms and conditions of said AGREEMENT. (5) Agrees to secure from any CONTRACTOR(S) (as defined in said AGREEMENT) which is or becomes a subcontractor ( of any tier) to it, a duly executed Agreement to be Bound in form identical to this document.
(6) This Agreement to be Bound constitutes a subscription agreement to the extent of its terms. However, the undersigned agrees to execute a separate Subscription Agreement(s) or contributing employer agreement for Trust Funds when such Trust Fund(s) requires such document(s).

Date: ----------
Name of Contractor
(Name of Contractor Representative)
(Authorized Officer & Title)
CSLB # or Motor Carrier Permit
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BOND FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, DSS COMPANY dba KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION, a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Principal and
, a corporation, organized and existing under the laws
of the State of California and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Stockton, a municipal corporation, duly created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, as obligee, in the just and full sum of FOUR MILLION FOUR HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR AND 10/100 DOLLARS ($4,401,044.10), in lawful money of the United States of America (being 100% of the contract price) for the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said CITY, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of the foregoing obligation is such that the above bounded Principal has simultaneously entered into a contract with the CITY, to do and perform the following work, to wit:

STOCKTON CITY HALL PARKING LOT
PROJECT NO. E016015-A
NOW, THEREFORE, if the above bounded Principal, CONTRACTOR, Company or
Corporation or its subcontractor, shall well and truly perform the work contracted to be done under said contract, then this obligation to be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

No prepayment or delay in payment and no change, extension, addition or alteration of any provision of said contract, or in said plans or specifications agreed to between the said CONTRACTOR and the said CITY, and no forbearance on the part of the said CITY shall operate to relieve any Surety or Sureties from liability on this bond, and consent by said Surety is hereby given, and the said Surety hereby waives the 1 EXHIBIT 3
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provisions of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

SIGNED AND SEALED on
APPROVED AS TO SURETY: By:

PRINCIPAL
SURETY
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:

LORI M. ASUNCION

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
By:

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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1 BOND FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, DSS COMPANY dba KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION, a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Principal and
, corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Stockton, a municipal corporation, duly created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, and unto any and all material suppliers, persons, companies, or corporations furnishing materials, provisions, provender or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contemplated to be executed or performed under the contract hereinafter mentioned, and all persons, companies, or corporations renting or hiring teams, or implements of machinery, for or contributing to said work and all persons who perform work or labor upon the same, and all persons who supply both work and materials, and whose claims have not been paid by the contractor, company or corporation in the just and full sum of FOUR MILLION FOUR HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR AND 10/100 DOLLARS ($4,401,044.10), in lawful money of the United States of America (being 100% of the contract price) for the payment whereof well and truly to be made to said CITY and to said persons jointly and severally, the said principal and Surety bind themselves, their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of the foregoing obligations is such that the above bounden Principal has simultaneously entered into a contract of even date herewith, with the CITY, to do and perform the following work, to-wit:

STOCKTON CITY HALL PARKING LOT
PROJECT NO. E016015-A
NOW, THEREFORE, if the above bounden Principal, CONTRACTOR, Company or Corporation or its subcontractor, fail to pay for all materials, provisions, provender, or other supplies, or teams, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, the Surety on EXHIBIT 3
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2 this bond will pay the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, provided that any and all claims hereunder shall be filed and proceedings had in connection therewith as required by the provisions of Division 3, Part 4, Title 15, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Civil Code of California, provided that in case suit is brought upon this bond, a reasonable attorney's fee shall be awarded by the Court to the prevailing party in said suit; said attorney's fee to be fixed as costs in said suit, and to be included in the judgment therein rendered.

No prepayment or delay in payment and no change, extension, addition or alteration of any provision of said contract or in said plans or specifications agreed to between the said CONTRACTOR and the said CITY and no forbearance on the part of the said CITY shall operate to relieve any surety or sureties from liability on this bond, and consent to make such alterations without further notice to or consent by any such surety is hereby given, and the said sureties hereby waive the provisions of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

SIGNED AND SEALED on .

APPROVED AS TO SURETY: By:

PRINCIPAL
SURETY
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:

LORI M. ASUNCION

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
By:

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 24-0647, Version: 1

APPROVE THREE RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE FIRMS OF REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP; TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC; AND HANSON BRIDGETT LLP

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt three resolutions approving Agreements for Legal Services with the firms of Redwood Public Law, LLP; Telecom Law Firm, PC; and Hanson Bridgett LLP.

