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Agreement for Legal Services <br />February 17, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />5 <br />8 <br />2 <br />Mr. Sarno has briefed cases before the United States Supreme Court and argued <br />appeals before the California Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit, and all districts within the <br />California Courts of Appeal. He has represented government entities across Southern <br />California, including the cities of Pasadena, Santa Ana, Manhattan Beach, Arcadia, <br />Anaheim, Simi Valley, Culver City, Upland, and the County of Los Angeles. He has <br />litigated cases in state and federal court on behalf of police departments, school <br />districts, community colleges, chiefs of police, and public employees in cases related to <br />constitutional civil rights, anti-SLAPP, wrongful death, labor and employment (Title VII, <br />Title IX, and FEHA), class action, ADA compliance, administrative mandamus, <br />government contracts and regulations, and premises liability. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The City’s joint powers authority, Independent Cities Risk Management Authority <br />(ICRMA), will apply the hourly rate of $350 towards fulfillment of the City’s self-insured <br />retention. Funds are available in the Liability and Property Insurance Fund, Losses <br />Paid (08009051-64050) to cover costs subject to litigation against the City, as approved <br />by Adminsure for coverage under this fund. Funding is available in the current FY 25- <br />26 budget and funding for subsequent fiscal year will be included in the proposed <br />budgets for City Council Consideration. <br /> <br />Fiscal Year Accounting Unit- <br />Account # <br />Account <br />Description <br />Amount <br />FY 2025-26 08009051-64050 Liability & Property <br />Ins. Fund, Losses <br />Paid <br />$125,000 <br />FY 2026-27 08009051-64050 Liability & Property <br />Ins. Fund, Losses <br />Paid <br />$125,000 <br />FY 2027-28 08009051-64050 Liability & Property <br />Ins. Fund, Losses <br />Paid <br />$25,000 <br /> Total:$275,000 <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Legal Services Agreement with Horvitz & Levy LLP <br />Submitted By: Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager