211111 FW_ Aleshire & Wynder -- NOV 2021 Billing for City of CypressFrom:Peter Grant
To:Peter Grant
Subject:FW: Aleshire & Wynder -- NOV 2021 Billing for City of Cypress
Date:Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:00:20 PM
Attachments:Aleshire & Wynder -- NOV 2021 Billing for City of Cypress.pdf
Mayor and Council (via bcc),
Attached please find Aleshire & Wynder’s November 2021 monthly billing summary along with
corresponding bills for services rendered 10/1/2021 – 10/31/2021.
Peter Grant
City Manager
City of Cypress
Office 714-229-6680
Cellular 714-335-1685
pgrant@cypressca.org
ORANGE COUNTY | LOS ANGELES | RIVERSIDE | CENTRAL VALLEY
Haydee Sanchez
hsanchez@awattorneys.com
18881 Von Karman Avenue,
Suite 1700
Irvine, CA 92612
P (949) 223.1170
F (949) 223.1180
AWATTORNEYS.COM
09999.0010/232304.2 el
November 10, 2021
Sent Via Email Only: pgrant@cypressca.org;
mburton@cypressca.org;
afarnell@cypressca.org
Mr. Peter Grant
City Manager
CITY OF CYPRESS
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Re: November 2021 Billing Statements (for services through 10/31/21);
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Dear Peter:
Enclosed please find the billing statements for the month of November, which include
services rendered and costs incurred by Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, through October 31, 2021.
Should you have any questions or require additional information concerning the
foregoing, please let me know.
Sincerely,
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Haydee Sanchez for
Fred Galante
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Nancy Wayne (w/Original Billing Statement for Account No. 01004-0080 Sokmen)
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0001 - General - Administration
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64845
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
08/24/21 (PRA - OATHS OF OFFICE) REVIEW LETTER
FROM MS. FARNELL REGARDING REQUEST
FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS' OATHS OF OFFICE
AND RELEASE OF SIGNATURE, LEGAL
RESEARCH AND PREPARE RESPONSE
0.40 78.00FG
10/06/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT TO RECEIVE AND
FILE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
COMMUNITY SURVEY UPDATE
0.10 19.50FG
10/08/21 REVIEW DRAFT AGENDAS FOR CITY COUNCIL
AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
0.10 19.50FG
10/11/21 ATTEND SPECIAL MEETING AND
PREPARATION FOR AND ATTEND REGULAR
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
3.00 585.00FG
10/14/21 TELEPHONE CALL FROM MR. GRANT
REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICT QUESTION
REGARDING SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ANALYZE
PRIOR ADVICE, REVIEW FPPC LETTER AND
EMAIL TO MAYOR AND MR. GRANT
0.50 97.50FG
Continued . . .Bill No. 64845
Matter: 0001 - General - Administration Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/18/21 REVIEW LETTER FROM AND TELEPHONE
CALL WITH MR. GRANT REGARDING
WHETHER PICTURE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
COULD BE CONSTRUED AS INAPPROPRIATE
CAMPAIGNING, REVIEW RESEARCH AND
TELEPHONE CALL WITH COUNCIL MEMBER
(TWICE) AND FOLLOW UP TELEPHONE CALL
WITH MR. GRANT REGARDING SAME
0.70 136.50FG
10/25/21 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH MR. GRANT
REGARDING COUNCIL MEETING AND CITY
MANAGER REVIEW, REVIEW FINAL AGENDA,
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH COUNCIL
MEMBER REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS AND CONCERN REGARDING COVID
ISSUES; MEETING WITH MR. GRANT IN
PREPARATION FOR AND ATTEND CLOSED
AND OPEN SESSION MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
5.10 994.50FG
Total Professional Services $1,930.509.90
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
1,930.50195.009.90FG Fred Galante
Total Professional Services $1,930.509.90
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
1,228.50
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 1,852.50
$1,852.50Less Total Payments
$5,011.50Current Matter Due Amount
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,930.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -1,852.50
4,933.50
$5,011.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64845
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64845Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0001
General - Administration
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,930.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -1,852.50
4,933.50
$5,011.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
1,930.50
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0003 - Litigation - General
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64846
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/12/21 (CHANEY) REVIEW STATUS OF MATTER RE
SERVICE OF COMPLAINT AND CASE
MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
0.30 67.50ART
10/20/21 (CLAIM OF WALKER) REVIEW OF CASE
DOCKET INFORMATION; DRAFT UPDATE TO
FILE
0.20 45.00GRT
10/27/21 (GENERAL) UPDATED AND FINALIZED
MONTHLY LITIGATION CHART; EMAILED SAME
TO CITY ATTORNEY FOR SUBMISSION TO
CITY COUNCIL
0.20 27.00RKM
(CLIFFORD C. LOYER) REVIEW STATUS OF
POLICE CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION
0.40 90.00ART
(CLIFFORD C. LOYER) ANALYSIS OF SECOND
AMENDED COMPLAINT AND FINANCIAL
ENTRIES ON DOCKET RE: PLAINTIFF'S FULL
PAYMENT OF FILING FEE; EMAIL TO MR.