Summary
The City needs to hire outside counsel from time to time to handle special, complex legal matters, including litigation, personnel, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, public-works, complex transactions, fee, tax and real estate issues, and maritime matters. Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the Office of the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council.

The firms presented here are uniquely qualified to handle specialized and complex matters because of their extensive and unique skills and experience. While this action by the Council would not cause any particular matter to be assigned to the firms being considered, those firms would be available to assist with future matters as the need arises.

DISCUSSION
Background
Modern city attorneys are generalists in a field that used to be a specialty called ‘municipal law.’ In today’s world, municipal law has become an area composed of a great many subspecialities and inhouse city attorneys have become more like general practitioners.

Although it is the goal of all city attorneys to utilize outside attorneys as little as possible, the reality of practice necessitates the use of outside attorneys when there is a conflict of interest, lack of technical expertise in specialized areas of law, or lack of staffing.

There are a variety of specialized practice areas such as special, complex litigation matters, personnel issues, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, public-works, complex transactions, fee, tax and real estate issues, and maritime matters, where it is appropriate and advisable to retain the services of attorneys who specialize in these areas.

Present Situation
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The City currently has a particular need for the ready availability of experienced outside counsel from time to time to handle these special and/or complex legal matters. The proposed firms are experienced, come with recommendations from other government entities, and are proficient in handling some or all these matters and their related issues. The City will benefit from having these firms available to assist with these issues on an as-needed basis. Their respective hourly rates and other fees are reasonable and extremely competitive. Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the Office of the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Legal services will be billed on an hourly basis pursuant to the rates set forth in the Agreements. The fees will be paid through various accounts, depending on the nature of each matter.

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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE FIRM OF TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC
The need for specialized expertise and/or workload demands of the City Attorney's Office periodically results in a need to hire outside counsel; and The City of Stockton currently desires to retain the law firm of Telecom Law Firm, PC, to advise the City in civil liability, litigation, and other proceedings as the need arises; and
The law firm of Telecom Law Firm, PC possesses the qualifications and personnel needed by the City in handling such proceedings; and
Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council hereby approves the selection of Telecom Law Firm, PC to advise the City in civil liability, litigation, and other proceedings as the need arises.

2. The City Attorney is authorized to execute an agreement for legal services with the law firm of Telecom Law Firm, PC in substantially the form as attached as Exhibit “1” and incorporated by this reference.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 18, 2024 .

KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMCM CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective , 2024, by and between the CITY OF STOCKTON, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and the law firm of TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC ("FIRM").

W I T N E S S E T H
The City Attorney of the City of Stockton provides legal counsel and representation to the CITY and the Council members, Board members, officers, and employees of the CITY; and
Pursuant to Section 1306 of the Charter of the City of Stockton, the City Attorney shall not retain or employ outside counsel without the approval of the City Council; and The CITY and FIRM have determined that FIRM is especially qualified to provide telecommunications facilities and systems and related legal advice and counsel and represent the CITY in legal matters on behalf of the CITY.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the following terms and conditions, FIRM and CITY agree as follows:

1. CONDITIONS AND BILLING ATTORNEY DESIGNATION.

This Agreement will take effect and FIRM will only be obligated to provide legal services as needed once this Agreement is fully signed and initialed by both parties.

Upon receipt of the signed Agreement, Dr. Jonathan L. Kramer and Mr. Robert C.

May III will be the shareholders primarily responsible for performing or supervising all work performed by qualified staff of FIRM under this Agreement unless otherwise authorized by CITY.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

CITY hires FIRM to provide legal services as may be requested by CITY and accepted by FIRM from time to time under this retainer agreement. No representation of any officials, officers, employees, or any other persons or entities affiliated with CITY shall be provided unless such representations is expressly authorized by the City Attorney, which such written authorization shall be deemed to be a part of this Agreement. FIRM will provide those legal services reasonably required to represent CITY. FIRM will take reasonable steps to keep CITY informed of progress and to respond timely to CITY’s inquiries. If a court action is filed, FIRM will represent CITY through trial and post-trial motions.
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3. CITY’S DUTIES.

CITY agrees to be truthful with FIRM, to cooperate, to keep FIRM informed of any information or developments which may come to CITY’s attention, to abide by this Agreement, to pay FIRM’s bills on time, and to keep FIRM advised of CITY’s address, telephone number, and whereabouts. CITY will assist FIRM in providing necessary information and documents and will appear when necessary at legal proceedings.

