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TONY RACKAU KAS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
211 Eight Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740 -6379
Attn: Robin L. Roberts/ City Clerk
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CITY CLERK
CITY OF SEAL BEACI-i
Re: Agreement for Prosecution Services by the Orange County District Attorney
Dear Ms. Roberts:
SCOTT ZIDBECK
SENIOR ASSISTANT DA
FELONY OPERATIONS IV
TRACY MILLER
SENIOR ASSISTANT O.A.
FELONY OPERATIONS III
EBRAHIM BAYTIEH
SENIOR ASSISTANT DA
FELONY OPERATIONS II
KEITH BOGARDUS
SENIOR ASSISTANT D
FELONY OPERATIONS I
HOWARD P. BUNDY
SENIOR ASSISTANT D
BRANCH COURT OPERATIONS
PAUL M. WALTERS
CHIEF
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
JENNY DAN
DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUSAN KANG SCHROEDER
CHIEF OF STAFF
Paragraph 7d of subject agreement states that rates for this service will be reviewed annually by the County's Auditor -
Controller. This review was completed and resulted in new rates, which will become effective July 01, 2018.
The rate changes are summarized below:
Old Rate (Eff. 11/01/16) New Rate (Eff. 07/1/18)
Referral (Paragraph 7a) $272.45 $258.15
Additional Prosecution (Paragraph 7b) $272.45 $258.15
Special Costs (Attorney 111) (Paragraph 7c) $168.88/hr. $158.15/hr.
Special Costs (Clerical) (Paragraph 7c) $103.57 /hr. $100.00 /hr.
Please attach a copy of this letter to your original Agreement for reference. if you have any questions, please contact
Silvia Gliozheni of my staff at (714) 347 -8433.
Sincerely,
Glenn Robison, anager
OCDA Financial Services
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REPLY TO ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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SANTA ANA, CA 92901 (714) 7734480 (714) 896 -7261
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❑ HARBOR OFFICE ❑ JUVENILE OFFICE ❑ CENTRAL OFFICE
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NEWPORT BEACH. CA 92660 ORANGE, CA 92868 PO. BOX 808
(949) 476 -4650 (714) 93S7624 SANTA ANA, CA 92901
(714) 8343952
AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES ( "AGREEMENT ") , made and entered into by and
between the COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, a political subdivision of the State of California and a
body politic and corporate (hereinafter designated as "COUNTY "), and the City of Seal Beach, a
municipal corporation, located in the County of Orange (hereinafter designated as "CITY ").
In consideration of the terms herein COUNTY and CITY agree as follows:
1. COUNTY, through its District Attorney (DA), shall render to CITY such services as may be
required to prosecute criminal violations of CITY's ordinances by persons 18 years of age or older in
courts.
2. COUNTY shall provide all staffing and supervision necessary to prosecute criminal violations of
CITY ordinances as contemplated by this AGREEMENT.
3. The final authority for rendition of services, standards of performance, and other matters
incident to the performance of prosecution services and the control of COUNTY personnel shall remain
in COUNTY. The DA shall have the exclusive authority to file a criminal complaint and conduct the
prosecution of any criminal violations of CITY ordinances.
4. CITY, its officers, agents, and employees are not liable for the direct payment of any salaries,
wages, or other compensation to any COUNTY personnel performing services under this Agreement.
CITY, its officer, agents, and employees are not liable for compensation or indemnity to any COUNTY
employee for any injury or sickness arising out of his or her employment.
5. COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees are not liable for the acts or omissions of CITY, its
officers, agents, or employees.
6. CITY and COUNTY shall hold each other harmless from liability for acts or omissions under this
Agreement of the officers, agents, and employees of the other.
7. (a) Referrals for Complaints. CITY may refer suspected violations of its criminal ordinances
by persons 18 years or older to the DA for a determination as to whether a criminal complaint should be
filed.
CITY shall pay COUNTY the sum of $258.15 for each referral, without regard to the issuance of a
complaint. For the purposes of this AGREEMENT a "referral" means an occurrence constituting an
alleged violation of one or more CITY ordinances by one person. CITY shall provide investigation
materials, reports, copies of its ordinances, and additional records or information as requested by the
DA. In cases where prosecution is authorized by the DA, the DA will draft and prepare the complaint.
