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2005/01/19 City Council Agenda PacketROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 19, 2005 MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, CA 5:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Call to Order Roll Call (Flores Smith Spradlin Vidak-Martinez Mackenzie—) Pledge of Allegiance Judy Hauff City Clerk City Hall 1. Unscheduled Public Appearances For public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes & a 30 minute total time limit or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) -_PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING - *SEE NOTE ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA 2. General Plan Implementation [5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.] 'APPROXIMATE Taws a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 6:00 p.m. Break for Dinner 6:30 p.m. Regular Session – Reconvene 3. Finance Department Matters: [6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.] • Financial Presentation – Fiscal Year 2003-2004 a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction (SEE NOTE ON NEXT PAGE) • Water/Sewer Rates [6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.] a. Staff Report/Presentation by Consultants Bartle Wells b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 4. Wilfred/Golf Course and Highway 101 Interchange 17:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.] a. Staff Report/Presentation by CalTrans b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction Rohnert Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda (2) January 19, 2005 5. List of Projects to be Addressed in 2005 & 2006 and Staff Commitment to Service [8:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.] a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 6. Hiring Process for Permanent City Attorney [9:30 P.M. —10:00 p.m.] a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 7. CONSENT CALENDAR All tems on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the City Council unless any Council Member or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item A. Resolution for Adoption: 2005-23 Supporting Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District's Measure "A" B. Approval of the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors requiring mandatory sewer connections (re.Cannon Manor Final EIR) 8. Public Comments For public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes & a 30 minute total time limit or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) -PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING *SEE NOTE BELOW ADJOURNMENT DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this City Council meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2227 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation by the City. Please make sure the City Manager's office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in another format (Braille, audio -tape, etc.) NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the meeting proceeds. if you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum and state your name and address for the record. -PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD_ PRIOR TO SPEAKING Any item raised by a member of the public which is not agendized and may require Council action shall be automatically referred to. staff for investigation and disposition which may include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and may take action thereon. JH -h:011905 AGENDA-WS-RPCityCoundl ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 19, 2005 MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, CA 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING — Call to Order Roll Call (Flores _Smith Spradlin Vidak-Martinez Mackenzie„ Pledge of Allegiance 1. Unscheduled Public Appearances For public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes & a 30 minute total time limit or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) -PLEASE ML OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAiONNG- *SEE NOTE ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA 2. General Plan Implementation [5:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.] *APPROXIMATE TIMEs v/ a. Staff Report (SEE NOTE ON NEXT PAGE) b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 6:00 p.m. Break for Dinner 6:30 p.m. Regular Session _ Reconvene ,; / 3. Finance Department Matters: 16:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.] V • Financial Presentation — Fiscal Year 2003-2004 a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction • Water/Sewer Rates [6:45 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.] a. Staff Report/Presentation by Consultants Bartle Wells b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 4. Wilfred/Golf Course and Highway 101 Interchange [7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.] a. Staff Report/Presentation by CalTrans b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction Rohnert Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda (2) January 19, 2005 5. ist of Projects to be Addressed in 2005 & 2006 and Staff Commitment to Service [8:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.] a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 6. Hiring Process for Permanent City Attorney [9:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.] a. Staff Report b. Public Comments c. Council Discussion/Direction 7. CONSENT CALENDAR All terns on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the City Council unless any Council Member or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item. b�A. Resolution for Adoption: 2005-23 Supporting Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District's Measure "A" . Approval of the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors requiring mandatory sewer connections (re.Cannon Manor Final EIR) 8. Public Comments For public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes & a 30 minute total time limit or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) -PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAEING 'SEE NOTE BELOW ADJOURNMENT DISABLED ACCQMMODAMN: if you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this City Council meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2227 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation by the City. Please make sure the City Manager's office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in another format (Braille, audio -tape, etc.) NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the meeting proceeds. If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum and state your name and address for the record. -PLEASE FILL QUT A SPEAKELt CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING Any item raised by a member of the public which is not agendized and may require Council action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and may take action thereon. JH4011905 AGENDA-WS-MityCouncH CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CARD Date: 1 - /7-0!i- Name: /-0 Name: � Address: -51-0 - 16 "' SL 14 Phone: /.S —022-- 9 Y69pZ TOPIC: ` Brief Summary of Comments: L- ^r See Reverse CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CARD Date: Name: 1 C N+41� MOt,t)i✓�` Address: Z000CZE CiIJ` PA �-Acf ,SL)tTf400 Phone: SAM PArvl.onl, CA 9g536 (qzs� 5q3 -0,9q0 TOPIC: �i �F� ��L� Cov(esf, (n/7r: t"i w6c— Brief Summary of Comments: worl< p rc ce S S c�,^d 14,s eec- C, vl I'-(- Cowl O-C,1,44i n I e ✓e�a, c, I+ e 4-1 \11C - See Reverse -> CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CARD Date: C�L. Name: Address: L C- (s- Phone: TOPIC: �- -,f\,�Gj /L kv,.Qy-f Brief Summary of Comments: See Reverse -� CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CARD Date: Name: Address: 15 a 3 q OA NP EL- tAo Phone: '8(c - '� 11 1 TOPIC: Brief Summary of Comments: See Reverse -> Fa1Z ,SPEGA L M6671ac5 of TO: Carl Leivo, City Manager Icommm sem. I_ COPY: City Council tcopy0 - vm Gabrielle Whelan, Interim City Attorney Steven Donley, Assistant City Manager PDIVILANNING FROM: Ron Bendorff, Senior Planner SION DATE: January 19, 2005 SUBJECT: General Plan Implementation for 2005 The following is an introduction to Staff's upcoming presentation on what the City Council may expect to see in 2005 regarding implementation of the City's General Plan. Also attached is an outline of the activities listed below by projected month. Specific Plan Area Overview Northeast Specific Plan. The Final Specific Plan for the Northeast Area is currently being reviewed and sections of the Administrative Draft Environmental Impact Report (ADEIR) have been submitted for. City Staff review. It is expected that the complete ADEIR will be available in March, 2005. Staff notes that since the Northeast Area is one of three Specific Plans sharing roughly the same processing track (the other two being the Southeast Area and the University District, as explained below), there is a need to ensure that the EIRs for each Specific Plan are consistent with one another. Staff has, therefore, been meeting with the three EIR consultants to work towards this consistency. Once the ADEIR has been reviewed, a formal Draft EIR will be prepared and released for a 45 -day public comment period. 'During this period, a public session to receive comments on the Draft EIR will be held at a Planning Commission meeting. Assuming the 45 -day comment period ends in late May/June, 2005, the Draft EIR, the Specific Plan and any associated applications (e.g. Development Area Plan for the initial phase, tentative subdivision map) could conceivably be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in July/August, 2005. Given the complexity of the project, a number of meetings will likely be required for this action. Once the Specific Plan/EIR is approved by Council, the City will petition the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for annexation of whatever portion of the Specific Plan Area is ready for incorporation. This is projected to occur sometime in Fall/Winter, 2005-2006. Once LA -FCO has acted 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA 94928-2486 - (707)588-2212' FAX: (707)588-2274 7? Carl Leivo; City_ Manager .-1 / 19/05 Page 2 on the annexation, the Council would formally approve the annexation and the affected properties would be taken into the City. Southeast Specific Plan. The Specific Plan for the Southeast Area is currently in review by Staff and a complete ADEIR has been received from the EIR consultant. As noted above, Staff has been working with the three EIR consultants on consistency of the documents and this, along with the large number of comments received on the ADEIR, may necessitate a second Southeast Specific Plan ADEIR for Staff to screen. Assuming this can all be accomplished within the next two months and a Draft EIR prepared and released for public review, the 45 -day comment period is projected to end in April, 2005. This would allow Commission/Council review of the Draft EIR, the Specific Plan and any associated applications in May/June, 2005. As with the above, a number of meetings will likely be required for this action. Once the Specific Plan/EIR is approved by Council, the City will petition LAFCO for annexation of the entire Specific Plan Area. This is projected to occur sometime in the Fall of 2005. Once LAFCO has acted on the annexation, the Council would formally approve the annexation and the affected properties would be taken into the City. University District Specific Plan. The Specific Plan for the University District is also currently in review by Staff and a complete ADEIR has been received from the EIR consultant. Again, Staff has been working towards consistency among the EIR documents and there are also a large number of comments that have been received on the ADEIR, so preparation of a second Southeast Specific Plan ADEIR may be prudent. As with the Southeast Plan, this is projected to be accomplished within the next two months and a Draft EIR is expected to be released for public review in March, 2005, with the 45 -day comment period projected to end in April, 2005. This would allow Commission/Council review of the Draft EIR, the Specific Plan and any associated applications in May/June, 2005. Again, a number of meetings will likely be required for this action. Once the Specific Plan/EIR is approved by Council, the City will petition LAFCO for the majority of the Specific Plan Area. This is projected to occur sometime in the Fall of 2005. Once LAFCO has acted on, the annexation, the Council would approve the annexation and the affected properties would be taken into the City. Wilfred-Dowdell Specific Plan. A Draft Specific Plan for the Wilfred=Dowdell area was prepared in the late -1990s and was reviewed by the Commission and Council in 1999/2000. A Draft EIR was also prepared for the project. No action was taken at the time, given the need to revise the project's traffic study to include new information. In the interim, area property owners expressed a desire to allow additional flexibility in the Draft Plan to permit a wider range of development options. Staff subsequently revised the Draft Plan to include such flexibility. 2 a Carl Leivo, City Manager —1/19/05 Page 3 Given the need to further analyze environmental factors not completely covered in the prior EIR (e.g. wetlands, potential California Tiger Salamander habitat); Staff has contracted for a Supplemental EIR to be completed prior to reconsideration of the Draft Plan. Staff anticipates an Administrative Draft of the Supplemental EIR within the next two months, with a Draft for public review likely to be available in May, 2005, commencing the 45 -day comment. period. This would allow Commission/Council review of the Draft Supplemental EIR and the Specific Plan and any associated applications in July/August, 2005. Once the Specific Plan/SEIR is approved by Council, the City will petition LAFCO for annexation of the Specific Plan Area. This is projected to occur sometime in the Fall of 2005. Once LAFCO has acted on the annexation, the Council would approve the annexation and the affected properties would be taken into the City. Northwest Specific Plan. A Draft Specific Plan was recently received for the Northwest Specific Plan Area and review is underway. A potential EIR consultant has been contacted and a proposal is expected within the next week or so. It is estimated that it will take at least six months for an ADEIR to be prepared, so the soonest a public review Draft EIR could be released is Fall, 2005. This means that it is fairly unlikely that the City Council will take action on this Specific Plan in 2005. Other Development Areas Stadium Lands. This area is not within a Specific Plan area, but is being processed as a Planned Development. A Preliminary Plan has been reviewed and comments provided, and Staff awaits a Final Draft Plan from the proponents. Once received, an ETR consultant will be selected and that work shall commence. Again, it generally takes six months or so for an ADEIR to be completed, so it is likely that a public review Draft EIR would not be released until August/ September, 2005. This means that the soonest the Council could see this project would be Winter, 2005/2006. Agilent Property. This approximately 160 -acre site is also not within a Specific Plan area, and it is partially developed with the now -closed Agilent Technologies campus. There are approximately 77 acres which have not been developed that are currently designated for Industrial use. Given the difficulty in locating a suitable user for the existing campus, it is conceivable that other uses may be proposed for this property which will be brought before the City Council for consideration this year. The level. of project and environmental review and timing for such a project will be determined at the time it is proposed. 3 Carl Leivo, City Manager —1/19/05 Page 4 K Growth Management Program The Growth Management Program limits the City's growth rate to an annual average of one percent, which equates to roughly 225 new residential units per year. Once that maximum rate is reached, a trigger cap may be put in place to slow growth accordingly. Staff notes that affordable units are not subject to the growth rate restriction. Since 2001, the City has issued building permits for only 294 units that would be subject to the Growth Management Program, so the trigger cap is not likely to be imposed in the near future. Once the Specific Plans are approved and construction commences, developers will be competing for the available building permit allocations and this will result in the trigger cap being implemented. Recognizing this, the Planning Commission considered unit allocation scenarios for the Specific Plan Areas in Spring 2004 and made a recommendation on same to the City Council. The need to prepare infrastructure studies for water, sewer, and storm sewer facilities and the subsequent Water Supply Assessment have delayed any Council action on the scenarios, however. It is expected that this item will be revisited in 2005 and the Council may be asked to approve a unit allocation program for future growth. General Plan Update Since adoption of the City's General Plan in 2000, a significant amount of new information has been made available which is more up-to-date than what is in the present General Plan (e.g. a Water Supply Analysis, traffic information that incorporates the updated County traffic model, specific designs for future growth areas.) Given this, it is desirable to update the General Plan to incorporate this new information and present a timelier picture of the City and its potential development. Attachment 4 LIZ OUTLINE OF PROJECTED ACTIVITIES BY MONTH -2005 FSS P TE R1 AN, ADEIR review DEIR available/45-day Final 0,, 074h LAFCO 776 review period EIR P_ M review available i,- 4-M-faW., ADEIR review DEIR available/ Final EIR 7mm LAFCO %pq 45 -day review available gn SP �a �p review ies period N, IV.- ADEIR review DEIR available/ 45 -day review Final EIR available t_� 2 LAFCO review ic"661� "P., """ ic :4ng Xef,;N, period Z W laj Wilfred ADEIR review DEIR available Final C uh 944 Q'4 LAFCO 45 -day review period EIR r-RP'taxees o mp review available ms�pmq 72' w ADEIR review DEIR available 45 Final EIR day review period available ADEIR review DEIR available/45- Final & 1617 "A "4 "4 ands day review period EIR available 4 1i CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FISCAL YE 2004 RESULTS ♦ REVENUES: $195K > BUDGET ♦ EXPENDITURES: $523K < BUDGET ♦ RESERVES: $1.5M < BUDGET Note: Reserves include the sale of certain surplus property which did not take place 24 20 16 12 TOTAL REVENUE REVENUES STRONG PERFORMERS: Property Tax 1:� $185K or 8% Sales Tax $205K or 3% Franchise Fees Q $127K or 13% > Building Permits/ Plan Check Fees 12- $445K or 119% GP Maint. Fee 1::i $275K or 866% P 2,800,000 2,400,000 2,000,000 1,600,000 1,200,00( 800,00 400, Oa PROPERTY TAX 2,800,000 2,400,000 2,000,000 1,600,000 ,200,000 00,000 )0,000 The 2003-04 assessed value is $3.1 Billion, an increase of 7.46% over the prior year A F, ,•. • I 'ULM .:. i bx,'{¢"a' •��b��L�y Ate.. �.. .Y• .h� ?.ye i::rX' „t -,( *'?!!.'S'.d`r v• �� � ` °'>='•• v'Fr`�w!x.:...: i�. `' ._ ^9'r': :��'i!•Y•�. 4`''d. •<I$J.a• �J"'.�,^y. '. N°'• .:}'.•°7w '•° K � �' �^ ° c s� a'"• .' fir• a,.. w;U'x•�� a� . �' ' F6e"' �. ;wY 4 J. ... f .. w'§y .r. .:'• t�, p'i"}, ��, �..: t i;X' l'.'�•�Y�;M � f.` .v:; .y. •5 ��., 4jj. "''°E; V :, .-`}�i��,y.�.:"'. �y-i.� rtx . J;.>'`• ',1,s .:k,„; ., �'. r.:6;%� i < '`t. 'p,�. �? �';4i:dva,°.•�•x.�.i. . y! �;s�.:tt i":`N..",aye.-Q.'.rio�a r �a.„ ; ,g ,�+,�'y',,• 9.� �. 'xS +�;+�'�:e*' i�.§ •.'� "1:.;+;. .6.. .S Y.. "S.. i;. ..:hpr Q'q' �,F' 1yy'. •��,.•e.°.id .i'.'Y o'a;, ') .h y, 'Y3'� �' �' i=.:.ti R ".Y.,,.j'�.;.F,i�50 +. i.5'� 3'L 'C-"� •q.. ' ''�: i..!},q.; y :.. �. is,.; .. �t aia.�"x"":Amr«yk �tsy °j�'-%F'e .�:�" •*'raF. x'. .0^'dy ..yf•y'..d'ta...... : .%:i.e'>• i.i •w 240 200 157.32 160 120 80 40 A 01F 5-75'WALES TAX PER CAPITA BY CATEGORY 2.29.09 169.68 153.88 177.47 184,61 204.13 0 OR, c4v 9 MISCELLANEOUS rg TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS TO BUSINESS FOOD PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTION lR GENERAL RETAIL TOP TEN SALES TAX PRODUCERS WAL MART OFFICE DEPOT w FOOD MAXX COSTCO w W.W. GRAINGER � HOME DEPOT � CHEVRON � TARGET w YARDBIRDS w MCPHAIL'S FRANCHISE FEES 400,000 368,461 350,000 3 250,000- 200,000 50,000- 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 n PG&E 27 340,895 CABLE TV 387,600, 395,420 REFUSE k BUDGET ACTUAL REVENUES WEAK PERFORMERS: TOT ' J. Interest Earnings Jj Golf Course Rent Z. MVLF a Recreation Income G PAC Revenue z $133K or 9% $ 91K or 9% $122K or 24% $432K or 18% $128K or 10% $269K or 33% TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 115201000 1,500,000 1,440,000 1,367,259 113601000-z- 1 r��T� BUDGET ACTUAL ❑ Best Western ❑ Budget Inn ❑ Doubletree ❑ Good Nite Inn ❑ Motel 6 ❑ Ramada INTEREST RATES 7.0% 6.0% r , o 4.0% -■- Portfolio Yield 3.0 /o 7 ti b .?Sr q :. t kF •. 2.0% 777,77, 2903-94 o 1.0% � $1.1M Loss Budgeted $1M Earned $909K 0.0 % 2001 2002 2003 2004 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 GOLF COURSE RENT 200,000 9n 3 2002 100,000 200,000 42,822 2003 517,000 BUDGET ACTUAL MVLF 700 633.50 627.70 600 500 473.80 400 j Loss from MVLF Backfill 300 about $500K 206.70 200 100 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr RECREATION 1800 59 01 450,000 1600 1400-1,420 1200 350,000-----183,09 :��< 1000- 24,080 800 _,z 921-- 600- 200,000 400- 346 200 46,000 i00,000 -z,50,000 9 0 -x, �1 �,� �,°' oo p'� off, a'ti ��` N9 N9 N( ry0 ry0 r10 r10 r10 �- Softball Camp Expense Basketball -7�i— Volleyball 59 01 450,000 400,000 350,000-----183,09 300,000 24,080 250,000 _,z 200,000 150,000->65,74 46,000 i00,000 -z,50,000 -x, 0 Camp Revenue Camp Expense ❑ Actual 11 Budget SWIM ATTENDANCE 8,000- 7,000 , 6,329 6,000 638oor ' 5,000- 4,000— 3,165 2,913 2,972 2,632 846 3,000 2,000- 2,311 1,000 1,966 0- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 --0- LAP SWIM SWIM SCHOOL PUBLIC SWIM 45,000 39,097 40,000 35,305 35,000 30,000 259000 299795 20,00024,04-3 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,000- 7,000 , 6,329 6,000 638oor ' 5,000- 4,000— 3,165 2,913 2,972 2,632 846 3,000 2,000- 2,311 1,000 1,966 0- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 --0- LAP SWIM SWIM SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER REVENUE ❑ Actu a I ❑ Bud et 900,000 800,000 700,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 n 8059300 ' RECREATION CONTRIBUTIONS _ __, Sports i _.�;.,.__ _____._.. Center ;RRecreation Comm Centersz� _.__.. ___ Pools Progra�ms'] Rentals ? Senior } CenterNan ? Performing j __,__m,___..,.____ Arts Center Totals S Revenues $408,176 $225,823 ; $250,460 $85,608 $52,703 536,040 $1,558,810 Expenditures 415,090 . 296,309 ( 193,776 , 124,447 ,___ .,"__..m.._. 148980 1 .�.. 788,318�, 966,920 Before �jAdmin, allocation Admin allocation ($6,914 $70,486 3 i $56,684 ) i ( $38,839 `,... 277) ($252,278) ($408,110)] _. ,_ . __ .. __�$96 Allocation of Rec � _ Administration 47,866 ( 58,912 147,281 33,138 j 40,502 WA 327,701 iCity Subsidy After Admin. allocation ($54,780), E ($129,398); ($90� ,597)t($71,977)� ($136,779) ($252,278) ($735,811); TOTAL EXPENDITURES 24 20 16 1; EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT GEN GOVT PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS PARKS & REC IM BUDGET JW ACTUAL EXPENDITURES BY TYPE SALARY AND BENEFITS: OPERATING EXPENSES: CAPITAL PROJECTS/ EQUIPMENT: 72% 20% i�• 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 PERS RATES MISCELLANEOUS -0- PUBLIC SAFETY $143 K 22.1) r> ,.1 ., $142 K X8.6 7.0 1$530KI 2.2 $116 K 1.4 p 0 0.0 0.0 8.6 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Total PERS increases since 2002: PS $1.2M MISC $788K 0 REVENUE/EXPENSE NON -OPERATIONS Received $540,000 from Empire Waste Management for lawsuit settlement. Received $3,265,157 from the sale of surplus property. Requested PERS include the cost of the "Golden Handshake i than pay lump sum SURPLUS PROPERTY SOLD DURING 2003-04 PROPERTY BUDGETED SOLD Wine Center $2,100,000 $2,118570 (i) Stadium Lands SW Blvd Fire Station (2) Vacant Parcels Library $2,100,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 Budgeted in 2002-03 (1) $250,000 deposit for Wine Center receive( (2) Sold only one vacant parcel - Santa Dorot To be sold in 2004-05 Not sold $ 279,476 (z) $1,117,111 12 1a RESERVE BALANCES 1UU4 SPECIAL RESERVES JERAL FUND RESERVES TOTAL RESERVE BALANCE AT 6/30/04: $14.8M THIS EQUALS 58% OF TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES. THUS, IF THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC EVENT, THE CITY COULD SURVIVE FINANCIALLY FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS. i CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROJECTED RESERVES FY 2004-05 Notes: (1) Proceeds from sale of wine center (2) Transfer excess GF Reserve to Retired Employee Health Insurance reserve (3) Cost of severance package (4) Estimated refund from REMIF (5) Transfer to General Fund to pay for self-insured losses (25% of premiums &deductible billings) (6) Yearly principal payment from CDC for Theatre (PAC) loan (7) Transfer from GF Endowment Reserve to Retiree Medical to fully fund annual contribution (8) Transfer from GF Endowment Reserve to Retiree Medical for required annual contribution (9) Transfer to General Fund to cover increased PERs costs (10) Transfer from General Fund to fund 25% of enhanced retirements plans for Public Safety and Miscellaneous (11) Transfer to General Fund to fund replacement of two patrol vehicles (12) Transfer to General Fund to cover 2004-05 cost of retiree medical (13) Playground Fall Material Replacement Project (14) Transfer to Capital Projects Fund for relocation of public safety radio central transmitter (SW Station) (15) Transfer from General Fund for the sale of surplus property (16) Transfer to Wetlands Mitigation Project (17) Transfer from General Fund surplus 2003-04 -12- 6/30/03 Additions Est 6/30/04 Additions Est 6/30/05 Balance (Deletions) Balance (Deletions) Balance General Fund Reserve $1,388,993 1,868,570 (1) $2,767,563 2,767,563 (490,000) (2) (10% of net GF (10% of net GF expenditures) expenditures) Special Reserves: General Fund Endowment Reserve 4,537,276 (66,616) (3) 4,147,095 (800,000) (8) 10,839,233 (310,000) (7) 7,492,138 (15) (13,565) (16) Infrastructure Reserve 0 509,587 (17) 509,587 509,587 Capital Replacement Reserve 704,789 640,000 (17) 1,338,925 (86,000) (11) 1,202,925 (5,864) (14) (50,000) (14) Self Insured Losses: Property & Liability 123,694 -133,318 (4) 588,570 50,000 (4) 510,770 (118,442) (5) (127,800) (5) 450,000 (17) Worker's Compensation 401,957 (174,063) (5) 727,894 (210,500) (5) 517,394 500,000 (17) Retired Employee Health Ins. 2,067,500 490,000 (2) 2,867,500 800,000 (8) 2,967,500 310,000 (7) (700,000) (12) Active Employee Health Ins. 0 0 Reserve for Housing Programs 177„399 177,399 177,399 Miscellaneous Reserve (From CDC Theatre (P.A.C.)Pmts) 115,000 45,000 (6) 160,000 50,000 (6) 210,000 Reserve for Dev. of Addit. Rec Facilities 153,771 153,771 (137,336) (13) 16,435 Reserve for Purchase of Video Equipment 70,000 70,000 70,000 Reserve for Retirement Costs Miscellaneous 697,922 697,92.2 (697,922) (9) 350,000 350,000 (10) Safety 267,525 267,525 (267,525) (9) 0 Total Special Reserves $9,316,833 $2,389,355 $11,706,188 $5,665,055 $17,371,243 TOTAL ALL RESERVES $10,705,826 $3,767,925 $14,473,751 $5,665,055 $20,138,806 Notes: (1) Proceeds from sale of wine center (2) Transfer excess GF Reserve to Retired Employee Health Insurance reserve (3) Cost of severance package (4) Estimated refund from REMIF (5) Transfer to General Fund to pay for self-insured losses (25% of premiums &deductible billings) (6) Yearly principal payment from CDC for Theatre (PAC) loan (7) Transfer from GF Endowment Reserve to Retiree Medical to fully fund annual contribution (8) Transfer from GF Endowment Reserve to Retiree Medical for required annual contribution (9) Transfer to General Fund to cover increased PERs costs (10) Transfer from General Fund to fund 25% of enhanced retirements plans for Public Safety and Miscellaneous (11) Transfer to General Fund to fund replacement of two patrol vehicles (12) Transfer to General Fund to cover 2004-05 cost of retiree medical (13) Playground Fall Material Replacement Project (14) Transfer to Capital Projects Fund for relocation of public safety radio central transmitter (SW Station) (15) Transfer from General Fund for the sale of surplus property (16) Transfer to Wetlands Mitigation Project (17) Transfer from General Fund surplus 2003-04 -12- 0 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK -JUNE 30, 2004 EXPENDITURE REPORT $FAV (UNFAV) CATEGORY/DEPARTMENT 2003-04 6/30/2004 100% OF 100% OF 100% OF BUDGET BALANCE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT City Council $94,039 $88,273 93.87% $94,039 $5,766 City Manager 485,674 530,801 109.29% 485,674 (45,127) Salaries, overtime and travel over budget Finance & Accounting 933,740 930,085 99.61% 933,740 3,655 Data Processing 381,946 376,406 98.55% 381,946 5,540 Legal Services 169,486 313,908 185.21% 169,486 (144,422) Contractual legal expense Planning Dept. & Comm. 283,431 203,685 71.86% 283;431 79,746 Salaries, contracutal and professional expenses under budges Personnel 196,206 281,206 143.32% 196,206 (85,000) Recruitment and contract services over budget Rent Appeals Board 50,884 23,866 46.90% 50,884 27,018 City Office Building 439,820 444,977 101.17% 439,820 (5,157) City Office Annex 72,700 51,908 71.40% 72,700 20,792 General Gov't -Non Dept. 2,175,565 1,623,836 74.64% 2,175;565 551,729 Golden Handshake built into PERS rates Retired Empl. Benefits 625,968 626,665 100.11% 625,968 (697)' Non -Department Leases 280,317 ----------- 237,068 84.57% 280,317 43,249 Fire Engine purchased, not leased TOTAL GENERAL GOVT $6,189,776 ----------- $5,732,685 ------ 92.62% ------------ $6,189,776 ------------ $457,092 PUBLIC SAFETY , Public Safety Personnel $10,837,777 $11,030,208 101.78% '$10,837,777 ($192,431) Overtime in excess of savings from being under full staff Police Protection 930,476 $872,164 93.73% 930,476 58,312 Fire Protection 517,100 590,492 114.19% 517,100 (73,392) Fire Engine higher than budgeted amount Animal Control. 315,640 256,174 81.16% 315,640 59,466 Salaries and special department supplies under budget Animal Shelter 130,400 50,074 38.40% 130,400 80,326 Animal shelter facility improvements postponed to 2004-05 Public Safety Bldg -SW 13,400 729 5.44% 13,400 12.,671 Non -routine facility maintenance $10K, not done Public Safety Bldg -Main 312,959 278,328 88.93% 312,959 34,631 Building expense less than budget Public Safety Bldg -North 22,700 31,835 140.24% 22,700 (9,135) UST cleanup not budgeted Public Safety Bldg -South 11,900 8,359 70.24% 11,900 3,541 Civil Defense/Haz Mat 16,800 3,060 18.22% 16,800 13,740 Training and special department supplies under budget Youth & Family Services 112,432 ----------- 112,654 ----------- 100.20% ------ 112,432 ------------ (222) TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY $13,221,584 ----------- $13,234,078 ----------- 100.09% ------ $13,221,584 ------------ ------------ ($12,494) ------------ CITY OF ROHNERT PARK -JUNE 30, 2004 EXPENDITURE REPORT $FAV (UNFAV) CATEGORY/DEPARTMENT 2003-04 6/30/2004 100% OF 100% OF 100% OF BUDGET BALANCE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS City Engineer $348,995 $384,217 110.09% $348,995 ($35,222) W&K Engineering Services over budget Building Department 273,442 364,942 133.46% 273,442 (91,500) Outside Plan Check fees over budget . General 1,428,408 1,427,717 99.95% 1,428,408 691 Maint. of Trees & Parkways 150,700 103,826 68.90% 150,700 46,874 Landscape expense under budget Maintenance of Streets 88,000 55,107 62.62% 88.,000 32,893 Landscape expense under budget Street Lighting 231,100 232,600 100.65% 231,100 (1,500) Traffic Signals 100,000 83,305 83.30% 100,000 16,695 Storm -Drains & Drainage 100,200 9,752 9.73% 100,200 90,448 Reclassed storm drain engineering fees to capital project Weed Abatement 2,000 2,413 120.64% 2,000 (413) TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ----------- $2,722,845 ----------- ----------- $2,663,878 ----------- ------ 97.83% ------ ------------ $2,722,845 ------------ ------------ $58,967 ------------ PARKS AND RECREATION " Park Maintenance General $585,298 $438,583 74.93% $585,298 $146,715 Salary & benefits under budget Alicia Park 26,700 21,552 80.72% 26,700 5,148 Benecia Park 32,000 33,613 105.04% 32,000 (1,613) Caterpillar Park 5,200 3,606 69.35% 5,200 1,594 Colegio Park Area 17;400 10,659 61.26% 17,400 6,741 Dorotea Park 21,900 18,699 85.38% 21,900 3,201 Eagle Park 28,100 22,487 80.03% 28,100 5,613 Golis Park 27,500 31,332 113.93% 27,500 (3,832) Honeybee Park 22,400 16,990 75.85% 22,400 5,410 Ladybug Park Area 16,500 23,160 140.36% 16,500 (6,660) Sunrise Park 43,500 32,185 73.99% 43,500 11,315 Magnolia Park 51,300 -49,148 95.81% 51,300 2,152 Roberts Lake Park 19,500 7,483 38.37% 19,500 12,017 - Rainbow Park 12,100 10,155 83.93% 12,100 1,945 Recreation Commission 1,045 368 35.21% 1,045 677 Recreation Administration 304,526 368,203 120.91% 304,526 (63,677) Salary & benefits budgeted in Rec Programs for one position Contract Classes 70,000 88,368 126.24% 70,000 (18,368) Contractual expense over budget Recreation Programs 432,707 193,776 44.78% 432,707 238,931 Part-time salaries and and supplies less than budget Senior Citizen Center 237,067 146,551 61.82% 237,067 90,516 Staff reduced by one full-time position Senior Citizen Mini -Bus 4,500 2,429 53.98% 4,500 2,071 R.P. Community Stadium 6,000 8,556 142.61% 6,000 (2,556) PG&E higher than budget Alicia Pool 50,300 41,006 81.52% 50,300 9,294 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK -JUNE 30, 2004 EXPENDITURE REPORT- $FAV(UNFAV) CATEGORY/DEPARTMENT 2003-04 6/30/2004 100% OF 100% OF 100% OF BUDGET BALANCE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS Benecia Pool 49,400 52,448 106.17% 49,400 (3,048) Ladybug Pool 37.,600 32,710 87.00% 37,600 4,890 Honeybee Pool 114,280 121,857 106.63% 114,280 (7,577) Magnolia Pool 42,500 48,288 113.62% 42,500 (5,788) Sports Center 377,241 415,09.0 110.03% 377,241 (37.,849) Salary and benefits over budget Comm. Center Complex Gr. 44,000 34,769 79.02% 44,000 9,231 Teen Center - 0 1,179 0.00% 0 (1,179) PG&E not budgeted R.P. Community Center 158,100 124,447 78.71% 158,100 33,653. PG&E and facility maintenance under budget Burton Avenue Rec. Center 28,550 24,067 84.30% 28,550 4,483 Benecia Youth Center 1,000 4,252 425.16% 1,000 (3,252) Ladybug Recreation Bldg. 16,900 3,519 20.82% 16,900 13,381 Scout Hut 900 205 22.72% 900 696 Library 3,500 9,477 270.79% 3,500 (5,977) Landscape maintenance over budget School Grounds 2,500 ----------- 4,336 ----------- 173.42% ------ 2,500 ------------ (1,836) ------------ TOTAL PARKS AND REC. $2,892,014 ----------- $2,445,554 ----------- 84.56% ------ $2,892,014 ------------ $446,460 ------------ OTHER Golf Course General $0 $100 N/A $0 ($100) Cultural Arts 0 0 N/A $0 $0 Performing Arts Center 852,855 788,318 92.43% 852,855 64, 537.__P/T salaries, supplies, production and sign commission under Booking Fees/County 160,000 154,846 96.78% 16.0,000 5,154 Prop Tax Admin `Fee/County 50,000 41,194 82.39% 50,000 8,806 Sexual Assault Exams 20,000 12,838 64.19% 20,000 7,162 TOTAL OTHER ----------- $1,082,855. ----------- $997,296 ------ 92.10% ------------ $1,082,855 ------------ $85,559 TOTAL GF EXPENDITURES $26,109,074 ------------ ------------ $25,073,490 ------------ ------------ 96.03% ------ ------ $26,109,074 ------------ ------------ $1,035,584 ------------ ------------ CITY OF ROHNERT PARK- JUNE 30, 2004 REVENUE REPORT .$FAV(UNFAV) 2003-04 6/30/2004 100% OF 100% OF 100% OF REVENUES BUDGET BALANCE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS Property Taxes Property Taxes -Secured Property Taxes -Unsecured H.O.P.T.R. Total Property Taxes Other Taxes Real Property Transfer Tax Transient -Occupancy Tax Sales and Use Tax Franchises P.G. & E. Century Cable TV Refuse Franchise Fee Total Other Taxes Licenses and Permits Business Licenses Animal Licenses Building Permits Plan Check Fees Total License & Permits Fines, Forfeits & Penalties Vehicle Code Fines Parking Fines Impound Fees Other Court Fines Total Fines, Forfeits & Pen $2,142,250 $2,295,714 107.16% $2,142,250 -$153,464 140,000 170,188 121.56% 140,000. 30,188 50,000 ------------ 52,023 ----------- 104.05% 50,000 ------- 2,023 $2,332,250 ------------ $2,517,925 ----------- ---------- 107.96% $2,332,250 ------- ---------- ---------- $185,675 ---------- $150,000 $265,430 176.95% $150,000 1;500,.000 11367,259 91.15% 1,500,000 6,630,000 6,834,709 103.09% 6,630,000 Property tax increased 3% over prior year $115,430 Transfer tax not reduced until 9/25/03 (132,741) Economic recovery did not occur as anticipated 204,709 Costco sales higher than anticipated. 320,000 368,461 115.14% 320,000 48,461 270,000 340,895 126.26% 270,000 70,895 387,600 ------------ 476,046 ------------ 122.82% ------- 387,600 ---------- 88,.446 $9,.257,600 ------------ $9,652,800 ----------- 104.27% ------- $9,257,600 ---------- ---------- $395,200 ---------- $495,000 $504,290 101.88% 495,000 $9,290 50,000 43,185 86.37% $50,000 (6,815) 248,000 590,642 238.16% 248,000 342,642 125,000 ------------ 318,768 ----------- 255.01% ------- 125,000 193,768 $918,000 ------------ $1,456,885 ----------- 158.70% ------- ---------- $918,000 ---------- ---------- .$538,885 ---------- $90,000 $77,043 85.60% $90,000 ($12,957) 70,000 67,860 96.94% 70,000 (2,140) 18,000 13,460 74.78% 18,000 (4,540) 10,000 ------------ 16,188 ----------- 161.88% 10,000 6,188 $188,000 ------------ $174,551 ----------- ------- 92.85% ------- ---------- $188,000 ---------- ---------- ($13,449) ---------- Building activity higher than anticipated Building activity higher than anticipated CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - JUNE 30, 2004 REVENUE REPORT $FAV(UNFAV) 2003-04 6/30/2004 100% OF 100% OF 100% OF REVENUES BUDGET BALANCE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CONVENTS Revenue Fr Use Of Money & Prop. Investment Earnings Rent -Golf Courses Rent -Stadium Rent -Channel 22 Lot Rental Rent -Billboard Land Lease Rent -Land North of Big 4/YMC Lease -Main Station Cell Towe CDC Land Lease(3 Buildings) Rent -Royal Coach Chevron YMCA Building Lease Rent-Alernative Educ. School Rent -Rebuilding Together . Lease -Wellness Center Total Rev Use of Money & Prop. Revenue.from Other Agencies State Motor Vehicle In Lieu Off Highway MV License Fee Public Safety Aug Fund Grants -General Fund Misc. Other Revenues P.O..S.T. Reimbursements SB 90 Mandated Costs Total Rev Other Agencies Charges for Current Services Zoning & Subdivision Fees General Plan Maintenance Fee Sale of Maps and Lists Spec. Public Safety Svcs. Fire Inspection Fee Vehicle Abatement Revenue .$1,000,000 $909,342 90.93% $1.,000,0.00 ($90,658) Bonds called and interest rates still low 517,000 395,400 76.48% 517,000 (121,600) Courseco projections not met 15,000 (1,400) -9.33% 15,000 (16,400) Crushers left stadium 18,672 18,840 100.90% 18,672 168 10,847 7,101 65.47% 1.0,847 (3,746) 4,937 4,398 89.08% 4,937 (539) 16,646 16,888 101,4.5% 16,646 242 210,000 210,0o-0. 100.00% 210,000: 0 5,808 7,937 136.66% 5,808 2,129 300 450 150.00% - 300 150 2,652 2,717 102.45% 2,652 65 0 1,030 100.00% 0 1,030 1371856 ------------ 140,412 ----------- 101.85% 137,856 2,556 $1,939,718 $1,713,115 ------- 88.32% ---------- $1,939,718 ---------- ($226,603) ------------ -----.------ ------- ---------- ---------- $2,400,000 $1,968,325 82.01% $2,400,000 ($431,675) Lost backfill for three months 1,000_ 1,393 139.30% 1,.000 393 200,000 207,937 103.97% 200,000 7,937 112,000 98,020 87.52% 112,000 (13,980) 0 113,529 n/a 0 113,529 Booking fees not budgeted 40,000 19,253 48.13% 40,000 (20,747) 0 ------------ (9,000) ----------- n/a ------- 0 ---------- (9,000) ---------- SB90 Claims payments deferred $2,753,000 ------------ $2,399,457 ----------- 87.16% ------- $2,753,000 ---------- ($353,543) ---------- $50,000 $29,335 58.6.7% $50,000 ($20,665) 36,000 311,763 866.01% 36,000 - 275,763 Planning activity higher than anticipated 1,200 1,746 145.50% 1,200 546 35,000 41,830 119.51% 35,000 6,830 35,000 30,960 88.46% 35,000 (4,040) 55,000 18,932 34.42% 55,000 (36,068) Allocation on hold until prior funding spent CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - JUNE 30, 2004 REVENUE REPORT TOTAL GF REVENUE W/O NON-RTN FAC MAINT AND SALE OF LAND/BUILDINGS $19,997,645 $20,813,753 104.08.% $19,997,645 $816;108 $FAV(UNFAV) 2003-04 6/30/2004 100% OF 100% OF 100% OF REVENUES BUDGET BALANCE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS Animal Shelter Fees 60,000 .55,304 92.17% 60,000 (4,696) Engineering 20,000 65,927 329.64% 20,000 45,927 Weed Abatement 2,000 ------------ (261) ----------- -13.05% 2,000 (2,261) Sub-Total Chgs. For Curr Svc. $294,200 $555,536 ------- 188.83% ---------- $294,200 ---------- $261,336 Recreation Related Income Sports Center Income $446,400 $408,176 91.44% 446,400 ($38,224) Adults sport/leagues and open gym activity lower than budg( Swimming Pools 218,500 225,823 103.35% 218,500 7,323 Special Contract Classes 165,000 144,763 87.74% 165,000 (20,237) Contract class attendance lower than expected' Teen Center 0 1,236 n/a 0 1,236 R.P. Community Cntr Rentals 87,000 85,608 98.40% 87,000 (1,392) Burton Ave Cntr Rentals 17,000 11,743 69.08% 17,000 (5,257) Benecia Youth Center 0 0 -0.00% 0 0 Ladybug Rec Building 1,000 801 80.10% 1,000 (199) Recreation Programs 322,016 250,460 77.78% 322,016 (71,556) After school and summer camp attendance lower than budget Senior Center 52,261 52,703 100.85% 52,261 442 Total Recreation Income ------------ $1,309,177 ----------- $1,181,313 ------- 90.23% ---------- $1,309,177 ---------- ($127,864) Performing Arts Center 805,300 $536,040 66.56% $805,300 ($269,260) Admission, rentals and sign revenue lower than expected Assess. District Admin 0 0 0.00% 0 0 Library Landscape Maint. 1,600 ------------ 9,865 ----------- 616.56% 1,600 8,265 Total Charges Current.Svcs. $2,410,277 $2,282,754 ------- 94.71°% ---------- $2,410,277 -----'---- ($127,523) Misc Income/Donations ------------ $198,800 ----------- $616,266 ------- 309.99% ---------- $198,800 ---------- $417,466 Sale of Land/Buildings $7,100,000 3,269,170 46.04% $7,100,000 ($3,830,830) Not all surplus property budgeted was sold TOTAL GF REVENUES ------------ $27,097,645 ------------ ------------ ----------- $24,082,923 ----------- ----------- ------- 88.87% ------- ------- ---------- $27;097,645 ---------- ---------- ---------- ($3,014,722) ---------- ---------- TOTAL GF REVENUE W/O NON-RTN FAC MAINT AND SALE OF LAND/BUILDINGS $19,997,645 $20,813,753 104.08.% $19,997,645 $816;108 16RIllew&n rWivewII: III `r'n OVERVIEW ■ Study objectives ■ Rate history ■ Fund finances ■ Key findings ■ Rate recommendations ■ Local rate survey. ■ Next Steps 2 BARTLE ASSOCIATES ■ Independent financial consulting firm specializing in water and wastewater rates and financing ■ Over 1,000 financing plans, over 300 water and wastewater rate studies ■ Charter member: National Association of Public Finance Advisors ■ 40 years of experience with California water and wastewater agencies ■ Extensive experience with Bay Area communities 3 Y` OBJECTIVES ■ Independent analysis of water and wastewater rates and finances ■ Develop long-term cash flow projections and determine operating & capital revenue requirements ■ Recommend rates that recover cost of service ■ Meet projected debt service coverage covenants ■ Improve long-term financial health ■ Minimize annual impact on ratepayers to extent possible ■ Be fair and equitable to City customers El RATE HISTORY ■ Water and Wastewater Rates were last increased in FY 2002. ■ No inflationary increases or increases to costs of water supply, electricity, benefits, or increases to costs from Santa Rosa have been passed on to customers during the past 2 years. Current rates do not recover cost of providing service 5 Y f DURING THE PAST 2 YEARS ■ City has increased use of higher cost SCWA surface water. ■ The Santa Rosa Geysers Disposal costs have finally hit the WW Enterprise ■ The City has increased enterprise staffing levels ■ The cost of benefits has increased dramatically. 0 KEY FINDINGS ■ Rohnert Park has drawn down reserves to minimum levels ■ City must raise rates to meet current operating costs and to meet projected financing costs ■ We will be able to soften the impact if Council adopts a multiple year phase-in of rates Rate adjustments are needed immediately. 