4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

FIRM shall be employed solely as an independent contractor to render a professional service to CITY, is responsible for all obligations consistent with that status, and nothing contained herein shall be interpreted so as to cause FIRM to be considered an employee of CITY. Consistent with FIRM’s independent contractor status, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit or limit FIRM from representing parties other than those expressly covered by this Agreement, provided that FIRM shall not represent CITY’s officials, officers, employees, board members and commissioners (whether individually or collectively) in disputes with CITY or in any other investigation, administrative proceeding, or litigation against CITY which would conflict with CITY’s interests or create any other conflict as prohibited by law or the canons of ethics of the State Bar of California.

6. DISCLOSURE.

By executing and returning this Agreement, FIRM discloses that it maintains professional errors and omissions insurance pursuant to the requirements of California Business & Professions Code section 6148.

7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

FIRM shall secure and maintain at its own expense during the life of this Agreement Workers’ Compensation and other insurance coverage in the forms and amounts set forth in the attached Exhibit “C,” which is incorporated herein by reference. //
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8. LICENSES, PERMITS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.

FIRM represents and warrants that prior to commencing any work under this Agreement, it shall obtain and maintain at its own expense during the life of this Agreement any other licenses, permits, qualifications, and approval required to practice its profession and perform the contract services and shall comply with any and all applicable local, State, and federal laws in performing the contract services.

9. NOTICES.

Any written notice to be given to the parties in connection with this Agreement may be affected by personal delivery or by mail and shall be considered effectively tendered upon actual receipt. Mailed notices shall be addressed as set forth below:

To CITY: Lori M. Asuncion
City Attorney
425 North El Dorado Street, Second Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
To FIRM: TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC
Attention: CLIENT NOTICES
3570 Camino del Rio N., Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92108

10. LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES.

CITY agrees to pay by the hour at FIRM’s prevailing rates for all time spent on CITY’s matter(s) by FIRM’s legal personnel. FIRM’s current hourly rates for work on CITY’s matters are set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Agreement.

Any change in FIRM’s rates as set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Agreement must be sent to CITY in writing 30 days prior to implementation so that CITY may accept or reject the changes as to matters being handled by FIRM at that time.

The legal personnel assigned to CITY’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as is reasonably required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting, court hearing or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent. CITY reserves the right to disapprove the second charge.

11. COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES.
(a) CITY agrees to pay for FIRM’s costs, disbursements, and expenses in addition to its hourly fees for the performance of legal services under this Agreement.

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court and deposition reporters' fees, jury fees, notary fees, deposition costs, messenger and other delivery fees, travel costs including parking, meals and hotel costs, investigation expenses, consultants' fees, expert witness, professional, mediator, arbitrator and/or special master fees.
(b) Out of town travel. CITY agrees to pay transportation, meals, lodging, and all other costs of any necessary out-of-town travel by FIRM’s personnel, only if preapproved by CITY. CITY will be charged the sixty percent (60%) hourly rate portal to portal for time spent on such pre-approved travel.
(c) Experts, Consultants, and Investigators. To aid in the preparation or presentation of CITY’s case, it may become necessary to hire expert witnesses, consultants, investigators, and outsourced support services. CITY agrees to pay such fees and charges. FIRM will select any expert witnesses, consultants, investigators, or support services to be hired, and CITY will be informed of persons chosen and their charges.

Additionally, CITY understands that if the matter proceeds to court action or arbitration, CITY may be required to pay fees and/or costs to other parties in the action.

Any such payment will be entirely the responsibility of CITY.

12. BILLING STATEMENTS.

FIRM shall submit to CITY, through the City Attorney’s Office, a monthly statement. Each statement shall set forth a description of the legal services rendered for the preceding month in sufficient detail to allow CITY to evaluate whether the fees and costs billed are reasonable in light of the services rendered. In addition, the monthly statements shall include the date of the service, the identity, the duration of the service in tenths of an hour increments and the hourly rate, of the attorney or other staff members performing the service, any reimbursable costs with receipts attached, the itemized and total billing for the statement period. There shall be no bundling of charges. Each activity for which reimbursement is being sought shall be listed separately and shall be followed by the duration and cost for the particular activity. Each monthly statement shall also include a separate cover sheet which lists the total charges due and payable in a format as illustrated in the attached Exhibit “B,” which is incorporated herein by this reference.

