HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 CON Valerie Gurrola - Legal Services - Amendment #1FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND
VALERIE GURROLA
This First Amendment ("Amendment") to the Agreement by and between the City of
National City and VALERIE GURROLA, an individual, is entered into this 18th day of March
2019, by and between the City of National City, a municipal corporation (the "CITY") and
VALERIE GURROLA, an individual, ("ATTORNEY").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the parties entered into the February 7, 2019 Agreement ("Agreement") for
certain legal services regarding compliance with Penal Code Section 832.7 to be provided by the
ATTORNEY to the CITY.
WHEREAS, the Agreement was executed by the City Manager pursuant to her authority
under the National City Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, Article 4.A. of the Agreement provided that payment to ATTORNEY shall not
exceed $8,000.
WHEREAS, redactions of records under Penal Code Section 832.7 are ongoing in response
to several outstanding Public Records Act requests.
WHEREAS, the CITY estimates an additional $17,000, payable to defend the City under the
Risk Management authority, is required to pay ATTORNEY to finalize redaction efforts that
comply with Penal Code Section 832.7.
WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to increase the not -to -exceed amount by $17,000, for a total
not -to -exceed amount of $25,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Article 4.A. of the Agreement entered into on February 7, 2019 shall be amended to
increase the not -to -exceed amount by $17,000, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $25,000. This
$17,000 is payable to defend the City under the Risk Management authority.
2. The parties further agree that with the foregoing exception, each and every term of
the February 7, 2019 Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment on the
date and year first written above.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Leslie Deese, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Angil P. Morris -Jones
't Attorney
Bv:
oberto M. Contreras
Deputy City Attorney
VALERIE GURROLA, AN
INDIVIDUAL
By:
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Valerie Gurrola, Esq.
First Amendment to 2019 Agreement 2 City of National City and
March 2019 Valerie Gurrola
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FEBRUARY TIME LOG
Intern: VALERIE GURROLA
Internship: NC City Attorney
02/01/19-02/28/19
Read thorugh Chiefs bulletin + other SB 1421 related presentations/articles
Updated SB 1421 PRA list
Hayward case research
Discussion of 2/1/19 hearing in Dept. 67 HOJ re SB 1421 POA lawsuit
Research Adobe redaction help for text box on add button re SB 1421
Research definition of "GBI/SBI/UOF"
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2/7/2019
Examined A/V Vendor Quote for editing/transcribing records
Reviewed Order Granting Stay re case #2019-00005450
Research definition of "UOF" on secondary sources
Reviewed SB 1421 supplementary info/guides/FAQ sheets published by other agencies
Discussion w/ Robby re tasks with PC 832.7 and aftermath of court's Stay Order
Westlaw Research: "officer; use of force; pc 832.7"
Read thorugh PRA guide from League of Ca cities
Research for SB 1421 re officer involved in case considered a witness
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2/19/2019
Reviewed SB 1421 Working Group emails
Skimmed SB 1421 POA cases + minute orders + email correspondence
Discussion w/ Robby re assignments + update on SB 1421 Working Group
Read through Govt Code 6254 to ensure compliance with SB 1421 work
Research use of canine threshold into GBI; UOF; GBI (secondary sources + case law)
Research re CA League of Cities Forum- Q: Charging for SB 1421 records
Research & notes re Comparison of other cities' handling of SB 1421
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2/21/2019
Discussion w/Robby re feedback from GBI/UOF + other cities methods Report and setting up
SB 1421 Working Group Meeting
Research Title 2 Muni Code for SB 1421 Redaction vendors procedure
Research examples of SB 1421 GBI (i.e., black eye in People v. Muniz; dog bite in People v.
Prepared for SB 1421 Work force meeting (discussion with Robby + print reports)
Debrief with Robby re next steps for SB 1421 actions
Call John to update computer to Windows 10 to operate with X drive folder for SB 1421
Draft email to send to PD Officers involved in SB 1421 PRA request re possible threats
Research Sgt. Ybarra Q re SD Harbor Police status + all local agencies
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2/25/2019
Review PD's redaction and corrected Case # x025
Discussion w/ Robby re current redactions, how to approach questionable redactions + process
Researched Long Beach POA case 59 CAL.4TH 59
Researched League of Cities Forum for consensus on redacting officers' names; GBI definiton
Reviewed NCPD Officer courtesy letter re SB 1421 & PRA release & sent to Asst. Chief
New assignment discussed with Robby re "Staff Analysis" for calculations of SB 1421 redaction
Created excel spreadsheet re "Staff Analysis" for calculations of SB 1421 redaction costs
Reviewed SD Sheriff & CVPD's released redacted records to determine what/how they redacted
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2/26/2019
Review PD's redaction and corrected Case # x025 (IA redacted)
Round 1 Discussion w/ Robby re Questions while review redactions for Case # x025 (IA
Created cheatsheet for UOF/SBI/GBI
Meeting w/ Angil + Robby re SB 1421 Redactions for Case # x025 (IA redacted)
Read Robby's email with SB 1421 Legislative history attachments
Review PD's redaction and corrected Case # x033 (IA redacted)
Round 2 Questions/Dsicussion w/ Robby re tactical analysis redactions on case # x025
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2/27/2019
Review PD's redaction and corrected Case # x033 (IA redacted)
Researched case law / Secondary Sources for specific examples on Gov Code 12525.2 for
Examined other PDs UOF report form for method, categorization, and definition of SBI, types of
Morning Discussion w/ Robby re GBI current info and direction to take with research (Gov Code
Reviewed Calif DOJ URSUS UOF Incident Reporting handbook (re SB 1421 categories)
UOF Policy discussion w/ Robby and Nicole for NCPD operating procedures
Conitnued creation of cheatsheet for UOF/SBI/GBI
Research for NCPD UOF + Canine Policies -Lexipol and Operating procedures research
Canine case law research for clearer guidance (Smith v. City of Hemet; Thompson v. County of
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2.3
Review PD's redaction and corrected Case # x293 (Crime)
Discussion w/ Robby re Asst.Chiefs comments and canine concern with other state-wide
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2/28/2019
Review PD's redaction and corrected Case # x293 (Crime)
Discussion w/ Robby re Questions of redactions for Case # x293 (Crime)
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Total
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Office of the City Clerk
1243 National City Blvd., National City, California 91950-4397
619-336-4228
Michael R. Dalla, CMC - City Clerk
VALERIE GURROLA
Amendment #1
Legal Services Agreement
Leah Munoz (City Attorney) forwarded a duplicate original Agreement
to Valerie Gurrola.