When "not guilty" pleas are entered on such complaints, the DA will prosecute such cases through trial
without further charge, except as provided in Paragraph 7(c) herein. CITY shall pay COUNTY $158.15 per
hour of attorney time and $100.00 per hour of clerical support's time for services performed under this
paragraph for prosecutions in excess of one day.
(b) Additional Trial Prosecution. Trials on CITY citations and trials on CITY complaints not
issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a) above will not be tried by the DA without the consent of the Assistant
DA In charge of the branch service the judicial district in which CITY is located. The DA may determine
that CITY ordinances of exclusively local concern should be prosecuted by the CITY attorney. Except as
provide in Paragraph 7(c), CITY shall pay COUNTY $258.15 for each DA prosecution of a CITY citation or a
CITY complaint not issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a). For the purposes of this paragraph, "DA
prosecution" means the DA's appearance in Court after witnesses are subpoenaed on the first setting
for a defendant's trial. Where CITY asks the DA to request dismissal before subpoenas have been issued
and the DA agrees to that request, no charge will be made. As prosecutor, the DA has the right to
control the disposition of all complaints, trials, and appeals herein described in accordance with the
duties of his office. CITY will provide investigation materials, reports, citations, copies of its ordinances,
and additional records or information necessary for trial as requested by the DA. CITY shall pay COUNTY
$158.15 per hour of attorney time and $100.00 per hour of clerical support's time for services
performed under this paragraph for prosecutions in excess of one day.
(c) Appeals. CITY may request the DA to file, answer, and litigate appeals of convictions of
violations of CITY's ordinances. CITY shall pay COUNTY $158.15 per hour of attorney time and $100.00
per hour of clerical support's time for services performed under this paragraph.
(d) The rates for services specified in this AGREEMENT shall be reviewed annually by
COUNTY's Auditor - Controller and, if it is determined that a change in the rate is necessary to reflect
change in costs to COUNTY, COUNTY shall notify CITY of such change prior to June 30, and the change
shall become effective the following July 1.
8. Within ten days following the end of each calendar quarter, COUNTY shall render to CITY a
statement of the cost of services performed under this AGREEMENT, and CITY shall pay COUNTY the
amount charged within 20 days after receipt of such statement. Such statement shall consist of the
number of referrals for complaints, additional trial prosecutions, and itemized appeals. If such payment
is not received by COUNTY within 30 days after rendition of billing, COUNTY may satisfy such
indebtedness from any funds of CITY on deposit with COUNTY without giving further notice to CITY of
COUNTY's intention to do so.
9. Upon execution of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall provide two copies of its municipal ordinances to
the DA. CITY shall further provide the DA with complete details on any additions, deletions, or
corrections to the municipal ordinances that may occur during the term of this AGREEMENT.
10. This AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect for a five -year period, commencing July
1, 2018, and terminating on June 30, 2023, provided that either party may terminate the AGREEMENT
upon 30 days' written notice. CITY shall pay all compensation for services rendered under this
AGREEMENT irrespective of the termination or expiration of this AGREEMENT. Termination of this
AGREEMENT shall not affect the duties of the parties already initiated that extend beyond the
termination of this AGREEMENT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY has caused this AGREEMENT to be executed by the Chairman of its
Board of Supervisors and Attested by the Clerk of said Board, and CITY has caused this AGREEMENT to
be executed by its Mayor and attested by the CITY Clerk on the dates set opposite their respective
signatures.
Dated: May 29, 2018
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD J =S�oj
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Robin Stieler
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of Orange County, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
LEON J. PAGE, COUNTY C NSEL
By:
Dated: // 12018
"COUNTY"
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political subdivision of the
State of California By
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Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
,,CITY,
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A municipal corporation
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Mike Varipapa, Mayor
Dated: I 2018
9 Robin L. Roberts, City Cl rk
Dated: fI 2018
AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES ( "AGREEMENT ") , made and entered into by and
between the COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, a political subdivision of the State of California and a
body politic and corporate (hereinafter designated as "COUNTY "), and the City of Seal Beach, a
California charter city located in the County of Orange (hereinafter designated as "CITY ").