13. DISCHARGE AND WITHDRAWAL.

CITY may discharge FIRM at any time. FIRM may withdraw with CITY’s consent, or for good cause, or upon sixty (60) days written notice. Good cause includes CITY’s breach of this Agreement, refusal to cooperate or to follow FIRM’s advice on a material matter or any fact or circumstance that would render FIRM’s continuing representation unlawful or unethical. When FIRM’s services conclude, all unpaid charges will immediately become due and payable. After services conclude, FIRM will deliver CITY’s file and property in FIRM’s possession whether or not CITY has paid for all services.
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14. DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY.

CITY is entitled to any files in FIRM’s possession relating to the legal services performed by FIRM for CITY, excluding FIRM’s internal accounting records and other documents not reasonably necessary to CITY’s representation. Once a matter is concluded, FIRM will close the file, and CITY will receive notice and a copy thereof.

All CITY-supplied materials and all attorney end product (referred to generally as "CITY material") are the property of CITY. Attorney end product includes, for example, finalized contracts, pleadings, and trust documents. Attorney work product is the property of FIRM. Attorney work product includes, for example, drafts, notes, internal memoranda and electronic files, and attorney representation and administration materials, including attorney-CITY correspondence and conflicts materials.

15. DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE AND ESTIMATES.

Nothing in this Agreement or in FIRM’s preliminary statements to CITY will be construed as a promise or guarantee about the outcome of the matter. FIRM’s comments about the outcome of the matter will be taken as expressions of opinion only.

Any estimate of fees given by FIRM shall not be a guarantee. Only the detailed invoices to be provided to CITY shall constitute the amount owed for legal services performed on CITY’s behalf.

16. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

If a dispute arises out of or relating to any aspect of this Agreement between CITY and FIRM, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, FIRM and CITY agree to discuss in good faith the use of mediation before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or any other dispute resolution procedure. Nothing herein shall limit or otherwise affect CITY’s right under sections 6200-6206 of the California Business and Professions Code to request arbitration of any fee dispute by an independent, impartial arbitrator or panel of arbitrators through a bar association program created solely to resolve fee disputes between lawyers and CITYs. However, should discussions, mediation or non-binding arbitration provided through a local bar association program not resolve the dispute, each party is entitled to pursue all other available legal remedies. The claims or controversies subject to this provision shall include, without limitation, any claim of professional negligence or malpractice.

17. ATTORNEYS’ FEES CLAUSE.

The prevailing party in any action or proceeding arising out of or to enforce any provision of this Agreement, with the exception of a fee arbitration or mediation under Business and Professions Code sections 6200-6206, will be awarded reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in that action or proceeding, or in the enforcement of any judgment or award rendered.
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18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement will be binding on the parties.

19. SEVERABILITY IN EVENT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY.

If any provision of this Agreement is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire Agreement will be severable and remain in effect.

20. MODIFICATION BY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT.

This Agreement may be modified by subsequent agreement of the parties only by an instrument in writing signed by both of them.

21. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Agreement will govern all legal services performed by FIRM on behalf of CITY commencing with the date FIRM first performs services. The date at the beginning of this Agreement is for reference only.

22. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.

The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the parties to execute this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

LORI M. ASUNCION TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC

CITY ATTORNEY
By: By:

CITY ATTORNEY DR. JONATHAN L. KRAMER
“‘CITY” “FIRM”
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EXHIBIT “A”

1. FIRM shall be compensated for work under this Agreement at the standard hourly rates of FIRM's attorneys and paralegals in effect at the time services are rendered. The current standard hourly rates are as follows:

Partners $340.00
Of Counsel $300.00
Senior Associates $300.00
Associates $285.00
Paraprofessionals $190.00
The hourly rates shown above are at the inception of this Agreement and shall automatically increase by three percent (3%) upon each anniversary of this Agreement.

2. FIRM shall also charge, at its cost and without markup, for expenses such as photocopying, telecopying, postage, express delivery, long distance telephone, travel costs, filing and publication fees, as applicable, and other out-of-pocket expenses related to this engagement.

3. FIRM shall bill for services hereunder not more frequently than monthly unless prior authorized in writing by CITY, and each such invoice shall be payable upon receipt.
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EXHIBIT “B”

YOUR LETTERHEAD
City of Stockton Date: _________________
Attn: Lori M. Asuncion Acting City Attorney Invoice No. _________________ City Hall, 2nd Floor Our File No. _________________
425 North El Dorado Street
Stockton California 95202-1997

SUBJECT MATTER/CASE NAME & NUMBER
For Legal Services rendered through as fully described on the attached detailed billing.