7 e �� WASTEWATER Table 1 City of Rolmert Park Sewer Enterprise Revenue. Program Financing Plan for Parallel Line Sewer Project, 51,5 million in on-going Sewer CIP and assuming No Recycled Water Expansion Non-operating Revenues Actual Eslimntcd Actual Estimnlcd EStirrinted Prnjrrtrd Sonoma State s FYOI-112 FY02-03 FV113-M FW4-115 FYOS-06 FY06-07 FV07-n9 FVnx.n9 FY09-I0 FV IO -II FVI I-12 FYI 2-13 FYI 3.14 Bceinning Balm cc $ 2.5R9.537 S 1.672 409 S 2OIo.399 S 2,467.97n $ 1.566,0.07 359 non 544.00n 2 j1R4 nnn 3.517 nn') 4,922.11111 61mJ,11On 7.0i2.0011 705601)1 Op -ting and Capital Eipcn.ccs _ _ (48,512) (50,01(1) (78,442) (80.000) (80.000) (80,000) (80,000) (80.000) (80.000) (80,000) (90 000) (80 0011) (84000) Personnel 5 73,160 S 73.064 S 122669 .5 1n9769 S 329.736 343.nnn 3571100 371.nnn 3R60nn 4111,11110 417,000 434,onn j51mv) Supplies 199,555 116,9n0 159,596 217.512 2 25, 12 5 DMOO 241000 249,0m1 259,0011 2670nn 276.MIO 296.0f1(1 296 nnn Capitol Oulla. - 25n.ono 324.4on 347.501) 359,663 372.nno 3R5ono 399,01111 412,111111 426O,ln 441,0110 456,1780 472,nno Pmfcssionnl&Other 39.643 64,700 94,757 91,000 R3.R35 R7nnO 911M)n 93.noo 96.nnn 94Onn 10211.011 1116,060 110.0on Gcncrol Fund Recharge 1.0301000 967.6110 959,4nO 9476011 RR9,99n 021 nno 753,OnO )R(,tuin' 1.021,nno 1057.00n 1.094.01111 1.132.011() 1.172.00n Laguna Plant 0&M $ .7,523.665_ 3.699,999 1439.241 4.195,560 4.394,939 4.549,n00 4.709pnn 4973.nnn 5 (144,non 5.22;,000 5.4o4.0no 5.993,nnn 5.799.000 Subtolnl 0&M S 4,965,023 5.162.162 5.099,0(3 59R9.W (,.293,176 6.505000 6.734000 6970.000 7.217,n(If) 7,47100fl 7,734.0(10 9.007nn11 9.290.0111 Capacity Prescrcalion Prolccls7Dcbi S 3.092.304 3,265.207 2,939.575 3.219,214 3.074 457 3,166.691 3.261 692 3.359.543 3.460,320 3,564.139 3.671,1163 1791.175 1,994.631 Parnllcl Linc Project - - - - 11.160.000 - - SRF Dchl S.,, ice. 2.7%, 20 years S 50,000 s 160.000 S - S - S 2,372.122 $ 6211 ono 620,000 624000 (20.000 624nno 6211.11110 620.0no 6211 nnn SRF WCR Fond Contribution S 5,977,137 S 6,1a2996 $ 7,694940 S 6.777,490 S 9.149.612 $ 47,430 47,430 47,430 47,4311 47.430 47430 47,430 47.430 Rcpt nceincma - W&K Mnslcr Plan CI S (917.129) S 1,401,696 S (1.854,28R) F 3,004000 1.500.000 1.545,000 1.591 000 1.639.000 16RA 000 1 .739ono 1.791 nnn 1.945.000 Total Operating and Capital Expenses S 7,957,727 S 9,427.369 S 7,937.638 S 9.206.756 S 23,517.634 $ 11.939,121 S 12.208,122 S 12.597,973 S 12,983.759 5 13.390.569 S 13.911,493 S 14.246.625 S 14,697061 Transfers To/(From) S 1.116,156 S 1.290.541 S 1.174,766 F 1,497,135 S 1.570.794 S 1.616.250 S 1.683.509 s 1.741.500 ,S 1,804.250 s 1. R67. 750 S 1, 933.j00 S 1,001.750 S 1,071500 Connection Fee Fund - Sobrcgionnl Bonds S I,jOn.000 S - - - 1.5110.000 S 1.500.000 S - 1.jO0,000 s 1.500.000 s 1.500.000 S 1,500.000 S 1.500, nnn S - RevenueProgramFunding. 85%Assumed s - - - - (94R6,000) - - 3.241.500 S - 3.367.7jn ,S 3.433.500 ,S 3501.750 S 3..5 71,500 From Capacih. Expansion Fund (500,000) (1,000,000) (1,()00 ,000) 0% (3,000,000) 250/ 15.0% 2% 21A 2% 2% 2% 2% Subtotal S (500.000) 5 (1,000,000) $ (1,500,000) $ 0 S (12,496,000) S 0 S 0 S 0 $ 0 5 0 S 0 $ 0 $ 0 Total Revenue Requirement S 7,457,327 S 7.427,369 S 6,937,638 S 9,206,756 S 11,031,634 S 11,839,121 $ 12,209,122 S 12,587.973 S 12.983,759 S 13,390,569 $ 13,911493 S 14.246.625 S 14.697,061 Non-operating Revenues Sonoma State s (518,549) S (432.043) S (488,539) S (494,979) S (501,502) (508,112) (514,809) (521.594) (529,468) (535,433) (542,490) (549,640) (556.885) Colati•RP Schools S (87,412) S (90,988) $ (92,187) (104,337) (I IR,OR9) (133,653) (151,269) (171.206) (193,771) (219.310) (248,215) Pcnaltia _ _ (48,512) (50,01(1) (78,442) (80.000) (80.000) (80,000) (80,000) (80.000) (80.000) (80,000) (90 000) (80 0011) (84000) Net Revenue Requirement S 6,890,266 S 6.945,326 S 6,283,245 S 8,631.779 $ 10,357,945 S 11,251,010 S 11.613,313 S 11.996,379 S 12.375,291 S 12,775.135 S 13.199,002 S 13.616.994 S 14.060,176 Operating Re•cnue One -Time Billing AdiuVa,cul S (273,000) S 1,540,446 Ycarcnd Accruals Adjuu-nl S (30.823) Rcacauc Accrual 5 (602.173) Smvcr Service Charges From Current Rates $ 5.923,137 S 6,215.996 S 6.777,490 S 6.777490 S 6.777.490 S 6,777.490 $ 6777,490 S 6.777490 S 6.777,490 S 6777490 S 6.777490 S 6.777490 S 6.777.49n 5'ro plur%(Defreif) S (967,129) $ (1002730) S 1,401,696 S (I .954.299) $ (3,580454) $ (4,473,519) $ (4.935.9 23) S (5,208.SR9) $ (5,597Rnn) S (5797.645) S ((411.512) S (6.839.494) $ (7.292,696) Ending Balance Without Rate Increase S 1.622.409 S 670.078 $ 3.421,095 $ 613.692 $ (2.011,649) S (4,115,519) $ (4.271 923) S (3,124.989) S (2,1194.8110) S (1,175.645) S (407.512) $ 212.506 S 673:314 Operating Reven a From Rate Increase Future Rate lncroasc Revenue Subtotal S 50,000 s 160.000 S - S - S 2,372.122 $ 4,659,525 $ 6,375.077 S 6,638.128 $ 6.906.440 S 7.190.119 S 7.459,271 S 7.744.006 $ R,034,436 Tolnl Rel. R., une With Rate lncrcasc S 5,977,137 S 6,1a2996 $ 7,694940 S 6.777,490 S 9.149.612 $ 11,437,015 $ 13.152,567 S 17.415.619 .$ 1]68]731 S 13.957.609 S 14.236.761 S 14.521497 S 14.911.927 57,,rph.'(Dficir) S (917.129) S (841.330) S 1,401,696 S (1.854,28R) F (1.208.333) S IRg005 S /,539,254 S 1.429.239 S 1,308.640 S 1.181.474 S - 1.047,759 .S 904. j 11 S 7j 1.751 Ending Balance With Rate Increase $ 1.672 408 $ 2,019,399 S 3,421,095 $ 1,566,907 S 359,474 S 544.479 S 2.n93,733 S 3.512.972 $ 4.821.612 S fi 0114.1196 S 7.05 I.R46 .S 7,956.358 S 9,709,109 Working capital allo-0"(25% fO&M) S 1.116,156 S 1.290.541 S 1.174,766 F 1,497,135 S 1.570.794 S 1.616.250 S 1.683.509 s 1.741.500 ,S 1,804.250 s 1. R67. 750 S 1, 933.j00 S 1,001.750 S 1,071500 ('1P n//aa m+ce at 1.5 million S I,jOn.000 S 1.500.110 .A 1.500.000 S 1,500.000 s 1.5110.000 S 1.500.000 S 1.500.000 S 1.jO0,000 s 1.500.000 s 1.500.000 S 1,500.000 S 1.500, nnn S 1.500.000 Total nr/nimum(orgt/frrnd holancc s 1716.156 S 2.790.541 S 1.774,766 S 1.997,135 $ 3.070.794 S 3.126.150 S 3.183,500 ,S 3.241.500 S 3.304.250 S 3.367.7jn ,S 3.433.500 ,S 3501.750 S 3..5 71,500 Revenue lncrenee lndicntcd 5% 5% 0% 0% 35,0% 250/ 15.0% 2% 21A 2% 2% 2% 2% SRF WCR Fund Contribution 47.430 94,960 142.290 189.720 237.150 294,590 332.01n 179,I4n F:/Jobs/439A/Rohnerl Pnrk/Drafls/Mecting Version RP Soo- 01.19-05 - No WR/Prolecled Rales 1/14/2005 2315 PM r WASTEWATER FINANCES. ■ FY 05 Start - $2.5 M cash balance; FY End $1.5 M (projected) ■ For 3 of past 4 years WW fund has operated in a deficit (rates don't reflect costs). ■ Costs have increased: - In -House O&M - Inc about 25%over 3 years. - Santa Rosa O&M - Inc about 20%over 3 years. - The Sewer Force Main will increase rates another 10% ■ Capital: Sewer Force Main must be built this summer - $12M Identified CIP must begin to be addressed ■ Draft Revenue Program due to SWRCB by Jan 26 for chance to obtain lowest cost financing for Sewer FM. 0, 1 - PRELIMINARY WASTEWATER SF D Monthly Sewer Bill Average Single Family Bill 36.40 46.30 27% Future Rate Increases FY 2005 X06 FY 2006/07 FY 2007,08 $46.30 $57.90 25.0% $66.60 15.0% Nationally, sewer rate increases have- historically exceeded inflation (by 40% from 1986 to 2002). Current Charge/ Customer Class Rates 1,000 gals Percent Single family $5.70 $7.30 28% Apts.: duplex, triplex, fourplex 5.70 7.30 28% Mobile home park 5.70 7.30 28% Other commercial 7.65 10.00 31% Restaurants 9.95 12.70 28% Industry 7.24 9.60 33% SF D Monthly Sewer Bill Average Single Family Bill 36.40 46.30 27% Future Rate Increases FY 2005 X06 FY 2006/07 FY 2007,08 $46.30 $57.90 25.0% $66.60 15.0% Nationally, sewer rate increases have- historically exceeded inflation (by 40% from 1986 to 2002). iff BREAK DOWN OF WW BILL FY2006 SFD Bill [3 In -House Santa Rosa ❑Capital $70- $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 . Sewer Rate Survey 2004 Typical Monthly Single Family Residential Charge Note: The average monthly bill for residential connections in the agencies surveyed is $49.73. 12 13 WATER .1 Table 1 $ 873,594 City of Rohnert Park $ 970,306 Water Enterprise $ 1,049,483 Financing Plan $ 1,135,121 874,751 Est Actual Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated 740,892 FY03-04 FY04-05 FY05-06 FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 Beginning Balance $ 2,485,328 S 1,919,745 $ 1967,133 $ 1,990,342 $ 2,056,026 $ 2,166,646 S 2,322,770 $ 2,372,984 Operating and Capital Expenses Personnel Supplies Capital Outlay Professional & Other General Fund Recharge Aqueduct Water 0&M O&M subtotal Capacity Preservation Projects Replacements - B&R Water CIP Total Operating and Capital Expenses Transfers To/(From) Development Improvement Fund Revenue from Other Agencies Subtotal Total Revenue Requirement Non-operating Revenues Penalties Private Fire Service: Subtotal Net Revenue Requirement Operating Revenues Total Operating Revenue Received Minimum or Service Chargee Consumption Charge Income/(Loss) Without Rate Increase Ending Balance Without Rate Increase Total Rate Revenue With Rate Increase Rvrpins�'(Ueficit) $ 507,265 $ 873,594 $ 932,987 $ 970,306 $ 1,009,118 $ 1,049,483 $ 1,091,462 $ 1,135,121 874,751 821,799 740,892 766,824 793,662 821,441 850,191 879,948 3,129 164,500 170,258 176,217 182,384 188,768 195.374 202,213 59,984 478,900 495,662 513,010 530,965 549,549 568,783 588,690 1.43 7,600 1,271,400 1,334,970 1,381,694 1,430,053 1,480,105 1,531,909 1,585,526 - 1,551,819 1,626,349 1,868,572 2,008,715 2,159,368 2,321,321 2,495.420 2,682,576 $ 4,434,548 $ 5,236,542 S 5,543,339 S 5,816,764 $ 6,105,551 $ 6410,666 $ 6,733,139 $ 7,074073 $ 450,000 $ 441,000 $ 1,029,070 $ 691,000 $ 691,000 S 691,000 $ 691,000 $ 691,000 $ 4,429,813 S 4,729,Q31 S 6,556,618 $ 350,000 $ 360,500 $ 371,315 $ 382,454 $ 393,928 $ 41884,548 $ 5,677,542 $ 6,572,409 $ 6,857,764 $ 7,157,051 $ 7,472,981 $ 7,806,594 $ 8,159,001 $ - $ (800,000) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ _ $ $ (156,000) S $ $ $ $ $ $ - $ (956,000) S $ - $ - $ - $ - $ _ $ 4,884,548 $ 4,721,542 $ 6,572,409 $ 6,857,764 $ 7,157,051 $ 7,472,981 $ 7,806,594 S 8,159,001 $ 39,459 $ 39,000 S 39,000 S 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 0 $ 0 S 0 $ 0 Ending fund balance $ 2,070,052 $ 1,967,1 33 $ 39,459 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 S 4,845,089 $ 4,682,542 $ 6,533,409 $ 6,818,764 $ 7,118,051 $ 7,433,981 $ 7,767,594 $ 8,120,001 CIP allowance (avgannual Pres. prajects) S $ 6,556,618 $ 6,884,448 $ 7,228,671 $ 7,590,104 $ 7,817,807 S 8,052,342 $ 1,261,575 $ 1,264,708 TalalmininmmmtXelfindha/ance S 1,386.251 S 1.591.078 S 1.680,356 S 1.757,j47 S 3,168,238 .3,465,223 S 2,014,770 S 3.109,918 Revenue Increase Indicated 0% 0% $ 4,429,813 S 4,729,Q31 S 6,556,618 $ 6,884,448 $ 7,228,671 S 7,590,104 $ 7,817,807 $ 8,052,342 $ (415,276) $ 47,388 $ 23,208 $ 65,684 $ 110,620 $ 156,124 $ 50,214 $ (67,659) $ 2,070,052 $ 1,967,133 S 1990,342 $ 2,056,026 $ 2,166,646 S 2.322,770 S 2.372,984 -S 2,305,324 $ 4,429.813 $ 4.729,931 $ 6,556,618 $ 6,884,448 $ 7,228,671 $ 7,590,104 $ 7,817.807 $ 8,052,342 S (115,276) 5 47,388 S 23,208 S 65.684 S 110.620 S 156,121 S 50,214 S (67.659) Operating Fund With Rate increase Transfer to Revenue Requirements $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 S 0 $ 0 Ending fund balance $ 2,070,052 $ 1,967,1 33 $ 1,990,342 $ 2.056 026 $ 2,166,646 S 2,322,770 $ 2,372.984 $ 2,305.324 Wading capiial allrarance(25%nj0&M) S 1,108,637 S /,309,136 Y 1,38],835 S 1,454.191 S /,526,388 S 1.602.666 ,S /, M3,2,Y5S 1, 761'.7 by CIP allowance (avgannual Pres. prajects) S 277,6/1 S 285.942 S 294.521 S 303.356 S 312,457 S 321,831 S 431 186 S i4/ 130 TalalmininmmmtXelfindha/ance S 1,386.251 S 1.591.078 S 1.680,356 S 1.757,j47 S 1,83R.,715 S 1.924,497 S 2,014,770 S 3.109,918 Revenue Increase Indicated 0% 0% 40.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5% 3% 3% F:/Jobs/439A/Rohnert Park/WP/RP Water I-19-05/Projected Rates 1/14/2005 2:18 PM WATER FINANCES ■ FY 05 Start - $1.9 M cash balance; FY End $1.9 M (projected) ■ Costs have increased: - In -House O&M costs - Inc 20% over 2 years ago - SCWA costs - Inc 65% over 2 years ago ■ Capital - Commercial Retrofit - $2.5 M - Identified CIP must begin to be addressed 14 9 TIERED WATER ALTERNATIVES ■ 1 Tier - (Current_ RP rates are based on 1 tier) ■ 2 Tiers - Tiered rates only for Residential ; others pay at 2nd tier. ■ 2 Tiers - Different tiered rates for different customer classes (a la MMWD). ■ 2 Tiers - 1st Tier set linked to well water costs and 2nd tier linked to SCWA costs ■ 3 Tiers -Tiered rates only for Residential ;others pay at 2nd tier. ■ 3 Tiers -Different tiered rates for different customer classes (a la MMWD). I 15 PE WHAT DO OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES. DO? ■ Petaluma - SF Residential tiers; No commercial or MF Residential ■ Cotati - No tiers; Outside City pays higher rate ■ Santa Rosa - No tiers; Commercial has a, higher fixed meter charge schedule ■ North Marin WD - No tiers but have elevation zones ■ Marin Municipal WD - Tiers for: SF residential, Duplexes, MF Residential, Business, Raw Water, Recycled Water 16 PRELIMINARY WATER Current Proposed Proposed Usage Bill Two Tier Percent Three Tier Percent $ /1,000 bimonthly gallons Less than 16 thousand gals bi-monthly $1.75 $2.00 14% $2.00. 14% 16 to 40 thousand gals bi-monthly 1.75 2.00 14% 2.50 43% Over 40 thousand gals bi-monthly 1.75 3.41 95% 3.00 71% Bi -monthly fixed charges $21.10 $29.82 $29.82 SFD Monthly Water Bill Single family - Low -10 units $19.30 $24.91 29% .$24.91 29% Single family - Ave - 26.5 units 33.74 41.41 23% 48.03 42% Single family - High - 65 units 67.43 125.73 86% 112.41 67% Ave SF D F utur a Rate Incr eases FY 2006,07 $43.48 5% $50.44 5% FY 2007,08 45.65 5% 52.96 5% FY 2008,09 47.94 5% 55.61 5% 17 ,•tr `t"" BREAK DOWN • WATER BILL FY 2006 SFD Bill �; •.. � � ; �, ., .:... `...,; nom.: ., .x 3•a M RATE ADJUSTMENT RESULTS ■ Recover costs of service • Resume capital program & infrastructure repairs ■ Stop the draw -down of fund reserves ■ Gradually build back g=Fund reserves to a prudent minimum level over next 4 - 5 years ■ Meet future debt service coverage covenants Restore & maintain long-term financial health 20 RATE COMPARISONS ■ Federal Government Water and Sewer Rate Levels of 2%of annual Sonoma County 2004 MHI of $74,600/Family of 4: - Each Utility: $1,492/year or about $125/month - Combined Total:$2,984 or about $250/month ■ Basic cable TV bill is about $40 per month ($480 per year); with HBO, bill is about $60 per month ($720 per year) 21 M KEY ASSUMPTIONS ■ Both Water and Wastewater phase-in of rates depend on the availability of development fees from about 400 units over 2 years. If Council does not plan to approve development at this rate, recommended phase-in will have to be revised. ■ Assumes Development's share of Sewer FM is available this year to help phase-in of wastewater rate increases. W, NMI OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Consider adopting minimum fund. reserve targets equal to 25% of O&M and a minimum capital fund level. ■ After rates are gradually raised to sufficient levels, City should set aside funds each year for future infrastructure replacement. ■ Update rates and connection fees annually based on a local CPI or other index. 23 :ly:s t: Direr ,va te. A/ -2+a yao i p Nasty M � 5it�s revenue program tc ewer force main fur L)" E ;hI'm • MYLVI • area wa, kshon a Hauff,Judy From: Jenkins, Darrin Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:12 PM To: Donley, Steve Cc: Hauff, Judy Subject: FW: caltrans volumes Attachments: model casino volumes.pdf NhM,. model casino volumes.pdf (110 ... Hi Steve, 5 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications A ends pS X Copy to: Copy to: Please let me know if it is ok to distribute this information in the council packet on Friday. -----Original Message ----- From: Zack Matley [mailto:zmatley@w-trans.com] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:08 PM To: Jenkins, Darrin Cc: Dalene Whitlock Subject: caltrans volumes ew I� Good afternoon Darrin. Been reviewing the Caltrans volumes. We're dealing with different models and different horizon years, but in general here are some observations. 1) As indicated earlier, their volumes do seem to indicate that the existing Commerce underpass remains. 2) Their *overall* intersection volumes at Golf Course/Commerce are within 5-10% of W- Trans/Dowling volumes (including casino). On individual movements, most notable is that their northbound left and right are higher than ours, while their westbound through is lower. Their model clearly shows a pattern of drivers diverting to Roberts Lake/Santa Rosa Ave as a means of escaping congestion on 101. This explains their high northbound right turn volume (drivers getting off the freeway and headed for Roberts Lake Dr). 3) In looking at Golf Course/Commerce using the Caltrans lane configurations and Caltrans volumes, I'm coming up with LOS E operation in the future, with queuing extending into adjacent intersections. Keep in mind that we are looking at the intersection independently. I would presume that Caltrans is looking at it as a coordinated system using SYNCHRO or CORSIM. Ideally they would provide you their calculations (for this intersection as well as adjacent intersections) to be reviewed. Dowling prepared future p.m. peak hour projections for both "with" and "without" the casino. Z looked at the incremental change and sketched the approximate "casino only" volumes for the interchange (attached). The model assigns most US 101 casino traffic to Wilfred (about 84 percent vs. 16 percent to RPX). -----Original Message ----- From: Jenkins, Darrin [mailto:dajenkins@rpcity.org] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:21 PM To: Zack Matley Subject: FW: Son101 Wilfred I/C Intersection Turning Mvmt - New Alt. -----Original Message ----- From: rey_centeno@dot.ca.gov [mailto:rey_centeno@dot.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:02 PM To: Jenkins, Darrin Cc: ray akkawi@dot.ca.gov Subject: RE: Son101 Wilfred I/C Intersection Turning Mvmt - New Alt. Darrin, enclosed is the electronic file of the visual simulation preapred fro,the project we used in the presentation the other night. Also enclosed are the pdf files of the original design and the proposed design to address the PUC comments. Fyi, I called Dave Stewart (PUC) this morning to set up our meeting with him either this week or early next week prior to your January 19th meeting but unfortunately, he is on vacation this week and will not be back until January 18. So, I left him a message if he can meet with us on Tuesday and offer that we can meet him in hi office in Sacto if that is the only way hence, please make yourself available any time on Tuesday (just incase). thanks... (See attached file: Before the Publlic Meeting.pdf)(See attached file: After the Publlic Meeting.pdf)(See attached file: Wilfred IC#1SIM.jpg) Rey B. Centeno Regional Project Manager- Sonoma Department of Transportation 111 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA 94623 phone: 510-286-5800 fax: 510- 622-1662 "Jenkins, Darrin" <dajenkins@rpcity To: <ray akkawi@dot.ca.gov> .org> cc: <rey centeno@dot.ca.gov> Subject: RE: Son101 Wilfred I/C Intersection Turning Mvmt - New Alt. 01/13/2005 11:13 Thanks Ray. Can you guys email that 8 1/2 x 11 diagram you had and passed out at SCTA and I can print it out? Thanks, Darrin 2 -----Original Message ----- From: ray_akkawi@dot.ca.gov jmailto:ray_akkawi@dot.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:15 AM To: Jenkins, Darrin Cc: rey_centeno@dot.ca.gov Subject: Son101 Wilfred I/C Intersection Turning Mvmt - New Alt. As requested here are the traffic forecast numbers. Pls call if you have any questions. Ray Akkawi Project Manager - Marin / Sonoma Counties (510) 286-4925 (desk) (415) 720-4029 (cell) ----- Forwarded by Ray Akkawi/D04/Caltrans/CAGov on 01/12/2005 11:12 AM (See attached file: newalt 12-04.xls) 3 M t Wilfred Avenue IC (LA 1296 0) s "A , t -111-J �(A- Iternative presented at the August 6. '_'0-L- 4 * '' R ter •� R Open House/Public Meeting) — F IL has", a,. !' . p `• 4 �; . f 5y I 4 t k +ffFo 43 N -E x " FR r s r y s s ; . �•VP 'lip .-. hta°�..' ® h .. ONO OF 4 wx � - a �y a $ . "* r SRI- ROHNERr PARK r oft "REpW ovo -,.._ .., tic` - _ L-. r, .- O ,. '�'. �_�. •Q- _ '. PROPOSED DN TRAIN STATION PARK AND RIDE LOT s - - -- WILFRED AVENUE y UNDERCROSSING a VIEWPARK / AND RIDE 1`� ��� // �,• Y .'LOT' rf r �•i. 9f \ Fc PIN J TER! O WITH RA CF `Jr (,� •" ,. AN -2 ALF" Wilfred Avenue IC (EA 129650) i Revised alternative to address Public Utility Commission (PUC) comments 4F Aq "Ilk Meeting Date: Department: Submitted By: (Name & Title) Submittal Date: Agenda Title: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AG9NDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT - -- January 19, 2005 City Manager's Office P� Carl Eric Leivo, City Manager January 11, 2005 Council: 1 X Miscellaneous Communications M A ands copy to: copy to: Staff Commitment to Service and 2005 Project List Requested Council Action: Motion to concur with use of the symbol formulated by staff. Council discussion and direction regarding the 2005 Project List. Summary: A group of City employees met to put together a project list and start work on the 2005-06 budget. When asked: "What do we want the Council and Public to know about City staff?" the employee group suggested the following sentence: "The Rohnert Park employee team is dedicated and committed to providing the highest level of service, improving the quality of life, and responding to the needs of the community with care, professionalism, and innovation, maximizing use of available resources." All City employees were asked to distill this long sentence into a simple, memorable phrase. The result of this request is the following symbol: ice It is proposed that this symbol will be used during the next calendar year in City publications and advertisements. Staff requests that the Council concur with use of this symbol. City employees also developed a list of projects (attached). This is not a wish list. City managers and supervisors intend to implement all of the projects listed. The Council is requested to review the list. Is there is a project that was inadvertently left off the list or does the Council want to substitute a project for something on the list? The list includes projects that implement public policy already approved (including the General Plan), projects approved by the Council, implementation of agreements, and requirements of other levels of government. Staff proposed a few additional initiatives. The project list is meant to provide the Council with a broad overview. As such, only summary information is provided for each individual project. The list does not substitute for the regular process whereby the Council approves of individual projects. This is the first time the Council has had a complete "slice in time" listing of City projects. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: ( ) Consent Item �>q Regular Time ( ) Approval () Public Hearing Required ( ) Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment ( ) Policy Determination by C until (x) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: Date: 1 ( a� JH-S.Council Agenda Transmittal /i y Manager Pro Te re AA 1 Ciec t.h c c ( ! h;ar n �C, - e, ID $ Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 2004 1 2005 12006 12007 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 1 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 1 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 1 Administration Mon 1/3105 Fri 6/30/06 Administration 2 Legal Services Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6130/05 3 Procure permanent Compliance with Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Administration City Attorney law contract i E City Clerk 4 Agendas & Minutes Fri 4/1105 Fri 6/30106 5 Agenda streaming via Improve service Fri 4/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Purchase 100% City Clerk SIRE integrated doc. and install - man. prog. system i City Clerk 6n�j Agenda streaming Improve service Mon 1/2/06 Mon 1/30/06 Number of 10 City Clerk training staff t City Clerk 7 Agenda streaming Improve service Wed 2/1/06 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 50% City Clerk implementation agendas City Clerk BMW 8 Special Projects Mon 113/05 Fri 6/30/06 9 ER Passport process Improve service & Mon 1/3/05 Thu 3/31/05 Set-up & 100% City Clerk setup revenue advertise j Cit Clerk Y 10 R3 Passport Improve service & Fri 4/1/05 Fri 6130/06 Implement 100% City Clerk implementation revenue program s � City Clerk 11 Pql Centralized Maintain records Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Organize 100% City Clerk archives/records program i City Clerk 12 T3 Implement centralized Maintain records Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 75% City Clerk archives/records records retention � Administration 13 R Negotiate SSU General Plan Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Negotiate 100% Administration_ services agreement implementation agreement _ = I_ Animal Care 14 Animal Care Fri 10/1104 Fri 6/30/06 15 Shelter Fri 1011104 Thu 6/30/05 16 FA Renovation of Shelter Improve animal Fri 10/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Animal Care care renovation 'i, i Animal Care 17 Programs Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6130106 18 Implement new Improve animal Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Implement 100% Animal Care animal ordinance care ordinance I Animal Care 19 In -House spay and Reduce births Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 90% Animal Care neuter program animals Animal Care 20 Increase adult Improve animal Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Volunteers 2 per day Animal Caret volunteers care in office ! �`� Animal Care 21 n Special events Improve animal Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Events per 1 Animal Care�. care month _ ; Animal Care 22 Pet care column Improve animal Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Columns 1 Animal Care care per month - i } 4 Building 23 Building Mon 1/3105 Fri 6/30/06 24 Plan Check & Inspections Mon 1/3105 Thu 6130/05 25 24 -Hour Inspection Improve service Mon 113/05 Thu 6/30/05 Inspections 12 Building Request Turnaround per day per Building 26 Minor permit Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 25% Building turnaround in 3 Days turnaround permits MUNN am Building 27 Initial plan check Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 100% Building comments within 3 plan weeks checks Building 28 Special Projects Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6130/06 29 Document Record Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 5% BuildingY_ image/storage project maintenance records R _ Building 30 Document Record Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30!06 Percent of 95% Building image/storage project maintenance records i Building 31 Assess potential Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6130/05 Percent of 75% Building transition to project W Springbrook Permit Module ext' Building did Building 32 ER Update handouts Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of h 20% Building 33 r�q Spanish translation of Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 10% Building handouts handouts :s E x > Administration 34 Implement Green Conserve Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Adopt 100% Administration Building standards resources ordinance Engineering 35 Engineering Thu 7/1104 Fri 6/30/06 36 CIP Thu 7/1/04 Fri 6/30/06 37 Initiate CIP projects Improve service Thu 7/1/04 1 Thu 6/30105 No. of 15 Engineering projects Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1/13/05 n. Task Progress Summary External Tasks Deadline Split Milestone . Project Summary External Milestone Page 1 ID $ Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Qtr 1 L Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 I Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 I Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 38 EH Initiate CIP Improve service Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 No. projects of projects 10 Engineering Engineering Engineering 39 Complete CIP Improve service Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 No. of 10 Engineering projects projects 40 Complete CIP Improve service Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 No. of 10 Engineering projects projects Engineering 41 Construction project Improve efficiency Thu 7/1/04 Fri6/30/06 Percent of 10% Engineering change orders value Engineering i 42 Initiate FIGR MCU Mitigate impacts Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Initiate 100% Administration capital projects "'projects Administration Engineering 43 Project Management Mon 113/05 Thu 6/30/05 44 Civil project tracking Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Initiate 100% Engineering program program Engineering 45 Develop internal ffi Improve eciency Mon 113105 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Engineering processes processes Engineering 46 EN Develop contract Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Initiate 100% Engineering tracking&checklist _ program t Administration 47 Environment Thu 7/1/04 Fri 12/30/05 48 Tiger Salamander Thu 7/1/04 Fri 12/30/05 49 Conservation Conserve species Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Negotiate 100% Administration - Strategy MOU MOU [ Administration 50 Conservation Conserve species Fri 7/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Prepare 100% Administration Strategy Ordinance Ordinance Administration 51 Open Space Mon 1/3105 Fri 12/30/05 52 Acquire Community Recreation & Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Negotiate 100% Administration Fields open space purchase Administration 53 ® Prepare mitigation Conserve Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Prepare 100% Administration bank plan for Lourdis species, open plan parcel space, & revenue t MEW Finance 54 Financial Management Mon 1111/04 Fri 6130/06 55 Utility rates Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6130/06 56 Water/sewer/trash Adequate Mon 11/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Finance rate study revenues to study, maintain service hearing Finance 57 Implement on-line Improve service Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Interface to 100% Finance utility payments banking i Finance 58 Utility bill stabilization Improve service Mon 1/3105 Mon 10/31/05 % of res. 100% Finance program accounts 59 Public Facilities Wed 12/1/04 Fri 12/30/05 Financing Plan _ Finance 60 Implement finance Adequate funds Wed 12/1/04 Fri 12/30/05 Percent of 100% Finance structure for capital projects funds required ; Finance 61 Budget Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6130/06 62 Prepare 05-06 Financial plan for Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Finance Budget year budget Finance 63 Adhere to budget Financial stability Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Rev. & Exp. 95% to Finance Within % of 105% Budget 64 Revenue Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30106 65 Earn interest on idle Financial stability Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30106 Portfolio Exceed Finance funds yield 1-yr. T-Bill Finance rate (2.5%) Administration 66 Establish sponsorship Increase Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Establish 100% Administration program revenues program Administration 67 r, CourseCo Lease Maintain service Mon 1/3/05 Mon 2/28/05 Renegotiate 100% Administration lease Finance 68 Create recreation Increase Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Create 100% Finance pennies program revenues donation program Finance 69 ® Cost recovery plan for Increase Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Recovery up to Finance fees revenues of costs 100% t Finance 70 Procurement Mon 1/3105 Fri 12/30/05 71 Update purchasing Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Finance policies & procedures update ?� s Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1113/05 Task Progress Summary External Tasks Deadline Split Milestone ♦ Project Summary External Milestone Page 2 ID Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3-- Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 1 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 72 New insurance Improve tracking Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Covertdata 100% Finance Finance program for contractors a ` Finance 73 Implement Improve efficiency Mon 113/05 Fri 12/30/05 Implement 100% Finance purchasing card program Finance 74 Other Projects Mon 1/3105 Mon 10/31/05 75 99 RFQ for auditing Financial Mon 113/05 Mon 10/31/05 RFQ 100% Finance services reporting process Planning/Building 76 Human Resources Thu 7/1/04 Fri 6129/07 77 Training Thu 711/04 Fri 6129/07 78 Pq Train Com. Dev. Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Employee 100% Planning/Building Assist. proficiency Planning/Building 79 Training on State Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Employee 100% Planning/Building Legislation & CEQA proficiency Adminis 80 Prepare general Anticipate Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/29/07 Employee 100% Administration staffing succession retirements proficiency plan Public S 81 Prepare Public Safety Anticipate Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/29/07 Employee 100% Public Safety staffing succession retirements proficiency plan Animal Care 82 State Humane Officer Improve animal Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Level I & II 100% Animal Care training for Supervisor care & Training enforcement Engineering 83 Construction project Improve service Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Hours per 80 Engineering administration training year Engineering 84 Construction codes Improve service Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Hours per 160 Engineering trainingyear Engineering 85 ER Engineering training Improve service Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Hours per 160 Engineering year Administration 86 Special Projects Wed 12/1/04 Fri 12/30/05 87 Implement Medicare Lower cost of City Mon 1/3105 Fri 12/30/05 Reduce Unknown Administration Part C program with insurance costs City retirees coverage Administration 88 ME Implement new Improve Wed 12/1/04 Tue 2/1105 Number of 12 Administration Personnel Rules & equity/compliance staff trained Regulations with law i Information Systems 89 Information Systems Mon 113/05 Fri 6/30/06 90 Hardware Mon 113/05 Fri 6/30/06 91 Replace telephone Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Information system installation Systems j Information Systems 92 Fiber optic backbone Improve efficiency Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Information# installation Systems Information Systems 93 Develop PC Maintain Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6130/05 Complete 100% Information replacement schedule equipment plan Systems Information Systems 94 Software Mon 113105 Thu 6130105 95 Integrate class Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Information software with cash integration Systems receipts i Information Systems 96 Startup additional Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Number of 10 Information Springbrook modules modules Systems Information Systems 97 Upgrade workstations Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 98% Informationk to Office 03 & workstation: Systems Windows XP Information Systems 98Employee self-service Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Implement 100% Information application software Systems - Information Systems 99 Records Storage Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 100 Enterprise document Maintain records Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Percent of 10% Information imaging records Systems processed Information Systems 101 Management Mon 1/3105 Fri 6/30/06 102 IF wireless & security Improve efficiency Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Full access 100% Information point Systems communicat with Dispatch Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1/13/05 Task Progress Summary External Tasks Deadline .y Split Milestone ♦ Project Summary m External Milestone A. Page 3 ID 0 Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 12005 2006 12007 103 Domain servers Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Downtime 0.99% Information Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 1 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 availability available Systems Information Systems 104 Telephone system Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Downtime 0.99% Information availability available Systems Information Systems _ Performing Arts Center 105 Performing Arts Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6/30/06 106 Programs Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 107 Cooperate program Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Performing Arts with SSU Theater proposal Center • r,aY, Dept. i Performing Arts Center 108 Eq Revamp arts Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Revise 100% Performing Arts education program program Center Performing Arts Center 109 Summer youth arts Improve service Mon 113/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Performing Arts program proposal Center 110 Marketing Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 111 Neighborhood Improve Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Ticket 10% Performing Arts marketing plan attendance sales increase Center Performing Arts Center 112a'i Group sales program Improve Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Ticket 10% Performing Arts attendance sales increase Center Performing Arts Center 113 n�i` Weekday event Increase Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Rentals per 2 Performing Arts rentals revenues mo. Center Performing Arts Center _ 114 Outdoor event rentals Increase Mon 1/3105 Fri 6/30/06 Rentals per 3 Performing Arts revenues year Center Performing Arts Center 115 Program advertising Increase Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 No. of ads 20 Performing Arts revenues Center Performing Arts Center 116 Special Projects Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6/30/06 117 Spreckels/Green Improve service Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6/30/06 Prepare 100% Performing Arts Center Coordination MOU Center -" Performing Arts Center section = 118 Upgrade ticketing Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Implement 100% Performing Arts software upgrade Center y, Performing Arts Center 119 Implement Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 9/30/05 Implement 100% Performing Arts E -Commerce upgrade Center Performing Arts Center w =. Performing Arts Center 120 P'3 Prepare Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Prepare 100% Performing Arts facility/technical manual Center - manual =_ I - t 121 Planning Thu 7/1/04 Mon 7/3106 122 Specific Plans Thu 7/1/04 Mon 7/3/06 123 fq Complete Northeast General Plan Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Specific Plan, EIR & implementation Plan, EIR & Planning Dev. Agreement Agreement 124 E3 Annexation of General Plan Fri 7/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Annexation 100% Planning Northeast Specific implementation Planning Planning 125Complete University General Plan Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Dist. Specific Plan, implementation Plan, EIR & EIR & Dev. Agree. Agreement 126 Annexation of General Plan Fri 7/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Annexation 100% Planning University Dist. implementation Planning 127 Complete Southeast General Plan Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Specific Plan, EIR & implementation Plan, EIR & Planning Dev. Agreement Agreement 7,M 128 Annexation of General Plan Fri 7/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Annexation 100% Planning Southeast Specific implementation Planning 129 Complete Northeast General Plan Thu 7/1/04 Fri 12/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Specific Plan, EIR & implementation Plan, EIR & Planning Dev. Agreement Agreement 130 Annexation of General Plan Mon 1/2/06 Mon 7/3/06 Annexation 100% Planning Northwest Specific implementation Planning t Planning 131 Complete General Plan Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Wilfred/Dowdell implementation Plan, EIR & Specific Plan, EIR & Agreement 'Dev- Agreement ' 132 ER Annexation of General Plan Fri 711/05 Fri 12/30/05 Annexation 100% Planning Southeast Speck implementation Planning ' 133 Development Plans Thu 7/1104 Thu 6/30/05 134 Complete Stadium General Plan Thu 7/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Lands Development implementation Plan, EIR & Planning Plan & EIR Agreement 135 General Plan Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1/13/05 Task Progress Summary External Tasks }^ Deadline =� Split Milestone Project ,,,,,,,�„�,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,�,,,,, � ) Summary External Milestone Page 4 ID Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 1 Qtr 1 1 Qtr 2 F Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 I Qtr 2 Qlr 3 136 fq Technical General Add new data to Mon 1/3105 Fri 12/30/05 Complete 100% City Manager's us, City Managers Office Plan Update & General Plan Plan Office Supplemental EIR t i Planning 137 Ordinances Mon 1/3105 Fri 6/30/06 138 Revise Subdivision General Plan Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Planning Ordinance implementation ordinance ; Planning 139 Revise Sign General Plan Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Planning Ordinance implementation ordinance Planning 140 Establish Neighborhood Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Implement 80% Planning Neighborhood redevelopment program Preservation Prog. ' S - Planning 141 Neighborhood Neighborhood Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Implement 80% Planning Preservation Public redevelopment program Education Planning 142 Customer Service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 143 Processing of minor Timely service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Apps. 75% Planning applications Processed in 4-6 wks 3 Planning 144 Processing of major Timely service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Apps. 75% Planning applications Processed 3 months - Planning 145 Spanish translation of Improved service Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent 10% Planning handouts translated i 146 Public Information Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 r Administration 147 City Newsletter Improved service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Weekly 100% Administration issue t Public Safety 148 Public Safety Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 149 Police Mon 113/05 Fri, 6/30/06 150 Traffic safety - Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Determine 100% Public Safety determine collision dangerous target areas areas i ;pi Public Safety 151 Reinstate crime Improve safety Tue 114/05 Thu 6/30/05 No. of 15 Public Safety prevention program Neighborhot Watch Groups = Public Safety 152 Implement automatic Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 50% Public Safety field reporting field units - Public Safety 153 Adopt safe from the Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Form 100% Public Safety start program program Public Safety 154 Crime trend Improve safety Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Implement 100% Public Safety monitoring program program - Public Safety 155 r Transition CSOs to Improve safety Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Pubfic Safety field technicians transition Public Safety 156 Fire Mon 113105 Fri 6/30/06 157 Revamp emergency Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Develop 100% Public Safety management plan Plan & Training Public Safety 158 Create medical Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 No. of 11 Public Safety rescue team trained staff Public Safety 159 Location of West Side Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Identify 100% Public Safety Station location ; - Public Safety 160 Design West Side Improve safety Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Needs 100% Public Safety Station assessment ; Public Safety 161 Develop level 2 Improve safety Fri 7/1105 Fri 6/30/06 Number of 6 Public Safety rescue team members Public Safety 162 Special Projects Tue 114105 Fri 6/30/06 163 n Update Dept. Web Public information Tue 1/4/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent 100% .Public Safety Site accurate ?' - Public Safety 164 Pq Daily use Web Site Improve service Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Public Safety project Public Safety 165 ® Upgrade radio system Improve safety Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Public Safety project E Public Works General Services 166 Public Works, General Fri 1/3/03 Fri 6/30/06 167 Vehicles Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 168 Prepare vehicle Safety & Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Public Works replacement schedule maintenance schedule General Services i Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1113/05 Task Progress Summary External TasksY Deadline Split Milestone ♦ Project Summary External Milestone Page 5. ID @ Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 12004 12005 2006 2007 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 169 Buildings &Grounds Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6130/06 Administration 170 Energy efficiency Lower green Mon 11/1104 Mon 2/28/05 Prepare 100% Administration audit house gas & costs audit 4 171 Implement Energy Lower green Tue 3/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Administration efficiency audit house gas & costs projects Administration as i+;, 172 Cell towers Improved service Mon 1111/04 Fri 12/30/05 Annual $500,000 Administration & City revenue lease Administration revenue 173 Recreation Fri 1/3/03 Fri 6130/06 174Administration Mon 113105 Fri 6130/06 175 Initiate Internet Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Install 100% Recreation registration software Recreation j 176 Recreation & General Plan Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Recreation parks master implementation plan Recreation 177 Determine use of Improve service & Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Determine 100% Administration remaining COP increase revenue use of Administration funds funds - 178 Senior Center Fri 1/3/03 Fri 12130/05 179 Organize Increase revenue Fri 1/3/03 Fri 12!30/05 Create 100% Recreation fundraising committee Recreation committee 180 Increase Increase revenue Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Revenue $1200 Recreation advertising in per year Recreation Recreation 181 Camps Wed 6/1/05 Fri 9/30105 182 ® Streamline camp Improve service Wed 6/1105 Fri 9/30105 No. vs. 4 at 75% Recreation program capacity capacity - 183 Facilities Mon 113105 Fri 12/30/05 184 ® Increase rentals Increase revenue Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Revenues 10% Recreation through Recreation marketing - 185 Youth Sports Mon 113/05 Fri 12/30/05 186 ® Increase sports Improve service Mon 113/05 Fri 12/30/05 New sports 2 Recreation offerings added Recreation 187 Contract Classes Mon 1/3105 Fri 12/30/05 188 Increase classes Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 New 5 Recreation offered classes Recreation 189 Sports Center Mon 1/3105 Fri 6/30/06 190 ® Increase Increase revenue Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Plan & No. 3 added Recreation marketing efforts of pieces pieces Recreation 191 Evaluate Increase service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Complete 100% Recreation membership & revenue evaluation Recreation 192 Repair & Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 Complete 100% Recreation maintenance improvemen Recreation upgrades 193 ® Upgrade & Improve service Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Complete 100% Recreation replace project Recreation equipment 194 Adult Sports Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 195 Add new sports Improve service Mon 1/3/05 Fri 12/30/05 No. of 2 Recreation sports Recreation `_ 196 ® Create new Increase service Tue 2/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Increased 10% Recreation partnerships & revenue revenue Recreation Recreation 197 Start intertube Improve service Mon 5/2/05 Wed 8/31/05 Initiate 100% Recreation water polo program = program 198 Redevelopment Fri 1/3103 Mon 1/1107 199 Affordable Housing Mon 113/05 Fri 6130/06 200 Instigate new Assist low.mod Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6130/06 Number of 50 Administration affordable housing income hhs units Administration 201 S3 Revise housing Assist low/mod Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Number of 10 Administration rehabilitation program income hhs units Administration . 