Annual Report FY2013-14 Oakland City Attorney’s Office th Tel (510) 238-3601 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 6 Floor On line www.oaklandcityattorney.org Fax (510) 238-6500 Oakland, CA 94612 Email
[email protected] Table of Contents Contents Year in Review ______________________________________________________________ 1 Office Profile ________________________________________________________________ 4 Financial Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 Outside Counsel _____________________________________________________________ 7 Litigation Division ___________________________________________________________ 10 Payouts ___________________________________________________________________ 16 Advisory Division ____________________________________________________________ 22 Special Programs & Initiatives _________________________________________________ 25 Conclusion_________________________________________________________________ 30 Attachments: Litigation & Advisory Highlights ______________________________________ 31 1490869 Pg. 01 Annual Report FY 2013-14 PURPOSE Year in Review As mandated by the City Charter, we serve as legal counsel to the Mayor, Purpose & Mission City Council and City departments, The City Attorney’s Office plays an integral and often behind-the-scenes role in City boards and commissions in their government by drafting legislation and laws, providing top-notch legal advice and official capacities; render advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Administrator and City