TAYLOR RE: SAME
1.20 270.00DDL
10/29/21 (CLIFFORD C. LOYER) DRAFT EMAIL TO CITY
RE: ADDED NEW PARTIES TO SECOND
AMENDED COMPLAINT AND PARTIES
REMOVED FROM ACTION, AND STATUS OF
LITIGATION
1.30 292.50DDL
Continued . . .Bill No. 64846
Matter: 0003 - Litigation - General Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/29/21 (CLIFFORD C. LOYER) DRAFT LITIGATION
STATUS UPDATE TO CARRIER RE: FILING OF
SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT AND
PLAINTIFF'S PAYMENT OF FILING FEE
2.20 495.00DDL
Total Professional Services $1,287.005.80
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
1,057.50225.004.70DDL D. Dennis La
27.00135.000.20RKM Robyn K. Moore, Paralegal
157.50225.000.70ART Anthony R. Taylor
45.00225.000.20GRT George "Ross" Trindle
Total Professional Services $1,287.005.80
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,287.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
17,029.50
$18,316.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64846
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64846Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0003
Litigation - General
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,287.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
17,029.50
$18,316.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
1,287.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0005 - Planning - General
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64847
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/06/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT
HOUSING ELEMENT AND TECHNICAL REPORT
TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FOR REVIEW; APPROVE ON-CALL
CONTRACTS FOR PLANNING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
0.50 97.50FG
10/07/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT TO CONFIRM AN
INCREASE TO EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS’
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE PERMIT IN
RESPONSE TO GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN
CHALLENGES DUE TO COVID-19
0.10 19.50FG
REVIEW PROPOSED REVISIONS TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND PREPARE
COMMENTS AND REVISIONS TO SAME
0.50 97.50FG
10/11/21 TELEPHONE CALL WITH MS. VELASCO
REGARDING REVISIONS TO CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL
0.20 39.00FG
10/13/21 REVIEW AND REVISE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AND EMAIL MS. VELASCO
REGARDING SAME
0.20 39.00FG
Continued . . .Bill No. 64847
Matter: 0005 - Planning - General Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/14/21 (ATT WIRELESS FACILITY) EMAIL EXCHANGE
WITH ATTORNEY LIMBEROPOULOS
REGARDING PROPOSED REVISIONS TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND INDEMNITY
CLAUSE
0.20 39.00FG
10/15/21 (ATT WIRELESS FACILITY) TELEPHONE CALL
WITH ATTORNEY LIMBEROPOULOS
REGARDING PROPOSED REVISIONS TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND INDEMNITY
CLAUSE
0.30 58.50FG
10/20/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT, RESOLUTIONS AND
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MELIA
HOMES' CITRUS SQUARE SENIOR
COMMUNITY: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NUMBER, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
1.00 195.00FG
(ATT WIRELESS FACILITY) EMAIL EXCHANGE
WITH MS. SANDERS AND ATTORNEY
LIMBEROPOULOS REGARDING PRIOR
APPROVALS BY CITY AND REJECTION OF
ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE PROPOSED BY MR.