202 Special Projects Fri 113/03 Mon 1/1/07 203 Disposition of Redevelop site Fri 113/03 Fri 6/30106 Sale of 100% Administration Stadium lands parcels Administration "MMMMiS=MW 204 Development of City Create community Mon 1%3%05 Mon 111%07 Start 100% Administration Center center construction Administration Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1/13/05 Task Progress Summary External Tasks Deadline Split Milestone ♦ Project Summary ` External Milestone IV Page 6 ID Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 2004 12005 20062007 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 1 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 1 Qtr 4 1 Qtr 1 Qtr 2Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 at 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 205 rq Cell towers Improved service Mon 11/1/04_ Fri 12/30/05 Annual $500,000 Administration Administration & City revenue lease revenue t Public Works Utility Services 206 Wastewater Collection Systen Mon 11/1/04 Fri 12/29/06 207 Infiltration and Inflow Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 208 Pq Locate infiltration Reduce Mon 1!3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 209/6 Public Works locations in sewer wastewater flow system Utility Services Public Works Utility Services 209 Reduce infiltration Reduce Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent 10% Public Works into sewer system wastewater flow reduction in Utility Services Public Works Utility Services 210 Pump Station Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6/30/06 211 fq Replace pump #1 at Increase reliability Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Installation 100% Public Works older pump station Utility Services i Public Works Utility Services 212 MA Install new flow meter Monitor flows Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Installation 100% Public Works at older pump station Utility Services [ Engineering 213 Acquire site for SW General Plan Mon 11/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Acquire 100% Engineering pump station implementation parcel _ Engineering 214 ffH Design & build SW General Plan Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6130/06 Complete 100% Engineering pump station implementation project j Public Works Utility Services 215 Vehicles & Equipment Fri 711/05 Fri 6130/06 216 Upgrade sewer Improve Fri 711/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 80% Public Works camerae uipment maintenance equipment Utility Services Public Works Utility Services 217 ER Replace 3/4 ton utility Reduce Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30106 Replacemer 100% Public Works pick-up truck maintenance Utility Services Public Works Utility Services 218 Buildings Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 219 Repair and paint Maintain facilities Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6130/06 Percent of 100% Public Works exterior of pump buildings Utility Services - 'Public Works Utility Services 220 Install no trespassing Improve security Mon 1/3105 Thu 6/30/05 Public Works signs Utility Services ' Public Works Utility Services 221 Special Projects Fri 711/05 Fri 6/30/06 222 Emergency response Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Prepare 100% Public Works plan plan Utility Services Public Works Utility Services 223 Connect SSU sewer Monitor flows Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Public Works flow meter to SCADA Utility Services 224 Sewer Force Main from Mon 1111/04 Fri 12/30/05 Pump Station to I EWMWngineering 225 Project design, Replace aging Mon 11/1/04 Mon 5/30/05 Document 100% Engineering environmental review line & General preparation Engineering 226 Project construction Replace aging Wed 6/1/05 Fri 12/30/05 Constructior 100% Engineering line & General 227 Sewer Main from East Mon 1111104 Fri 12/29/06 Side to Pump Station Engineering 228 Project design & General Plan Mon 1111/04 Thu 6/30/05 Document 100% Engineering environment review implementation preparation Engineering 229 Project construction General Plan Fri 7/1/05 Fri 12/29/06 Constructior 1.00% Engineering implementation _ Public Works Utility Services 230 Water Supply Fri 10/1/04 Fri 6/30/06 231 Wells Wed 12/1104 Fri 6/30/06 232 Replace chlorinators Maintenance Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent 20% Public Works replaced Utility Services = Public Works Utility Services 233 ffy Install pump to waste Improve water Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent 50% Public Works discharge valves quality installed Utility Services i = Public Works Utility Services 234 Reduce arsenic Improve water Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Meet new 8 parts Public Works levels at wells 15,16 quality standard per billion Utility Services - Public Works Utility Services 235 Replace leaking Maintenance Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Number of 8 Public Works building roofs building Utility Services i Public Works Utility Services 236 93 Pressure wash & Maintenance Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 20% Public Works paint buildings buildings Utility Services �` Public Works Utility Services 237 Pressure wash & Maintenance Fri 7/1!05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 80% Public Works paint buildings buildings Utility Services I public Works Utility Services 238 ® Install no trespassing Increased security Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 100% Public Works signs sites Utility Services `� '- Public Works Utility Services 239Vulnerability ® Increased security Wed 1211/04 Fri 12/30/05 Prepare P 1% 00 Public Works assessment assessment Utility Services _Y Public Works Utility Services 240 Storage Tanks Fri 7/1105 Fri 6/30/06 241 ® Inspect, clean & Maintenance Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 100% Public Works repair tanks I Utility Services s ,F Public Works Utility Services 242 Install cathodic Maintenance Fri 7/1105 Fri 6/30/06 Percent 100% Public Works protection on tanks 3 installed Utility Services Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1/13/05 Task �I Progress Summary External Tasks �_ Deadline �= ; � x Split Milestone ♦ Project Summary e External Milestone Page 7 ID Task Name Benefit Start Finish Measure Target Resource Names 2003 12004 20052006 2007 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 243 Install booster pump Improve reliability Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6!30/06 Percent 100% Public Works VFD's at tanks 1, 2 & installed Utility Services j Public Works Utility Services ] 244 Distribution System Wed 12/1104 Fri 6/30/06 245 Divide system into Improve east side Wed 12/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Percent 100% Public Works two pressure zones fire safety and completed Utility Services Public Works Utility Services services Works Utility Services 246 ER Unidirectional Improve efficiency Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% Public Works distribution plan for plan Utility Services 7MPublic 247 Flush mains Improve water Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent 100% Public Works quality completed Utility Services Public Works Utility Services t 248 Water Meters Mon 113/05 Fri 6/30/06 249 Replace commercial Monitor flows Fri 7!1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent 60% Public Works meters 2" & smaller replaced Utility Services ! Public Works Utility Services Public Works Utility Services 250 Transfer backflow Protect water Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 25% Public Works information to Utility quality data Utility Services 251 � Transfer backflow Protect water Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 75% Public Works information to Utility quality data Utility Services;,w _ _ Public Works Utility Services j€ j i i i Public Works Utility Services 252 Vehicles & Equipment Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 253 Replace 3/4 ton utility Reduce Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Replacemer 100% Public Works pick-up truck maintenance Utility Services Engineering 254 Special Projects Fri 10/1104 Fri 6/30106 255 Water supply General Plan Fri 10/1/04 Fri 1/28105 Complete 100% Engineering assessment implementation report o Engineering 256 ®; Water conservation Reduce water use Mon 1/3105 Thu 6/30/05 On track 13 Engineering program BMPs 257 Water conservation Reduce water use Fri 7/1105 Fri 6/30/06 On track 14 Engineering program BMPs Engineering 258 n Install new CIMIS Site Reduce water use Mon 113/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Engineering installation Engineering €Public 259 Parks Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30106 260 Implement new Improve Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6130!06 Complete 100% Public Works landscape maintenance implemental General Services Works General Services q Public Works General Services 261 Replace sand with Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Percent of 100% Public Works engineered fall playgrounds General Services 262 Resurface G Park Maintenance Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Public Works basketball court project General Services Public Works General Services Public Works General Services 263 Resurface H Park Maintenance Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Public Works basketball court project General Services Public Works Generat Services 264 Replace playground Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Public Works equipment at C Park project General Services Recreation 265 Proposal to replace Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Recreationf4i playground equip. at proposal Colegio Vista I t! Recreation 266 Replace playground Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Recreation equip. at S Park project Recreation 267 ® Replace & relocate L Improve safety Mon 1/3/05 Thu 6/30/05 Complete 100% Recreation Park playground project i 268 Streets Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30106 269 Replace painted road Improve safety & Mon 1/3/05 Fri 6/30/06 Percent of 75% Public Works markings with maintenance roads General Services Public Works General Services 270 Buildings Mon 11/1/04 Fri 6130106 271 Implement HVAC Improve Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Implement 100% Public Works maintenance contract maintenance contract General Services Public Works General Services ±', City Manager's Office 272 Prepare energy Reduce energy Mon 11/1/04 Thu 6/30/05 Prepare 100% City Manager's conservation strategy use & costs strategy Office 273 Implement energy Reduce energy Fri 7/1/05 Fri 6/30/06 Implement 100% City Manager's conservation strategy use & costs strategy Office = City Manager's Office f Project: Projects 1.1.05-6.30.06 Date: Thu 1/13/05 Task Progress Summary External Tasks , _ Deadline J Split Milestone ♦ Project Summary External Milestone Page 8 Meeting Date Department: Submitted By: (Name & Tide) Submittal Date: Agenda Title: DRAFT CITY OF ROHNERT PARD COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANsmirffAL REPORT January 19, 2005 City Manager's Office moi' Carl Eric Leivo, City Manager December 30, 2004 COMM X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda I—Ig -0 p to: Copy to: Work Session — Program to mire a Permanent City Attorney Requested Council Action: General policy direction from the Council. Summary: The City Council has identified the selection of a permanent City Attorney and one of its first projects in 2005. Time has been reserved during the Work Session to enable the Council to determine the overall outline for the procurement process. The League of California Cities has prepared a guide covering the relationship between the City Council and City Attorney (attached). In addition, the City obtained a paper titled "The City Attorney/Client Relationship" by the City of Bakersfield City Attorney (attached). Of the 464 cities, the League reports that 2/3rds of Cities hire contract City attorneys and the remaining cities hire in-house City Attorneys. Whether the Council desires to hire a contract or in-house City Attorney will have a major impact on the nature of the recruitment process. In deciding whether to hire a contract or in-house attorney, the League suggestions the following considerations: 1) "How many hours of legal work do you have per week? 2) How much of the work is specialized, such as redevelopment, personnel, and utilities? 3) How much litigation do you have? Do you need litigation specialists or generalists? 4) How much office time does staff need for day-to-day matters? 5) Should the attorney be part of a management team, or is a consultant role sufficient? 6) Is it more economical to have a salaried employee or to pay hourly rates?" p. 9. The City also has obtained a pointed discussion of the options from the City of Long Beach (attached). To assist the Council, staff has prepared a Decision Outline (attached). This Outline was prepared for illustrative purposes. Please read each line with the following question in mind: Does the City Council want to include this element in its procurement process? Please note that Chapter 2 of the League Guide addresses the Recruitment/Selection Process. If the Council decides to proceed with a City Attorney procurement process, one early decision would be whether to hire An Executive Search specialist to assist the Council. Twelve firms advertised executive search services in the December issue of Western City (attached). If the Council desires such assistance, then City staff would prepare a Request for Qualifications for an Executive Search firm. The City obtained an outline of remarks made at the City Attorney's Department Conference in 2003 (attached). This presentation addressed the recruitment process from the perspective of an applicant and provides insights into how to conduct a superior recruitment process. Rohnert Park conducted a City Attorney procurement process in 1999. A copy of the City's Request for Proposal is included for your reference (attached). In addition, the City obtained a Request for Proposals from the City of Azusa for your reference (attached). City staff will continue to search for recent examples of RFPs and RFQs. For Council reference, the City obtained a prototype "Agreement for City Attorney Services" from the League of Cities. Copies of the agreements between the City and Betsy Strauss and MHA are also included. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: O Consent Item Regular Time ( ) Approval () Public Hearing Required ( ) Not Recommended O Submitted with Comment ( Policy Determination bCouncil ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: Date: 1 JH-S:Council Agenda Transmittal City Manager Pio Te e DECISION OUTLINE 1) Retain MHA as the Permanent City Attorney a) If yes; negotiate terms of a City Attorney agreement with MHA b) If no, undertake a City Attorney procurement process 2) City Attorney Procurement Process a) Hire a Executive Search Specialist to Assist the City Council i) If yes, City staff will prepare a Request for Qualifications for an Executive Search specialist ii) If no, City staff and the HR Department will provide logistical support for the Procurement Process. b) Prepare a City Attorney Profile i) Stake holders identify the qualities desired in a Rohnert Park City Attorney (1) Council determines Stake Holders (a) City Council: does the Council want to create a Committee? (b) Should Boards and Commissions be involved? (c) Most City Attorney work is with members of City staff. Should they have input? (d) How should general citizens be involved? (2) Process of identifying desired City Attorney qualities (a) Informal meetings (b) Joint retreats (c) Formal hearings (d) Written surveys (e) Who will compile input? ii) Qualities will be used to prepare City Attorney Request for Qualifications by Specialist or Staff (1) Identify minimum qualifications based upon desired qualities (2) Identify desired qualifications based upon desired qualities (3) Identify selection criteria based upon desired qualities (a) Objective criteria to the extend possible (b) Uniform application of the criteria iii) City Council will approve City Attorney Request for Qualifications before distribution c) Review of Statement of Qualifications of potential City Attorneys i) Administrative review of Statement of Qualifications (1) Were the Statements of Qualifications submitted by the deadline, are they complete, are they responsive to the Request for Qualifications. (2) Identify candidates that do not meet minimum qualifications. (3) Review completed by Executive Search Specialist or City staff. ii) First interview (1) Who should conduct the first interview (a) Executive Search Specialist (b) Council Committee (c) Citizen's Advisory panel created by the Council (i) Candidate applications cannot be kept confidential (d) Staff committee (2) Recommend finalists for second interview by the City Council iii) Background check and interview of references (1) Conducted by Executive Search Specialist or City Staff (2) May include visit to other communities and interviews of key individuals (3) Prepare background investigation report for the City Council iv) Second interview (1) Conducted by the City Council (2) May be conducted in closed session 3) Employment Contract a) Negotiated by Executive Search Specialist, City Staff, and/or Interim City Attorney based on guidance of the City Council b) Approved by the City Council 4 EE.AGUE OF C-,Al.'F0RNIA UEC IT, I ES Y l ; EE.AGUE OF C-,Al.'F0RNIA UEC IT, I ES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VISION To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California Cities. MISSION AND CORE BELIEFS To restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. WE BELIEVE: Local self -governance is the cornerstone of democracy. Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems. In conducting the business of government with openness, respect, and civility. The spirit of public service is what builds communities. Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust. Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy. The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness. Focused advocacy and lobbying is most effective through partnerships and collaboration. Well-informed city officials mean responsive, visionary leadership, and effective and efficient city operations. ABOUT THE LEAGUE Established in 1898, the League of California Cities is a member organization that represents California's incorporated cities. The League strives to protect the local authority and autonomy of city government and help California's cities effectively serve their residents. In addition to advocating on cities' behalf at the state capitol, the League provides its members with professional development programs and information resources, conducts educational conferences and research, and publishes Western City magazine. 02004 League of California Cities. All rights reserved. ll� LEAGUE OF CALIFORN ]A iCITIES COUNSEL AND COUNCIL: A GUIDE FOR BUILDING A PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The League thanks the following individuals for their work on this publication: Valerie J. Armento City Attorney, Sunnyvale Helene Leckman Leichter City Attorney, Morgan Hill Richard S. Whitmore Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Kathi Bailey Secretary to the City Attorney, Morgan Hill Additional copies of this publication may be purchased by using the order form located on the last page or by calling (916) 658-8257. Visit CityBooks online at www.cacities.org/store. Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 J Introduction................................................................................................ 4 ChapterI: Nature of the Relationship............................................................ 5 Varied appointment 'structures create differing relationship dynamics .................................. 5 Who is the client and whom does the city attorney represent? .......................................... 5 Preserving confidences — who decides?.......................................................................... 6 Duties owed to the public....................................................................... Legality of the city's conduct................................................................................ 7 Protecting the public interest................................................................................ 7 Ethicalduty......................................................................................................... 7 Prosecutorialduties............................................................................................. 7 Who defends the city's attorney?.................................................................................. 8 Chapter II: Recruitment/Selection Process ...................................................... 9 Contract or in-house city attorney?............................................................................... 9 Recruitment issues..................................................................................................... 9 Neededskills..........................................................:........................................... 9. Findingapplicants...........................................................:................................... 9 Candidate concerns.............................................................................................. 10 Usingrecruiters................................................................................................... 10 Selectionfactors........................................................................................................ 10 Contract city attorneys................................................................................................ 10 Chapter III: Defining the Parameters of.the Employment Relationship .............. 11 State and local regulations.......................................................................................... 11 .Job descriptionsand job announcements....................................................................... 13 Job descriptions — outlining basic expectations........................................................ 13 Brief job description..................................................................................... 13 Minimum and preferred qualifications............................................................... 13 Jobskills..................................................................................................... 14 Listof tasks................................................................................................. 15 Job announcements — advertising desired qualifications and qualities ........................... 15 Performance evaluations ................... .......................................... :................................ 15 Evaluationforms................................................................................................. 15 Evaluationprocess............................................................................................... 16 Performance-based -management in the evaluation process ......................................... 16 City attorneys and "performance measures..................................................................... 17 The goal of performance measures........................................................................... 17 Types of performance measures.............................................................................. 17 The difficulty of applying performance measures to law offices ................................... 17 Summary.................................................................................:.......................... 19 2 League of California Cities • WWW.Gacities.org Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 Chapter IV: Negotiating the Employment Relationship ......................... Chapter V: Maintenance of the Employment Relationship ................................ 21 Understanding what the city attorney actually does ......................................................... 21 Sticky situations — questionable legal behavior, legal mandates, and counselor versusadvocate ................................... ........................................................:...... 22 Questioning the attorney's advice................................................................................. 22 Effective communication with the attorney.................................................................... 23 Sharedinformation............................................................................................... 23 Preventive legal advice .........:.... 23 .................................................................. Avoiding policy advice........................................................................................... 2.3 Chapter VI: Separation from Employment....................................................... 25 Putit in writing ......................................... .................. .............................................. 25 Severancepay............................................................................................................ 25 The termination and the media.................................................................................... 25 ChapterVII: Conclusion................................................................................ 26 Endnotes..................................................................................................... 27 AppendixA................................................................................................. 28 AppendixB................................................................................................. 43 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 3 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Introduction This booklet is intended to assist city council members and city attorneys in defining the structure of their employment relationship. Among the issues addressed by this booklet are:. • The nature of the employment relationship. • The recruitment and selection of a city attorney and defining his or her role. • Defining the parameters of the city attorney -city council employment relationship. • Maintaining a viable employment. relationship. • Effectuating an amicable and enforceable conclusion to the employment relationship. • Suggested employment agreement provisions for both contract and in-house city attorneys. This booklet should serve as a starting point for discussions about how the relationship should be viewed. It offers practical suggestions on structuring the employment relationship in an effort to achieve both parties' objectives and expectations. This booklet evolved from a survey given to all city attorneys, both contract and in-house, in March 2001. The survey asked about such issues as: • Particulars about the employment relationship between city attorneys and their councils. • The city attorney hiring process and whether there was an employment agreement. • How the city attorney's job performance was evaluated, and what role the city attorney played in the organization and community. Attorneys were asked to provide copies of employment agreements and other documents governing their employment, such as charter. provisions, municipal codes, resolutions, and civil service rules and regulations. A total of 148 surveys were completed and returned. The results were tallied and the agreements and other documents analyzed. The goal of this booklet is to put the results into context by exploring the basic aspects of the relationship between a city attorney and his or her council. 4 League of. California Cities • www.cacities.org I. Nature of the Relationship The traditional attorney-client relationship is often viewed as pre -defined and static - the client asks for legal advice and/or representation and the attorney provides it. However, due to the integration of the city attorney into the management structure of the public entity, and the need to address challenging and evolving public policy issues, the nature of the relationship between city attorneys and their employers is a very dynamic one. Yet, despite this dynamism, many aspects of the relationship are defined by more stable and long-standing issues, including the duty owed by an attorney to his or her client, as well as broader ethical obligations owed by the attorney. This section explores current issues underlying and defining the relationship between a city and its attorney. It includes a discussion of management trends and offers some practical tips for achieving a positive working relationship for everyone. A. VARIED APPOINTMENT STRUCTURES CREATE DIFFERING RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS Some city attorneys are city employees, and some are members of private law firms. Some are elected, a few are appointed by the city manager and most are appointed by the city council. Some serve for a specified term, and some serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Attorneys appointed by the city manager or elected by the voters may have a different relationship with the city council than those appointed by the city council. Appointment by the city council may create a more traditional employer-employee relationship and, at times, loyalties and reporting obligations may become blurred. Nature of the Relationship CHATER Regardless of how a city attorney takes office or his or her classification, he or she remains the chief legal officer of the city. The city attorney's job is to provide legal advice to minimize the city's liability and promote compliance with the law. The relationship between the city council and city attorney is a critical component in ensuring that the city functions as a well-managed organization and in accomplishing the public policy objectives of elected officials. B. WHO IS THE CLIENT AND WHOM DOES THE CITY ATTORNEY REPRESENT? Who does the city attorney represent? Is it a corporate "city' client? Are individual "public officials" clients? Is the "public" the client? Is it some combination of all of these? California courts have not provided much guidance on this subject. However, the courts have made it clear that government lawyers are governed by the ethical standards of the profession. In California, these standards are contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California. Not all duties are in the Rules, however, nor do the Rules supersede case law. League of California Cities • www.Gacities.org rj Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship The Rules of Professional Conduct define an attorney's role and responsibilities in representing an organization They say, in part, that: In representing an organization, a member shall conform his or her representation to the concept that the client is the organization itself, acting through its highest authorized officer, employee, body, or constituent overseeing the particular engagement.' So, in response to the question, "Who is the client?" this rule states that for a city attorney, the client is the city - the municipal corporation as a whole. For purposes of giving advice, receiving direction, and providing representation, however, the question remains, "Who is the city?" In general terms, the city attorney takes direction from a majority of the council. He or she cannot take any action requested by an individual council member contrary to the desires of the city as expressed by the council majority. However, given the nature of legislative entities, which may often be split with a consistent "majority' and "minority," the city attorney must provide balanced legal advice to both sides. The Rules of Professional Conduct recognize that a city may be embodied in various constituent parts. The rule goes on to state that a city attorney's dual representation of the entity as well as its directors, officers, or other constituents in a given matter may only occur with the city council's consent. Under rule 3-600 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, an individual council member or other city official (such as the city manager) is not the client. There is no attorney-client confidentiality in these communications. Advice may only be given to an individual in his or her capacity as an officer of the city. Such advice is subject to disclosure to the city council. For example, if a city council member has a conflict of interest that could result in the invalidation of the council's decision under state conflict of interest Laws, the city attorney must advise the council of the consequences of the conflict if the council member fails to disclose the conflict and abstain. Even though the city attorney's client is the city itself, there are times when the city attorney owes a duty of defense to an individual employee under the California Government Tort Claims Act.' If a lawsuit alleges an act or omission that arose out of the course and scope of public employment, the entity has consented to dual representation by operation of law. For the limited purpose of the lawsuit, the city attorney has a relationship with both the city and employee. A city may refuse to undertake a joint defense if a specific conflict of interest would result, but the city must pay costs of a separate defense attorney. 2004 The league's Municipal Law Handbook provides practical advice on the , Jort Claims Act: and other, areas'of municipal lawJhe handbook can, bd lovnd pithe leagues websiie in the Muni taw Research Center, at www.cacitiesorg)munilaw. This publication is available; . for purchase tbrough CityBooks by calf g J916) 658-8257, ;p 'or online. at www.cacities.org/slore. C. PRESERVING CONFIDENCES — WHO DECIDES? In Roberts v. City of Palmdale,' the California Supreme Court recognized that an attorney-client privilege exists in the public arena. Communications between the city attorney and the city council may be kept confidential. However, it is important to be clear as to who holds the confidentiality privilege. Because the city attorney's client is the city — as embodied by the city council — it follows that the city council holds the privilege. As the holder of the privilege, the city council may decide to waive the privilege and disclose the city attorney's communications to the general public. This should be a decision made by a majority of the council expressly stated on the public record. It should not be the decision of an individual council member. Another aspect of the attorney-client privilege is that the city attorney's communications on substantive matters with staff members cannot be kept confidential from supervisors. Communications with individual council members on city business. cannot be kept confidential from the full city council. It is important for each city official to understand this principle in order to avoid misunderstandings. 6 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org D. DUTIES OWED TO THE PUBLIC In addition to acting as an advisor or advocate for the city, the city attorney owes two duties directly to the public: to act as a check on governmental action in certain limited circumstances, and to accurately advise the public when called upon to do so. In addition, the city attorney may have the direct authority to enforce certain laws. 1. Legality of the City's Conduct The city attorney's advice as to the legality of the city's conduct also appears to be intended to act as a check on illegal city conduct. This may occur where the city attorney has the duty to review claims or contracts or to provide written consent prior to a given action, such as the destruction of records! In other contexts, the city attorney's only duty is to the public, such as when he or she prepares a true and impartial title and summary of an initiative measure." State law also grants city attorneys the right to bring certain civil enforcement actions in the name of the People, such as the abatement of nuisances or violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.9 2. Protecting the Public Interest The city attorney is also called upon to advise the city to follow laws designed to protect the public interest. These duties include giving advice during hearings to ensure not only that the public entity follows the law, but also that the applicant receives due process. The city attorney may also be called upon to determine whether the public has the right to access the city's records under the Public Records Act.10 3. Ethical Duty At times, the question arises as to whether city attorneys have a higher ethical duty to the public than exists for attorneys representing private parties. The Rules of Professional Conduct provide no distinction between public and private attorneys when handling civil matters. The American Bar Association's standards (which do not have binding effect in California) suggest public lawyers may have a higher duty: A government lawyer in a civil action or administrative proceeding has the responsibility to seek justice and to develop a full and fair record, and he should not use his position or the economic power of the government to harass parties or to bring about unjust settlements or results." Nature of the Relationship 4. Prosecutorial Duties City attorneys deal mainly with civil legal matters. In some cities, the city attorney also has prosecutorial duties for certain criminal matters. In such instances, the city attorney represents the People of the State of California, not the city. Case law holds that a prosecuting attorney is a public officer and not an "attorney' who represents a "client."" As a result, the city attorney is not subject to taking direction from the city council with respect to prosecuting criminal matters. Instead, the prosecuting attorney is vested with the discretionary power to determine whether to prosecute.73 The fact that the city attorney does not represent the city when prosecuting a criminal case can mean two things: • An attorney-client privilege will not protect city attorney communications and documents prepared for a criminal case from disclosure when such information is later sought by parties in a civil case in which the city is not a defendant. • The city council cannot require the city attorney to bring a criminal action or in any other way interfere with the city attorney's discretion with respect to the disposition of a case. The United States Supreme Court has held attorneys prosecuting criminal matters to a higher standard than when conducting civil actions or administrative proceedings. [The prosecutor] is the representative not of an ordinary party to a controversy, but of a sovereignty whose obligation to govern impartially is as compelling as its obligation to govern at all, and whose interest, therefore, in a criminal prosecution is not that it shall win a case, but that justice shall be done." In California, this higher standard has been applied to city attorneys prosecuting criminal and nuisance abatement cases. It is important that city officials be mindful of these particular duties owed by the city attorney to the public so they can work cooperatively with the city attorney to resolve situations where a perception 'exists that prosecution (or non -prosecution) of the case conflicts with the city's interests. League of California Cities • www.eacities.org Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 E. WHO DEFENDS THE CITY'S ATTORNEY? As a public official, the city attorney is entitled to defense and indemnification with regard to acts or omissions arising out of the course and scope of his or her employment.15 If charges are filed with the State Bar against a city attorney, the city does not have a duty to provide the attorney with a defense, but it has the discretion to do so. A city attorney is acting in his or her capacity as an employee when making a request for representation in such a proceeding. The city should seek Legal advice from independent counsel with regard to the Legality or propriety of providing the city attorney with such representation. Most contract city attorney agreements include a discussion of these issues and many reverse the duty - under these agreements the attorney defends and indemnifies the city. Virtually all contract city attorneys provide malpractice insurance to protect not only themselves, but the city as well. s League of California Cities • www.cacities.org II. Recruitment/ Selection Process Recruitment and selection of city attorneys is a complex decision-making process. It is usually conducted in one of three ways: (1) Through in-house personnel specialists; (2) Through a professional recruiter; or (3) By the council members themselves. Whatever method is used, there are issues of concern that are common to all. This section discusses the various types of recruitment methods with a special discussion regarding contract attorneys. A. CONTRACT OR IN-HOUSE CITY ATTORNEY? The first task in any recruitment and selection process for a city attorney is to determine whether to have a contract or in-house attorney. The city council needs to fully analyze the relative merits of each option from both a fiscal and administrative standpoint in making its decision. From a fiscal standpoint, whether an .in-house office is the most prudent alternative depends on a number of factors. These include the volume of work to be performed and whether one person can efficiently do the job, whether support staff will be necessary or if the office will require assistance from outside counsel, and whether it is more cost effective Recruitment/ Selection Process CHAPTER, A -11 - simply to retain a full-service outside law firm. A thorough review of current legal costs, and a comparison of those costs with other cities with similar needs, should be performed. An administrative analysis should include whether city staff and council members need a large amount of daily, informal legal advice. If not, perhaps the council will be more comfortable with an attorney who provides more limited coverage. In large part, this depends on the volume and urgency of legal questions that need to be answered. In addition, councils should evaluate whether they want the city attorney to be a fully integrated member of the management team. If so, this objective may be best achieved by having the attorney be a city employee rather than retained on a contract basis. B. RECRUITMENT ISSUES I. Needed Skills One of the primary concerns in recruiting a city attorney is what experience and skills should be required of the applicants. Expertise in relevant legal fields is a given — few councils are interested in candidates who need on-the-job training. Moreover, because the city attorney's role is becoming increasingly more important in the day-to-day functioning of city government, many councils are placing a greater emphasis on managerial skills, including law office administration. City attorneys are often members of the city's management team. They are involved in the decisions made by their executive teams — and not just as legal consultants. This growing emphasis on managerial expertise means that city attorney applicants who possess experience in areas such as budget administration and personnel supervision make attractive candidates. 