To: Board of Supervisors
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: September 14, 2021
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Department Contact: |
Barbara Moed |
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463 4354 |
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Department Contact: |
Kelly Ford |
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463 4354 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Amendment to Legal Services Agreement No. 19-182-A1 with Christiana Darlington, dba CLERE Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,500, for Separate Legal Representation for the Air Quality Management District effective July 1, 2021 through June 30,2022, and Authorization for the Air Pollution Control Officer
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Retroactive Amendment to Legal Services Agreement No. 19-182-A1 with Christiana Darlington, dba CLERE, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,500, for separate legal representation for the Air Quality Management District effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and authorize Air Quality Pollution Control Officer and Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On November 13, 2018 - Approval of Legal Services Agreement #18-159 with Christiana Darlington, dba CLERE, Inc. as outside legal counsel for the Air Quality Management District. On May 21, 2019, the Air Quality Management District Board discussed various procedures and protocols related to legal representation on behalf of the District. On June 18, 2019, the Board provided direction regarding changes to a draft of this agreement, including that it should return to the consent calendar. On July 10, 2019, the Board Chair executed the revised attached Agreement, #19-182-A1.
Summary of Request:
The Air Quality Management District is requesting to retroactively renew the Legal Services Agreement with Christiana Darlington, dba CLERE, Inc. for Separate Legal Representation through June 20, 2022. The Attorney’s rate is $265 per hour with no minimum hours. Ms. Darlington has over eleven years’ experience in air quality law, CEQA and planning and has been working with the District under contract since November 2018 on matters related to District programs and mandated requirements. Currently, Christiana Darlington, dba CLERE, Inc. is contracted with two other air quality management districts. This amendment is retroactive as the District did not get the signed agreement until after the effective date due to an oversight.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the Legal Services Agreement; provide direction to staff.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: District Budget |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: Up to $45,500 |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Judy Morris, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: September 29, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 19-182-A2 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No |
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