In consideration of the terms herein COUNTY and CITY agree as follows:
1. COUNTY, through its District Attorney (DA), shall render to CITY such services as may be
required to prosecute criminal violations of CITY's ordinances by persons 18 years of age or older in
courts.
2. COUNTY shall provide all staffing and supervision necessary to prosecute criminal violations of
CITY ordinances as contemplated by this AGREEMENT.
3. The final authority for rendition of services, standards of performance, and other matters
incident to the performance of prosecution services and the control of COUNTY personnel shall remain
in COUNTY. The DA shall have the exclusive authority to file a criminal complaint and conduct the
prosecution of any criminal violations of CITY ordinances.
4. CITY, its officers, agents, and employees are not liable for the direct payment of any salaries,
wages, or other compensation to any COUNTY personnel performing services under this Agreement.
CITY, its officer, agents, and employees are not liable for compensation or indemnity to any COUNTY
employee for any injury or sickness arising out of his or her employment.
5. COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees are not liable for the acts or omissions of CITY, its
officers, agents, or employees.
6. CITY and COUNTY shall hold each other harmless from liability for acts or omissions under this
Agreement of the officers, agents, and employees of the other.
7. (a) Referrals for Complaints. CITY may refer suspected violations of its criminal ordinances
by persons 18 years or older to the DA for a determination as to whether a criminal complaint should be
filed.
CITY shall pay COUNTY the sum of $258.15 for each referral, without regard to the issuance of a
complaint. For the purposes of this AGREEMENT a "referral" means an occurrence constituting an
alleged violation of one or more CITY ordinances by one person. CITY shall provide investigation
materials, reports, copies of its ordinances, and additional records or information as requested by the
DA. In cases where prosecution is authorized by the DA, the DA will draft and prepare the complaint.
When "not guilty" pleas are entered on such complaints, the DA will prosecute such cases through trial
without further charge, except as provided in Paragraph 7(c) herein. CITY shall pay COUNTY $158.15 per
hour of attorney time and $100.00 per hour of clerical support's time for services performed under this
paragraph for prosecutions in excess of one day.
(b) Additional Trial Prosecution. Trials on CITY citations and trials on CITY complaints not
issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a) above will not be tried by the DA without the consent of the Assistant
DA in charge of the branch service the judicial district in which CITY is located. The DA may determine
that CITY ordinances of exclusively local concern should be prosecuted by the CITY attorney. Except as
provide in Paragraph 7(c), CITY shall pay COUNTY $258.15 for each DA prosecution of a CITY citation or a
CITY complaint not issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a). For the purposes of this paragraph, "DA
prosecution" means the DA's appearance in Court after witnesses are subpoenaed on the first setting
for a defendant's trial. Where CITY asks the DA to request dismissal before subpoenas have been issued
and the DA agrees to that request, no charge will be made. As prosecutor, the DA has the right to
control the disposition of all complaints, trials, and appeals herein described in accordance with the
duties of his office. CITY will provide investigation materials, reports, citations, copies of its ordinances,
and additional records or information necessary for trial as requested by the DA. CITY shall pay COUNTY
$158.15 per hour of attorney time and $100.00 per hour of clerical support's time for services
performed under this paragraph for prosecutions in excess of one day.
(c) Appeals. CITY may request the DA to file, answer, and litigate appeals of convictions of
violations of CITY's ordinances. CITY shall pay COUNTY $158.15 per hour of attorney time and $100.00
per hour of clerical support's time for services performed under this paragraph.
(d) The rates for services specified in this AGREEMENT shall be reviewed annually by
COUNTY's Auditor - Controller and, if it is determined that a change in the rate is necessary to reflect
change in costs to COUNTY, COUNTY shall notify CITY of such change prior to June 30, and the change
shall become effective the following July 1.