2. Finding Applicants Some city councils may seek to recruit a sitting city attorney with several years' experience, whether in-house or contract. Beyond that, viable candidates include practicing assistant or deputy city attorneys, and attorneys practicing in law firms that specialize in municipal law. However, these candidates may not possess the breadth of subject matter or administrative experience councils are looking for. Given the increasing complexity of municipal law, hires from outside this limited applicant pool are rare. League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 9 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 3. Candidate Concerns Practical concerns of the candidates, such as relocation and moving expenses, need to be addressed. This is especially true if the city is in an area with high housing costs. Candidate recruitment is also becoming more difficult from the attorney's perspective. Candidates today are more likely to want explicit assurance of control over the legal affairs of a city to avoid conflict with department heads. 4. Using Recruiters The use of recruiters appears to be on the rise for practical reasons. While some cities still turn the recruitment process over to their in-house human resources professionals, some may not have the resources to conduct the kind of in-depth, statewide recruitment efforts necessary to create a viable pool of candidates. Recruiters often maintain contact with a variety of city attorneys with varying skill levels and expertise. They are in a good position to judge the available candidates in the job market and how those candidates fit the profile the council has of its desired city attorney. Because of their knowledge of the job market, recruiters are also able to advise city councils as to what compensation and benefit package may be necessary to entice the best candidates. C. SELECTION FACTORS A successful selection process depends on large part on the thoroughness of the recruitment process in finding viable candidates. There should be a recruitment process that identifies potential candidates through both targeted recruitment efforts and through the use of job announcements in Western City Magazine, professional journals and other media. After an initial screening of resumes, the recruiter or human resources director should conduct telephone or in-person interviews. Finally, interviews with the city council should follow. Although rare, a citizens' advisory panel may conduct interviews. However, this process may raise some problems. It could create the perception that the selection of the city attorney will turn on political issues rather than professional abilities. Such panels also eliminate the city's ability to ensure that candidate applications will be kept confidential. This is important because some candidates request confidentiality in order not to have a negative impact on their current employment, especially if not ultimately selected for the position. Selection criteria should be tightly controlled at the initial screening phase. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications should be rejected. Selection of candidates to attend council interviews should also be based on objective criteria. These may include specialization in needed practice areas, or years of service in a commensurate sized agency. The adoption and uniform application of objective criteria at this stage may assist in defending the selection process or outcome. It may be used to counter any claims of bias or inconsistency in the process. The interview with the city council usually involves set questions asked of each candidate. Some type of free -form discussion often takes place. This discussion should be memorialized. Each council member should record his or her impressions and/ or scores of each candidate. Following the interviews, the recruiter or human resources director may assist the council in ranking the candidates. D. CONTRACT CITY ATTORNEYS Although portions of the above discussion relate both to in-house and contract city attorneys, there are specialized concerns relative to contract city attorneys. One difference is that, for contract city attorneys, requests for proposals are generally sent out to prospective firms or individuals to provide legal services, as opposed to targeted recruitment efforts. In evaluating contract city attorney candidates, the council should examine the following factors: • The depth of a candidate's (or their firm's) legal knowledge and experience in municipal law. • The availability of the attorney. • Whether the person selected will perform the work or whether another member of the firm will perform it. • The billing structure. For example, will the city be billed on a flat rate or hourly basis? Particular attention should be paid to "add-ons," legal costs for matters billed in addition to the basic retainer amount, such as code enforcement actions. 10 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Defining the Parameters of the Employment Relationship III. Defining the Parameters of the Employment Relationship The relationship between a city and its attorney is defined by two primary governing boundaries: 1. Externally through state and local regulations; and 2. Internally through the job description, job announcement, and performance evaluation forms. This section examines the parameters that establish the skills, experience, and character traits needed by a particular agency in its city attorney, and form the basis of the employment relationship. A. STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS California law pays sparse attention to defining the relationship of the city attorney to the rest of the city government. The few provisions of the law that address the subject consist of the following: 1. The city attorney shall advise the city officials in all legal matters pertaining to city business." 2. The city attorney shall frame all ordinances and resolutions required by the legislative body. 17 3. The city attorney shall perform other legal services required from time to time by the .legislative body.18 4. With the consent of the district attorney of the county, the city attorney of any general law city or chartered city within the county may prosecute any misdemeanor committed within the city arising out of violation of state law." CHAD ER 5. Whenever the city attorney is acting as a prosecutor in a criminal case pursuant to any provision of law or under a city charter, the city attorney shall have the power to issue subpoenas in a like manner as the district attorney.20 6. The city attorney shall receive compensation as is allowed by the legislative body.21 7. A city may limit or prohibit the private practice of any attorney it retains or employs.22 Many municipal codes and city charters use these concepts in describing the position and responsibilities of the city attorney. Such descriptions may provide further detail as to whom the attorney provides advice and enumerate the types of documents the attorney will handle. They may describe the city attorney's duties to represent the city in various kinds of litigation and administrative proceedings. They may state that the city attorney .advises certain boards and commissions or performs general counsel services when the city council functions in another capacity, such as the redevelopment agency. In some cities, they may assign the city attorney risk management responsibilities. League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 11 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 The following are general statements found in.various city 6 rteis and municipal codes're'garding.the responsibilities of city aftorneys� The City Attorney's Office is committed to represent, support and the Wand the;Agency.The City AttomeysOffiee monitors 'cas'e's provide legal advice to the Mayor and City Council, department assigned to contra jepal cannspl and ensures timely reporting to heads and staff members of the various City departments; to the Council on these cases as well as those handled in-house. - aggressively defend its client in litigation; to initiate'litgation at the (City of Fresno} direction of the City Council; to render timely legal advice to City The City Attorney is the cfiief legal officer of the City and is ` boards, commissions and committees; to research an,d provide . 'appointed by, and responsible to, the City Council. the City information on legal issues; to prepare legal documents, including Attorney's Office represents theCity Council and tie Cirys bbaids, ordinances, resolutions and contracts; and to review and prepare I %' commissions officers and em�oyees in legal proceedings m,which amendments to the City Charter, and Municipal Code to maintain the City. is•concerned or is -a pariI.y, It is also tbe`responsibiGiy of the consistency, with current state and federal laws. City Attorney's Office to advise the City Council end �all, boards,' /City of Bakersfield) commissions, officers and,emp]oyees'df the city,ropMing their , The City Attorney's Office provideflegal advice to City government official duties. The City Attorneys Office prepares and approves. to minimize liability and ensure conformance to legal constraint& ordinances; resolutiorts, contracts and- Act legal docti'ments and The City Anorney determines the merits of claims and defends prosecutes all,violationi of the Mumeipal Code. against suits filed, while also filing suits on behalf of the City, [City of Modesto)- lCity of Berkeley) The C Attorney,is a ointed b the Council as the Attorne ' dY' .PP Y �Y+ Y The, City Attorney is responsible for providing legal services to the • f?! the_ City and legal advisor to the City "Council. The Crry Atttirriey City, including the City Council, the various City boards and hires siibordinate'etturneys to `assist in the discharge of assigned commissions, as well as City departments and officers, The -City, responsibilities. The'City Attorneys Office defends amf prossetutes " Attorney is responsible for'representing the City in all litigation to or retains counsel to defend'and:prosecute all civil acfibns and which the City is a party, either- as a plaintiff or defendant; preparing- "e -r proceedings to`which.the City is a'' and prosecutes all °criminal - ,andJur•approving as to form.611 City ordinances, resolutions, and actlons:involviiig fhe City Code. The Office represents and advice's contracts; rendering legal opinions to the City Council, City the Councff boaiktcrrruitissnir s, departments, ;ittd aH Cq, officials departments, and City nfficeis; and prosecuting violations of in maders`of law related to the conduct of GO business, ` the Municipal Code. [City of Moofila n Ketir) (City OfChico)._ .,_ 'The°Crty'Attorneys;tlfhce provided legal advice io-City officials end' The -City Attorney's Office represents and' advises the Mayor, City employees;: draf . legal doeumetifs in'order to'proiect the CWS Council; certain City boards and commissions, and City officials and =interests ano advance its goals represents the Cjiyand ts,officers o :. ... departments in legal matters pertaining io thou office,and City . :and etiipinyi es;'ienfoices City lows, and encourages comp!iance. operation`s, and prepares legal:opinions,`iirdmances •resofuboris With and respect for the lawn contracts, and'other.documentsregiiested'ti}rCuuncit-and'City ICify of Sarrta Barbara) v organizations � and, implcmemsthe legal aspects -of various, policies The Cita Attomay is appamted by the Cary -bunco. try law toe1 and programs established by the Cityr'The `City Alto rney`s Office City Attorney advises City of#iciais in aU°legal "natters pertaining to serves:as counsel and represents and appears for the C►ry and GtY busm> ss, drafts`or' approves ill ordinances,, of ` certain boards, eommissibns, and agencies of the City in civil and the City Covocil,-and prosecutes violations of City ordmibces and administrative proceedings. The City Attorneys Office also handles egulatioiis:The City Attorney "nay perform o#h" legal Services criminal Irrigation aspart of the Office 's code, enforcement required orauthorized from" time to timed by the Coy+ Council, responsibilities. The City Attorney's Office also serves as counsel for including representation of thr City in litigation and prep5drig % the Redevelopment Agency, and performs,_ often in conjunction with - : • agreements or other`documents involving complextransaetions,. special counsel, the legal work involved in financing -transactions for Of�Xa� " 12 . League of California Cities • www.cacities.org B. JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Job Descriptions - Outlining Basic Expectations The primary purpose of a job description is to outline the basic skills and qualities necessary for the city attorney to perform his or her duties effectively. A secondary purpose is to outline the general performance standards the city attorney will be expected to meet. In addition, the job description outlines any needed physical or mental abilities, serving as the blueprint for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job descriptions for city attorneys are normally broken down into four components: • A brief definition of the job. • Minimum qualifications needed to enter and/or retain the job. • Skills and characteristics necessary to perform the job at an acceptable level. • A descriptive list of typical tasks the city attorney will perform. These components share many of the same qualities, but a city may give different emphasis to various components reflecting the differing desires of that city. Cities considering revising their job descriptions should, at a minimum, include these four components. Thought and care should be used in writing the job description since it is often the first document the city uses to communicate with applicants about the particularities of the position. The job description should also be the basis for an integrated evaluation system. a. Brief Job Description A city attorney's position is often defined in fairly nebulous language. However, most job descriptions define the position by emphasizing the broad range of generalist Legal services the city attorney is expected to provide, including: • Legal services to the city council, city departments, and. various boards and commissions, and • Professional and administrative work as the chief counsel and legal representative of the city. Defining the Parameters of the Employment Relationship Job descriptions often also say that the city attorney is responsible for representing the city in litigation, and for drafting all applicable ordinances, resolutions, and legal documents. b. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications The purpose of the qualification section is to clearly describe the basic minimum qualifications needed for the position. Minimum qualifications for city attorneys always include a juris doctorate degree (usually from an educationaL institution approved by the American Bar Association) and membership in the California State Bar. Many cities also require a minimum amount of time practicing law, ranging from three to ten years. Beyond these basic requirements, various agencies may indicate that they prefer the city attorney to have experience in particular subject areas, such as land use, personnel, or redevelopment law. One area of controversy is whether cities can, or should, include the requirement that the city attorney live within the city Limits. Currently, cities -cannot legally require that their employees do so,23 but they can require that employees live within a certain response time from the city.24 (This distinction is based on the need for personnel to respond to work in the case of an emergency.) Although such a concern cannot be phrased as a requirement in the job description, it can be a matter of contractual negotiations between a public entity and its city attorney. Finally, the job description should specifically state that these are minimum qualifications only, in order to prevent applicants and/or employees meeting these minimum requirements from asserting that they are fully qualified for the position and are therefore entitled to the job. League of California Cities . www.cacities.org 13 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship c. Job Skills The job skills component of the job description should be drafted with two thoughts in mind: • What are the basic, day-to-day working skills expected of the city attorney, and • What are the council's expectations for communication skills, not only with the council, but also with the public and staff. The skills listed in the job description should reflect those that the council believes its ideal city attorney should be capable of performing. It should articulate those skills through language that is precise enough to communicate the skill required, yet broad enough to encompass the many facets of that particular skill set. Some job descriptions require that city attorneys possess only a general knowledge of legal precepts and research skills. Many job descriptions go beyond a basic skill set common to all attorneys and require specific knowledge and even "mastery" of certain municipal law subjects, such as redevelopment, personnel and labor relations, and real estate transactions. A growing number of job descriptions also emphasize interpersonal and communication skills. Some job descriptions simply require the ability to "maintain constructive relationships" with others, while some require the more outgoing "ability to engage' individuals or groups. The manner in which communication and interpersonal skills are described helps communicate the council's expectations. Another frequently included skill is keeping the council informed of significant developments. Finally, many job descriptions require the attorney to be a part of the management team, yet retain the objectivity and independence that the city council relies on. Unlike minimum qualification requirements, desired skills are sometimes qualified by language that a "combination" of some skills is required, or some skills may be designated as "preferred" versus "helpful." Cities should avoid characterizing skills as necessary, preferred, or merely extraneous. The needs of a city — and the needed skills of the city attorney — may change over time. 2004 14 League of California Cities • www.caGities.org npbons d. List of Tasks Finally, the tasks section of a job description should outline the essential physical functions of the position. This satisfies the Americans with Disabilities Act's requirements to articulate, in advance, the employer's expectations for performance.25 Many city attorney job descriptions are focused on sedentary activities, including the ability to perform computer and desk jobs in a repetitious manner and the ability to sit for tong periods of time. 2. Job Announcements—Advertising Desired Qualifications and Qualities Job announcements placed in professional journals and flyers are a city's primary opportunity to describe what type of city attorney is being sought. Because the language in the job announce- ment may be used to legally define the employment relationship between a public agency and its attorney, any pronouncements or guarantees in these documents should be carefully phrased to avoid unrealistic expectations. C. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS Within the last ten years, many cities have instituted formal evaluation systems for their city attorneys. This trend appears to be consistent with the increasing use of formal employment contracts between cities and attorneys. It may also be attributable to the rise in litigation by public employees against their employers. Evaluation processes vary widely, from informal discussions to structured facilitated sessions that rely on feedback from department heads, especially the city manager, in evaluating the city attorney's performance. The advantages of a formalized performance evaluation process are many. When hired, a city attorney may receive only general direction from the council regarding performance expectations. The lack of direction may stem from the inherent structure of the attorney-client relationship Defining the Parameters of the Employment Relationship (how can the client tell the attorney how to accomplish the legal result?). A formal performance evaluation system can help the council set the legal goals it wants its attorney to achieve and direct, to some extent, how those goals are to be accomplished. Performance evaluations may also set the stage for wage and salary adjustments. If council members are reluctant to discuss performance expectations and whether those.expectations are being met, a formal evaluation process may make those discussions easier. It may also help improve communication between the council and city attorney. Performance evaluations and periodic reviews are invaluable in assisting the city council to refine its priorities. Finally, a formalized evaluation process helps to protect the city from potential liability. It sets out what the expectations are for the city attorney and helps avoid surprises for both sides. If done correctly, it creates a paper trail documenting the city attorney's performance that may be. helpful should a question of adequate performance ever arise. 1. Evaluation Forms A performance evaluation form is the starting point for any evaluation system. It should reflect the elements of the position as outlined in the job description and it should be tailored to accommodate any particular goals and standards that have been established between the council and the city attorney. Formats for performance evaluation forms vary widely from agency to agency. Some stress a narrative system where comments on performance areas (such as "ability to interact with peers') are entered. All of the comments may be given to the attorney or condensed to form a "consensus" opinion. Other formats have a highly rigid point - based system for specifically articulated goats, such as "number of municipal code provisions amended." Ideally, the evaluation form and job description should be drafted at the same time. Both documents define the attributes and type of attorney the council desires. The best time to think about those characteristics is before any candidate is interviewed. Drafting the evaluation form prior to hiring also allows the potential candidates to have a more in-depth sense of the council's needs and expectations for a city attorney. League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 15 Counsel and Council., A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship A drawback in drafting the evaluation form prior to hiring the attorney, however, is that the successful candidate is not allowed input into the process. For this reason, the form should be somewhat flexible to accommodate suggested changes from the successful candidate. For More Information. Sample C" attorney eualuat 0 forms can be found omthe Laguesebsrtf �twwwccipesorgJeualuatlo�: 2. Evaluation Process One approach to the evaluation process is to have the city attorney and each council member complete an evaluation form. A meeting would then be held to review the comments and assessment of the city attorney's performance. This process works well where a .good relationship exists between the council and attorney. If, however, there are serious performance deficiencies and/or tension between the attorney and one or more council members, this process could be problematic and unproductive. City councils may wish to consider the use of an outside facilitator, both in the creation of the performance standards and in the actual evaluation. City councils may feel/believe that they do not possess the management tools or time to properly evaluate the city attorney, especially according to current industry standards. It may be difficult to understand exactly what attorneys do on a day-to-day basis. Even those council members who are attorneys may be hard-pressed to describe what a municipal law specialist should be doing and how. The services of a neutral, knowledgeable third -party may assist the council in articulating reasonable expectations for city attorney performance and in determining whether the attorney has met industry standards for such expectations. Finally, the services of a neutral third -party may serve to focus the performance evaluation discussion that may otherwise be charged with personal or political agendas. For these and other reasons, many city attorney contracts now contain a clause requiring the retention of a third -party to assist in the evaluation process. 2004 3. Performance -Based Management in the Evaluation Process Finally, a word about performance-based management and its impact on the city attorney evaluation process. As discussed in detail below, performance-based management is a method by which performance is gauged by goals with specifically measurable outcomes. It has achieved wide acclaim in public sector management circles and many agencies now require each department to establish measures and track outcomes. Applying such principles to the work of the city attorney's office can be a challenge. This is because the city attorney plays a unique role in the city's organizational structure. His or her job is primarily to give advice and counsel, not to turn out a certain identifiable number of memoranda or win a certain percentage of cases. While such numerically definable goals may provide useful input in the evaluation process, attainment of such goals should not be the defining element of the process. It is difficult to encapsulate the factors that go into a successful attomey-client relationship into a performance- based management system and, therefore, into evaluation processes. With these concerns in mind, councils should consider whether moving towards a numerically - based system of achievement, and incorporating that into the performance evaluation system, is at odds with the more traditional attorney-client relationship, and whether such systems are true indicators of an attorney's performance. 16 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org D. CITY ATTORNEYS AND "PERFORMANCE MEASURES" 1. The Goal of Performance Measures Accountability is important in local government. The public has a right to expect that local resources will be carefully managed, that services will be provided efficiently, and that local programs will live up to their promises. Elected leaders and managers in local government seek to reassure their constituents that these expectations are being met. Performance measurement - the documentation of departmental and program accomplishments - has become ,a key method of providing that reassurance and demonstrating accountability. Local governments concerned about managing and improving employee productivity use performance measurement - also known as "benchmarking" - as a management tool. In theory, performance measures of a department or program reflect the array of services provided. A good set of measures should reveal three things: • The quality of the services, • The efficiency with which they are delivered, and • Their effectiveness in achieving their intended purposes. 2. Types of Performance Measures There are three types of performance measures: • Workload Measures: Workload measures - also called output measures - provide information on how many units of service were provided. Such measures tell how many calls were received, how many cases were processed, how many opinions were issued, how many training programs were offered, and so on. Workload measures do not address the efficiency with which these services were provided or the quality or effectiveness of the services. Only the number of services provided is measured. Workload measures typically do not relate to the difficulty of a task - a simple case and a complex case are both counted as one. Defining the Parameters of the Employment Relationship • Efficiency Measures: Efficiency measures relate to outputs produced in relation to resources consumed. For example, local public agencies that report unit costs for handling cases or cases concluded per staff hour combine workload information (number of cases) with resource consumption information (costs or staff hours) to create a measure of efficiency. Other measures included in this category address efficiency by focusing on turnaround time or other aspects of process efficiency. • Effectiveness Measures: Effectiveness measures - also called outcome measures - gauge the extent to which objectives are being met. Typically, this category includes measures of service quality. 3. The Difficulty of Applying Performance Measures to Law Offices Performance measures are not universally supported in the legal arena. This stems from several factors. First, attorneys are more comfortable practicing law rather than engaging in the administrative tasks of performance measurement and tracking. Another significant factor is that much of what an attorney does consists of research, analysis, and consultation. These activities are not easily quantifiable and often do not fit within these various performance measures. In addition, the quality of legal work performed is difficult to measure in either abstract or general terms. The quality of an attorney's performance is defined in great part by the formal as well as informal ethics by which attorneys perform their professional work. Ethics is not easily reducible to number -crunching. At times, it may be difficult to fully understand what a city attorney does on a daily basis. Some of his or her activities are publicly visible, such as advocacy at formal hearings. Day-to-day activities, such as legal counseling, risk manage- ment, and legal assistance provided to city employees are often played out behind the scenes. White some legal departments may not have a formal mechanism in place to determine whether their clients' needs are being met, all of them are evaluated on some level. In a proactive manner, and believing that it is better to know the good and the bad - and sooner than later - many legal departments have established a mechanism to monitor whether city staff needs are being met. Such monitoring systems are more effective when League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 17 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship they encourage specific comments rather than simply relying on numerical ratings. While the quality of legal services delivered is important, it is often defined in different ways. Some clients define quality as speed at which legal services are provided - often at the expense of quality or effectiveness. But most clients would arguably prefer that the legal services provided be accurate and responsive to their needs. City attorneys are sometimes faced with the situation of providing quality legal work when faced with a short deadline. At times like these, city attorneys must be careful not to sacrifice their ethical responsibilities in the name of expediency. Attorneys must continue to make their choices wisely and advise their clients of the risks inherent by accepting what could be defined by the attorney as less than "quality" work. Due to the significant time demands of a particular project, quality may be defined in part by speed: the best work one can provide within the time frame one has been given. Effective performance measures cannot be established in a vacuum. The city attorney with the assistance of the city council must define what is valued by the organization in terms of legal services. It is important to clearly define what is being measured. It is critical to create a system that can be managed. The system must not be time or labor intensive, and it must be easy for staff to track. Any measures adopted should be significant within the organizational culture. 2004 It may be helpful to think about performance measures this way: • Things for show: Measures can justify a program and draw public attention to, and build public confidence in, performance. • Things for dough: Measures can signal the importance of an activity to the organization or help to establish its value when competing for financing. • Things to know: Measures of performance con be helpful to the internal management of a city attorney's office. Things For Show: Producing information about the workload and related performance conveys information about what the city attorney's office does. An example is the number of code enforcement cases currently being handled by the office. Providing information on the breadth and quantity of the workload helps all city departments understand the services provided by the city attorney. Some performance measures may create false expectations of what is meaningful in evaluating the city attorney's performance, however. One example is the number of cases that are "won" by the office. For the most part, city attorneys do not get to pick and choose their cases. It's possible to do an excellent job, but still lose the case. Things For Dough: One of the most difficult jobs for a city attorney is to explain to funding authorities why legal services are just as necessary and important as police and fire protection and other public services. Special interest groups and public employee unions generally do not appear at council meetings to speak in favor of the city attorney's budget. At times, a city attorney's budget may be lost in the annual budgetary fracas or targeted for reduction. is League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Measuring quantity is a simple device that can reflect trends. Some measures fall neatly within the description of output or outcome. Others reflect important information related to past and future workloads (demands) and costs (inputs). Coupled with information that shows proportionality with activities of the government, this information can be used to project and justify increased costs associated with the expansion or addition of services. Increased services and personnel additions in other departments translate into increased demands on legal services and ultimately the need for greater law office funding. One of the more useful tools in the law office involves comparing matters handled. For example, in litigation the number of active cases carried by each attorney is a measure that potentially. allows relative caseload comparisons within the office. These can be compared with the caseloads of other city attorney offices of a similar size. The comparisons may then be used to justify increased funding requests. Numbers alone often do not paint the full picture, however. While one Lawyer might carry three times the caseload of another attorney, the nature of the cases may differ. The attorney handling fewer cases may actually be handling more complex and time consuming matters, or may have additional duties to perform in the office. Also, this statistic may be of little use in a city with minimal litigation. Defining the Parameters of the Employment Relationship Things To Know: Having relevant legal information can help to more effectively manage individuals, programs or budgets. This may be information that is not appropriately distributed publicly, even in the form of a performance measure. Oftentimes, measures based on transmission of legal information are too technical to be relevant to the public. One of the most effective tools used to measure performance is that which measures individual performance. Providing staff and the public with an opportunity to give feedback on services helps in improving the accessibility and responsiveness of lawyers. When considered on a case-by-case basis, the information is critical to the legal office managers ability to monitor and help improve the performance of individual staff. Specific data is much more useful than global statements. 4. Summary Performance measures may be of assistance in assessing and improving city attorney's office performance. The information may be used to support decision-making, planning, and to justify resource requests. The information can inform the public and decision -makers about the city attorney's office's activities, service demands, and perfor- mance. The activities of the city attorney's office do not always receive the highest public visibility, but identifying missions, goals, and performance objectives can serve to increase public awareness and support for the city's legal operations. The actual provision of legal services, however, should not be overshadowed by administrative or other aspects of performance measurement. League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 19 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship IV. Negotiating the Employment Relationship Once a preferred candidate has been identified, the city council should determine how the employment relationship will be memorialized. An employment contract has the advantage of providing both parties with assurances as to length of employment, salary, benefits, and working conditions. Many agreements are simply modeled after preexisting city attorney or city manager agreements. Few cities and city attorneys obtain independent legal advice regarding these agreements." As a result, problems with employment agreements may arise. When problems arise, they often involve the interpretation of benefit provisions, enforcement of regular performance evaluations, and the establishment of specific goals and objectives. Some councils prefer to operate without an employment contract. City attorneys in this situation often have the terms and conditions of their employment addressed through other documents, including municipal codes, resolutions, city charters, personnel rules, and/or job descriptions. Some attorneys may rely on memoranda from the council to outline some of the terms of their employment. In any case, the basic terms and conditions of employment need to be determined by the council and then negotiated with the candidate. There is a wide divergence among cities as to who negotiates with the successful candidate. Unless the city council negotiates with the primary candidate though a subcommittee, the recruiter or human resources director should establish parameters with the city council as to what salary and benefits the council is willing to pay to obtain the services of a particular individual. The recruiter or human resources director should also determine any other working conditions the council is willing to negotiate, such as flexible work schedules or support staff. 2004 E R After receiving direction from the city council, the recruiter or human resources director should put the city council's initial offer in writing. The letter should state that the offer is not final until the employment contract (if there is to be one) is executed, and the candidate has successfully completed all necessary background checks and/or medical examinations. 20 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org V. Maintenance of the Employment Relationship An employment relationship between a city attorney and a city council may exist on several levels — that of attorney and client, that of employer and. employee, and that of public official and advisor. Councils and city attorneys should spend time at the outset of the relationship — and periodically throughout — to analyze the relationship and determine what can be done to improve and maintain positive relations. This section considers several aspects of the employment relationship that should be considered by theparties in order to maintain a positive working relationship. A. UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE CITY ATTORNEY ACTUALLY DOES Many city attorneys believe th&their day-to-day activities are not fully understood by others. Misperceptions are understandable: For some councils and staff, their primary contact with the city attorney occurs at meetings, not through observation of the day-to-day routine of the city attorney's office. Numerous city actions require the input and guidance of the city attorney. The plethora of rules, court decisions, and administrative regulations that govern city activities is such that city councils and staff must often consult with the city attorney for assistance on accomplishing a task. For example, a land use matter may involve some or all of the following legal issues: conflict of interest questions, annexation issues, inverse condemnation, civil rights, . slander, or the drafting of a development agreement. Maintenance of the Employment Relationship CHA-114ER - A city attorney's role may be expanded because he or she is the individual who must devise a method to legally reach the goals sought by the council. It is important to remember that most city attorneys are generalists in municipal law. Although municipal law used to be considered a specialized area of knowledge, it has increasingly become a field of law composed of a great number of sub -specialties. The city attorney, as chief corporate counsel for the municipality, cannot be an expert in all these areas. Rather, the city attorney should be a competent generalist with the willingness to consult with specialists when specific legal needs arise to help effectively and efficiently advance and protect the city's interests. Thus, as a generalist, the city attorney may need to contract out some work. Situations may arise where the city needs the services of a specialist in such areas as personnel, finance, or redevelopment matters. Also, because a city's legal workload may temporarily increase, it may make financial sense to outsource overflow work to outside counsel rather than hire fulltime, long-term staff. In addition, litigation can be very consuming of both attorney and support staff time. This is another instance when it can be more cost-effective to hire outside counsel to handle litigation rather than hire additional in-house staff. As chief counsel, the city attorney typically attends all city council meetings to provide on -the -spot advice. The city attorney or staff attorney also often attends meetings of the planning commission and other city advisory bodies. The city attorney also may serve as the parliamentarian for these bodies. Another important aspect of the city attorney's job is to give opinions on specific legal issues. These opinions may be either formal (in writing) or informal (oral advice). Some cities require that all requests for advice be commu- nicated in writing through department heads to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of effort. Another benefit of a request system is that it aids in tracking requests for advice for purposes of achieving performance management objectives. League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 21 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship Whenever there is advance notice that a legal question may be coming, the city attorney should be advised as soon as possible, even if all factors giving rise to the question are not fully known. Doing so promotes the process of giving and receiving legal advice and keeps the lines of two-way communication open. There is a reason a synonym for attorney is counselor. City attorneys must often analyze several sets of statutes and numerous reported cases in order to render informed opinions on important legal questions. The sheer volume of law affecting cities has increased greatly during the last several decades. A reasonable amount of time should be provided to analyze any particular question, especially if the issue is novel or complex. Along with providing counsel to the city, the city attorney is also responsible for the drafting and/or review of important legal documents, such as ordinances or contracts. The city attorney must also review ordinances that have been adopted by another agency and are suggested for consideration by the council. An ordinance that answers the needs of one agency does not necessarily fit the needs of another. Review and customization by the city attorney's office is imperative before the council gives final consideration to the adoption of a "sample" ordinance. In the event civil litigation must be pursued or defended, the city attorney represents the city's interests. In some cities, the city attorney. may also participate in criminal prosecutions of state law offenses. Many city attorneys prosecute violations of city ordinances. Particularly in cities with full-time, in-house city attorneys, the city attorney is also a department head, responsible for the management of the city attorney's office. The role played by a city attorney as a manager often varies from city to city, with some councils placing emphasis on this and some not. 2004 Many city attorneys are considered as members of the city's senior management team, although with a separate role and responsibilities. This means the city attorney is expected to attend and participate in management functions, and is sometimes turned to for advice that is more "practical" than "legal" in nature. Often, city attorneys are fully integrated members of the management team and are expected to attend and participate in management activities. Many city attorneys view themselves not only as attorneys, but also as project managers, problem resolvers, and strategists..At times the overarching role of the city attorney may conflict with these management functions. The city attorney may need to recommend a different direction despite the need to participate in and foster management relationships. B. STICKY SITUATIONS — QUESTIONABLE LEGAL BEHAVIOR, LEGAL MANDATES, AND COUNSELOR VERSUS ADVOCATE There are times when proposed city action may not fit within applicable legal constraints. When faced with an objective that is plainly unlawful, the city attorney must deliver the news as diplomatically as possible. Adherence to clear legal guidelines is not optional; they must be followed. Most legal guidelines are imposed to further the public good, and public officials need to conform their actions because it is their ethical duty. The city attorney's job is complicated by the fact that the law is not always clear in a given area. When this occurs, the .city attorney must give his or her best judgment on the probable and possible legal consequences of a proposed course of action. The city attorney cannot make the law clear when it is not. As a result, city attorneys may often take what appears to be a narrow view of the city's prerogatives in a given situation. As the city's legal counselor, the city attorney's primary task is to provide the city council and staff with the best analysis and dispassionate evaluation of what the Law requires or permits in a given situation. However, when dealing with third parties, the city attorney should step into the role of advocate and vigorously argue one perspective of the law and the facts at hand. C. QUESTIONING THE ATTORNEY'S ADVICE From time to time, others may question the city attorney's advice. It may be tempting to seek a second or even third opinion. This temptation should be resisted. The city attorney is the individual the city has hired (or the voters have selected) to advise the city on legal matters. The city attorney is the legal advisor who is most familiar with the laws bearing on the city's actions, particularly local ordinances, internal procedures, any charter provisions, and other internal situations that may affect a given analysis. 