TOTAL FEES $_______________
TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______________
**TOTAL CHARGES FOR THIS BILL** $_______________
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EXHIBIT "C"

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FIRM shall procure and maintain for the duration of the agreement insurance against all claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by FIRM its agents, representatives, or employees.

Minimum Limits of Insurance
FIRM, shall maintain insurance limits not less than:

1. General liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.

If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers' Compensation: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

4. Professional/Malpractice Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention
Any deductibles or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by CITY.

Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured on general liability and automobile liability policies as respects: liability out of activities performed by or on behalf of FIRM; premises owned, occupied, or used by FIRM; and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by FIRM. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

2. For any claims related to the project, FIRM's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of FIRM's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
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3. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

4. FIRM's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

5. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to CITY.

Subcontractors
Before permitting any subcontractors to perform work under this Agreement, FIRM shall require subcontractors to furnish satisfactory proof that insurance has been issued and is maintained similar to that provided by FIRM as may be applied to each subcontractor’s work.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers that are admitted insurance carriers in the State of California or must otherwise be approved by CITY.

Verification of Coverage
FIRM shall furnish CITY with original endorsements of effective coverage for policies on which CITY is included as an additional insured as required by this Exhibit and shall furnish original certificates of insurance for all other required policies. The endorsements are to be signed by the person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements and certificates are to be received and approved by CITY before work commences.

Upon request, FIRM shall furnish CITY a certified copy of any or all policies of insurance covering the work required under this Agreement.
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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE FIRM OF REDWOOD PUBLIC

LAW, LLP
The need for specialized expertise and/or workload demands of the City Attorney's Office periodically results in a need to hire outside counsel; and The City of Stockton currently desires to retain the law firm of Redwood Public Law, LLP, to advise the City in civil liability, litigation, and other proceedings as the need arises; and
The law firm of Redwood Public Law, LLP possesses the qualifications and personnel needed by the City in handling such proceedings; and Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council hereby approves the selection of Redwood Public Law, LLP to advise the City in civil liability, litigation, and other proceedings as the need arises.

2. The City Attorney is authorized to execute an agreement for legal services with the law firm of Redwood Public Law, LLP in substantially the form as attached as Exhibit “1” and incorporated by this reference.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 18, 2024 .

KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMCM CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective , 2024, by and between the CITY OF STOCKTON, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and the law firm of REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP ("FIRM").

W I T N E S S E T H
The City Attorney of the City of Stockton provides legal counsel and representation to the CITY and the Council members, Board members, officers, and employees of the CITY; and
Pursuant to Section 1306 of the Charter of the City of Stockton, the City Attorney shall not retain or employ outside counsel without the approval of the City Council; and The CITY and FIRM have determined that FIRM is especially qualified to provide code enforcement litigation and receivership advice and counsel and represent the CITY in legal matters on behalf of the CITY.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the following terms and conditions, FIRM and CITY agree as follows:

1. CONDITIONS AND BILLING ATTORNEY DESIGNATION.

This Agreement will take effect and FIRM will only be obligated to provide legal services as needed once this Agreement is fully signed and initialed by both parties.

Upon receipt of the signed Agreement, Jose M. Sanchez will be the shareholder primarily responsible for all work performed under this Agreement unless otherwise authorized by CITY.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

CITY hires FIRM to provide legal services as may be requested by CITY from time to time under this retainer agreement. No representation of any officials, officers, employees, or any other persons or entities affiliated with CITY shall be provided unless such representations is expressly authorized by the City Attorney, which such written authorization shall be deemed to be a part of this Agreement. FIRM will provide those legal services reasonably required to represent CITY. FIRM will take reasonable steps to keep CITY informed of progress and to respond timely to CITY’s inquiries. If a court action is filed, FIRM will represent CITY through trial and post-trial motions.

3. CITY’S DUTIES.

CITY agrees to be truthful with FIRM, to cooperate, to keep FIRM informed of any information or developments which may come to CITY’s attention, to abide by this Agreement, to pay FIRM’s bills on time, and to keep FIRM advised of CITY’s address, 667
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telephone number, and whereabouts. CITY will assist FIRM in providing necessary information and documents and will appear when necessary at legal proceedings.