8. Within ten days following the end of each calendar quarter, COUNTY shall render to CITY a
statement of the cost of services performed under this AGREEMENT, and CITY shall pay COUNTY the
amount charged within 20 days after receipt of such statement. Such statement shall consist of the
number of referrals for complaints, additional trial prosecutions, and itemized appeals. If such payment
is not received by COUNTY within 30 days after rendition of billing, COUNTY may satisfy such
indebtedness from any funs of CITY on deposit with COUNTY without giving further notice to CITY of
COUNTY's intention to do so.
9. Upon execution of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall provide two copies of its municipal ordinances to
the DA. CITY shall further provide the DA with complete details on any additions, deletions, or
corrections to the municipal ordinances that may occur during the term of this AGREEMENT.
10. This AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect for a five -year period, commencing July
1, 2018, and terminating on June 30, 2023, provided that either party may terminate the AGREEMENT
upon 30 days' written notice. CITY shall pay all compensation for services rendered under this
AGREEMENT irrespective of the termination or expiration of this AGREEMENT. Termination of this
AGREEMENT shall not affect the duties of the parties already initiated that extend beyond the
termination of this AGREEMENT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY has caused this AGREEMENT to be executed by the Chairman of its
Board of Supervisors and Attested by the Clerk of said Board, and CITY has caused this AGREEMENT to
be executed by its Mayor and attested by the CITY Clerk on the dates set opposite their respective
signatures.
Dated: May 29, 2018
"COUNTY"
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political subdivision of the
State of California
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE By
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Robin Stieler
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of Orange County, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
LEON J. PAGE, COUNTY COUNSEL
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Dated: 12018
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
"CITY"
Sea I '�-�eq-ch
A municipal corporation
By: 4 V W�
Mike Varipapa, aayyorr-
Dated: 20 2018
Robin L. Roberts,
October 18, 2016
OFFICE OF THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA
TONY RACKAUCKAS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
211 Eight Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740 -6379
Attn. Linda Devine /City Clerk
OCT 24 2016
CITY CLERK
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
JIM TANIZAKI
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.
VERTICAL PROSECUTIONS/
VIOLENT CRIMES
JAIME COULTER
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.
BRANCH COURT OPERATIONS
JOSEPH WAGOSTINO
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.
GENERAL FELONIES/
ECONOMIC CRIMES
MICHAEL LUBINSKI
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A
SPECIAL PROJECTS
CRAIG HUNTER
CHIEF
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LISA BOMAN • JOHNSTON
DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUSAN RANG SCHROEDER
CHIEF OF STAFF
RE: AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES BY THE ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Dear Ms. Devine:
Paragraph 7d of subject agreement states that rates for this service will be reviewed annually by the
County's Auditor - Controller. This review was completed and resulted in new rates, which will become
effective November 01, 2016. The rate changes are summarized below:
OLD RATE NEW RATE
(Eff.09/01/15) (Eff.11/01/16)
Referral (Paragraph 7a) $259.00 $272.45
Additional Prosecution (Paragraph 7b) $259.00 $272.45
Special Costs (Attorney III) (Paragraph 7c) $164.00/hr. $168.88/hr.
Special Costs ( Clerical) (Paragraph 7c) $95.00 /hr. $103.57/hr.
Please attach a copy of this letter to your original Agreement for reference. If you have any questions,
please contact Myriam Puiggros of my staff at (714) 347 -8433.
Sincerely,
Kim Dinh, Manager
OCDA Financial Services
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REPLY TO ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
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(7141SU-M 0 (714) 834 -3952
August 11, 2015
OFFICE OF THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
TONY RACKAUCKAS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY. .
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
211 Eight Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740 -6379
Attn. Linda Devine /City Clerk
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AUG 2 7 2015
CITY CLERK
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
—REi- AGREEMENT - FOR - PROSECUTION -SERVICES -BY" T HE ORANG
Dear Ms. Devine:
JIM TANIZAKI
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.
VERTICAL PROSECUTIONS/
VIOLENT CRIMES
JAIME COULTER
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.
BRANCH COURT OPERATIONS
JOSEPH WAGOSTINO
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.' I
GENERAL FELONIES /,
'ECONOMIC CRIMES.; ..
MICHAEL LUBINSKI
SENIOR ASSISTANT,D.A. .