22 League of California Cities www.cacities.org If the city is sued, it is the city attorney's responsibility to defend the city. If the need arises for a second opinion, the council as a whole should authorize the action. If a second opinion is authorized, it is valuable to have the city attorney and outside counsel each review the other's opinion so that both may be fully informed. D. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH THE ATTORNEY Effective communication between city officials, city staff, and the city attorney is critical to the smooth operation of the city. Early and frequent communication about proposed city action can avoid frustration on the part of everyone and save the city money in the long run. 1. Shared Information The city attorney must be kept informed of the city's activities. If not, he or she cannot give good and timely legal advice. Being "kept informed" means that the city attorney receives complete information in a prompt manner. The city attorney must be given notice of later changes in facts and policy direction, as well as potential ramifications, along with a clear explanation of the city's objective. 2. Preventive Legal Advice The city attorney is there to give the city preventive legal advice. If he or she is unable to do this because of poor communications, the city and its taxpayers are not getting their money's worth. Worse yet, the city may end up having to spend more money on litigation and adverse judgments — money that could be better spent on other public programs. In order to protect the city's rights and interests, the city attorney has the obligation to provide professional opinions based on the full and unbiased facts of the given situation. The city attorney's obligation to communicate includes the responsibility to say to the client what the client may not want to hear. One noted scholar and judge put it this way, "As in private practice, the attorney is never the mere hireling of government or of anyone else. He is an independent professional and must stand on what he thinks is right ."21 3. Avoiding Policy Advice One subset of communication issues for city attorneys to consider is when they are asked to opine on policy issues. One of the axioms of local government is that councils make policy and city attorneys advise on the law. At times, there is a Maintenance of the Employment Relationship fine line between making policy and advising on the law. For example, when a council wants to know "can we do this and if so, how," which is policy and which is law? Increasingly, the two are not distinct. Another local government axiom is that city attorneys deal with legal issues and city managers deal with operational issues. Again, there is often a fine line between these two issues. Employee disciplinary matters, for example, are not susceptible to clear differentiation. Questions of what is policy or an operational matter and what is law are often intertwined. Councils and staff need to be sensitive to situations when the city attorney is asked to step out of the attorney role and instead provide policy advice. When these situations occur, the attorney should refrain from providing the requested advice, or, at least, clearly state that the matter is one of policy and not of law. League of California Cities • www.cacities.o'rg 23 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 -The ."Ideal " City Council Member:, A City. Attorney's Perspective " 1. Has experience in local government through service on Recognises a edys core mission is to deliver basic commissions and/or committees at the cityjcounty leve}. municipal services; makes policy dectstons_uft}r this Genera} experience is the key, not necessarily experience - concern in mind, A}lows the professional `city staff to in a specific jurisdiction .Has nianagement experience assume responsibility for the implementation of understands how to give direction and hoer to delegaf a policy decis}ons.' . " effectively. Is committed to developing relationship with a broad range of community groups and : "' 7> Valdes needs of community over grandstanding and political adjoining jurisdictions. -"expediency. Recognizes there is °a tension between serving the, needs of the:community aril enharicing,revenue,and is ?_ Recognizes the complexity of rtinnmg a city and, therefore; rygug to triose /lard choices. is"a leader,°not a fnlloier. Has accepts /the realityof a /coming curve fora new-x�ty ,. bnth a heart and a blain, l isteris... ' attorney - sometimes a long one._Focuses on estpblishing well-grounded. policies that are cbrrimunipatl d to' Etre public" 8: ` = Understarlds'th°atthe' city aftorney representsthe city. f sa and staff clearly and consistently. Respects and nets vaitfiin ;, "whole and not just a member/age"nt of a political team; asks the legal process, for and'°°values legal advice, listens to.advia before: • g deciding whether to heed'/( is intel}ectually honest Does 3. Takes time to read staff reports and other materials in order - - not act: arbitrarily and beytrnil, the appropriate legal process. to be well informed on particularissues. Does not`make , "snap", judgments vOthouttaking the tune to becrnne • ._ g,°, provides uridersiandable and careful considered direction- lY :educated about policy, issues. Understands the'rolas of the ; ., on }egal Issues. Heads and digestslattorney cJtent : . city".council, staff,°and the community is issue oriented, .Cominuiti>rations and asksAclarifybtg.questions of attorney does not takee°policy difierences`persnrially anti is•ripen in' ,_ about legal.advice is able4o decide dtfficult`Iegal Issues .. compromise. Makes decisions after c6risidering and with Integir consldering'the best inteiasts of the >:srty,and; weighing the legitimate competing interests til -all potentia3ly With ',the r Wragg o cope with a vocal opposition. Bases,`'; impacfed parties. .• decisions an.ihe>`lavu and.no°t nn politics. Make's an effort to . ; ' ° apptea to the d ffleuity_an, . in lexrty df the duties of -die 4. , Conducts him/her self professrtihally is respectful pf tellow ° . city, ,attrriey god°the cty attorneys=offce;_gives credit'° council members, staff, and publc,both in andoutef ,rtfer+;due couuncil,meeti�ngs, qd stions the facts and rules arid` explores options, but does so without persona}rung' 1Q Resjn cts City atomey for lega} opinion and appreciates the issues and attacking others `Does :/tot c i tcize staff ihatiw antes reesonabfe people may differ; lnforirts city in public. attdiney of, potehtial con#/ ct of mterestissues before a, . - meetmmq Respects cit9r- attorney staff and does not seek fo, ` . b Nwnsit open mtnd regarding issues° W,46-04,'N.ts debate city staff at a public forum: Separation From Employment CH- P,'ER A Separation From Employment Every employment relationship comes to an end. Some end because of resignations to take a position with another agency and some end because of retirement. Others end through dismissals or negotiated resignations. While many city attorneys leave their prior employment on amicable terms, some do not. Those who don't are often surprised by the decision to terminate the employment relationship. Employment relationships that end in dismissal have usually been under stress for some time. This stress can be due to performance deficiencies on the part of the city attorney. There can be interpersonal problems between the city attorney and council members or staff. Stress may also be attributable to a number of external political factors affecting legal issues in the community either through direct challenge to the city attorney by community activists or by a more indirect challenge through pressure on council members. Regardless of how or why the decision to end an employment relationship is made, it is often an emotionally charged development that must be addressed with respect and decorum. An employment termination played out in the press or in the courts benefits no one. A. PUT IT IN WRITING The issues involved in terminating the employment relationship should be anticipated and dealt with in the employment contract or written conditions of employment. Potential performance issues should be addressed well in advance of the termination. These include setting out specific reasons that may lead to termination — such as the inability to perform the functions of the position or the conviction of a crime. At a minimum, the employment agreement should clearly set out the notice requirements for a termination action. For instance, how many days' notice is required before the termination is effective? Is there a hold on any termination action following an election? What form of notice is required? Written? Oral? All of these issues should be outlined in the employment agreement. When a process is in place to deal with these issues, the termination process is likely to proceed much more smoothly. B. SEVERANCE PAY Employment contracts should be reviewed by a lawyer well -versed in employment law to determine what severance pay might be due to terminated employees. State law limits severance pay to the monthly salary of the employee multiplied by the number of months remaining on the unexpired term of the contract.18 This amount is subject to an eighteen -month cap. For example, if an employee is terminated with six months remaining on a contract, but the contract provides for twelve months' severance pay, state law may prohibit payment for the additional six months. In addition, severance pay may be limited to sala y19 and health benefit payments,but human resources professionals should be consulted regarding payment of specific benefits.30 Cities with charters may have unique provisions as well. C. THE TERMINATION AND THE MEDIA When it is determined that a city attorneys services should be terminated, all procedures regarding personnel closed sessions must be followed. In general, if the termination is based on performance issues, it is acceptable to simply notice a closed session on employee performance.31 If the termination is based on specific complaints and charges brought by another person or employee, the city attorney is entitled to twenty-four hours notice of the closed session to hear the complaints and charges.32 He or she may, however, request a public session. Remember, whatever is said in the closed session must not be disclosed to the public. League of California Cities • www.cac.ities.org 25 Counsel and Council, A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship Any press or public statement about the termination should be carefully prepared. An employment law attorney should preferably review any such statements. The city should designate one media contact person to minimize misstatements. Following these protocols not only protect both parties legally, but also help to diffuse potential jousting in the media for the upper hand. Although a termination may be warranted, the actual separation will probably have an impact not only on the employee, but also on city staff. Be sensitive to staff perception of how the termination is handled. 2004 VII. Conclusion C H A PVT E R Building a productive employment relationship between the city attorney and the city council takes everyone's effort. The key is to understand the unique attorney-client relationship the parties share. By clearly defining the parameters and goals of this relationship in the job description and by reinforcing these standards through annual, meaningful performance appraisals, the parties can work together to provide the quality of legal service the public expects and deserves. 26 League of California Cities - www.cacities.org Endnotes Voters elect city attorneys in Albany, Compton, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Redondo Beach, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Rafael. The city manager appoints the city attorney in Berkeley, Folsom, and Shafter. ' Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct of the State Bar of California, Report and Recommendation on AB 363. 3 State Bar Rules Prof_ Conduct, rule 3-600. California Government Code section 900 and following. s Roberts v. City of Palmdale, 5 Cal.4th 363, 20 Cat.Rptr.2d 330 (1993). c State Bar Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 3-600. California Government Code section 34090 provides, in part, that: Unless otherwise provided by law, with the approval of the legislative body by resolution and the written consent of the city attorney the head of a city department may destroy any city record, document, instrument, book or paper, under his charge, without making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer required. Cal. Gov't Code § 34090. Also, California Government Code section 34090.6 provides for the destruction of recordings of routine video monitoring and recordings of telephone and radio communications maintained by a city department with the approval of the legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney. e California Election Code section 9280 provides, in part, that: Whenever any city measure qualifies for a place on the ballot, the governing body may direct the city elections official to . transmit a copy of the measure to the city attorney, unless the organization or salaries of the office of the city attorney are affected. The city attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure. Cal. Elec. Code § 9280. 9 California Civil Code section 52 (c) provides, in part, that: Whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in conduct of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights described in this section, and that conduct is of that nature and is intended to deny the full exercise of those rights, the Attorney General, any district attorney or city attorney, or any person aggrieved by the conduct may bring a civil action in the appropriate court by filing with it a complaint. Cal. Civ. Code § 52 (c). " California Government Code section 6250 and following. " American Bar Association Model Code of Professional Responsibility, Ethical Consideration 7-14. 12 Shepard v. Superior Court, 17 Cal.3d 107, 122, 130 Cal. Rptr. 257 (1976). 13 Id. 14 Berger v. United States, 295 U.S. 78, 55 S.Ct. 629, 79 L.Ed. 1314 (1935). is California Government Code sections 825(a), 995 and 995.2_ r6 California Government Code section 41801. " California Government Code section 41802. 1e California Government Code section 41803. 79 California Government Code section 41803.5(a). 2° California Government Code section 41803.7. 2' California Government Code section 41804. 2z California Government Code section 41805. 23 California Government Code section 50083 provides: No local agency or district 'shall require that its employees be residents of such local agency or district. Cal. Gov't Code § 50083. 24 Article XI, section 9 of the state Constitution provides: A city or county, including any charted city or charter county, or public district, may not require that its employees be residents of such city, county, or district; except that such employees may be required to reside within a reasonable and specific distance of their place of employment or other designated location. Cal. Const., art. XI; § 10, subd. (b). 11 See 42 U.S.C. § 12102 and following. ze While the Attorney General has issued oral advice that a city attorney may re -negotiate a contract without violating Government Code section 1090, it is advisable that the city attorney retain a third party to conduct negotiations with the public entity. 2' Weinstein, Some Ethical and Political Problems of a Government Attorney, 18 Maine L. Rev. 155, 162 (1966). 11 California Government Code section 53260. 29 Id 31 California Government Code section 53261. 31 California Government Code section 54957. See also 67 Ops. Cal. Atty. Gen. 215 (1980). 32 California Government Code section 54957. League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 27 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship Employment Agreement Provisions Full -Time (In -House) City Attorney 2004 APP DIX The following is a compilation of provisions that have appeared in city attorney employment agreements. Employment agreements vary greatly in their level of detail, in the order of articles, and in their degree of formality. The following compilation is not intended to stand alone as an ideal contract. Rather, it should be adapted to each city's particular arrangement with its city attorney. Both the city council and the attorney should consider seeking independent advice before entering into an employment agreement. A. RECITALS [COMMENT: It is not clear that these introductory, provisions have any particular legal consequence. But they are commonly found in city attorney employment agreements. They may contribute some clarity to the substantive provisions that follow. Some of these provisions may appear in introductory language before the actual articles of the agreement.] Model 1. THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made and entered into in the City of Simi Valley on this _ day of , 20_, by and between the CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and an individual, hereinafter referred to as "ATTORNEY" for employment beginning (City of Simi Valley, 1998) Model 2. WHEREAS the Municipal Code of the city of Moreno Valley provides that the City Attorney of Moreno Valley, California ("City Attorney"), shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley ("Council"), and WHEREAS the Council desires to employ Employee as City Attorney, and WHEREAS Employee desires to serve as City Attorney; and WHEREAS it is the desire of the parties hereto to provide the terms and conditions by which City shall receive and retain the services of Employee and to provide for him to remain in such employment, to make possible full work productivity by assuring his morale and peace of mind with respect to future security; to act as a deterrent against malfeasance or dishonesty for personal gain on his part and to provide for terminating his services at such time as he may be unable to fully discharge his duties or when Council may otherwise desire to terminate his employ. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: (City of Moreno Valley, 1994) 28 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A B. DUTIES [COMMENT: This section may also be titled Scope of Duties, Services to be Performed, Duties and Obligations, or some other similar title. This section often incorporates by reference those portions of the city's municipal code or charter that set forth the duties of the city attorney. The following are examples of itemized duties and limitations.] Model 1. Duties: Attorney agrees to diligently and faithfully perform the duties of the Danville City Attorney and Danville Community Development Agency General Counsel. Specific duties include, but are not limited, to the following: (a) Attendance at Town Council/Community Development Agency meetings and other meetings as required; (b) Research, preparation and review of ordinances, resolutions, agreements, contracts, leases, written opinions and other documents of legal nature necessary or requested by the Town Council; (c) Provision of all legal advice on behalf of the Town to the Town Council/Community Development Agency, Town Manager, and other Town officers and employees; (d) Representation of the Town/Community Development Agency, members of the Town Council and other Town officers and employees in litigation as necessary; (e) Selection, retention, supervision and monitoring of outside counsel as required; (f) Commencement and prosecution of all criminal actions and civil abatements necessary and appropriate to enforce the Town's ordinances; (g) Monitoring and advising the Town Council and Town staff regarding legislation and case law affecting the Town. (Town of Danville, 2000) Model 2. Employee will focus his professional time, ability, and attention to City business during the term of this Agreement. Employee shall not engage in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever or, directly or indirectly, render any services of a business, commercial, or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, without prior consent of Council, except that: (1) The expenditure of reasonable amounts of time not in conflict with the City's needs and interests, for educational, charitable, community, and professional activities, shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement and shall not require prior consent. (2) This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prohibit Employee from making passive personal investments or conducting private business affairs if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this Agreement. (3) All data, studies, reports and other documents prepared by Employee while performing his duties during the term of this Agreement shall be furnished to .and become the property of the City, without restriction or limitation on their use. (City of Banning, 2001) League of California Cities • www.Gacities.org 29 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 C. TERM [COMMENT: The two most common provisions regarding a city attorney's term in office are reflected below. Pleasant Hill has a fixed term with automatic extension. Los Gatos has a fixed starting date but an indefinite expiration, subject only to the termination/separation provisions of the agreement. These two provisions are mutually exclusive.] Model 1. Term. Employee shall be retained in this position of the City Attorney from the effective date of this Agreement through _. This Agreement, in its entirety, will be automatically extended annually for an additional one-year period unless the City Council specifically takes action by three-fifths vote to not renew this Agreement at least one year prior to its date of expiration. (City of Pleasant Hill, 2000) Model 2. Term. This Agreement shall commence and extend indefinitely until terminated as provided hereinafter. (Town of Los Gatos, 1997) D. SALARY [COMMENT: The following sample salary provisions reflect alternative approaches to city attorney compensation. Bakersfield utilizes a traditional step system and ties future increases to those given other city management personnel. Napa links future salary increases to performance evaluations. Rancho Mirage ties future adjustments to the Consumer Price Index. And Salinas guarantees that the city attorney will maintain the same salary differential relative to certain other management employees.] Model 1. EMPLOYEE'S base salary shall be established within the range of the following salary schedule: StepI -$ Step 2 - $ Step 3 - $ Step 4 - $_ Step 5 - $ EMPLOYER agrees to pay EMPLOYEE for services rendered as provided herein a beginning annual base salary at Step 4, payable in installments at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. In addition, EMPLOYER agrees to adjust said salary schedule and/or other benefits of EMPLOYEE in such amounts and to such extent as the Council may determine to adjust, across the board, the salary schedules of the employees in the City's Management Group. (City of Bakersfield, 1998) Model 2. SALARY (a) City agrees to pay Employee $____ in salary per annum for his services, payable in installments at the same time as other employees of the City are paid and subject to customary withholding. (b) Thereafter and subject to an evaluation of performance on the anniversary date hereof, City may increase Employee's salary by minute order. (City of Napa, 1993) 30 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A Model 3. The salary for the City Attorney for the Fiscal Year _ will be $ Annual Adjustment: In each year of employment, the City Attorney shall receive, in addition to the salary set forth above, a salary adjustment of no less than 50% of the cost -of -living index applicable to this geographical area, together with,the right to be considered for a merit step increase as set forth in the Personnel Rules and Regulations, or a merit bonus as approved by the City Council. Said index shall be described as the "all Urban Consumer's Index", and said geographic area shall be described as the "Los Angeles -Anaheim -Riverside" area. The annual compensation review of the City Attorney shall be made at the same time or at such other time as agreed to between the parties, as similar consideration is given other employees generally of the Council. (City of Rancho Mirage, 1998) Model 4. Base Salary/Evaluation: $ initial salary with subsequent evaluations at six and twelve months after appointment. Salary to be increased two and one-half (2.5%) percent after satisfactory evaluation at twelve months. Performance will be evaluated annually thereafter with all future salary adjustments based on performance. (City of Salinas, 1998 Amendment) E. HEALTH INSURANCE [COMMENT: The most common provision addressing health or medical insurance in city attorney employment agreements guarantees the city attorney the same benefits as other management employees.] Model 1. EMPLOYER agrees to provide EMPLOYEE with the same health, dental, optical, and life insurance coverage as is provided other employees in the City's Management Group. (City of Bakersfield, 1998) Model 2. Health Insurance: For Employee and his eligible dependents. A choice of PERS Plans and the City will contribute an amount equivalent to the highest contribution rate established for other City employees. (City of Folsom, 2000) Model 3. HEALTH INSURANCE: EMPLOYER agrees to pay all costs of medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for EMPLOYEE and his dependents in accordance with the plans provided by the EMPLOYER. In addition to other insurance and benefits, EMPLOYER agrees to pay four (4) calendar months of salary in the event of the EMPLOYEE'S non self-inflicted death or disability. (City of Vacaville, 1998) F. RETIREMENT [COMMENT: Many retirement provisions state that the city attorney will receive the same retirement benefits and city contributions as are provided other management employees. Some set out the benefits and contribution explicitly. While some retirement provisions include deferred compensation, others set it out in a separate section.] Model 1. [City Attorney] will receive the same benefits such as, but not limited to, dental insurance, health care, retirement (PERS) contribution and plan, workers compensation provided to other executive management level employees. (City of Thousand Oaks, 1985) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 31 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 Model 2. Retirement: (1) City will pay seven (7) percent of the Employee's base salary and other compensation, as required by State law to the P.E.R.S. as the Employee share, plus the normal matching Employer's share. Such amounts will be applied to the Employee's individual account in accordance with Government Code Section 20615. (2) City shall pay the employer's portion of the One Year Final Compensation and Full Formula Plus Social . Security PERS retirement plan. (3) Employee shall be eligible for 2% @ 55 PERS retirement formula. (City of Banning, 2001) Model 3. EMPLOYER agrees to pay for the EMPLOYEE'S portion of the contribution seven percent (7%) to the Public Employees Retirement System. EMPLOYER agrees to contribute, into a deferred compensation plan, an amount up to 5% of salary up to the maximum allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. (City of Bakersfield, 1998) G. DEFERRED COMPENSATION [COMMENT: Deferred compensation often supplements retirement and frequently appears in the same contract section as retirement. As with retirement, deferred compensation is often provided on the same basis as for other management employees.] Model 1. Deferred Compensation. City shall provide to EMPLOYEE the same deferred compensation plan and CITY contributions as provided to other Management and Confidential employees. (City of Modesto, 1997) Model 2. Deferred Compensation. There are currently two plans of Deferred Compensation offered and the City will contribute an equal amount to that invested by the Employee to a maximum allowed by State and/or Federal Tax laws. (City of Folsom, 2000) H. VACATION [COMMENT: Many agreements simply provide vacation leave equal to other management employees.] Model 1. Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays. Employee shall receive the same sick leave, vacation and holiday benefits as employees in the management unit, appropriately prorated. Any accrued hours existing on the effective date of this Agreement shall be credited to Employee. (City of Rocklin, 1996) Model 2. Vacation Leave. A. City agrees, effective July 1, 1998, and each subsequent July 1st thereafter, to credit to and vest in [City Attorney] 218 hours of vacation leave. B. City agrees that [City Attorney], without penalty, may carry forward up to 480 hours of vacation leave as of January 1, 1999 and each January 1st thereafter. 32 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A C. City agrees that during July of each year, [City Attorney] may redeem up to 178 hours of vacation leave then credited to and vested in [City Attorney]. City also agrees that, upon request of [City Attorney] at any time and with approval of the City Manager, [City Attorney] may redeem vacation leave hours then credited to and vested in [City Attorney]. (City of Oxnard, 1999) Model 3. The City of Walnut Creek shalt include [City Attorney] in its General Leave Program and provide him with an annual allotment of 28 days of General Leave. During the first year of employment, [City Attorney] . shalt be credited with 28 days on his first day of .work. Should he leave the City during the first year, the payment to [City Attorney] or repayment to the City for such leave shall be on a prorated basis. Following the first year, General Leave shall be earned by [City Attorney] according to the terms of the General Leave Program. [City Attorney] may accumulate General Leave year to year to limit of 600 hours. [City Attorney] shall have the right, at any time or from time to time, to receive payment for all or any part of his accumulated General Leave at his then existing hourly rate. He may direct any such sums be paid in cash or in the form of deferred compensation. (City of Walnut Creek, 1988) 1. MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE [COMMENT: In lieu of overtime or compensatory time off - generally not available to city attorneys - many cities agree to provide time off in the form of Management or Administrative Leave. Such leave is typically in addition to vacation.] Model 1. [City Attorney] shall receive eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per calendar year. [City Attorney] shall not have the right to accrue administrative leave from year to year. [City Attorney] shall not be entitled to any, compensation, or compensatory time off, for overtime. (City of Newport Beach, 2000) Model 2. Employee shall receive 48 hours of administrative leave per year in recognition of the time Employee must work outside normal office hours. Employee shall use a minimum of 80 hours of leave time, in any combination of vacation or administrative leave, per year. Failure to do so will result in those hours less than 80 being subtracted from the Employee's accumulated vacation hours. (City of Madera, 1993) J. HOLIDAYS [COMMENT: Most city attorney employment contracts equate city attorney holiday time off with that afforded other management employees.] Model 1. Other Benefits. All actions taken by Council relating to fringe benefits for employees in the Executive Management classifications shall be considered actions granting the same benefits to Employee. As used herein, fringe benefits include but are not limited to vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement (PERS) benefits and payments, th.e City's management package, deferred compensation, health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and administrative leave. City shall also pay Employee's annual State Bar of California fees and other customary professional association fees. (City of Moreno Valley, 1994) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 33 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 K. SICK LEAVE [COMMENT: City attorney agreements may provide for a designated amount of sick leave or a city attorney's sick leave with that of other management employees.] Model 1. Sick Leave. City agrees, effective July 1, 1993, and each subsequent July 1st thereafter, to credit to and to vest in City Attorney 96 hours of sick leave. (City of Oxnard, 1992) Model 2. Leave Benefits. Except as modified herein, CITY ATTORNEY shall be entitled to all monetary and other benefits, including, but not limited to holidays, sick leave, vacation, disability insurance, and workers' compensation, as other executive management receive. (City of San Pablo, 1990) L. DISABILITY INSURANCE [COMMENT: In addition to other types of health insurance, agreements often provide for short term or long term disability insurance, either by designating coverage or providing the same benefits as those received by other employees. For a separate discussion of provisions addressing the consequences of a city attorney becoming disabled, see Section L below.] Model 1. Disability Insurance. The City will pay the premium for a disability insurance policy, provided you qualify, that will pay sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of your salary during disability of greater than sixty days up to age sixty five. (City of Burbank, 1996) M. DISABILITY OF CITY ATTORNEY [COMMENT: Although not a common provision, some agreements provide contractual protection for the city attorney in the event of a disability.] Model 1. Disability. Employer shall be obligated to provide reasonable accommodation to Employee as may be required by the Americans With Disabilities Act, or to provide Employee with such unpaid leave as may be required by the Family Medical Leave Act or other applicable state or federal laws. After fulfilling such obligations, Employer shall have the option to terminate this Agreement, subject to the severance pay requirements of Section 3. (City of Folsom, 2000) N. AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE [COMMENT: Cities often provide a designated vehicle allowance or provide a vehicle for the city attorney.] Model 1. The City of Walnut Creek will provide the City Attorney with a monthly vehicle allowance in the amount of $ . The amount will be evaluated annually to consider any change in the cost of ownership, insurance and maintenance of the vehicle. (City of Walnut Creek, 1988) 34 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A Model 2. In lieu of a vehicle allowance, the City Attorney may elect to allow the City to.lease on behalf of Employee a standard size vehicle on general terms and conditions commercially available. In this case, the City shall be responsible for all lease payments, maintenance and operational costs except that Employee shall be responsible for maintenance costs when out of town on overnight or longer non -City purposes. Employee shall keep and maintain in full force and effect personal liability and property damage insurance in the minimum amounts of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence and property damage of $100,000, and shall name the City of Carlsbad as additional insured. (City of Carlsbad, 1996) O. RELOCATION/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE [COMMENT: A city attorney hired from outside the city may seek some form of reimbursement or stipend for the costs of moving or assistance in obtaining a residential loan.] Model 1. Moving Expenses. ATTORNEY shall be eligible for reimbursement from the CITY for relocating his personal residence to the City of Simi Valley. Said reimbursement, as verified by written documentation, shall'not exceed a maximum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). (City of Simi Valley, 1998) Model 2. Mortgage Assistance. City Attorney's participation in the City of Sunnyvale's Mortgage Assistance Program for Newly Appointed Charter Officers and Directors, as set forth in Resolution No. 125-89, as amended by Resolution no. 160-96, shall continue. (City of Sunnyvale, 1997) P. INDEMNIFICATION [COMMENT: In addition to a general provision covering reimbursement of expenses incurred in performing the job, many contracts include a guarantee that the city will indemnify the city attorney for any liability he or she may incur for actions occurring within the scope of employment.] Model 1. INDEMNIFICATION. City shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify Employee against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action; whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's duties as City Attorney. City will compromise and settle any such claim or suit and the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon.- Said hereon:Said indemnification shall extend beyond termination' of employment, and the otherwise expiration of this Agreement, to provide full and complete protection to Employee as described herein, for any acts undertaken or committed in her capacity as City Attorney, regardless of whether the notice of filing of a lawsuit for such tort, claim, demand, or other legal action occurs during or following Employee's employment with City. (City of Pacifica, 1.997) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 35 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 Q. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [COMMENT: Many contracts provide for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the city attorney for training, attendance at conferences and similar efforts for professional improvement. Some may also include a tuition reimbursement clause.] Model 1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT A. Employer hereby agrees, to the extent it is financially able, to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions adequate to continue the professional development of Employee and to adequately pursue necessary official functions for Employer. B. Employer also agrees, to the extent it is financially able, to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for short courses, institutes and seminars that are necessary for his professional development and for the good of the Employer. (City of Madera, 1993). Model 2. Tuition Reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement will be in accordance with current City policy that provided for seventy-five (75%) reimbursement for eligible expenses up to fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) annually subject to a citywide limit of $25,000. (City of Burbank, 1996) R. BAR DUES [COMMENT: Payment of California State Bar Association dues is required to practice law in California. Cities commonly pay such dues on behalf of the city attorney. Less common are provisions for the payment of voluntary dues for the American Bar Association or local bar associations.] Model 1. Professional Associations. City shall pay Employee's annual dues for membership in the California State Bar, the American Bar Association and the Placer County Bar Association. (City of Rocklin, 1996) S. BONDING [COMMENT: Cities may seek a provision requiring a fidelity or surety bond covering the city attorney. Cities generally pay the bond costs.] Model 1: Bonding. CITY shall provide for the bonding of EMPLOYEE in an amount satisfactory to COUNCIL and shall pay the costs of such bonding. (City of South Lake Tahoe, 2001) 36 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A T. ANNUAL PHYSICAL [COMMENT: A provision for an annual medical examination may be sought by the city attorney as a benefit or mandated by,the city.] Model 1. Annual Physical. The City will.reimburse you for an annual physical examination riot to exceed $500.00. (City of Burbank, 1997) Model 2. [City Attorney] shall, at City's expense, undergo an annual physical examination similar to the extent such examinations are made available to other management employees. (City of Newport Beach, 2000.) U. NO REDUCTION OF BENEFIT [COMMENT: While not common, the city attorney may seek protection against a reduction of his or her salary or benefits.] Model 1. NO REDUCTION OF BENEFITS. Employer shall not at any time during the term of this agreement reduce the salary, compensation or other financial benefits of Employee, except to the degree of such a reduction across-the-board for all employees of the Employer. (City of Madera, 1993) V. . PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS [COMMENT: City attorney contracts vary greatly in the level of detail for performance evaluations. Some may describe the procedure, but say little about the substance of the evaluation. Others set forth the specific components of the evaluation.] Model 1. Performance Evaluation. Council shall annually review and evaluate the performance of Employee during the preceding year. (City of Pleasant Hitt, 2000) Model 2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCEDURES A. The EMPLOYER shall evaluate the performance of EMPLOYEE at least once per year. The first evaluation will be written and will be completed by the EMPLOYER by July 15,1994. EMPLOYEE'S evaluation will be based on the duties and responsibilities of the City Attorney as set forth in the Charter and as assigned by the EMPLOYER. B. A copy of the written evaluation shall be delivered to EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE shall have the right to respond orally or in writing to the evaluation. Within thirty (30) days of the delivery of the written evaluation -to EMPLOYEE, the EMPLOYER shall meet with EMPLOYEE to discuss the evaluation.