4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

By accepting representation of CITY, FIRM acknowledges that it has undertaken reasonable and customary efforts to determine whether there are any potential conflicts of interest or adversity of positions between CITY and any other person or entity in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted in California, which would bar FIRM from representing CITY in general. CITY’s execution of this Agreement represents an express agreement to the applicability of the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted in California as to any and all issues of representation arising under this Agreement. FIRM currently provides legal services to the Port of Stockton. The FIRM and CITY are not aware of any matter in direct conflict between CITY and the Port of Stockton at this time. If a conflict between the parties arises, the FIRM will comply with all California Rules of Professional Conduct.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

FIRM shall be employed solely as an independent contractor to render a professional service, is responsible for all obligations consistent with that status, and nothing contained herein shall be interpreted so as to cause FIRM to be considered an employee of CITY. Consistent with FIRM’s independent contractor status, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit or limit FIRM from representing parties other than those expressly covered by this Agreement, provided that FIRM shall not represent CITY’s officials, officers, employees, board members and commissioners (whether individually or collectively) in disputes with CITY or in any other investigation, administrative proceeding, or litigation against CITY which would conflict with CITY’s interests or create any other conflict as prohibited by law or the canons of ethics of the State Bar of California.

6. DISCLOSURE.

7. INDEMNIFICATION.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FIRM shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City of Stockton and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of FIRM in its performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City of Stockton. This obligation is independent of, and shall not in any way be limited by, the minimum 668
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Insurance obligations contained in this agreement. These obligations shall survive the completion or termination of this agreement.

8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

9. LICENSES, PERMITS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.

10. NOTICES.

To CITY: Lori M. Asuncion
City Attorney
425 North El Dorado Street, Second Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
To FIRM: Jose M. Sanchez
Redwood Public Law, LLP
409 13th Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612

11. LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES.

The legal personnel assigned to CITY’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as is reasonably required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel 669
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attends a meeting, court hearing or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent. CITY reserves the right to disapprove the second charge.

12. COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES.
(a) CITY agrees to pay for FIRM’s costs, disbursements, and expenses in addition to its hourly fees for the performance of legal services under this Agreement.

These costs and expenses commonly include service of process charges, filing fees, court and deposition reporters' fees, jury fees, notary fees, deposition costs, messenger and other delivery fees, travel costs including parking, meals and hotel costs, investigation expenses, consultants' fees, expert witness, professional, mediator, arbitrator and/or special master fees.
(b) Out of town travel. CITY agrees to pay transportation, meals, lodging, and all other costs of any necessary out-of-town travel by FIRM’s personnel, only if preapproved by CITY. CITY will be charged the hourly rates for time spent on such preapproved travel. (c) Experts, Consultants, and Investigators. To aid in the preparation or presentation of CITY’s case, it may become necessary to hire expert witnesses, consultants, investigators, and outsourced support services. CITY agrees to pay such fees and charges. FIRM will select any expert witnesses, consultants, investigators, or support services to be hired, and CITY will be informed of persons chosen and their charges.

Additionally, CITY understands that if the matter proceeds to court action or arbitration, CITY may be required to pay fees and/or costs to other parties in the action.

Any such payment will be entirely the responsibility of CITY.

13. BILLING STATEMENTS.

14. DISCHARGE AND WITHDRAWAL.

CITY may discharge FIRM at any time. FIRM may withdraw with CITY’s consent or for good cause. Good cause includes CITY’s breach of this Agreement, refusal to cooperate or to follow FIRM’s advice on a material matter or any fact or circumstance that would render FIRM’s continuing representation unlawful or unethical. When FIRM’s services conclude, all unpaid charges will immediately become due and payable. After services conclude, FIRM will deliver CITY’s file and property in FIRM’s possession whether or not CITY has paid for all services.

15. DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY.

16. DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE AND ESTIMATES.

Any estimate of fees given by FIRM shall not be a guarantee. Only the detailed invoices to be provided to CITY shall constitute the amount owed for legal services performed on CITY’s behalf.

17. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

18. ATTORNEYS’ FEES CLAUSE.

19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement will be binding on the parties.

20. SEVERABILITY IN EVENT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY.

If any provision of this Agreement is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire Agreement will be severable and remain in effect.

21. MODIFICATION BY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT.

This Agreement may be modified by subsequent agreement of the parties only by an instrument in writing signed by both of them.

22. EFFECTIVE DATE.

23. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.

The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the parties to execute this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

LORI M. ASUNCION REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP

CITY ATTORNEY
By: By:

CITY ATTORNEY JOSE M. SANCHEZ
“‘CITY” “FIRM”
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EXHIBIT “A”

Partners $440 - $495
Of Counsels $395 - $440
Associates $325 - $375
Paralegals $215
The particular rates charged within the above ranges will depend on the experience of the attorney and the subject matter.

