TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Prosecutorial Services on an As-Needed Basis (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian and City Attorney Barrow).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0023
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-0023 authorizing the City Manager to approve an agreement for prosecutorial services with the Law Firm of Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The proposal for prosecutorial services from Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP ("DRL") is on an as-needed basis. As such, the fiscal implications are unknown at this time until staff is able to monitor expenditures depending on the legal services provided. However, Richards Watson Gershon ("RWG") currently provides the proposed services at aligned rates, so the full cost of services would be offset by a reduction in legal fees paid to RWG, and within budgeted amounts. Staff will closely monitor the billing and legal services provided. As noted below, staff will present to the City Council quarterly updates that will include the metrics of the services, including legal fees and costs incurred.
BACKGROUND:
In 2023, the City Council explored different ways to reinforce prosecution of both local laws and State laws. In light of the then-current Los Angeles District Attorney, the City sponsored Assembly Bill 2309 to allow city attorneys for general law cities to prosecute State misdemeanors. AB 2309 did not pass the State Legislature. In November 2024, the Los Angeles County voters elected a new District Attorney.
DISCUSSION:
From time to time, the City has delegated criminal prosecution, and other legal services, to special counsel. Historically, the City reli...
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