SPECIAL PROJECTS,
CRAIG HUNTER.: ^,
CHIEF j
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LISA BOHAN - JOHNSTON
DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUSAN KANG SCHROEDER
CHIEF OF STAFF
Paragraph 7d of subject agreement states that rates for this service will be reviewed annually by the
County's Auditor - Controller. This review was completed and resulted in new rates, which will become
effective September 01, 2015. The rate changes are summarized below:
OLD RATE NEW RATE
(Eff. 07/01 /141 (Eff: 09%01 /.1'5) '.
Referal.,(F'arag`raph 7a) _ - $263.00 $259:00
Additional'Prosecution. (Paragraph 7b) $263.00 $259:00
Special Costs (Attorney III) (Paragraph 7c) $165.00/hr. $164.00/hr.
Special Costs ( Clerical) (Paragraph 7c) $98.00 /hr. $95.00 /hr.
Please attach a copy of this letter to your original Agreement for reference. If you have any questions,
_please contact Hortencia Chaidez of my_ staff at (714) 347 -8433. _
Sincerely,
Kim Dinh, Manager
OCDA Financial Services
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REPLY TO: ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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P.O. BOX 808 FULLERTON, CA 92631 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 ORANGE, CA 92668 P.O. BOX 808
SANTA ANA, CA 92701 (714) 773 - 4460 (714) 896 -7281 (949) 249 -5026 (949) 4764650 (714) 935.7624 SANTA ANA, CA 92701
(714) 834 -3600 (714) 834 -3952
June 28, 2013
OFFICE OF THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
TONY RACKAUCKAS, DISTRICT A
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740 -6379
Attn: Office of the City Clerk
EIVED
JUL 10 2013
CITY CLERK
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
JIM TANIZAKI
SENIORASSISTANT DA
VERTICAL PROSECUTIONS/
VIOLENT CRIMES
MARY ANNE MCCAULEY
SENIOR ASSISTANT D A.
BRANCH COURT OPERATIONS
JOSEPH WAGOSTINO
SENIOR ASSISTANT D.A.
GENERAL FELONIES/
ECONOMIC CRIMES
MICHAEL LUBINSKI
SENIOR ASSISTANT DA
SPECIAL PROJECTS
JEFF MCLAUGHLIN
CHIEF
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LISA BOHAN - JOHNSTON
DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUSAN ICANG SCHROEDER
CHIEF OF STAFF
RE: AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES BY THE ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
To Whom It May Concern:
Paragraph 7d of subject agreement states that rates for this service will be reviewed annually by the
County's Auditor - Controller. This review was completed and resulted in new rates, which will
become effective July 01, 2013. The rate changes are summarized below:
Please attach a copy of this letter to your original Agreement for reference. If you have any
questions, please contact Sahar Mattaous of my staff at (714) 347 -8433.
Sincerely,
Kim Dinh, Manager
OCDA Financial Services
KD /sm
REPLY TO ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
OLD RATE
NEW RATE
WEB PAGE:
(Eff.07/01/12)
(Eff.07/01/13)
Referral (Paragraph 7a)
$234.00
$246.00
Additional Prosecution (Paragraph 7b)
$234.00
$246.00
Special Costs (Attorney III) (Paragraph 7c)
$150.00 /hr.
$157.00 /hr.
Special Costs ( Clerical) (Paragraph 7c)
$84.00 /hr.
$89.00 /hr.
Please attach a copy of this letter to your original Agreement for reference. If you have any
questions, please contact Sahar Mattaous of my staff at (714) 347 -8433.
Sincerely,
Kim Dinh, Manager
OCDA Financial Services
KD /sm
REPLY TO ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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I] MAIN OFFICE ❑ NORTH OFFICE
❑ WEST OFFICE
❑ HARBOR OFFICE
❑ JUVENILE OFFICE
❑ CENTRAL OFFICE
401 CIVIC CENTER OR W 1275 N. BERKELEY AVE.
814113'"STREET
4691 JAMBOREE RD.
U1 CITY DRIVE SOUTH
401 CIVIC CENTER DR .W
P.O. BOX 808 FULLERTON, CA 92631
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 93660
ORANGE. CA 92668
P 0. BOX 808
SANTA ANA. OA 92701 (714) 773-4480
(714)896 -7261
(949)QS4850
(714) 9357824
SANTA ANA, OA 92701
(714) 8343600
(714) 834 -3952
AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, a political subdivision of the State of California and a body politic
and corporate (hereinafter designated as "COUNTY "), and the City of
Seal Beach a municipal corporation, located in the County of
Orange (hereinafter designated as "CITY ").