2. FIRM shall also charge for expenses such as photocopying, telecopying, postage, express delivery, long distance telephone, travel costs, filing and publication fees, as applicable, and other out-of-pocket expenses related to this engagement.

3. FIRM shall bill for services hereunder not more frequently than monthly, and such invoice shall be payable upon receipt.
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EXHIBIT “B”

YOUR LETTERHEAD
City of Stockton Date: _________________
Attn: Lori M. Asuncion City Attorney Invoice No. _________________ City Hall, 2nd Floor Our File No. _________________
425 North El Dorado Street
Stockton California 95202-1997

SUBJECT MATTER/CASE NAME & NUMBER
For Legal Services rendered through as fully described on the attached detailed billing.

TOTAL FEES $_______________
TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______________
**TOTAL CHARGES FOR THIS BILL** $_______________
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EXHIBIT “C”
Insurance Requirements for Professional Services
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees.

MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury, and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (nonowned), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(Not required if consultant provides written verification it has no employees)

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance appropriates to the Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $1,000,000 aggregate.

If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Stockton requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Stockton.

Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
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Additional Insured Status
The City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used). Additional insured Name of Organization shall read “City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers.” Policy shall cover City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for all locations work is done under this contract.

Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory and at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies. The City of Stockton does not accept endorsements limiting the Contractor’s insurance coverage to the sole negligence of the Named Insured.

Umbrella or Excess Policy
The Contractor may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide the liability limits as required in this agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that all of the Primary and Umbrella or Excess Policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General Liability insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.

Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City of Stockton.

Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby grants to City of Stockton a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City of Stockton by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City of Stockton has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
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Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Stockton. The City of Stockton may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City of Stockton. The CGL and any policies, including Excess liability policies, may not be subject to a self-insured retention (SIR) or deductible that exceeds $25,000 unless approved in writing by City of Stockton. Any and all deductibles and SIRs shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor or subcontractor who procured such insurance and shall not apply to the Indemnified Additional Insured Parties. City of Stockton may deduct from any amounts otherwise due Contractor to fund the SIR/deductible. Policies shall NOT contain any self-insured retention (SIR) provision that limits the satisfaction of the SIR to the Named. The policy must also provide that Defense costs, including the Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, will satisfy the SIR or deductible. City of Stockton reserves the right to obtain a copy of any policies and endorsements for verification.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Stockton.

Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage:

1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.

2. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.

3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claimsmade policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.

Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City of Stockton with original certificates and amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsements Pages of the CGL and any Excess policies listing all policy endorsements. All certificates and endorsements and copies of the Declarations & Endorsements pages are to be received and approved by the City of Stockton before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the 677
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Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City of Stockton reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. City of Stockton reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Subcontractors
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City of Stockton is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.

Duration of Coverage
CGL & Excess liability policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.

Special Risks or Circumstances
City of Stockton reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Certificate Holder Address
The address for mailing certificates, endorsements and notices shall be:

City of Stockton
Its Officers, Officials, Employees, and Volunteers
400 E Main Street, 3rd Floor – HR
Stockton, CA 95202
REV 2022-05-17
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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE FIRM OF TELECOM LAW FIRM, PC
The need for specialized expertise and/or workload demands of the City Attorney's Office periodically results in a need to hire outside counsel; and The City of Stockton currently desires to retain the law firm of Hanson Bridgett LLP, to advise the City in civil liability, litigation, and other proceedings as the need arises; and The law firm of Hanson Bridgett LLP possesses the qualifications and personnel needed by the City in handling such proceedings; and
Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council hereby approves the selection of Hanson Bridgett LLP to advise the City in civil liability, litigation, and other proceedings as the need arises.

2. The City Attorney is authorized to execute an agreement for legal services with the law firm of Hanson Bridgett LLP in substantially the form as attached as Exhibit “1” and incorporated by this reference.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 18, 2024 .

KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMCM CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective , 2024, by and between the CITY OF STOCKTON, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and the law firm of HANSON BRIDGETT LLP ("FIRM").