- C. valuation: C. The EMPLOYEE will be responsible to EMPLOYER for providing annual written notice to EMPLOYER of the need to complete the evaluation and for the scheduling of meetings at a mutual time for such purpose. (City of Mountain View, 1994) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 37 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 W. AT WILL EMPLOYMENT [COMMENT: Contractual provisions can imply that the city attorney has a property right in his or her employment. It is not clear whether such a property right would contradict the professional definition of the attorney-client relationship. Many contracts resolve such doubts with an explicit statement that the attorney serves at the pleasure of the city council.] Model 1. Nature of Relationship; Termination. It is understood by and between the parties to this agreement that [City Attorney] in providing legal services to the City of Thousand Oaks, serves at the pleasure of the City Council; and [City Attorney] shall have no right to a termination hearing, or to any vested right to his position other than as contained in this agreement. (City of Thousand Oaks, 2000) Model 2. Miscellaneous Provisions. Neither this agreement, not any provision of state statute or local ordinance, rule or resolution create any property right in favor of [City Attorney] in her employment as City Attorney. (City of Solana Beach, 1999) X. TERMINATION/SEVERANCE [COMMENT: The termination clause of a city attorney agreement is often the most detailed provision in an employment agreement. City councils may be concerned about creating a property right in employment while city attorneys may be concerned about summary dismissal. The following provisions are alternative approaches addressing these concerns.] Model 1. Termination. In the event of involuntary termination of Employee, City shall pay Employee or her estate in a lump sum or in installments or other manner as Employee or the executor of her estate may demand, an amount equal to one time the then current annual salary. Involuntary termination as used in this Paragraph 5 means Employee's discharge or dismissal by the City, or Employee's resignation following a salary reduction greater in percentage than across the board reduction in salary for any other group of City employees, or her resignation following a request by the City Council, approved by majority vote, that she resign. "Involuntary termination" does not include Employee's death, incapacity due to injury, or illness (physical or mental), dismissal for willful misconduct, malfeasance, dishonesty for personal gain, or following conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, nor Employee's resignation for any reason other than that so stated in this subparagraph C. (City of Rocklin, 1996) Model 2. RESIGNATION AND TERMINATION. (b) Employee serves at the pleasure of the City and nothing herein shall be taken to prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of City to terminate the services of Employee with or without cause; provided, however, the City Council shall take no action to terminate the services of Employee within ninety (90) days after any election at which one or more members are elected to the City Council. There is no express or implied promise made to Employee for any form of continued employment. This Agreement is the sole and exclusive basis for an employment relationship between Employee and City. (c) If the Employee is terminated by the City Council while still willing and able to perform the duties of the City Attorney, the City agrees to pay Employee a single lump sum payment made on the effective day of the termination, an amount equivalent to six months aggregate salary and an amount equivalent to six months aggregate medical insurance benefit allowance. Any such payments will release City from any further obligations under this Agreement. Contemporaneously with the delivery of the severance pay herein above set out, Employee agrees to execute and deliver to City a release releasing City of alt claims that Employee may have against City. 38 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A (d) Notwithstanding paragraph 3(c) above, the City shall not be obligated to pay, and shall not pay, any amounts or continue any benefits under the provisions of paragraph 3(c), if Employee is terminated because of a crime of moral turpitude or a violation of statute or law constituting misconduct in office. Further, City shall not be obligated to pay, and shall not pay, any amounts or continue any benefits under the provisions of paragraph 3(c), in the event Employee voluntarily resigns without affirmative action by City to terminate, initiate termination proceedings or request resignation, for example a resignation to pursue other employment or professional opportunities. (City of Pacifica, 1997) Model 3. TERMINATION. Notwithstanding Section 2, above, CITY may terminate this agreement without notice or cause at any time. It is agreed that the relationship established hereby shall be "at will," except, however, that termination of this agreement by CITY is recognized by CITY to create the potential for hardship and monetary loss to CITY ATTORNEY and that such damages are, at the inception hereof, incapable of calculation. Therefore, as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, any termination pursuant to this subsection shall require the payment by CITY of six months of CITY ATTORNEY's monthly salary and benefits. Payment of said liquidated damages shall be in Lieu of any and all other remedies of CITY ATTORNEY, whether legal or equitable in nature, nor shall CITY ATTORNEY institute or assist in filing or prosecution of any complaint, charge, or accusation against CITY, its officers, or employees with any state of federal fair employment, equal employment, or similar board or commission. Should CITY terminate this agreement pursuant to A, above, CITY ATTORNEY shall have the option of payment of compensation in one lump sum or bi-weekly over the appropriate period, or some combination thereof. Compensation shall include the extension of non -salary benefits, or the monetary equivalent of CITY's cost of such benefits. (City of San Pablo, 1990) (City of San Pablo, 1990) Y. RESIGNATION [COMMENT: Provisions covering a city attorney's resignation typically set forth a notice period. The consequences of a failure to provide such notice, however, is rarely specified.] Model 1. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION OR RETIREMENT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SEEK OTHER EMPLOYMENT: NO SEVERANCE: Nothing in this agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the EMPLOYEE to resign at any time from his position as CITY ATTORNEY or to retire from public service. In the event that EMPLOYEE voluntarily resigns his position, or retires, prior to the expiration of the term of the agreement, EMPLOYEE shall give CITY three (3) months notice in advance, unless the parties agree otherwise. Further, should EMPLOYEE begin to actively seek other employment, EMPLOYEE will notify EMPLOYER forthwith of EMPLOYEE'S intention to seek other employment. In the case of a voluntary resignation or retirement, no severance will be paid to EMPLOYEE. (City of Vacaville, 1998) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 39 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 Z. CONFLICTS/OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT [COMMENT: Conflict of interest provisions are common in contracts with part-time city attorneys or private firms that serve as city attorney. Some contracts also address outside employment.] Model 1. Outside Employment: Attorney shall not engage in outside employment without the prior approval of the Town Council. (City of Danville, 2000) Model 2. DUTIES. (c) Employee shall not engage in any activity that is or may become a conflict of interest, prohibited contract, or which may create an incompatibility of office as defined under California law. Prior to performing any services under this Agreement and annually thereafter, the Employee must complete disclosure forms required by law. (City of 1Japa, 1993) Model 3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITION. It is further understood and agreed that because of the duties of the City Attorney within and on behalf of the City of Pacifica and its citizenry, the Employee shall not, during the term of this Agreement, individually, as a partner, joint venturer, officer or shareholder, invest or participate in any business venture conducting business in the corporate limits of the City of Pacifica, except for stock ownership in any company whose capital stock is publicly held and regularly traded, without prior approval of the City. For and during the term of this Agreement, Employee further agrees, except for a personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as her personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as her personal residence, not to invest in any other real estate or property improvements within the corporate limits of the City of Pacifica, without the prior consent of the City Council. (City of Pacifica, 1997) AA. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES [COMMENT: Dispute resolution procedure provisions are common in city attorney agreements, notwithstanding the risk of contradicting the at -will nature of the employment. Some procedures are limited to a review of the narrow issue of whether there was "cause" to terminate because of the issue of severance pay.] Model 1. ARBITRATION. Any controversy or claim arising out of or pertaining to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be enforced as provided by California law and shall constitute Employee's sole remedy for any claim arising out of his employment relationship with the City. (City of Concord, 2000) Model 2. Suspension and Termination (2) In the event Employee is terminated for cause, he shalt not be entitled to any severance pay or benefits. "Cause" shall include, but not be limited to, the following reasons: (a) Willful breach of this Agreement as interpreted pursuant to Labor Code Section 2924. (b) Habitual neglect of the duties required to be performed as City Attorney as interpreted pursuant to Labor Code Section 2924 which reads as follows: An employment for a specified term may be terminated at any time by the employer in case of any willful breach of duty by the employee in the courts of . his employment, or in case of his habitual neglect of his duty or continued incapacity to perform. 40 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix A (c) Any acts of dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation or other acts of moral turpitude (d) Commission of any act which would constitute a crime, whether misdemeanor or felony, or which would bring disrespect to the office of the City Attorney or City. (e) Willful or serious violations of City policies. (f) Upon termination for cause, the city shall deliver to the Employee a written specification of the charges or other reasons upon which "Cause" is alleged. Employee shall then have five (5) business days to challenge such termination for cause by delivery of a written response to such specifications. Within such five (5) day period, the Employee may also demand a hearing upon the specifications. Failure to submit a written response or demand a hearing with the five (5) business day period shall constitute a waiver of such right, and the Council's determination shall be final. If a hearing is demanded, such hearing shall be held before an independent hearing officer to be mutually agreed between the parties, or if no agreement can be reached, the hearing officer shall be selected from a list provided by the State Mediation and Conciliation Services (SMCS). If a written response is submitted, but no hearing is demanded, the Council shall review its decision based upon the Employee's written response. However, any determination by the Council after reviewing such a written response (where no hearing has been demanded) shall be final and without right of appeal. The mutual selection of a hearing officer shall be accomplished within ten calendar days following notice of Employee's request for a hearing. If the parties cannot mutually agree on a hearing officer within the requisite time period, then the parties shall request a list of five hearing officers from SMCS. The parties shall then take turns eliminating names from the list until one remains. The remaining name shall (sic) will (sic) then be the selected hearing officer. The fees of the hearing officer shall be advanced, in full, by the City. However, upon a finding of "cause" by the hearing officer, Employee shall reimburse the City and be responsible for payment of fifty percent (50%) of such fees. The decision of the hearing officer shall be binding and without right of appeal. The issues to be -determined in the hearing shall be whether the specifications are supported by substantial evidence. The parties acknowledge that a requested hearing for cause shall be held at the earliest possible date, and to that extent, they shall cooperate in selecting a date for the hearing which shall be no later that (sic) sixty (60) days following the City's notice of termination for cause. In the event the hearing officer concludes in favor of Employee that no cause exists, Employee shall be entitled only to the appropriate amount of severance pay and benefits as he would have received if terminated without cause pursuant to Section 4, above. It is understood and agreed that this section constitutes Employee's sole right to a hearing in connection with the termination of his employment, and he hereby waives any rights to notice, cause, or hearing otherwise provided for by City Rules, Ordinances, Resolutions or other legal authority. (City of Banning, 2001) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 41 Counsel and Council, A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 BB. GENERAWISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Model 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 14.1 This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all other oral or written representations. This Agreement may be modified only in a writing approved by the CITY Council and signed by all parties. 14.2 The failure of any party to enforce against another a provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to enforce such a provision at a later time and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Agreement. 14.3 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure, where applicable, to the benefit of the heirs at law and executor of EMPLOYEE. 14.4 This Agreement shall not be assigned or subcontracted by either party without the consent of the other party. Consent may be denied for any reason or no reason at all. 14.5 Should any provision, section, or subsection of this Agreement be declared. invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such ruling shall not affect any other provision hereof, and the unaffected provisions shalt remain in full force and effect. 14.6 This Agreement may be amended only in writing. (City of Bakersfield, 1998) Model 2. ,In the event of any mediation, arbitration or litigation to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. (City of Pacifica, 1997) Model 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect validity of the remaining portions of the resolution. The City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage hereby declares that it has passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (City of Rancho Mirage, 1998) 42 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Employment Agreement Provisions Part -Time (Contract) -City Attorney Appendix B " AP IX The following sections cover representative provisions from actual employment agreements between cities and part-time city attorneys and, in some cases, with the Law firms selected to represent the city. While many agreements contain the same provisions found in the employment agreements described in Appendix A, there are provisions that are unique to part-time city attorneys. A. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/AT WILL STATUS [Comment: Many part-time city attorney employment agreements contain provisions defining the nature of the employment relationship.] Model 1. Independent Contractor. No employment relationship is created by this Agreement. The Firm shall, for all purposes, be an independent contractor to the City. (City of La Habra Heights, 1993). Model 2. Tenure and Status. Attorney shall serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council and expressly waives and disclaims any right to any pre -termination or post -termination notice and/or hearing, except as he provided. In providing services pursuant to this Agreement, Attorney is an independent contractor, and not an employee of City. (City of Blue Lake, 2000) B. DESIGNATION OF CITY ATTORNEY [COMMENT: If a city council is contracting with a law firm for city attorney services, it may be desirable to identify which member of the firm will serve as the city attorney.] Model 1. Designation of City Attorney. [Name] is designated as City Attorney and General Counsel to the Redevelopment Agency. The parties understand and agree that the Firm may, from time to time, utilize other attorneys within the Firm to assist [Name of City Attorney] in the performance of this Agreement. [Name] is designated as Assistant City Attorney. In [Name of City Attorney's] absence, [Name of Assistant City Attorney] shall have full authority to sign documents or otherwise to act on behalf of the City. (City of Barstow, 2001) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 43 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A. Productive Employment Relationship 2004 Model 2. Services of Assistants and Paralegals A. The City Attorney may delegate some of his duties to other competent attorneys, paralegals, or law clerks employed by him or his law firm, provided that the City Attorney shall be personally responsible ,for all work performed by such assistants, and shall ensure that all work is performed in a competent and professional manner. B. The City Attorney, with prior notice to the City Council, may select another person or persons to act as City Attorney in representing the City in cases where the City Attorney is unable to act due to illness, vacation or other reason, or when the City Attorney requires such assistance. Such representatives will be compensated at the City Attorney's own expense. The City Council shall have the right to reject the City Attorney's choice of representative in its discretion. (City of Campbell, 1994) C. SCOPE OF SERVICES [COMMENT: One of the most important provisions in a part-time city attorney agreement is a.clear delineation of the services the city attorney will and will not provide. There is a direct link between the compensation and what work the city attorney agrees to perform.] Model 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Attorney shall provide the following services to CITY: (a) Represent and advise the City Council and all City Officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. (b) Represent and appear for any City Officer and/or employee or any former City Officer and/or employee, in legal proceedings in which any such officer or employer is entitled by law to representation furnished by the CITY. (c) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council (2nd and 4th Tuesdays or each calendar month) and give advice or opinion in writing whenever requested to do so by the council or any of the boards or commissions of the CITY or by the City Manager. (d) To be promptly available for telephone consultation and to render written opinions on given issues related to CITY business in a timely manner. (e) Approve the form and content of all contracts made by and all performance bonds, insurance of certificates and like documents tendered to the CITY. (f) Prepare/review all Ordinances, Resolutions, Contracts, Deeds, Leases, and all other legal documents as requested by the City Manager. (g) Provide recommendation and advice when requested by the City Council pertaining to the retention of and employment of outside law specialists in complex and important cases in which the CITY may be involved. (h) Investigate all claims and complaints by or against the CITY and prepare civil cases and act as trial counsel as required and requested by City Manager. (i) Review citations for violations of City ordinances in accordance with criminal/civil law and procedures; prepare and try infractions, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations as required and requested by the City Manager. (j) Prepare extended legal opinions of a -complex nature for the City Council, officers, boards, commissions and the City Manager as required and requested. (k) Generally to oversee and manage the legal affairs of the CITY and to insure that the policies, programs, and activities of the CITY and its employees and agents are carried out in compliance with at[ applicable Law and that the best interests of the CITY are otherwise protected to the fullest extent possible. 44 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix B (l) Attend all regular agenda meetings of the City staff and to be available on agenda meeting day to provide full range of normal City Attorney services to City Manager, the staff, -and the council, such as meeting with City management in preparation and/or review of routine regulations, ordinances, rules and resolution regarding general City matters and to render other service as required and agreed. ATTORNEY shall provide the full normal range of services of the City Attorney as described above. ATTORNEY may use the City's facilities and/or staff on a mutually agreed basis to accomplish his commission. ATTORNEY shall establish and maintain services to the CITY in case of his unavoidable absence through temporary Attorney services satisfactory to the CITY. ATTORNEY will provide the CITY with education and in-service seminars as mutually agreed upon to maintain a level of education among the City Council members, staff and management in order, to the fullest extent possible, to reduce liability and (sic) increase knowledge on the part of the CITY pertaining to any and all legal matters. (City of Dinuba, 1989) Model 2. Quarterly Reports. To keep the Council and City Manager informed of the status of, litigation involving the City, the City Attorney will submit a quarterly status report briefly outlining the status of each litigation, including code enforcement litigation. The City Attorney shall advise City Council and City Manager of significant developments in litigation involving the City as they occur. The status report shall be submitted between the first and fifteenth of the following months (April, July, October, and January). (City of Los Altos, 2001) Model 3. Limitation of Duties. Attorney shall not be required to provide the following services: Administration and legal representation of workers' compensation claims and litigation, except for general legal advice in the area of workers' compensation and review of settlements recommended by the CITY's contract administrators; Negotiation and interpretation of M.O.U:s and other labor related matters, including disciplinary proceedings, except to provide general legal advice on personnel matters related to the CITY's Personnel Rules & Regulations, and at the request of the CITY, review recommendations of the CITY's contract labor attorneys; and C. Legal services related to the issuance of municipal bonds, certificates of participation, or other types of capital improvement financing and assessment proceedings, and specialized redevelopment proceedings, including updates and/or major amendments to the Agency Plan. (City of Mento Park, 1993) Model 4. If ATTORNEY determines that the best interest of CITY would be served by retaining outside counsel ("COUNSEL") to represent CITY on a particular matter, ATTORNEY shall so inform CITY and request authorization to retain such COUNSEL. ATTORNEY shall only retain COUNSEL with prior authorization from CITY. [Name] will bill CITY for the services provided by any COUNSEL without adding on any additional markup. [Name] may charge CITY for ATTORNEY'S time spent supervising and coordinating with COUNSEL. (City of Saratoga, 1999) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 45 Counsel and Council. A Guide For Building A. Productive Employment Relationship 2004 D. PRIVATE PRACTICE/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST [COMMENT: Since the part-time city attorney typically has clients other than the city, many agreements address the issues presented by such outside work.] Model 1. Private Practice. The City Attorney may continue a limited private practice from the office located in Cupertino provided that such practice shall not interfere with his obligations to the city. Such private practice may include representation of other public agencies, teaching, judgment on a pro tem basis, advising and representing individuals and businesses provided that such representation does not involve any real or apparent conflict of interest. (City of Cupertino, 1993) Model 2. Conflict of Interest. [Name of Law Firm] and [Name of City Attorney] hereby covenant that they have no interest not disclosed to CITY and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services or confidentiality obligation hereunder, exceptas such as CITY may consent to in writing prior to the acquisition by [Name of Law Firm] or [Name of City Attorney] of such conflict. (City of Saratoga, 1999) Model 3. RESTRICTIONS ON FUTURE REPRESENTATION. In addition to the proscriptions regarding conflicts of interest imposed on LAW FIRM by the Business and Professions Code and by the California Rules of Professional Conduct, LAW FIRM represents that no member of LAW FIRM shall appear before any board, commission, committee, or agency of CITY for the purpose of representing any other client of LAW FIRM's for a period of six months from the date of termination of LAW FIRM's employment as City Attorney. (City of Pismo Beach, 1998) E. COMPENSATION [COMMENT: Most part-time city attorney agreements contain a combination of a flat retainer amount for designated city attorney work and an hourly rate for work beyond the basic work. The amounts vary greatly depending on the definition of the scope of basic services.] Model 1. Compensation. Attorney shall be compensated by Client for legal services as follows: 3.1. Retainer Services. For a monthly retain of $ (Dollars/Cents) (the "Retainer"), Attorney shall render the following legal services on behalf of Client: 1. Attendance at regular meetings of the City Council and Agency. 2. Attendance at the monthly regular meeting of the Planning Commission: 3. Attendance at occasional meetings of the City Manager/Department Head staff on an .as needed" basis. 4. Provision of up to five (5) hours of formal and/or informal legal advice and opinions to Client or such other legal services up to the five (5) -hour maximum set forth hereinabove as requested by the City Manager. 3.2. Non -Retainer Services. 46 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix B 3.2.1. Except as provided in Section 5, all other services rendered by Attorney (hereinafter "Non - Retainer Services") shall be payable at the rate of $ per hour for partners and associates of Attorney. Legal assistants shall be billed at their normal hourly rates which presently range from $ to $ and may be changed from time to time. Client shall receive notice of such change in hourly rates for legal assistants. 3.2.2. Unless the parties otherwise agree, the hourly rate charged to Client shall be increased by an amount which will not exceed the annual percentage of increase, if any, in the compensation granted to City employees in general. In other words, if the City Council were to increase the salaries of City employees by five percent (5%) in 1993-1994, Attorney's hourly rate would be increased to 3.2.3. Non -Retainer Services shall include, but not be limited to, rendition of legal advice to Client, preparation/review of resolutions, ordinances, contracts and agreements, prosecution of violations of City codes and ordinances and the representation of Client in civil litigation matters. 3.2.4. Non -Retainer Services shall not be rendered to Client by Attorney unless and until first authorized by the City Manager or his designee. A prior written statement of the estimated cost of such services shall be rendered upon request of the City Manager. (City of Fillmore, 1992) Model 2. General services will be billed to the City and Redevelopment Agency at the rate of $ per month, for up to seventy five (75) hours during any month. Any time expended on general services beyond seventy five (75) hours will be billed at the rate of $ per hour. General services include routine non - litigation city attorney and agency attorney services and criminal prosecutions. Special projects and general litigation services will be billed at the regular hourly rate of the individual working on the matter, currently in the range of $ to $ per hour for attorneys and from $ to .$ for legal assistants. A determination of whether a particular matter is a special project would be made jointly by you, as the City Manager and I, as City Attorney. General litigation services include time spent on any lawsuit filed by, on behalf of, or against the City, excluding criminal prosecution matters and major case litigation. In the event that specialized legal services are required for items such as major case litigation or specialized legal matters which involve the Firm's most senior and experienced lawyers or its legal specialists, the actual rates billed may exceed $ per hour if approved by the City Manage and the firm in advance. (City of Monrovia, 1992) Model 3. Overhead. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Attorney shall pay all overhead incurred in providing legal services to CITY including but not limited to reasonable and necessary office facilities, equipment, books, supplies, secretarial services, word processing, faxes, telephone usage, insurance, office supplies, copying, telephone, etc., (except for CITY stationery and CITY business cards, which shall be provided by CITY). (City of Menlo Park, 1993) Model 4. Travel Time. The Town will not be billed for time spent in travel to and from the Town of Yountville. Travel time to and from places other than the Town of Yountville will be billed at the foregoing rates. (City of Yountville, 2001) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 47 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 Model 5. Multiple Matter Discount. Preferred rates shall be given CITY by LAW FIRM in public entity specialty litigation matters when CITY qualifies for a "Multiple Matter Discount." Services of LAW FIRM shall be compensated by CITY at the rates of the legal personnel rendering the services as indicated in the "Multiple Matter Discount" column of the Public Entity Specialty Litigation Rate Schedule attached when the discount is applicable. A "matter" is defined based upon an actual controversy arising out of the same transaction or occurrence between the same parties, without regard to whether the controversy results in multiple lawsuits. The term "multiple" is defined as 3 municipal Law specialty litigation matters or 5 litigation matters total. Code Enforcement litigation matters shall not be counted to reach the "multiple matter" threshold. (City of Pismo Beach, 1998) F. BILLING STATEMENTS [COMMENT: Since part-time city attorneys are not typically treated as employees in the payroll system, many agreements spell out the billing method of billing for their services.] Model 1. Billing. Procedures and Monthly Statements A. The Firm shall submit to the City, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month, an itemized statement of the professional services provided and the time expended providing those services in the form customarily submitted by the Firm to clients which are billed on an hourly basis. The parties acknowledge that payment of all monthly statements is expected to be made within thirty (30) days of the billing date. . The Firm will bill the City for items such as, but not limited to, long distance telephone calls, filing fees, document duplication, computerized legal research, and similar out-of-pocket expenditures. These items will be separately designated on the Firm's monthly statements as "disbursements," and will be billed in addition to the fees for professional services. C. Time will be charged by the Firm in increments of 1/10 of an hour (i.e., six -minute units). The rate structure in general, or the rates of particular attorneys, may be increased from time to time, after written notice to the. City. To the extent feasible, such adjustments will be made so as to coincide with the beginning of the City's fiscal year. (City of La Habra Heights, 1993) G. FEE DISPUTES [COMMENT: Disputes over the legal fees may be addressed in varying ways, ranging from informal consultation to lawsuits.] Model 1. Objections to Billings. LAW FIRM encourages CITY to advise LAW FIRM promptly of charge which appears to be incorrect. LAW FIRM will assume all charges are acceptable if CITY does not express any concerns regarding a billing within thirty (30) days of its mailing.. Failure to question a billing or request an adjustment within thirty (30) days from the statement wilt be deemed agreement by CITY that the stated charges are correct and payable in full. (City of Pismo Beach, 1998) Model 2. Dispute Resolution Regarding Retainer/Non-Retainer Services and/or Billings. In the event of any question or dispute regarding whether or not a specific legal service is covered by the CITY retainer, either the City Manager or the City Attorney may request that such matter be referred to the City Council for resolution. The determination of the City Council or a sub -committee authorized by the City Council to review -such matters shall be final and binding. (City of Menlo Park, 1993) 48 League of California Cities • www.cacities.org Appendix B Model 3. Resolution of Fee Disputes. The City is entitled to require that any fee dispute be resolved by binding arbitration in Los Angeles pursuant to the arbitration rules of the Los Angeles County Bar Association for legal fee disputes. In the event that City chooses not to utilize the Los Angeles County Bar Association's arbitration procedures, City agrees that all disputes regarding the professional services rendered or fees charged by the Firm shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Los Angeles to be conducted by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules. (City of La Habra Heights, 1993) Model 4. LEGAL ACTION UPON DEFAULT. If Client does not pay the balance when due or breaches any other terms of this Agreement, [Firm Name] may demand that the entire unpaid balance be paid immediately and, as provided by law, commence any legal action for collection of the balance due. Client and [Firm Name] agree that all legal proceedings related to the subject matter of this Agreement shalt be maintained in courts sitting within the State of California, County of Sacramento. Client and [Firm Name] consent and agree that the jurisdiction and venue for proceedings relating to this Agreement shall lie exclusively with such courts. Further, the prevailing party in any such dispute shalt be entitled to reasonable costs, including attorneys' fees. (City of Elk Grove, 2000) H. BENEFITS [COMMENT: Some agreements provide for medical insurance and other traditional employee benefits for the part-time city attorney. At times, the only benefit provided may be city paid participation in the retirement program. NOTE: Ca[PERS may no longer allow this for new enrollees.] Model 1. Benefits. The City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, and Deputy City Attorneys shall be employees of the City. As such, the City Attorney, and only the City Attorney, shall be full time and entitled to full time membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System based upon the allocation of salary to the City Attorney set forth herein. The City shall take all steps necessary to provide said PERS benefits prospectively and to assure the provision of said benefits from July 1, 1983 to the date of termination hereof, as previously agreed, or provide comparable benefits. The City Attorney shall be entitled to receive the same health, life insurance and disability benefits on the same terms and conditions available to any other management employee of the City. (City of Poway, 2000) Model 2. PERS. The parties recognize that ATTORNEY may be eligible for and may elect membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as "PERS", as provided in Government Code Section 20361. In the event that ATTORNEY notifies CITY of [his] election of membership in PERS, CITY shall contribute the employer share of required PERS contributions based on compensation for hours billed by ATTORNEY. Total monthly contributions by the CITY to PERS shall be shown as a credit against billing by [Firm] on the bill issued in the month following the contribution. (City of Saratoga, 1999) League of California Cities • www.cacities.org 49 Counsel and Council: A Guide For Building A Productive Employment Relationship 2004 1. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY [COMMENT: Most cities require all consultants, including contract city attorneys, to maintain insurance covering their acts and omissions. Most cities also require that the consultant indemnify the city for any liability, regardless of whether insurance coverage is applicable.] Insurance Requirements Commencement of Work. CONSULTANT shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained CITY approved insurance. For automobile insurance policies, CONSULTANT shall provide CITY, prior to commencement of work, with a separate endorsement which states that the policy contains the following language: The CITY, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives are named as additional insureds; and • the insurer waives the right of subrogation against CITY and CITY'S elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and representatives; and • insurance shall be primary non-contributing. CONSULTANT shall furnish CITY with copies of all policies or certificates subject to this Agreement, whether new or modified, promptly upon receipt. No policy subject to this Agreement shall be canceled or materially changed except after thirty (30) days' notice by the insurer to CITY by certified mail. Workers Compensation Insurance. CONSULTANT and all subcontractors shall maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance, if applicable. Insurance Types and Amounts. CONSULTANT shall maintain general commercial liability and automobile insurance against claims and liabilities for personal injury, death, or property damage, providing protection of at least $1,000,000 for bodily injury or death to any one person for any one accident or occurrence and at least $1,000,000 for property damage. CONSULTANT shall also maintain a claims -made professional liability insurance in an amount of $1,000,000 per claim. Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance required by this Agreement shall be carried only by responsible insurance companies licensed to do business in California. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII. Provision of Agreement to Insurers. CONSULTANT represents and warrants that they have provided a copy of this Agreement to their respective insurers, and the insurers are aware of all obligations pertaining to CONSULTANT as stated in this Agreement. Indemnification CONSULTANT agrees to protect, and hold harmless CITY and its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person, or damage to property, or interference with use of property, arising out of, or in any way connected with performance of the Agreement by CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S agents, officers, employees, subcontractors, or independent contractors hired by CONSULTANT. The only exception to CONSULTANT'S responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY, is due to the sole negligence of CITY. This hold harmless agreement shall apply to all liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. 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Thiltgen City Attorney THE CITY ATTORNEY/ CLIENT RELATIONSHIP Bart I Thiltgen, City Attorney Office of the City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................................1 TheMany Roles of the City Attorney .............................................................................................................1 The Vadous Attributes of the City Attorney...................................................................................................1 Developing Communication With the Client..................................................................................................2 Developing Communication With the City Manager......................................................................................2 The City Manager and the City Attorney — A Unified Position.......................................................................3 Developing Communication With Department Heads...................................................................................4 The Necessity of Flexibility on the Part of the City Attorney..........................................................................5 Providing Advice to Boards and Commissions.............:...............................................................................6 Providing Well -Reasoned Advice to the Client..............................................................................................6 Conclusion....................................................................................................................................................7 1 THE CITY ATTORNEY/ CLIENT RELATIONSHIP Introduction As City Attorneys, we have all encountered circumstances which have caused us to consider ethical and legal requirements dealing with the attomey-client relationship. Numerous treatises have been prepared addressing these issues, some of which have been presented to this group. Rather than rehash what may be considered by some as firmly established _principles, this paper is being presented to address the practical issues which continually arise in our practice. The Many Roles of the City Attorney Over the years, numerous labels have been attributed to the role of the City Attorney, including, but not limited to, the following: adviser, advocate, bureaucrat, hand -holder, naysayer, obstructionist, palace guard, scrivener, and even the public watchdog. Each of these labels may be construed by many people, including departments heads, City Managers, and even Council members, to be accurate. The City Attorney must be aware that, in fact, under specified circumstances, the label may be appropriate. For example, in the standard "approval as to form" on a contract, one area the City Attorney is reviewing is whether or not all the legally established procedures have been followed. Another is whether or not the contract includes all of the insurance requirements as dictated by the legislative body. If these are not present, technically the City Attorney should not approve that contract "as to form." This could be construed to be an obstructionist or a naysayer. In fact, what the City Attorney is doing is protecting the public entity and ensuring compliance with established policy and law. The Various Attributes of the City Attorney While labels are easy to assign, in reality, the City Attorney is simply exhibiting necessary attributes. One of these attributes is the capability for a City Attorney to be politically aware and yet apolitical at the same time. In order to accomplish this, the City Attorney must be consistent, straightforward, and able to exhibit the ability to develop alternative, yet legal, means to accomplish the desired end result. Flexibility is necessary to master this attribute, but the City Attorney must nevertheless not forego his legal responsibility to provide the best legal advice to his client. 