LIBEROPOLOUS
0.30 58.50FG
10/28/21 REVIEW LETTER FROM MS. VELASCO,
REVIEW FORM OF BOND FOR AMAZON
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS AND
PREPARE RESPONSE
0.10 19.50FG
Total Professional Services $663.003.40
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
663.00195.003.40FG Fred Galante
Total Professional Services $663.003.40
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
487.50
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 351.00
Continued . . .Bill No. 64847
Matter: 0005 - Planning - General Page 3
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
$351.00Less Total Payments
$1,501.50Current Matter Due Amount
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $663.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -351.00
1,189.50
$1,501.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64847
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64847Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0005
Planning - General
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $663.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -351.00
1,189.50
$1,501.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
663.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0006 - Public Works / Engineering - General
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64848
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/06/21 (SIEMENS) START REVIEW OF POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND PREPARATION
OF COMMENTS
1.80 351.00FG
10/08/21 (SIEMENS) CONTINUE REVIEW OF POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SOLAR LEASE
AND PREPARATION OF COMMENTS TO SAME
2.00 390.00FG
10/11/21 (SIEMENS) PREPARE EMAIL TO MR. DANCS
REGARDING COMMENTS TO POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND LEASE
0.50 97.50FG
10/15/21 (SIEMENS) REVIEW PROPOSED REVISIONS TO
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FROM
CONSULTANT MR. BADUM, COMPARE TO MY
COMMENTS AND REVISIONS AND PREPARE
EMAIL TO MR. BADUM REGARDING
INCONSISTENCY WITH REVISIONS
0.90 175.50FG
10/27/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT REGARDING AWARD
CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC CAMERA
UPGRADES, PROJECT 295; AND STAFF
REPORT REGARDING AWARD A CONTRACT
FOR ARTERIAL REHABILITATION, PROJECT
297
0.10 19.50FG
Total Professional Services $1,033.505.30
Continued . . .Bill No. 64848
Matter: 0006 - Public Works / Engineering - General Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
1,033.50195.005.30FG Fred Galante
Total Professional Services $1,033.505.30
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
39.00
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 39.00
$39.00Less Total Payments
$1,111.50Current Matter Due Amount
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,033.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -39.00
117.00
$1,111.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64848
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64848Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0006
Public Works / Engineering - General
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,033.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -39.00
117.00
$1,111.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
1,033.50
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0007 - Finance
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64849
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/26/21 (AUDIT RESPONSE LETTER) REVIEW STATUS
OF ALL PENDING LAWSUITS AND CLAIMS;
PREPARE AUDIT RESPONSE LETTER TO
AUDITOR FOR CITY’S ANNUAL AUDIT
3.40 663.00ART
(AUDIT RESPONSE) REVIEW REQUEST FROM
AUDITOR AND COORDINATE RESPONSE
0.30 58.50FG
10/27/21 (AUDIT RESPONSE LETTER) CONTINUE
PREPARATION OF AUDIT RESPONSE LETTER
FOR CITY’S ANNUAL AUDIT
0.80 156.00ART
Total Professional Services $877.504.50
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
58.50195.000.30FG Fred Galante
819.00195.004.20ART Anthony R. Taylor
Total Professional Services $877.504.50
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $877.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
331.50
$1,209.00Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64849
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64849Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0007
Finance
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $877.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
331.50
$1,209.00Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
877.50
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0009 - Parks & Recreation - General
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64850
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/05/21 EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH MR. DRAPER AND
REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ADVANTAGE
MAILING LLC CONTRACT FOR CITY
PUBLICATION
0.20 39.00FG
10/06/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT AND CONTRACT FOR
PRINTING THE REDESIGNED BI-MONTHLY
ACTIVITY GUIDE AND CITY NEWS
0.10 19.50FG
10/29/21 REVIEW AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH
BASKETBALL OFFICIATING SERVICES AND
EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH MR. DRAPER
REGARDING SAME
0.10 19.50FG
Total Professional Services $78.000.40
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
78.00195.000.40FG Fred Galante
Total Professional Services $78.000.40
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $78.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
78.00
Continued . . .Bill No. 64850
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64850Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0009
Parks & Recreation - General
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $78.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
78.00
$156.00Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
78.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0010 - Police - General
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64851
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/04/21 (ALERT MOU) REVIEW MOU AND DRAFT
STAFF REPORT AND EMAIL CHIEF
LAUDERBACK REGARDING COMMENTS TO
SAME
0.50 97.50FG
10/07/21 REVIEW STAFF REPORT AND COMPLETE
JOINT AGREEMENT FOR THE 800 MEGAHERTZ
COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT
0.70 136.50FG
REVIEW STAFF REPORT TO APPROVE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO CONTINUE USE OF ALERT OC WARNING
SYSTEM
0.60 117.00FG
(ALERT OC) REVIEW EXHIBITS TO ALERT OC
WARNING SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE
0.90 175.50FG
10/18/21 (EHRENCRON DUI BILLING) REVIEW EMAIL
FROM CAPTAIN REVERE AND ATTACHED
POLICE RECORDS AND LAB RESULTS RE DUI
RECOVERY COSTS; ANALYZE WHETHER
RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY COSTS
RECOVERABLE; DRAFT FINDING TO CAPTAIN
REVERE
0.60 117.00GKC
Continued . . .Bill No. 64851
Matter: 0010 - Police - General Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/18/21 (RYAN PETRELLA FAILURE TO APPEAR)
REVIEW EMAILS AND MATERIALS RE FAILURE
TO APPEAR AND SIGNATURE FOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT; ANALYZE AND
RESPOND TO CITY ATTORNEY RE THE SAME
0.40 78.00GKC
REVIEW AND EXECUTE FORM REGARDING
DUI FAILURE TO APPEAR AND EMAIL
EXCHANGE WITH MR. REVERE REGARDING
SAME
0.10 19.50FG
10/22/21 REVIEW AND REVISE AGREEMENT WITH FNS
REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAM
SERVICES AND CYPRESS PD AND EMAIL
EXCHANGE WITH MR. MACHADO REGARDING
SAME
0.30 58.50FG
10/26/21 (OPIOD SETTLEMENT) REVIEW NOTICE FROM
COURT AND PREPARE SUMMARY OF
SETTLEMENT FOR MR. GRANT AND CHIEF
LAUDERBACK
0.50 97.50FG
10/28/21 (OPIOID) ATTEND LEAGUE WEBINAR ON
SETTLEMENT; ANALYSIS REGARDING SAME
0.40 78.00RK
Total Professional Services $975.005.00
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
195.00195.001.00GKC Gina K. Chung
702.00195.003.60FG Fred Galante
78.00195.000.40RK Robert Khuu
Total Professional Services $975.005.00
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
1,072.50
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 741.00
$741.00Less Total Payments
$2,788.50Current Matter Due Amount
Continued . . .Bill No. 64851
Matter: 0010 - Police - General Page 3
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $975.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -741.00
2,554.50
$2,788.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64851
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64851Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0010
Police - General
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $975.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -741.00
2,554.50
$2,788.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
975.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0011 - Code Enforcement
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64852
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/14/21 (SIDEWALK VENDORS) TELEPHONE CALL
FROM MR. GRANT AND REVIEW AUTHORITY
REGARDING CITIES’ RIGHTS TO REGULATE
CERTAIN OBSTRUCTIONS CAUSED BY
VENDORS
0.40 84.00FG
10/21/21 (STREET VENDORS) ANALYZE POTENTIAL
VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO A SIDEWALK VENDOR
BLOCKING AN ADA RAMP
1.30 273.00NPD
10/22/21 (STREET VENDORS) ANALYZE POTENTIAL
VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO A SIDEWALK VENDOR
BLOCKING AN ADA RAMP; DRAFT AN EMAIL
WITH CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM THE
ANALYSIS
3.00 630.00NPD
