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Item 2.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVE A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
HANSON BRI DGETTAND PRINCIPAL COUNSEL W. DANIEL CLINTON,
ESQ. FOR LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED LEGAL SERVICES
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
TEJI O'MALLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS - POD - HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: ANN SASAKI, DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER
Roger S. Bailey
General Manager
ISSUE
Renewal and/or amendment of the contract for labor and employment related legal services with Hanson
Bridgett and Principal Counsel W. Daniel Clinton, Esq. requires approval by the Board of Directors.
BACKGROUND
Mr. W. Daniel Clinton has provided the District with employment and labor related legal services for over
20 years, and the District has had a contract with his current firm, Hanson Bridgett, since 1998.
1 n 2018, the District renewed the contract with Mr. Clinton for a one-year term ending December 31, 2019.
Staff is now requesting that the contract with Hanson Bridgett and Mr. Clinton be extended for an additional
year for the reasons outlined below.
Mr. Clinton's historical knowledge of the District, along with his legal expertise, is extremely valuable to the
District. During the past several years, there has been a large amount of turnover at the District, which has
resulted in the loss of institutional knowledge. Mr. Clinton, with his advice and counsel, has been able to
assist in maintaining consistency and continuity, which are critical for Human Resources related issues.
Additionally, Mr. Clinton and Hanson Bridgett exhibit high levels of responsiveness and excellent customer
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service while providing proactive legal advice and counsel.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
Do not renew the contract or renew the contract for a term of less than one year with Hanson Bridgett and
principal counsel, Mr. Clinton, and direct staff to procure the services of a different firm specializing in labor
and employment related legal services.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The current rate for principal counsel, W. Daniel Clinton, is $430 an hour and would remain unchanged for
the term beginning January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
This matter was discussed at the Administration Committee meeting on December 17, 2019. The
Committee's recommendation will be announced at the Board meeting.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Approve a one-year renewal of the existing contract with Hanson Bridgett and principal counsel W. Daniel
Clinton, Esq. for labor and employment related legal services through December 31, 2020.
Strategic Plan Tie-In
GOAL TWO: Strive to Meet Regulatory Requirements
Strategy 3- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations related to District administration
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