W I T N E S S E T H
The City Attorney of the City of Stockton provides legal counsel and representation to the CITY and the Council members, Board members, officers, and employees of the CITY; and
Pursuant to Section 1306 of the Charter of the City of Stockton, the City Attorney shall not retain or employ outside counsel without the approval of the City Council; and The CITY and FIRM have determined that FIRM is especially qualified to provide code enforcement litigation and receivership advice and counsel and represent the CITY in legal matters on behalf of the CITY.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the following terms and conditions, FIRM and CITY agree as follows:

1. CONDITIONS AND BILLING ATTORNEY DESIGNATION.

This Agreement will take effect and FIRM will only be obligated to provide legal services as needed once this Agreement is fully signed and initialed by both parties.

Upon receipt of the signed Agreement, Steven D. Miller will be the shareholder primarily responsible for all work performed under this Agreement unless otherwise authorized by CITY.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

3. CITY’S DUTIES.

CITY agrees to be truthful with FIRM, to cooperate, to keep FIRM informed of any information or developments which may come to CITY’s attention, to abide by this Agreement, to pay FIRM’s bills on time, and to keep FIRM advised of CITY’s address, 680
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telephone number, and whereabouts. CITY will assist FIRM in providing necessary information and documents and will appear when necessary at legal proceedings.

4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

6. DISCLOSURE.

7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

8. LICENSES, PERMITS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.

9. NOTICES.

To CITY: Lori M. Asuncion
City Attorney
425 North El Dorado Street, Second Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
To FIRM: Steven D. Miller

HANSON BRIDGETT LLP
425 Market Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

10. LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES.

11. COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES.
(a) CITY agrees to pay for FIRM’s costs, disbursements, and expenses in addition to its hourly fees for the performance of legal services under this Agreement.

These costs and expenses commonly include service of process charges, filing fees, court and deposition reporters' fees, jury fees, notary fees, deposition costs, messenger and other delivery fees, travel costs including parking, meals and hotel costs, investigation expenses, consultants' fees, expert witness, professional, mediator, arbitrator and/or special master fees.
(b) Out of town travel. CITY agrees to pay transportation, meals, lodging, and all other costs of any necessary out-of-town travel by FIRM’s personnel, only if preapproved by CITY. CITY will be charged the hourly rate for time spent on such preapproved travel. 682
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(c) Experts, Consultants, and Investigators. To aid in the preparation or presentation of CITY’s case, it may become necessary to hire expert witnesses, consultants, investigators, and outsourced support services. CITY agrees to pay such fees and charges. FIRM will select any expert witnesses, consultants, investigators, or support services to be hired, and CITY will be informed of persons chosen and their charges.

Additionally, CITY understands that if the matter proceeds to court action or arbitration, CITY may be required to pay fees and/or costs to other parties in the action.

Any such payment will be entirely the responsibility of CITY.

12. BILLING STATEMENTS.

13. DISCHARGE AND WITHDRAWAL.

14. DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY.

All CITY-supplied materials and all attorney end product (referred to generally as "CITY material") are the property of CITY. Attorney end product includes, for example, finalized contracts, pleadings, and trust documents. Attorney work product is the property of FIRM. Attorney work product includes, for example, drafts, notes, internal 683
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memoranda and electronic files, and attorney representation and administration materials, including attorney-CITY correspondence and conflicts materials.

15. DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE AND ESTIMATES.

Any estimate of fees given by FIRM shall not be a guarantee. Only the detailed invoices to be provided to CITY shall constitute the amount owed for legal services performed on CITY’s behalf.

16. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

17. ATTORNEYS’ FEES CLAUSE.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement will be binding on the parties.

19. SEVERABILITY IN EVENT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY.

If any provision of this Agreement is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire Agreement will be severable and remain in effect.
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20. MODIFICATION BY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT.

This Agreement may be modified by subsequent agreement of the parties only by an instrument in writing signed by both of them.

21. EFFECTIVE DATE.

22. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.

The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the parties to execute this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

LORI M. ASUNCION HANSON BRIDGETT LLP

CITY ATTORNEY
By: By:

CITY ATTORNEY STEVEN D. MILLER
“‘CITY” “FIRM”
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EXHIBIT “A”

Partners $485
Of Counsel $410
Associates $390
Paraprofessionals $265

3. FIRM shall bill for services hereunder not more frequently than monthly, and such invoice shall be payable upon receipt.
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EXHIBIT “B”

SUBJECT MATTER/CASE NAME & NUMBER
For Legal Services rendered through as fully described on the attached detailed billing.

TOTAL FEES $_______________
TOTAL EXPENSES $ ______________
**TOTAL CHARGES FOR THIS BILL** $_______________
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EXHIBIT "C"