011 Developing Communication With the Client In order to do so, the City Attorney must be able to establish good communication with his client to be able to evaluate all pertinent circumstances. A client must have faith in the City Attorney to be able to express to him the desired end result. This will provide the City Attorney the opportunity to develop alternatives which are the most defensible for the city. While being a naysayer, an obstructionist, or a bureaucrat at times may appear to his client to be undesirable attributes, if the City Attorney has developed the proper relationship with the client, the client will understand that the City Attorney is merely doing his job in the best interest of the city. As communication increases between the City Attorney and his client, he can be utilized by the client to accomplish the desired end result. From a practical standpoint, this is one of the most important factors which should be established by a City Attorney. It is undisputed that the public entity is the ultimate client of the City Attorney. Nevertheless, the Council, City Manager, or department heads operating in the course and scope of their duty on behalf of the city may- also, under specific circumstances, be the client. Development of a rapport among these individuals with the. City Attorney to facilitate determination of the desired end result will enable the City Attorney to perform his function. This function can be either in litigation or an advisory role. In either case, the most defensible means of accomplishing the goal is what is ultimately desired by the client. Developing Communication With the City Manager - The City Manager is one of the primary .officers with whom the City Attorney must deal and establish communication. The City Manager is responsible for operations in most Council forms of government. Upon establishing communication with the City Manager on numerous issues, whether it be a new project for development, CDBG money allocations, or simply the manner in which to present an issue to the Council, the City Attorney can assist in heading off potential problems and suggest alternative means of addressing the City Manager's issue while maintaining maximum defensibility. In order to establish good communication with the City Manager, one of the means I have utilized is to sit down with the City Manager prior to the Council Meeting to review all of the items that are on the agenda to determine if there are any items which may create a legal question. Sometimes by reviewing those, not necessarily a legal question but an operational question or political question may rise to the surface. Two heads thinking on the same thing look at it from two different points of view. Simply by communicating these different points of view can alert both the City Attorney and the City Manager to questions or positions which may be brought up by the Council. Like preparing for trial, preparing for a Council Meeting is very important. The day before the Council Meeting, and especially if there is a closed session scheduled, we will discuss exactly what is going to be presented in the closed session and bounce our ideas off of each other. Input from the City Manager as far as the presentation to be made in a closed session can be very valuable. While we may be talking about legal issues, most of the time there are operational issues which may be impacted. It must be remembered, the City Manager is a professional. Generally, he has a higher education degree in public administration and has experienced numerous issues from various perspectives. -1- The City Manager and the City Attorney — A Unified Position Once communication is developed, the City Manager and the City Attorney can be on the same page in presenting a unified position to the Council. From a practical standpoint, it makes no sense to have the City Manager presenting one side of the issue and the City Attorney saying, "no, that is not legal or that is not the best way to do it." Communication development between the City Manager and the City Attorney is one of the most important things in my. view in the operation of city government. If there is communication, the City Manager and the City Attorney can discuss these matters first without placing the Council in a potentially untenable political situation. Obviously, agreement cannot be reached on every issue. However, if the City.Manager and the City Attorney know they are not in agreement to start with, they can temper their presentation to the point where it does not seem they are fighting in front of their bosses. As an example, in a recent situation, the City Manager wanted to take one position and I wanted to take another. While we were discussing the matter, we reached a mutually agreeable position at the same time recognizing that when we would present it to the Council, we would indicate the other person had a varying opinion on the matter. What this did was present to the Council a unified position as far as end result but provided alternative choices for the Council policymaking decision. It was not approached from a standpoint of "I am right, he is wrong," but rather, there are two alternatives, neither of which may be the best alternative in the opinion of the other person. It provided to the Council a reasoned approach in which they could make their decision from their policy perspective. Once that decision is made, obviously the position of the City Attorney is to support and implement their decision. The only time that it will become problematic is if, in fact, the Council wants to do something that is clearly and indisputably illegal. At that stage, the City Attorney has a duty to the Council and its entity to step forward and say to the Council,' "no, you cannot do that legally." At that stage, the Council has to have confidence in its City Attorney. Such a confidence is only brought about by honesty, consistency, and forthrightness by the City Attorney in all of his dealings with the Council. The Council may not want to hear what the City Attorney is saying, and specifically will not want to hear, "no, you cannot do that." However, if the City Attorney has been consistent and honest in the past, the Council will accept such a position in the vast majority of cases. The confidence of the Council in its City Attorney is only developed when there are open lines of communication between the City Attorney and the Council, as well as between the City Attorney and the City Manager. If there is consistent bickering or opposing positions taken between the two appointed officials, the Council is not going to have confidence in either of them. When the City Manager and the City Attorney work together and provide a unified position that is in the best interest of the City, the Council will develop its confidence in both parties so that when the City Attorney must say, "no, you cannot do that," the Council will accept that. It may not like it, but it will accept it. Concurrently, the Council will develop respect for the City Attorney so when there is further opinion that has to be given that may not be a "no," but may be an alternative, more defensible position, the Council will then view that with respect and give it its due consideration. -2- Developing Communication With Department Heads While the development of lines of communication with the City Manager, as well as a relationship of trust between the City Manager and the City Attorney are extremely important, there is no doubt the same lines of communication and establishment of trust between department heads and the City Attorney is also important. The view that the City Attorney should work solely with the City Manager is at times not the most appropriate consideration. In my opinion, a function of the City Attorney is to provide preventative legal advice. Without a line of communication between the department head and the City Attorney, the department head may suggest something to the City Manager who, upon consulting with the City Attorney, finds out this is not the most defensible way to accomplish the task. The City Manager may then lose confidence in his department head. There are many circumstances when the department head may wish to contact the City Attorney's office first and, upon receiving that advice, decide to change what he is recommending to the City Manager. Obviously, the relationship between the department heads and the City Manager is an important factor to be considered. However, the role of the City Attorney is to be an adviser to the entity. Department heads are representatives of that entity and have a tremendous amount of influence over how that entity operates. Certain actions, specifically personnel matters, require in-depth analysis of potential ramifications. These are legal ramifications rather than practical ramifications. Without the establishment of a line of communication between the department head, who may be recommending disciplinary action, and the City Attorney, there may be instances when circumstances have arisen which the City Attorney then must address after the fact. This after -the -fact litigation, in a lot of circumstances, could have been avoided through the suggestion of alternative means or use of proper procedures. The City Attorney is not there as a policymaker. The City Attorney is not there to say what should or should not be done with regard to certain situations. The City Attorney is there to evaluate the situation from a legal standpoint and provide sometimes innovative means of accomplishing the ultimate goal of the policymakers. The Necessity of Flexibility on the Part of the City Attorney The City Attorney must be, flexible and cannot cast his feet in stone. What may have been procedurally right today may not necessarily be the proper or most effective means of accomplishing the same goal two months from now. Circumstances change. This is not to say the City Attorney will endorse an illegal process, but alternative legal means to accomplish the same end may be the way to go. Political waves vary. The City Attorney must be aware of those political waves. Circumstances could change which may cause the policymakers to determine a different end result is more desirable. In order to allow for this political flexibility, the City Attorney must make sure his advice to the Council concerns an articulated question rather than an assumed question. Once communication has been developed among Council members and the City Attorney, an articulated question can be posed and answered. If a political wave changes, the established communication lines will allow another question to be posed, with an. answer prepared accordingly. This is not to say the City Attorney is waffling, but rather, the City Attorney is flexible and can view things from various alternatives. -3- The same relationship should be developed between the City Manager and the. Council. The City Manager may have assumed a position which he believes the Council wishes him to take and presents that position to the City Attorney. The City Attorney and the City Manager can come up with a unified, best alternative to accomplish that end. If, however, the City Manager has misread the desires of the Council, the City Attorney and the City Manager may have to view other alternatives to accomplish the end which they now know to be the desire of the Council. If the City Attorney is outside of the communication network, the City Attorney will get caught in the long run. . A City Attorney is generally looking at the legal aspects of an issue. A City Manager is looking at it from the operational standpoint. Both must recognize the viewpoint of the other. The perspective of each individual can be very valuable in the development of a recommended action, whether it be for litigation, advisory, or position. If there is respect between the City Manager and the City Attorney, they can arrive at what may be the best solution for the city. As professionals, we like the input of other professionals. Respect between the City Manager and the City Attorney is extremely important and provides for the basis of a smooth operation. There are many times when the City Manager, through his experience, may provide a different insight into how best to handle a legal problem. Conversely, there. are times the City Attorney may provide a suggestion to the City Manager which can allow him to perform his job in a more effective manner. They are both there for one. reason, and that is to serve the public entity and the Council. As such, the more input they provide each other, the better the decision-making process. If either the City Attorney or City Manager has his feet cast in stone, the communication lines are strained. If, on the other hand, one takes a firm position, the respect that has developed between the two creates the ability of the other to reconsider his position. In the vast majority of cases, it is the mutual agreement between the two positions which will be in the best interest of the city. Providing Advice to Boards and Commissions While dealings with the City Manager are extremely important for fulfilling the duties of the City Attorney, the City Attorney has a further obligation to provide advice to the elected officials and the Boards and Commissions they advise. This advice should be based upon legal parameters, not policy issues. This is not to say that, in one-on-one conversations, a City Attorney could not point out to an elected official or a Board member potential ramifications (legal, practical, or political) of the way they may be thinking. However, when providing official written or verbal legal advice to the full Council, Commission, or Board, the advice should be limited to just that, legal advice. Councils, Boards, or Commissions may at times tum to the City Attorney and say, Vhat do you think?" Answering this question should be avoided, if at all possible. The City Attorney is not there to provide the policy direction. However, the City Attorney could respond as to what the Council can or cannot do legally. Providing Well -Reasoned Advice to the Client IN One thing a City Attorney must recognize in dealing with elected officials, the City Manager, or department heads is the City Attorney must be responsive with well -reasoned advice. Shooting from the hip is not the way to go. While the Council may wish an answer right then, if the City Attomey is unsure, or does not have a firm basis in his mind, it is much better to say, "I do not know, but I will research this issue and respond back to you in a timely manner." This position eventually develops confidence in the City Attorney, particularly when he is working with the City Manager. Generally, City Managers want an answer right now, because they have operational time constraints. However, if the City Manager knows when he is getting advice from the City Attorney that it is well -reasoned and has a good basis, he can proceed accordingly. If the City Attorney tells him, "I do not know, but let me find out and get back to you," then the City Manager, over time, will realize it is better to wait than jump. Upon receiving that legal advice, the City Manager can then rely on that advice. The Council is the same way. Generally, Council members do not want to make a decision that may have legal or potential political ramifications. It is generally much better, politically, to defer a decision to get the proper legal advice first versus having to retract a publicly stated position. While the tips and techniques for accomplishing this can vary from individual to individual, the vast majority of members of an elected body, an appointed body, or the operational arm of a city will respect consistency and well -reasoned legal advice. As confidence is earned over a period of time, respect will grow if the City Attorney maintains that consistent approach. Communication development is an important factor to develop the consistent approach. The ability to communicate with the City Manager and the Council is an important factor in developing respect so the City Attorney can present a viable legal perspective to an issue. Conclusion Through cooperation with the City Manager, department heads, and primarily with the Council, the ultimate benefit is to the entity itself. The entity and its constituents, which are the citizens of the city, will be better off through such consistency. The City Attorney has a duty, in some respects, to represent the interests of the public. By providing the best service possible through a consistent, reliable, and communicated legal representation of the entity, in the long run, the public interest is best served. -5- 8 CITY 6F iXAI& �64CW FACTORS IN DECIDING TO UTILIZE IN-HOUSE LEGAL SERVICES OR TO CONTRACT OUT A recent article in the Long Beach Business Journal dealing with the "inflated" salaries of City employees, asserted that the City should reduce the number of contracts with outside law firms. After all, it reasoned, given the generous salaries paid to its deputies "isn't there enough legal expertise among current employees" to handle more of its legal services in house? Thus, the underlying assumption is that the decision of a public law office to contract out may represent an abdication of responsibility. The purpose of this paper is to briefly outline those considerations which bear upon and which legitimize the decision to employ outside counsel. For most cities in California, small in size and resources, the comments of Donald Greenberg, former City Attorney of Ventura, express a fundamental fact: "As we approach the 1990s, city attorneys are generalists in a field that used to be a specialty called `municipal law.' But municipal law increasingly has become an area composed of a great many subspecialties. The city attorney of today and the future, is more and more like the general practitioner in medicine --more and more a true general counsel to the municipal corporation having to work harder and harder to keep up with his/her field and no longer able to know instantly, with the easy depth of the specialist, all of the intricacies of vast areas that have become major specialties of their own. The old model of the general practitioner of municipal law who could advise the governmental entity on nearly everything it might need to know, possibly on a part-time basis, has long since passed."' It is submitted that for those public law offices the basic question is not whether to employ outside counsel, but rather whom to employ." This paper will address the decision making process as it applies to those city attorney's offices which are staffed to a level which may suggest to its citizens that there is "enough legal expertise." Why then would such an office resort to outside counsel? A succinct response to this question is contained in a recent article dealing with the issue as experienced in Baltimore, Maryland, which has 80 lawyers in its legal department: "However much cities may want to do their own legal work, they will never stop using private lawyers. Not even the largest city government could afford to keep on staff an array of lawyers competent in every legal specialty it needs to call upon occasionally. Some marathon cases would tax the capacity of even the best -stocked legal department all by themselves. Baltimore has been involved in labor-intensive litigation involving its public schools for several years. 'I can't hire 10 lawyers to handle this case,' solicitor Thompson says. 'When it's over I'll have 10 lawyers on staff. What do I do with them?'""' With the foregoing in mind, the following points are submitted: In general, the decision to contract out will be based upon one of, or a combination of, three factors: a legal conflict of interest, a lack of technical expertise, or a lack of staffing. The existence of a conflict of interest will normally require outside counsel and therefore all public law offices must contract out to some degree. There should first be in place an overall plan or philosophy as to the desirability of resorting to outside counsel. The Long Beach City Attorney's Office, consistent with most "full service" public law offices, attempts to handle the City's legal services in-house as much as possible. Particularly with respect to litigation, this has obvious advantages in terms of cost control and management of the course and outcome. Simply stated, absent a conflict of interest, if the in-house technical and staffing capability exists, the matter is handled in-house. The decision to hire outside counsel should be made only after full consultation with in-house staff. This may seem an obvious point. However, once a decision is made to contract out a lawsuit, it is realistically difficult to bring the matter back in-house. The basis for hiring outside counsel should be clearly articulated. While the need to contract out a particular legal matter may be obvious to staff, the public perception may be different. Criticism based upon an inaccurate or, simplistic view of the reasons for resorting to outside counsel may be avoided by an early and detailed analysis of the basis for the decision. I Is the decision to contract out based upon a'lack of technical expertise? For example, the City of Long Beach maintains its own gas department. With unique and complex legal questions relating to deregulation, it is not only reasonable but fully cost effective to contract out. Is the decision based upon lack of staffing? Even apart from the "marathon" cases, the cyclical nature of litigation, as well as unforeseeable but time consuming legal issues, might well dictate the use of outside counsel. The alternative of hiring extra staff, apart from being politically incorrect, ultimately results in over staffing. In some instances, it may be advantageous to seek the expert advice of outside counsel for only a facet or several facets of a case. This may be particularly true where an otherwise routine litigation matter delves into areas requiring specialized knowledge not available from in-house staff. Close monitoring of outside counsel activities by an assigned in-house attorney cannot be over emphasized. This will insure that the litigation or other matter is resolved as expeditiously and inexpensively as possible. Situations involving a legal conflict of interest present issues which are largely beyond the scope of this paper, since the need to hire outside counsel is normally clear cut. However, in tort litigation, potential conflicts of interest may be anticipated and thereafter avoided or mitigated by early full disclosure to the employee. In certain circumstances a waiver of conflict may be appropriate. In any event, it is crucial to secure the cooperation of the employee even where the employment of outside counsel is necessary. This is accomplished (hopefully) by demonstrating that it is not in the financial interest of the City to take a position contrary to that of the employee. The decision to contract out in a municipality employing a "full service" in- house municipal law office is properly subject to close scrutiny. The city attorney in these circumstances must be prepared to place the decision in the context of an overall strategy that contemplates the use of in-house counsel whenever possible, but recognizes the rare situation in which contracting out is fully appropriate and in the public interest. 'Astute readers will note that this quotation is lifted from an excellent article by Michael Miller, City Attorney of Arcadia - Selection and Using Special Counsel, League of California Cities Directory of Municipal Law Practitioners (1995). Be, of course, lifted it from Mr. Greenberg. "Issues arising after the decision is made are well addressed in the aforementioned Directory of Municipal Law Practitioners. "`Ellen Perlman, Costly Advice, Governing, May 1997, at 45, 46. 71.4 abi P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E .S D I R E C T O R Y MRASSOCIATED RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES, INC. 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Pousho "Hiring in the City Attorney's Office: A Perspective" INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Asa "new" Deputy City Attorney in the San Jose City Attorney's office, I will be sharing my thoughts and experience about the recruiting and hiring process from the candidate's perspective. II. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS Working in the City Attorney's Office presents challenges and opportunities that do not exist in other legal environments. The diversity of legal issues and the dynamics of interacting with staff members and councilmembers requires attorneys to have skills and experience that may not be as valued in other types of practices. Before starting the recruiting process you should carefully think about the particular needs of your office. A. Assess your needs 1. Define the scope of the position that is available. a. Identify the specific duties the attorney will be performing. b. Evaluate workload i. How many matters or assignments will the attorney be expected to handle? ii. Will the attorney be assigned to one area or will the attorney be expected to balance a number of different types of assignments? 2. If an existing position is available, will the duties and responsibilities remain the same? 3. Should the duties be adjusted to accommodate and reflect your changing priorities or needs? B. Establish priorities 1. Years of experience 2. Type of experience 3. Communication skills 4. Negotiation skills C. Identify limits 1. Salary 2. Schedule 3. Benefits III. RECRUITING PROCESS A. Make sure that you can make an offer at the end of the process before seeking applicants or posting the position. B. Advertising job opportunity 1. Legal publications and newspapers 2. Specialized locations a. Law schools b. Bar associations c. Professional recruiters C. Seek referrals from friends, attorneys in your office and colleagues. You are more likely to find a candidate who will fit in and work well with the rest of your office. IV. INTERVIEWING A. Setting up the interview 1. Let the candidate know who will be conducting the interview. 2. Provide the candidate with details of the interview process: estimated time of interview, parking arrangements, number of writing samples and resumes to bring, etc. B. Scheduling 1. Try to be flexible when setting up interviews. (Remember: the people you are interviewing are practicing attorneys with busy schedules too!) 2. Do not communicate with candidate at current employer unless given express permission. 2' C. Form of interview 1. Formal v. informal a. Selecting one process over the other, (or a combination of the two), depends on the type of information you want to solicit. b. Formal process i. Some candidates perform better under pressure and will be better prepared. However, interviewing in front of a panel and responding to hypotheticals, may limit the ability of the candidate to effectively share his or her level of experience with you. ii. Again, keep in mind the nature of the position and attributes you feel would be particularly valuable e.g., if the candidate will be staffing boards and commissions, or is a litigator, a formal panel interview may be the most effective interview process. c. Informal process i. A relaxed atmosphere can enhance the candidate's ability to share his or -her background and experience. This in turn may reveal more about the candidate's abilities to perform the specific duties of the available assignment. However, you may not have an opportunity to perform in a pressure situation. There is also a' risk of losing focus on important topics. ii. Think about including a member of the client department, who is a knowledgeable person that you respect and whose opinion you value. D. Other discussion items 1. Salary 2. Benefits 3. Support staff 4. Office environment 3 5. Hardware/software E. Communicate realistic time frame for making a decision. V. MAKING AN OFFER A. Communicate rejection as soon as possible. B. If you are undecided, let the candidate know. C. If there is follow-up to do e.g., checking references, background check, getting more writing samples, etc., let the candidate know as soon as possible. D. Respond within time frame given to candidate or let the candidate know it will take more time. VI. CONCLUSION A. Identify and understand what your goals and expectations are before beginning the process. B. Communicate those goals and expectations to candidates at the outset of the process, whether it is before the interview or during the interview. The more information the candidate has about the assignment and your office up front, the greater your chances of finding an employee who can meet your expectations and who works well with others. E P CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Request for Proposal City Attorney Services I. INTENT The City of Rohnert Park is soliciting proposals from qualified law firms to serve as City Attorney. The current contract City Attorney is retiring this spring with over twenty-five years' service to the City. II. THE COMMUNITY Rohnert .Park is the gateway to the beautiful and scenic Sonoma County wine country. The Community of Rohnert Park is a well-planned, well -kept community with 13 neighborhood parks, 9 tennis court complexes, 4 swimming pools, and two 18 -hole -golf courses. The City is home to 39,000 residents and occupies approximately 7 miles of land area. Rohnert Park provides a quality of life with Higher educational opportunity available through Sonoma State University. The City owns and operates a Performing Arts Center, Community Center and the Peter M. Callinan Sports and,Fitness Center that is one of the finest public facilities in Northern California. The City of Rohnert Park is a General Law City operating under the council/manager form of government. Five Council members are elected at large for two-year, overlapping terms. The City Council selects a Mayor for a one-year term with the duties of presiding over Council meetings and being the principal representative of the City. I.H. CITY GOVERNMENT The City Council appoints a City Manager to be the Chief Executive Officer of the City government, and a City Attorney to provide legal services to both Council and staff. The City Manager is responsible for all other personnel appointments within the parameters of the personnel system. Reporting directly to the City Manager are the Assistant City Manager, Personnel Manager, City Engineer, Building Official, Planning Director, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Director of Performing Arts, Recreation Director, Director of Public Safety and Public Works Manager. The total current annual operating budget for the City is $19 million with a regular staff of 179 employees. IV. CURRENT LEGAL SERVICES Currently, legal services are provided under contract with John D. Flitner. Mr. Flitner is retiring in the spring of 1999. The City is a member of the Joint Powers Authority called Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) for its Risk Management function, which provides assistance on workers' compensation and general liability matters. This includes legal defense and indemnity. The City contracts with the law firm of Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos for more difficult and complex employment issues. The City uses special counsel, as determined by the City Attorney and City Council, on issues that involve land use, debt financing, civil litigation, redevelopment, rent control and other specialized areas. V. CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES Rohnert Park requires legal services traditionally provided by city attorneys. The City Attorney provides written opinions and legal advice, reviews all city contracts., prepares and/or assists in the preparation of ordinances, contracts and resolutions. The City Attorney interprets and determines the applicability of state laws, the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes. t The City Attorney also provides assistance with land use, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), general plan update, zoning ordinances, development agreements, building codes, leases and contracts, property acquisition/leases, litigation management and representation, specialized counsel in employment matters, cable television/communications, Proposition 218 fee and charges issues, redevelopment, rent control, and represents or coordinates representation in litigation not covered by REMIF and related matters as determined by the City Council. VI. CITY LEGAL PRIORITIES • Advise City Council, City Manager, staff and Boards/Commissions regarding policy and procedures. • Timely review of agenda items in advance of City Council meetings. • Development and review of contracts and leases. • Litigation representation and management on various legal issues. • Advise Public Safety Department staff on law enforcement and related matters. • City Council and staff training on . the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, CEQA, Personnel. • Revision and update of the Municipal Code. • Land Use — General plan update, zoning ordinance, and code enforcement. VII. CITY EXPECTATION AND IDEAL CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES The City is seeking a law firm to provide the full -range of municipal law services. A full service law firm that can meet not only the City's routine municipal law requirements, but can also provide specialized expertise when needed; or small firms that can provide routine municipal services directly and specialized assistance through other resources. The ideal city attorney services will provide/have: • Responsive and timely service with a practical team -oriented approach. • Timely review of routine ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases - providing staff with boilerplate when appropriate. • Prepare complex contracts, ordinances and resolutions. • Municipal expertise in the Brown Act, CEQA, Conflict of Interest Codes, land use, ordinances, contracts and employment. • Quality research, with an understanding of trends- and case law knowledge, and is ahead of the curve. • A service orientation that is assertive and proactive. • No hidden agendas and be objective. • Efficient and effective oversight of all legal services and be accountable for all legal functions. • Time to focus on Rohnert Park priorities and is committed to serving Rohnert Park. • Control of legal expenses. • Attendance at all City Council meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Planning Commission meetings held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, and as requested, attend Authority, Rent Control, and Finance meetings. VIII. CITY ATTORNEY PROFILE • Experienced municipal law professional • Politically astute — comfortable with role of City Attorney as legal advisor Ranuast for Prnnnsal - City AHnmev SPrvines Pane 2 • Results oriented • Proactive • Team Player — works well with the City Manager and Department Heads • Articulate and concise • Pragmatic • Genuine and trustworthy • Caring about the community • Cost effective • Humble service IX. PROPOSAL FORMAT In order to qualify for consideration, proposals must address the following points: • A brief description of the firm and a statement of the firm's qualifications for performing the requested services. • If the firm chooses to use sub contractors to meet the City's specialized legal needs, 'a description should be provided of each firm's qualifications and its area of specialty. • A summary of the firm's prior experience in providing city attorney services to other California cities. • References including names, addresses, and telephone numbers, a brief description of the services provided, -name of attorney who .provided the services and dates the services were provided. • Presentation of the qualifications of the individual who will serve as City Attorney and any other attorneys who will provide services to the City. • A discussion of the firm's philosophy regarding the role of the City Attorney and the nature of the client relationship with the City Council, City Manager, and staff. • Description of how the firm intends to meet the City's service expectations. • A section describing how the firm will monitor and seek to contain legal costs. • Description of fees charges and related financial elements of the firm's proposal in compliance with the cost component below. X. COST COMPONENT The City desires a fee relationship built around a flat monthly retainer for most all -continuing services that the law firm will provide. Firms may summit price proposals based on the firm's professional experience and billing practices. When preparing the cost portion of the proposal, firms are expected to adhere to the following guidelines: City Budget: The City will expect the City Attorney to comply with an annual legal service budget. Explain what steps your firm will take to contain the City's legal costs. Billing: Describe your firm's invoicing approach and philosophy. Provide a clear definition and list of the services that will be included in the retainer, and those services which will be billed at a separate hourly rate. Indicate how you will inform the City about unusual legal expenses in advance. Are the professional fees _you propose discounted from your standard fees? If so, how much is the discount? Indicate how often the City will be invoiced and what payment terms you propose. , Rernoest for %no.cal - City Aftnmev SPlvirns Pane 3 Rates: Include rates that are applicable for each person that might serve the City (outside the normal retainer). Other Costs: Include a description and purpose of any charges in addition to hourly fees for which the City would be liable. Travel Time: Describe the extent to which the City will be charged for any to/from travels time. City Meetings: Describe how you propose to charge for regular and special Council, Board, Commission or city hall meetings, office hours (if you are offering them) and which meetings are included in the retainer. Indicate your plan for fulfilling the obligation at these meetings when vacations, sickness or other causes result in your absence. XI. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL Proposals shall be sent to: Pamala Robbins, Personnel Manager City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2217 Two copies of the proposal shall be received no later than March 26, 1999. XII. SELECTION PROCESS AND TIME LINE The process the City will use in selecting the successful firm will include the following steps: A. The City Manager and Department Heads will screen proposals and select those individual(s) and/or firm(s) that most meet the City's requirements and qualifications. B. Those proposals selected for further consideration will be asked to participate in an interview with the City Manager and Department Heads. Based upon those interviews and reference checks the City Manager and Department Heads will recommend the most highly qualified individual(s) and/or firm(s) to the City Council. C. The City Council will interview the finalists and make a final selection. D. The City Manager will negotiate a contract with the successful firm. The contract will be approved by the City Council. Tentative Schedule for the selection of City Attorney Services February 11, 1999 Announce and Mail Request for Proposals March 19, 1999 Closing Date for Request for Proposals March 22, 1999 Review of Proposals and invitations for interviews March 29, 1999 City Manager & Department Head Interviews & Reference Checks April 5, 1999 City Council Interviews and Selection April 27, 1999 City Council to adopt contract for services and City Attorney services to commence XIII. INQUIRIES Direct all inquiries regarding the Request for Proposal to Pamala Robbins, Personnel Manager at (707) 588-2217. PPOI-st inr Pmnnsal— city Attnmpv Serviraas Pana 4 DEC.21'2004 13:38 6268125155 Azusa Cty Clrk FAX TRANSMISSION CITY OF AZUSA CITY CLERK'S 0MCE 213 E. Foothill blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 (626)812-5233 Fax; 1626)812-5155 #4180 P.001l008 To: &RO L— Ante: Fax #: -IC7 q Pages: (including Cover page) Subject: Ems_ COMNINTS : L -- t �L L I Q�c-IL A -G&/5 71t�d- Z i[Cti1 Tran, hutted BY' Originals Will Follow via: / Nginals will NOT Follow. DEC.21'2004 13:39 6268125155 Azusa Cty Clrk 44180 =.0021008 THE CITY Finance Department • 213 F- Foothill Blvd. , P.O. (818) 334.512,5 TO - FROM: VIA: DATE: JOINT CTT'Y/RED HONORABLE MAYOR AND GEOFF CRAIG, DIRECTOR OF HENRY GARCI.A, CITY FEBRUARY 1,1995 NOW to 0 4:2/ 1395 • Azusa, CA 91702.1395 AGENCY AGENDA ITEM[ ERS OCIS CUUTCIL ANC, r0A IATOR SUBJECT: CITY ATTORNEY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEGAL SERVICES REQUEST FOE PROPOSALS Bain Pursuant to Council's request at the January 17 meeting, Finauee has updated the Request for PmposaLc for Permanent City Attorney and Redevelop nt Agency Legal Services. The latest draft is attached for Council's perusal and approval. Fo wizlg is the proposed calendar of events that would comprise the selection process: 2/8195 Mail proposals to the attached list of have indicated interest 3/2/95 Proposals due in the office of City p.m. 3/9/95 Initial screening of proposals by coi City Administrator, Redevelopment Week of 3/20195 Seree=9 interview to be Administrators as and firms that no later than 5 o'clock comprised of Mayor, W l~iname Director by. panel of City DEc.Zl"LUU4 13:3N 6268125155 Azusa Gty clr) How cable Mayor and Members of the City Cecil February 1, 1995 Page 2 4111/95 City Council workshop/personal final selection announcement 4/18/95 Regular City Council meeting to officia approve contract 611/95 Permanent City Attorney takes office. Recommendation If Council leas any further comments or changes, they c Otherwise, staff recommemis approval of the Request fc Attacbments: GJC:pap #4180 P.00a/008 of top candidates; appoint Attorney and m be easily made to the attached draft. it Pmpouds and the selection calendar. Utl1.41'ZVV4 13:4V ozouizbl5b Azusa Cty Clrk CITY OF REQUEST FOR CITY .A TTOMY #4180 P.004l008 The City Council of the City ofAzwa hereby invites interested attorneys or legal firms to submit written proposals to provide complete legal services for a City of Azusa wW Redevelopment Agency. The Council will decide whether these services nn best be provided by appointing and designatittg an l adividual associated with a law firm as City Attorney or by appointing a contract City Attorney. All proposals should include appropriate references and appropriate. Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envi Proposal" and addressed to: City Clerk City of Azusa P.O. Box 1395 Azusa, CA 91702-1395 Proposals may be filed in person or by mail and will be until 5:00 p.m., March 2, 1995. The City Council reserves the right to reiect all propose conceming any proposal for purposes of clarTication at to aqy proposal following the deadline for receipt of all if such would serve the best interests ofthe City as deb inquiries regarding this Request for Proposals and curre legal activities and pasticurrent litigation should be dire above address. Any and all communications with indiv Prior to award of contract. proposed contractual Agreement, if open with the caption "City Attorney at the office of the City Clerk to request additional itformation to accept or negotiate any modification -oposals, and to waive any irregularities nined by the City Council. All legal services of the City including .d only to the City Administrator at the ual Council Members shall be disclosed Please note: All proposals must provide specific andsucemot answers to all questions and requests for information. Indirect, imprecise or incompl a responses can serve only to the disadvantage of the applicant (submission of a resume is phonal). 1. Please provide a chronology of your most recent a rnployment history beginning in 1985 (earlier if you prefer) and include: I , A. name of Arm/cltylagency; D5G.L1"LUU4 13:40 0208125155 Azusa Gty Glrk #4180 P.005l008 Request for Proposals : City Attorney Page 2 J3. length of employment; C. specialization 2. Please describe your qualifications for providing City and Redevelopment Agency legal services; this should include the names of attorneys in your firm, specific litigation experience by individual and in the following tineas: l . legal training and years of practice (including date of admittance to the California Bar); give specifics on partners and associates; 2. years of municipal or other local public sector law practice as a full time local gover=ent attorney or in a private lave office specializing in local government; 3. knowledge of and experience with California Mtmicipal Law and California Redevelopment Law 4. Range of expezience with. Redevelopment Agency laws, project ttegatiation, and implementation agrecments and contracts (i.e.. lease, purchases, Owner Participation and Disposition and Development Agreements) and litigation; 5. Experience in development and variety of redevelopment projects and the promotioza of low and moderate income housing; ti. experience with laws and litigation involving municipally -operated utilities, notably electric utilities and water issues/rights and electrical distribution and purchase experience; 7. experience with laws and litigating of Workees Compensation and Liability Claims; S. experience with laws and litigation involving cable franchise and police matters; 9. experience in labor negotiations; 10. bond counsel expedezace; 11. litigation experience and demonstration of succossful court track record; Le include condenmation experience; 12. other types of clientele represented (include years and types); 1Jnl,.L1'ZVV4 1-3:41 O2bd125155 Azusa Gty Glrk #4180 P.006/008 Request for Proposals : City Attorney Page 3 13. affiliation with any boards, organizations, committees, etc. that would be a conflict with the attorney representing the City regarding v tcx rights or rack quarry issues; 14. ging audited by an outside agency im behalf of a client and if so by whom; williztgness to agree to an audit prior to awarding the contract or at some designated R"to date; 15. scbolastic honors and professional of Uations; 16. professional and personal references; 17. 'intended office location and accesibility to the City; Please describe how you would intend to provide the Full range of legal services for the City of Azusa, on a flat -rate monthly retainer (and said aniount ofxetaiaer).�lea�e note that the annual amount should not urceed $650,000, for all,fees. Please calculate and list your rates as they would apply to Azusa.. It is expected that the services provided under a retainer would include all of the above plus: A. routine .legal advice, consultation and opinions to the City Council and staff; H. assistance in the preparation and review of ordinances, agreemextts, contracts and related doemments; C. attendance at all City Council meetings (regularly held on the first and third Monday of the month) and other meetings as deemed necessary; D. maintain regularly scheduled office hours io City Hall per week as arranged; E. monitor pending and current State/Federal legislation and case law as appropriate. 4. Please define what would be considered to be exi mordiawy services to be provided above and beyond the normal services and the basis for compensation thereof (Itis expected than such services would include extraordinary research and/or preparation which would be in excess of that covered by the retai=.) 5. Plam descxibe ]tow you would structure the woildug relationship between the City Attorney and the City Council, City Administrator and other members of staff. L)tU.Ll'LVU4 1:5:41 tLZOKZblbb Azusa Gty Glrk #4180 P.007%008 Request for Proposals : City Atbdrney Page 4 6. Please define the standard time frames for responses by the City Attorney to direction and/or inquiry from the City Council or City ,A,ftnistrator. 