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the terms, covenants, conditions, and promises to be kept,
performed and observed by the parties, hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. COUNTY, through its District Attorney and deputies, officers and employees of
his department, shall render to CITY such services as may be required to prosecute
violations of CITY's ordinances by persons 18 years of age or older in the courts.
2. For the purpose of performing said functions, COUNTY shall provide all staffing
and supervision necessary to maintain the services to be rendered hereunder.
3. The final authority for rendition of services, standards of performance, and
other matters incident to the performance of such services and the control of COUNTY
personnel shall remain in COUNTY. The District Attorney shall have the sole exclusive
authority to determine whether a criminal complaint shall be filed and the conduct of legal
proceedings with respect to any suspected violations of the CITY criminal ordinances and
with respect to any additional prosecutions handled by the District Attorney for CITY.
4. CITY shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of
any salaries, wages or other compensation to any COUNTY personnel performing services
hereunder or any liability other than that provided for by this Agreement. Except as herein
otherwise specified, CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any COUNTY
employee for any injury or sickness arising out of his employment.
5. COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall not be deemed to have
assumed any liability for the negligence of CITY or any of its officers or employees; and CITY
shall hold COUNTY, its officers and employees harmless from any and all claims for
damages resulting therefrom.
6. Both CITY and COUNTY shall hold each other harmless from liability for acts or
omissions of the other.
7. (a) Referrals for Complaints. CITY may refer suspected violations of its
criminal ordinances by persons 18 years of age or older to the District Attorney for a
determination as to whether a criminal complaint should be filed.
CITY agrees to pay COUNTY the sum of two hundred thirty four dollars ($234.00) for
each referral, without regard to the issuance of a complaint. As used herein, a "referral"
means an occurrence constituting an alleged violation of one or more CITY ordinances by
one person. CITY will provide investigation, reports, copies of its ordinances, and additional
evidence as requested by the District Attorney. In cases where prosecution is authorized by
the District Attorney, the District Attorney will draft and prepare the complaint. When "not
guilty" pleas are entered on such complaints, the District Attorney will prosecute such cases
through trial without further charge, except as provided in Paragraph 7(c) herein.
(b) Additional Prosecution. Trials on CITY citations and trials on CITY
complaints not issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a) above will not be tried by the District
Attorney without the consent of the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the branch serving
the judicial district in which CITY is located. The District Attorney has the right to determine
that special ordinances of exclusively local concern should be prosecuted by the city
attorney. Except as provided in Paragraph 7 (c) below, CITY agrees to pay COUNTY two
hundred thirty four dollars ($234.00) for each prosecution of a CITY citation and each
prosecution of a CITY complaint not issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a). As used herein,
,.prosecution "means the District Attorney's appearance in Court after witnesses are
subpoenaed on the first setting for one Defendant's trial. Where CITY asks the District
Attorney to request dismissal before subpoenas have been issued, no charge will be made.
As prosecutor, the District Attorney has the right to control the disposition of all complaints,
trials, and appeals herein described in accordance with the duties of his office. CITY will
provide investigation, reports, citations, copies of its ordinances, and additional evidence
necessary for trial as requested by the District Attorney.
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(c) Special Costs. CITY may request the District Attorney to file, answer,
and litigate appeals of convictions of violations of CITY's ordinances. CITY agrees to pay
COUNTY for such services on appeals the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per
hour of attorney time and eighty four dollars ($84.00) per hour of clerical support's time. In
addition to charges described in paragraphs 7(a) and 7(b) herein, CITY agrees to pay
COUNTY for all time, including preparation spent in prosecutions in excess of one day, at the
rate specified in this paragraph.
