25C - AGMT SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 3, 2018 TITLE: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH JONES & MAYER FOR SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO MUNICIPAL LITIGATION (STRAGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3, 4, 5) II I RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 15' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Jones & Mayer, Attorneys at Law, for legal services related to municipal law and litigation, for a three year term from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2021, for a maximum amount to be spent of $250,000 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City of Santa Ana operates a City Attorney's Office with a contract City Attorney providing services to the City. This system reflects a best value as it allows for subject matter expertise. There are eight (8) attorneys on staff that are supported by outside counsel for litigation and complex matters. In order to provide effective and efficient legal counsel, staff recommend outside firms to minimize conflicts and provide valuable assistance. The law firm of Jones & Mayer has provided special legal counsel to the City in the past for varied services including receivership actions when needed. The law firm shall provide service at a rate of $250 per hour for attorneys and $125 per hour for paralegals. The law firm represents multiple municipal and public entities throughout the State of California and shall provide legal services in matters regarding municipal law. This agreement is a professional services agreement and is exempt from procurement as allowable under Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-807. The City Attorney oversees this Agreement and will assign work based on need and expertise. 25C-1