7. Please ideuttfy who you would designate as a competent substitute or backup legal service for the City in the event that you are unavailable. 8. Please describe your preference f'or method of payment and your procedure for billing of extra hours and expenses and any other accounting requirements. 9. Please indicate how you would provide for professional liability insurance, indemnity, renewal, amendment, extension and/or termination of contract, =r� , �� Wt. I . All proposals are due in the office of the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m., March 2, 1995, 2. All proposals will be submitted to a screening committee comprised of the Mayor, the City Administrator and the Director of Finance. 3. Qualifications and references of the top candidates based upon proposals responses will be verified. 4. A screening interview will be conducted the week of March 20 by a panel of City Administrators to evaluate the top candidates and make its recommendations to the City Council.. 5. On April 11 the entire City Council will conduct personal interviews of the top candidates, marrow the list aid make the final selection 6. The Council expects to announce i#s selection' on April 11. 7. The City Administrator or his designee will ,negotiate the temps and condition of employment or a contract. 8. The City Council will officially appoint the attomey and approve the contract on April 1S. 9. The permanent City Attorney will take office June 1. Date: DSG.21'2004 13:42 6268125155 Azusa Gty Glrk #4180 P.008l008 SUGGESTED DIST OF ATTORNEY FIRMS TO RECEIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Adams, Duque & Hazeltine Allard, Shelton & O'Connor Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin Barbosa, Garcia & Barnes Best, Best & Kreiger David P. BrearIey Brown, Winfeld & Canzoneri Burke, Williams & Sosen King, Weiser, Edelman and Baza Markman, Arczynski, Hanson & King Oliver, Stoever, 5= & Vose Law Offices of Robert A. Owen Richards, Watson & Gershon Rourke & Woodfull Rutan & Tucker Siegel & Nichols Singer & Silvergleid Stradlong, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth Sylvester, Oppenh6m, Freedman Wallin, Kress, Reisman, Price & Dilkes January 26, 1995 AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES (hereinafter "Agreement"), made and entered into by and between the CITY OF a general law city (hereinafter "City") and the law firm Of , LLP, a limited liability partnership (hereinafter "LAWFIRM") and shall be dated as of , 2000. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein the parties agree as follow: SECTION 1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts: A. City has the desire to engage the services of LAWFIRM for a period of ninety (90) days as its City Attorney and LAWFIRM wishes to be engaged as the City Attorney for City; and B. It is the desire of the parties hereto to formalize, by means of this Agreement, their relationship pertaining to the performance of such legal services; and C. LAWFIRM has agreed to provide .such legal services, in the time, manner and for the compensation, as hereinafter set forth;. and D. That City Council of City has heretofore determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement. SECTION 2. LEGAL SERVICES. LAWFIRM shall perform the legal services necessary to serve the, City which shall include, but are not limited, to the following: A. The designated City Attorney shall attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused by the City Manager and the designated Deputy City Attorney shall attend all Planning Commission Meetings unless excused by the City Manager; and B. Provide legal counsel at such other meetings of boards, commissions and committees of the City as directed by the City Council or City Manager; and C. Provide legal advice and opinions on all matters affecting the City when requested by the City Council, the City Manager, or a Department Head, and represent the City in administrative proceedings and litigation involving the City which may arise from those matters upon which such advice has been given; and D. Prepare and approve as to legal form all resolutions, ordinances, contracts, agreements and other legal documents and represent the City in administrative proceedings and litigation involving the City which may arise from those matters upon which such advice has been given; and E. Undertake civil and criminal prosecution of violations of City ordinances when requested to do so by the City Council or City Manager; and F. Represent the City in administrative proceedings and civil or criminal litigation to which the City is a party; and G. Provide legal advice and opinions on all financial matters affecting the City when requested by the City Council, the City Manager, or a Department Head, and represent the City as bond counsel in the issuance of such bonds or other financial transactions involving the City as requested by the City Council. H. Represent the City as General Counsel to the Laguna Woods Redevelopment Agency if and when such an agency is formed. LAWFIRM shall not be required to perform the services described above where to do so would be a conflict of interest pursuant to the State Bar Act. When requested by the City Manager, LAWFIRM shall provide City with an estimate of the costs of litigation or other services to be provided. SECTION 3. DESIGNATION OF CITY ATTORNEY. of LAWFIRM shall be appointed City Attorney of City, and shall be appointed as Deputy City Attorney of City. Such appointees shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council of City and may be changed by Council action without amending this Agreement. Such appointees shall have the authority vested in City Attorneys by the applicable laws of the State of California. The designated City Attorney shall be responsible for performing or causing to be performed the work described in Section 2 of this Agreement. SECTION 4. COMPENSATION. A. LAWFIRM shall be compensated by City for the performance of such services at the rate of $ per hour for services performed by the City Attorney and $ per hour for services performed by the Deputy City Attorney. B. Additional Services. Except as otherwise provided herein, additional services provided by attorneys other than the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney including, but .not limited to, specialized services in personnel and labor relations, public finance, environmental matters, litigation (including matters before administrative bodies and state and federal courts). LAWFIRM shall be compensated for such services at the current hourly rate of the attorney performing such service C. Reimbursable Expenses. LAWFIRM shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by it in the performance of legal services hereto, provided that the same are first approved by the City Manager. Reimbursable expenses to which LAWFIRM shall be entitled shall include, but not be limited to, duplication costs; word processing costs; mileage in amounts as authorized for other City officers or employees; telephone, and, telecommunications costs; extraordinary mail costs; messenger service; and other costs customarily made as a part of the performance of legal services by LAWFIRM. D. Advancement of Costs. LAWFIRM will advance costs incurred on behalf of the City in the matter in an amount not exceeding $ per month. If costs will exceed $ per month, costs in excess of this total shall be paid directly by the City or shall be advanced to LAWFIRM pursuant to a separate letter agreement which the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City. E. Payment for Services. LAWFIRM shall submit monthly statements to the City accounting for all services provided and costs incurred pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Said statements shall clearly set forth by date the type of work performed, the time spent on a task and the attorney performing the task. Payment to LAWFIRM shall be made by City within thirty (30) days of receipt of the statement, except for those specific items on the billing which are contested or questioned and returned by City, with written explanation, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the statement. LAWFIRM shall provide to City a written response to any statement contested or questioned and further, upon request of City, provide City with any and all documents related to the service or costs. No charge shall be made for time expended in providing this information to the City. F. Payment for Services Rendered Prior to Appointment as Citv Attorney, The City acknowledges and agrees that as authorized by the City Council -elect after the election approving incorporation of the City of Laguna Woods, LAWFIRM has performed necessary legal work to prepare for and enable the City of Laguna Woods to meet its statutory obligations with regard to its formation as a City. Accordingly, the City authorizes payment to LAWFIRM for such services at the same rates established by this Agreemdnt for those legal services. SECTION 5. TERM. ' The term of this Agreement shall commence on , 2000, and shall continue thereafter for a period of ninety .(90) days unless terminated by either party hereto pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. City may terminate this Agreement at any time, however City will endeavor to give LAWFIRM thirty (30) days notice prior to termination. LAWFIRM may terminate on the giving of thirty.(30) days written notice to the City of such termination. LAWFIRM will comply with all obligations required of it pursuant to the State Bar Act in connection with such termination and the transition to replacement counsel. LAWFIRM shall be compensated for its services rendered through and including the effective date of such termination as provided for under Section 4 of this Agreement. SECTION 6. NOTICES. Notices required pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by delivery of same to the custody of the United States Postal Service, or its lawful successor, postage prepared and addressed as follows: CITY: City of Administrative Offices , California (zip) Attention: City Manager LAWFIRM: Service of a notice by personal service shall be deemed to have been given as of the date of such personal service. Notices given by deposit with the United States Postal Service shall be deemed to have been given two (2) consecutive business days following the deposit of the same in the custody of said Postal Service. Either party may, from time to time, by written notice to the other, designate a different. address which shall be substituted for the one above specked. SECTION 8. INSURANCE: LAWFIRM agrees to take out and maintain in full force and effect under the terms of this Agreement the following insurance coverage: A. Such insurance coverage as is required pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Laws of the State of California; and B. A liability policy with coverage of not less than $1,000,000. C. Professional Liability (errors and omissions) insurance in an amount of not less than $5,000,000.00 SECTION 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS. A. LAWFIRM shall not assign this Agreement, or any of the rights, duties or obligations hereunder. It is understood and acknowledged by the parties that LAWFIRM is uniquely qualified to perform the services provided for in this Agreement. B. LAWFIRM is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, servants or agents shall have control over the conduct of LAWFIRM or any of LAWFIRM's officers, employees or agents. LAWFIRM shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner employees of the City. City acknowledges and agrees that the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney and attorneys representing the City will need to represent to others their capacity and relationship to the City. C. In the performance of this Agreement, LAWFIRM shall not engage in discrimination in employment of persons because of the age, race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry or religion of such persons. D. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed, construed or represented by the City or LAWFIRM to any third person to create the relationship of principal or agent, or of a partnership, or of a joint venture, or of any other association of any kind or nature between the City and LAWFIRM other than attorney and client. E. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and all prior agreements or understandings, oral or written, are hereby merged herein. This Agreement shall not be amended in any way except by a writing expressly purporting to be such an amendment, signed and acknowledged by both of the parties hereto. F. Should interpretation of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, be necessary, it is deemed that this Agreement was prepared by the parties jointly and equally, and shall not be interpreted against either party on the ground that the party prepared the Agreement or caused it to be prepared. G. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their representatives as follows: CITY OF a general law city By MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK i N RESOLUTION NO. 99- 133 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR CITY ATTORNEY AND SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park that those certain agreements by and between Betsy Strauss, Attorney at Law, for city attorney services, and jointly with McDonough, Holland & Allen, Attorneys at Law, a professional corporation, for special counsel services as necessary and appropriate, and the City of Rohnert Park, a municipal corporation, be and the same are hereby accepted and approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby. authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this gth day of June , 1999. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK w. -1. Arm-" - V/J W-' J FLORES AYE MACKENZIE AYE SPIRO AYE VIDAK-MARTINEZ AYE. REILLY AYE AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0) �jh-c:lshellslreso1 city attny agcmnt Orifi nal taboiv&-rt*o;-, (,2)fully executed agreement @: City Attorney Betsy Strauss cc: Finance Director, Mike Harrow Accounts Payable, Denice Wilson Personnel Manager,Pamala Robbins Payroll Specialist, Barbara Galaudet FILE — Strauss, Betsy — City Attorney Agreement for City Attorney Services THIS AGREEMENT, dated June 8 , 1999, is made and entered into by and between the City of Rohnert Park, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"), and Betsy Strauss, Attorney at Law (hereinafter "Strauss"). Recitals The Law Offices of Betsy Strauss together with the Law Offices of McDonough Holland & Allen submitted a joint proposal to provide city attorney and special counsel services, respectively, to the City of Rohnert Park in response to the City's request for proposals. The City of Rohnert Park has relied upon the representations and explanations included in the written proposal for City Attorney Services dated March' 25, 1999 that is on file at City Hall. 2. The City of Rohnert Park would like to retain the law offices of Betsy, Strauss as its City Attorney, and the law offices of McDonough, Holland & Allen as back-up to the City Attorney and for special counsel services as necessary and appropriate. 3. The City of Rohnert Park will enter into two separate contracts for these legal services. 4. It is the desire of the Parties to enter into this Agreement with Betsy Strauss for city attorney services and to establish the terms and conditions for rendition of city attorney services to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED as follows: 1. Appointment of City Attorney. The City of Rohnert Park hereby appoints and retains Betsy Strauss as its City Attorney. Betsy Strauss agrees to faithfully represent the legal interests of the City during the term of this Agreement. 2. Duties of City Attorney_ Strauss' duties shall be that of a city attorney, as described generally in California Government Code §§ 41801- 41805, and shall perform any and all legal duties and functions entrusted to her by City, including without limitation, attendance at meetings of the City Council and other City bodies; rendition of legal advice on City matters to City staff, preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents pertaining to City affairs; preparation of opinions regarding City matters as requested by appropriate City officials; and representation of the City in all matters of litigation involving City unless the City Attorney recommends to the City Council that the City retain special litigation counsel. Agreement for City Attorney Services 3. Compensation for City Attorney Services. In consideration of the legal services rendered as City Attorney, City shall compensate Strauss the monthly amount of $5,380. This retainer amount assumes an average of 50 hours of legal services each month. The compensation provided by this paragraph 3 includes all city attorney services whether provided by'Strauss or by the Law Offices of McDonough, Holland & Allen as back-up. No travel time or administrative overhead charge will be billed to City. For city attorney services rendered in connection with development proposals attributable to a specific project, for which City is reimbursed under a cost recovery program, City shall be billed by Strauss at the hourly rate of $110.00 per hour. For litigation matters, City shall be billed by Strauss at the hourly rate of $125.00 per hour. 4. Part-time Employee Status. In her capacity as City Attorney, Strauss shall be an at - will, part-time employee of the City of Rohnert Park. Her status as a part-time employee shall not in any way affect the provisions of paragraph 9 of this Agreement. City shall deduct from the compensation payable to Strauss pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement, amounts attributable to medicare (1.4% of salary as of June 1, 1999). and workers' compensation (3.1% of salary as of June 1, 1999). Upon written request of Strauss, City shall deduct from the compensation payable to Strauss pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement, amounts attributable to the employee or any future employer share of participation in the Public Employees Retirement System. 5. Automobile Liability Risk Transfer. Because it is anticipated that Strauss will use her privately -owned automobile in the course and scope of her employment with the City of Rohnert Park, Strauss shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Strauss arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement in the amount of $500,000 combined single limit for each occurrence. Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Strauss shall provide to City an endorsement to this policy that names the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents as additional insured with respect to liability arising out of work performed by Strauss in connection with this Agreement. 6. Review of Agreement. Not later than January 31, 2000, and each year, during the month of January, thereafter, the City and Strauss shall review the terms and provisions of this Agreement to determine whether modifications"are necessary. During the first review of this Agreement on or before January 31, 2000, it will be appropriate to review whether the assumption of 50 hours, upon which the retainer amount set forth in paragraph 3 is based, should be decreased or increased. Agreement for City Attorney Services 2 F f 7. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall commence on June 15, 1999. This Agreement may be terminated by City or Strauss at any time upon sixty (60) days written notice. In the event of termination, City shall be responsible only for a pro rata portion of the retainer as well as for fees for additional services and costs incurred as of the effective date of the termination. This Agreement shall continue until terminated or until modified by written agreement of the parties. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BY: Jos h D Netter, City Manager Agreement for City Attorney Services BETSY STRAUSS ATTORNEY AT LAW: BY:.c-�_ BetsUIuss AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, dated June 8 , 1999, is made and entered into by and between the City of Rohnert Park, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"), and McDonough, Holland & Allen, A Professional Corporation, ` Attorneys at Law (hereinafter "McDonough"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the Law Offices of Betsy Strauss together with the Law Offices of McDonough, Holland & Allen submitted a proposal to provide city attorney and - special counsel services, -respectively, to the City of Rohnert Park in response to the City's -request for proposals. The City of Rohnert Park has relied upon the representations and explanations included in that written proposal which is on file at. City Hall. WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park would like to retain the law offices of _ Betsy Strauss as_ -its _ City Attorney, and the law offices of McDonough, Holland & Allen as back-up to the City Attorney and for special counsel services as necessary and appropriate. WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park will enter into two separate contracts for these services. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties to enter into this Agreement with McDonough, Holland & Allen for special counsel services and to establish the terms and conditions for rendition of these services to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legal Services. McDonough agrees to provide legal services to the City on the terms and conditions stated herein. Said services' shall include special counsel services, litigation matters and redevelopment. McDonough also agrees to provide traditional city attorney services' when Betsy Strauss is unavailable due to vacation or illness. Legal services will not include matters in which McDonough has a conflict of interest that precludes McDonough from representing the City, members of the City Council, or City officers or employees. If McDonough has a conflict of interest or lacks expertise to handle - a particular assignment, McDonough shall, following consultation with the .City Attorney; provide the City Council with a recommendation to hire outside counsel. 1 Michelle Marchetta Kenyon shall be the primary attorney providing legal services and shall be the coordinator of services provided to the City with other attorneys of the firm as necessary. Section 2. Hourly Fees. McDonough will provide special counsel services at the rate of $150.00 per hour. For services rendered in connection. with redevelopment, the City shall be billed at the standard hourly rate established by McDonough and as changed from time to time by McDonough's Board of Directors. The standard hourly billing rates for McDonough attorneys ranges from $115 to $250. Section 3. Monthly Billings,• Expense Reimbursements. McDonough shall bill the City on a monthly basis. Each bill shall indicate the date of the work done, the work that was accomplished, the attorney or paralegal who performed the work, and the fee for the work. To each bill, McDonough shall add _ an administrative charge of 4% of legal fees in lieu of separately itemizing general overhead costs which are generally chargeable to a client, including long distance telephone service, facsimile charges, regular postage, and routine copying of documents. McDonough shall regularly monitor its actual administrative expenses to ensure that the administrative charge is a fair and reasonable approximation of actual expenses. The following out-of-pocket expenses will be separately itemized and included'in bills to_the City: (1) extraordinary operating expenses, including items such as messenger services, overnight mail charges, extraordinary copying, and computer-assisted research; (2) necessary travel and subsistence expenses; (3) court costs, including filing fees, witness fees, and deposition and discovery costs. not paid directly by the City. The City shall review and approve McDonough's monthly statements and pay McDonough for services rendered and expenses incurred at the rates and in the amounts provided in this Agreement on a monthly basis in accordance with the approved monthly statements. Section 4. Amendment: Termination. This Agreement may be amended from time to time by written agreement of the parties. This Agreement may be terminated* by City at any time upon written notice to McDonough and by McDonough upon sixty (60) days written notice to City. In the event of termination, City shall be responsible only for fees and costs incurred as of the effective date of the termination. Pj I Section 5. Retention of Other Counsel, Specialists or Experts. McDonough will not retain or otherwise incur an obligation to pay other legal counsel, specialists or experts for services in connection with this Agreement without prior approval of the City. Section 6. Professional Liability Coverage. During the term of this Agreement, McDonough shall at all times maintain insurance coverage for professional liability. Currently this coverage is provided by Lloyds of London and various European companies. A copy of the policy shall be provided to the City upon request. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK a municipal corporation By: *Jeph . etter, City Manager McDONOUGH, HOLLAND & ALLEN A Professional Coyporation Un 3 11 Michelle Marchetta Kenyon r RESOLUTION NO. 2005-23 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Joins the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District in Support of MEASURE "A" WHEREAS, the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District has had to make $8.2 million in budget cuts over the past 4 years due to reductions in State funding. This year alone, $2.8 million has been cut from the District's budget and will have an impact on the quality of educational programs, materials, and instruction in our schools and classrooms; and WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has failed to provide adequate funding for the continued operation of the schools of the District and, as a result of this lack of funding and financial support for its schools, the District is ,in danger of eliminating many programs beneficial .and necessary to the students who attend the schools; and WHEREAS, continued reliance solely on State funding will result in further loss of critical programs and the continued erosion of local control of the District; and WHEREAS, to ensure a quality education for all students, it is important for schools to have adequate funding to support the outstanding educational programs that make a difference in a child's education; and WHEREAS,' improving the quality of education in our schools is our top priority and include the following projects: 1) Attracting/retaining quality teachers and staff. 2) Enhancing literacy and reading instruction. 3) Improving science and math programs. 4) Maintaining library services; and WHEREAS, a thorough and developed public education program delivers many long-lasting benefits and advantages to all of the residents of our community; and WHEREAS, without additional funding, there will be a reduction or elimination of educational programs and services that will have a severe impact on the students of the District and on our community and may include an adverse effect on the property values within the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park supports Measure "A" and urges the voters of Rohnert Park to enact it. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 19'h day of January, 2005. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor Jake Mae ATTEST: City Clerk /I Y/";- w, Jake Mackenzie Mayor Vicki Vidak-Martinez Vice -Mayor Armando F. Flores Councilmember Tim Smith Councilmember Amie L. Spradlin Councilmember Carl Eric Leivo City Manager Steve Donley Assistant City Manager Judy Hauff City Clerk Michelle Kenyon Gabrielle Whelan Interim City Attorneys DRAFT Sonoma County Board of Supervisors 575 Administration Drive, Room l OOA Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2887 �4,54,�bwg U�/ A he c_c,'. G. too a n D Jcws January 19, 2005�ut >r> council: X mi if ' �n Commuaications ` Of t - endo 1- I - , °$ to: Co to., Subject: Canon Manor Assessment District Sewer Connections Dear Supervisors: As a partner in the Canon Manor Assessment District, the City of Rohnert Park is looking forward to the certification of the project environmental impact report and subsequent construction of improvements in the Canon Manor area. Rohnert Park's interest in the project matches the stated purpose of the project in the draft EIR, namely "...to resolve a public health hazard..." (p. 1-1). The public health hazard is debilitating oxygen deficiency in infants due to nitrate contamination of groundwater (p. 6-5). Testing in 1982 showed contamination in Canon Manor due to septic systems of 67 mg/l, 50% higher than the State determined danger level of 45 mg/1 (p. 6-6). Sonoma County acknowledges that "existing residential septic systems in CMW (Canon Manor West) have caused nitrate contamination of groundwater and water wells..." (p. 6-6). The dEIR states "the nitrate distribution clearly shows Canon Manor as the primary source of elevated nitrate in the study area" (p. 6-8). Figure 6.3 shows that nitrates from Canon Manor have traveled over 12,000 feet and have contaminated 26 drinking water wells. Several of these wells are threatened with imminent destruction due to the Canon Manor contamination. Now, before the Board of Supervisors is a unique opportunity to reduce the health threat to infants, arrest groundwater contamination, and prevent further nitrate plume migration. The assessment district project combined with the efforts of the City of Rohnert Park will provide sewer service to existing and future residences in Canon Manor West. However, access to sewer service will only address the problem if existing residences are connected to the sewer. The proposed assessment district project stops short of requiring mandatory connection to the new sewer system. The final EIR discusses the options for voluntary, mandatory, and select condition connections. As the final EIR states, mandatory connections achieves the greatest public health benefit. This is the preferred alternative for the Rohnert Park City Council, representing of over 40,000 users of groundwater for human consumption. Not requiring mandatory connections places the financial considerations of 118 home owners ahead of the health and safety of approximately 60,000 Sonoma County residents in the area who rely on groundwater. 6750 Commerce Boulevard . Rohnert Park CA. 94928. (707) 588-2226. Fax (707) 588-2263 www.ri)city.org 0 %-7 If the board is unable to require mandatory connections, then the Rohnert Park City Council supports the "mandatory connection under select conditions" option described in the final EIR, provided that all of the actions listed trigger the sewer connection requirement. In addition, a fifth trigger action needs to be included, namely, connection to the Penngrove Water Company potable water system — so no home owner is allowed to solve their own health risk by connecting to water but continue to discharge sewage to a failed septic system and further contaminate the water supply of those around them. This issue is very important to the Rohnert Park City Council and we implore the Board of Supervisors to act to protect the health of our mutual constituents. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Cc: City Councilmembers (4) Planning Conunissioners (5) Carl Eric Leivo, City Manager Darrin Jenkins, City Engineer Sincerely, B ILS_ Jake Mackenzie Mayor Page 2 Sonoma County Dept. of Transportation and Public Works MASTER RESPONSES infrastructure improvements (see DEIR page 9-6) that the CMW residents would be required to fund prior to annexation. To summarize, annexation is part of Rohnert Park's long-term plan, but is not proposed at this time; It isnot considered feasible in the near future, because funding is not available to construct the necessary infrastructure improvements, and the property owners have expressed little interest in pursuing annexation. The Stipulated Judgment has no bearing on the proposed assessment y district project, although it may have a bearing if Rohnert Park annexes CMW. In that case, the City would need to provide municipal water to CMW from some source other .than the PWC well. MASTER RESPONSE 13 SERVING CANON MANOR WEST WITH AQUEDUCT WATER A number of commentors questioned why the Project proposes to meet CMW's water supply demands with groundwater rather than aqueduct water from the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA), either through an increase in the Penngrove Water Company's allotment of aqueduct water from SCWA or by extending Rohnert Park's delivery system for SCWA aqueduct water to CMW. Similar questions were posed during the scoping process for the DEIR. Because the provision of aqueduct water to CMW was considered both Iegally feasible and technically feasible (i.e., the development of the necessary infrastructure to deliver aqueduct water to CMW was feasible from an engineering standpoint), the DEIR analyzed two alternatives to the proposed Project that would supply CMW with aqueduct water: the Aqueduct Water Alternative and the Aqueduct Water with Lot Splits Alternative (DEIR, pp. 9-4 — 9-11). Both alternatives would eliminate CMW's contribution to the cumulative groundwater impact identified in the DEIR, but would not reduce (and in the case of the second alternative, would exacerbate) the project's significant unavoidable contribution to cumulative traffic, noise, and air quality impacts. The DEIR noted concerns about the ultimate feasibility of these alternatives (See DEIR pages 9-6 to 9-8 and 9-10). Whether the two aqueduct water alternatives analyzed in the DEIR-are feasible is a question that will be decided by the Board of Supervisors at the time it decides whether to approve the Project. MASTER RESPONSE 14. MANDATORY WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS A number of comments noted that the project's objective of removing a public health hazard Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District FEIR Responses to Comments 15-66 January 2005 Sonoma County Dept. of Transportation and Public Works MASTER RESPONSES could not be met unless all CMW homes are connected to the public water and sewer, and that the project as proposed does not require this. Some comments recommended specific circumstances when mandatory connections should be required including at the time of issuance of Certificates of Compliance and resale of property. This Master Response discusses these issues. The commentors are correct in stating that the full public health benefit of the project will not be realized unless all the homes are connected to the public water and sewer. This was recognized by the DETR (see pages 2-2 and 2-3) as an issue to be resolved by the Board of Supervisors. Existing septic systems in CMW are contaminating the groundwater with nitrates, and as long as these septic systems remain in use the potential for contamination of the aquifer will continue. This groundwater contamination affects not only residents of CMW, but also people outside of CMW who draw water from this aquifer. Further, connecting existing homes to the public water system would alleviate the health threat associated with using well water that is contaminated with nitrates. The proposed project does not call for mandatory connections. This decision was made to lessen the financial burden on existing residents of CMW. The basic assessment district costs to finance the improvements associated with this project are in excess of $40,000 per parcel, which i must be paid by the owners whether or not they connect to the public systems. Some owners have expressed concerns that they would be forced out of their homes by this expense. Beyond the parcel assessment described above, there will be additional costs to the owners when they connect their homes to the public system. The assessment district project will construct sewer and water mains and associated lateral stubs within the fifty -foot wide public road right of way fronting CMW properties. Pipes connecting the lateral lines to the homes and all associated plumbing changes within the homes must be installed by the property owners, and all costs of connecting homes to these systems must be borne by individual property owners. These additional connection costs include the following: *IK Sewer connections: Payment of the sewer connection fee required by the City of Rohnert Park. This fee was $5,910 at the time the assessment district was created. Unless this fee has already been paid, the fee at time of connection will be higher. Oil The Cost of removing the existing septic system, including the cost of the County permit fee for its removal. The cost to acquire permits and install a sewer line between the home and the lateral stub constructed by the assessment district. Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District FEIR Responses to Comments 15-67 January 2005 Z' Sonoma County Dept. of Transportation and Public Works MASTER RESPONSES Ongoing service fees. Water connections: There will be a connection fee of $4000 to $5,000 that must be paid to the PWC. This fee will be waived for those properties that connect within the first 60 days after the service is available as an incentive for owners to connect to the system. The Cost of abandoning the property's existing well, if it should be required. The cost to acquire permits and install a water line between the home and the lateral stub constructed by the assessment district. Ongoing service_fees. Adding the connection costs to the basic parcel assessment may cause financial hardship for some owners. The cost of making the connections and the ongoing cost of service fees may cause some property owners to continue to use their existing septic systems and wells rather than connect to the public system. The DEIR does not identify the lack of mandatory connections as a project impact. The public health problem in CMW is an existing condition, and not a result of the project. As discussed below, the project as proposed would result in substantial public benefits even without mandatory connections, because many owners will connect their homes to the public systems voluntarily. Therefore the project can only decrease the existing public health problem, and would not make it worse. The question of whether or not to require mandatory connection is a policy decision for the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors must weigh the potential public health benefits that could be gained by requiring mandatory connections against the potential additional financial burden to CMW residents that mandatory connections will cause. The following options are available: Voluntary connections: This is the project as originally proposed. With this option, the individual owners would decide whether to connect their homes to the new public systems. Of the 118 existing homes in CMW, 65 owners have already paid their sewer connection fee (John Kottage, 12/21/04). These owners are very likely to connect to the new systems as soon as they are constructed. Therefore, a substantial public health benefit is likely to be realized within a short time after the service becomes available. In addition, it is expected that all new homes would connect to the public systems at time of construction, because the strict septic system requirements would remain in place for CMW, and it is unlikely that septic systems can be Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District FEIR Responses to Comments 15-68 January 2005 G. Sonoma County Dept. of Transportation and Public Works MASTER RESPONSES constructed. that would meet these requirements. This option would likely result in substantial public health benefits, but would still allow some ongoing contamination of the aquifer, because some owners would probably choose to not connect their homes to the public systems. On the other hand, this option could avoid placing a financial hardship on some CMW owners because it would not require them to pay the connection costs. Mandatory Connections: With this option, all existing and future homes in CMW would be required to connect to the new systems. This would achieve the greatest public health benefit in the.shortest amount of time, because it would result in the abandonment of all the septic systems in CMW. It has the disadvantage of potentially placing a financial hardship on some CMW owners because it would require them to pay the connection costs. Mandatory Connection under Select Conditions: This option would require mandatory connections whenever any of the following actions involving the property take place: (1) a property is sold; (2) a Certificate of Compliance is issued for a property; (3) a new home, is constructed; or (4) construction takes place on a property, the value of which is 30% or more of the value of the existing improvements: This alternative would likely result in a greater public health benefit than the voluntary connection option, but less than the mandatory connection option. Over time it'may result in all of the homes being connected to the public systems, and may eventually remove all of the septic systems that are contaminating groundwater. However, it could take many years to achieve the same benefit as the mandatory connection option. With this option, the cost of connecting to the public systems would be less onerous to the property owners because it would likely take place when the property is being upgraded or improved in some way. In summary, the issue of whether or not to require mandatory connections and under what circumstances is a policy decision to be made by the Board of Supervisors, rather than .an impact to be addressed by the EIR. The Board of Supervisors will consider the above described options at the time of making its findings on the EIR, weighing the health benefits of requiring mandatory connections against the financial burden to residents of making these connections. Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District FEIR Responses to Comments 15-69 January 2005 LAD E'D SEM1ON CONFIDENI IAL . Page IofI CLOSED SESSION Hauff,Judy From.: Jenkins, Darrin (a Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 3:29 PM To: Hauff,Judy Cc: Leivo, Carl; Toni Bertoiero; John Kunselman; Gabrielle Whelan - Business Subject: Closed Session on Jan 25 Hi Judy, We need to schedule a closed session with the city council on January 25, 2005 to discuss right of way acquisition for the sewer interceptortoutfail project. In particular we need them decide how much authority to give our right of way negotiator. Thanks, Darrin 1/4/2005 CARL LEIVO*** e't CITY MANAGER tv NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Rohnert Park Sewer Interceptor/Outfall Project This notice is to inform you that the City of Rohnert Park has prepared a draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, for the Rohnert Park Sewer Interceptor/Outfall Project. The project consists of the construction of 3.5 miles of a buried 30 -inch interceptor pipeline and its outfall at the regional wastewater treatment plant. The new pipeline will lie primarily in local roadways beginning from the City of Rohnert Park's Sewer Pump Station on Redwood Drive and terminating at the Santa Rosa Subregional Water Reclamation Facility on Llano Road. The City has initiated the Sewer Interceptor/Outfall Project to increase reliability and capacity of its sewer conveyance system. The existing 24 -inch force main was constructed in 1975, is nearing the end of its reliable service life, and has limited capacity to convey peak wet weather flows from the City. In addition, the existing force main represents a weak link in the critical sewer conveyance system, and this second force main will provide redundancy and increase reliability for the City's sewer conveyance system. The City is requesting funding for the project from the State Water Resources Control Board, State Revolving Fund Loan Program. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study will be available for the public's review and comment beginning Thursday, December 23, 2004. Written comments are due by Thursday, January 27, 2005 and may be delivered to the following address: City of Rohnert Park Building Services Department 6750. Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928-2486 (707) 588-2230 The Rohnert Park City Council will tentatively consider adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 which will begin at or around 6:00 pm at the City Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and documents referenced in it will be available for review at the Building Services office located at the address above. Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Rohnert Park Sewer Interceptor/Outfall Project Prepared for: City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 Phone (707) 588-2227 December 23, 2004 Prepared by: �' ��TIl�TZLER��I�ELLY C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S Wm' ler & Kelly Consulting Engineers 495 Tesconi Circle Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 523-1010