(d) The above rates shall be reviewed annually by COUNTY's Auditor-
Controller and, if it is determined that a change in the rate is necessary to reflect change in
costs to COUNTY, COUNTY shall notify CITY of such change prior to June 30' ", and the
change shall become effective the following July 1s'
8. Within ten (10) days following the end of each calendar quarter, COUNTY shall
render to CITY a statement of the cost of services performed under this Agreement, and
CITY shall pay COUNTY therefore within twenty (20) days after receipt of such statement.
Such statement shall consist of the number of referrals for complaints, additional prosecution,
and itemized special costs. If such payment is not received by COUNTY within thirty (30)
days after rendition of billing, COUNTY may satisfy such indebtedness from any funds of
CITY on deposit with COUNTY without giving further notice to CITY of COUNTY's intention
to do so.
9. Upon execution of this Agreement, CITY shall provide two (2) copies of its
municipal ordinances to the District Attorney. CITY will further provide the District Attorney
with complete details on any additions, deletions, or corrections to the municipal ordinances
that may occur during the term of this Agreement.
10. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a five -year period,
commencing July 1 2013 and terminating on June 30 2018 , provided that
either party may terminate upon thirty (30) days' written notice. All compensation for services
rendered shall be paid regardless of termination or expiration of this Agreement. Termination
of this Agreement shall not affect the duties of the parties already initiated that extend
beyond the termination of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY has caused this Agreement to be executed by the
Chairman of its Board of Supervisors and Attested by the Clerk of said Board, and CITY has
caused this Agreement to be executed by its Mayor and attested by the City Clerk on the
dates set opposite their respective signatures.
Dated: ZNK -f-- r5�7t�— 2013
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS
BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Susan Novak
Clerk of the Board of Supery sc
Of Orange County, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
"COUNTY"
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
NICHOLAS S. CHRISOS, COUNTY COUNSEL
By /Y
Dated: &e-, / '7 ,2013
Dated:
"CITY"
SEAL BEACH
A municipal corporation
ATTEST:
2013
By
City Clerk
AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, a political subdivision of the State of.California and a body politic .
and corporate (hereinafter designated as "COUNTY ", and the City of
SEAL BEACH , a municipal corporation, located in the County of
Orange (hereinafter designated as "CITY ").
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the terms, covenants, conditions, and promises to be kept,
performed and observed by the parties, hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. COUNTY, through its District Attorney and deputies, officers and employees of
his department, shall render to CITY such services as may be required to prosecute violation
of CITY's ordinances in the courts.
2. For the purpose of performing said functions, COUNTY shall provide all staffing
and supervision necessary to maintain the services to be rendered hereunder.
3. The final authority for rendition of services, standards of performance, and
other matters incident to the performance of such services and the control of COUNTY
personnel shall remain in COUNTY. The District Attorney shall have the sole exclusive
authority to determine whether a criminal complaint shall be filed and the conduct of legal
proceedings with respect to any suspected violations of the CITY criminal ordinances and
with respect to any additional prosecutions handled by the District Attorney for CITY.
4.- CITY shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of
any salaries, wages or other compensation to any COUNTY personnel performing services-
hereunder or any liability other than that provided for by this Agreement. Except as herein
otherwise specified, CITY shall not be liable-for compensation or indemnity to any COUNTY
employee for any injury or sickness arising out of his employment.
5. COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall not be deemed to have
assumed any liability for the negligence of CITY or any of its officers or employees; and CITY
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shall hold COUNTY, its officers and employees harmless from any and all claims for
damages resulting therefrom.
6. Both CITY and COUNTY shall hold each other harmless from liability for acts or
omissions of the other.
7. (a) Referrals for Complaints. CITY may refer suspected violations of its
criminal ordinances to the District Attorney for a determination as to whether a criminal
complaint should be filed.
CITY agrees to pay COUNTY the sum of two hundred two dollars ($202.00) for each
referral, without regard to the issuance of a complaint. As used herein, a "referral" means an
occurrence constituting an alleged violation of one or more CITY ordinances by one person.
CITY will provide investigation, reports, copies of its ordinances, and additional evidence as
requested by the District Attorney. In cases where prosecution is authorized by the District
Attorney, the District Attorney will draft and prepare the complaint. When "not guilty" pleas
are entered on such complaints, the District Attorney will prosecute such cases through trial
without further charge, except as provided in Paragragh 7(c) herein.
(b). Additional Prosecution. The District Attorney will prosecute CITY
citations for animal control violations with no charge to CITY. Trials on other CITY citations
and trials on CITY complaints not issued pursuant to Paragraph 7(a) above will not be tried
by the District Attorney without the consent of the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the
branch serving the judicial district in which CITY is located. The District Attorney has the
right to determine that special ordinances of exclusively local concern should be prosecuted
by the city attorney. Except as provided in Paragraph 7 (c) below, CITY agrees to pay
COUNTY two hundred two dollars ($202.00) for each prosecution of a CITY citation ( other
than animal control violations) and each prosecution of a CITY complaint not issued pursuant
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to Paragraph 7(a). As used herein, "prosecution "means the District Attorney's appearance
in Court after witnesses are subpoenaed on the first setting for one Defendant's trial. Where
CITY asks the District Attorney to request dismissal before subpoenas have been issued, no
charge will be made. As prosecutor, the District Attorney has the right to control the
disposition of all complaints, trials, and appeals herein described in accordance with the
duties of his office. CITY will provide investigation, reports, citations, copies of its
ordinances, and additional evidence necessary for trial as requested by the District Attorney.
(c) Special Costs. CITY may request the District Attorney to file, answer,
and litigate appeals of convictions of violations of CITY's ordinances. CITY agrees to pay
COUNTY for such services on appeals the sum of one hundred twenty seven dollars
($127.00) per hour of attorney time and seventy six dollars ($76.00) per hour of clerical
support's time. In addition to charges described in paragraphs 7(a) and 7(b) herein, CITY
agrees to pay COUNTY for all time, including preparation spent in prosecutions in excess of
one day, at the rate specified in this paragraph.
(d) The above rates shall be reviewed annually by COUNTY's Auditor-
Controller and, if it is determined that a change in the rate is necessary to reflect change in
costs to COUNTY, COUNTY shall notify CITY of such change prior to June 30th, and the
change shall become effective the following July 1St
8. Within ten (10) days following the end of each calendar quarter, COUNTY shall
render to CITY a statement of the cost of services performed under this Agreement, and
CITY shall pay COUNTY therefore within twenty (20) days after receipt of such statement.
Such statement shall consist of the number of referrals for complaints, additional prosecution,
and itemized special costs. If such payment is not received by COUNTY within thirty (30)
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days after rendition of billing, COUNTY may satisfy such indebtedness from any funds of
CITY on deposit with COUNTY without giving further notice to CITY of COUNTY's intention
to do so.
9. Upon execution of this Agreement, CITY shall provide two (2) copies of its
municipal ordinances to the District Attorney. CITY will further provide the District Attorney
with complete details on any additions, deletions, or corrections to the municipal ordinances
that may occur during the term of this Agreement.
10. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a five -year period,
commencing July 1, 2008 and terminating on June 30, 2013 , provided that
either party may terminate upon thirty (30) days' written notice. All compensation for services
rendered shall be paid regardless of termination or expiration of this Agreement. Termination
of this Agreement shall not affect the duties of the parties already initiated that extend
beyond the termination of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY has caused this Agreement to be executed by the
Chairman of its Board of Supervisors and Attested by the Clerk of said Board, and CITY has
caused this Agreement to be executed by its Mayor and attested by the City Clerk on the
dates set opposite their respective signatures.
Dated: �1 [a b , 2008
"COUNTY"
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political
subdivision of the.State of California
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS By = — � 1
BEEN DELIVERED TO THE Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
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DARLENE J. B OM
Clerk of the Boar f Supervisors
Of Orange County, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BENJAMIN P. DE MAYO, COUNTY COUNSEL
By 1��Igufjz
Dated:
Mi
Dated: , 2008
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"CITY"
City of Seal Beach
A municipal corporation
AJaPX City Manager
ATTEST:
1
By
City Clerk