10/25/21 (STREET VENDORS) DRAFT EMAIL WITH
CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM THE ANALYSIS
AND RECOMMENDED ACTION
1.20 252.00NPD
10/26/21 (STREET VENDORS) REVIEW ANALYSIS AND
EMAIL MS. VELASCO AND MR. GRANT
REGARDING SAME
0.20 42.00FG
Total Professional Services $1,281.006.10
Continued . . .Bill No. 64852
Matter: 0011 - Code Enforcement Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
1,155.00210.005.50NPD Nicholas P. Dwyer
126.00210.000.60FG Fred Galante
Total Professional Services $1,281.006.10
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
-428.50
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 1,798.00
$1,798.00Less Total Payments
$2,650.50Current Matter Due Amount
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,281.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -1,798.00
3,167.50
$2,650.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64852
Please return this page with remittance
to
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
64852Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0011
Code Enforcement
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,281.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -1,798.00
3,167.50
$2,650.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
1,281.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0014 - Refuse
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64853
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/01/21 (SPLIT: 1383 ORDINANCE) REVIEW FURTHER
INCOMING COMMENTS FROM VARIOUS
JURISDICTION SOURCES IN RE DESIGNATED
SOURCE SEPARATED ORGANICS FACILITY
ISSUES AND REVISIONS TO ORDINANCES PER
SAME
0.20 45.00LNL
10/07/21 (SPLIT: SB 1383 / FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS)
REVIEW / ANALYSIS IN RE LATEST
APPROACHES TO REVISING CURRENT
FRANCHISES AND ANCILLARY ISSUES TO
SAME
0.30 67.50LNL
10/21/21 (SPLIT: 1383 / SB 619) REVIEW LATEST
INFORMATION FROM CALRECYCLE IN RE SB
619 PROCESS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR
NONCOMPLIANT JURISDICTIONS
0.10 22.50LNL
Total Professional Services $135.000.60
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
135.00225.000.60LNL Lona N. Laymon
Total Professional Services $135.000.60
Continued . . .Bill No. 64853
Matter: 0014 - Refuse Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
1,192.50
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 4,702.50
$4,702.50Less Total Payments
$6,030.00Current Matter Due Amount
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $135.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -4,702.50
10,597.50
$6,030.00Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64853
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Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0014
Refuse
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $135.00
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -4,702.50
10,597.50
$6,030.00Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
135.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0079 - Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.)
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64854
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/01/21 (8121 GAY STREET) ANALYSIS AND REVIEW
OF NOTICE OF HEARING CASE MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE AND APPEARANCE
SCHEDULED FOR SAME
0.50 112.50ICY
10/04/21 (PLEADINGS) REVIEW OF STATUS OF
SERVICE ON ALL PARTIES AND DIRECT
FOLLOW UP RE SAME
0.20 45.00GRT
(RESEARCH) RESEARCHED AGENT FOR
PROCESS OF SERVICE FOR REAL PARTIES IN
INTEREST
0.50 67.50RKM
(8121 GAY STREET) ANALYSIS AND
PREPARATION OF ROE AMENDMENT FOR
ADDITIONAL REAL PARTY-IN-INTEREST OF
CASE
0.60 135.00ICY
10/05/21 (8121 GAY STREET) ANALYSIS AND
PREPARATION OF PETITION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
1.20 270.00ICY
10/07/21 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH REAL PARTY
IN INTEREST REGARDING JUDGMENT
ENTERED ON THEIR BEHALF AND DETAILS OF
SAME
0.10 13.50RKM
Continued . . .Bill No. 64854
Matter: 0079 - Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/08/21 INQUIRED WITH PROCESS SERVER
REGARDING STATUS OF SERVICE OF
DEFENDANTS; EXCHANGED EMAILS WITH MS.
VELASCO REGARDING SAME
0.30 40.50RKM
10/12/21 (PLEADINGS) REVIEW OF STATUS OF
SERVICE; DIRECT FOLLOW UP TO ATTORNEY
SERVICE RE COMPLETION OF SERVICE AND
POSTING OF NOTICE TO ABATE AT
PROPERTY; DRAFT STATUS UPDATES AND
EMAIL EXCHANGES WITH DIRECTOR
VELASCO RE ALL; REVIEW AND APPROVE
ROE AMENDMENT
0.90 202.50GRT
(8121 GAY STREET) ANALYSIS AND REVIEW
OF CASE STATUS RE 8121 GAY STREET AND
WHETHER RESIDENT HAS BEEN SERVED
AFTER NOTICE TO ABATE WAS RECEIVED
0.30 67.50ICY
(8121 GAY STREET) ANALYSIS AND REVIEW
OF ROE AMENDMENT TO BE SENT TO
PARTY-IN-INTEREST CALIFORNIA
RECONVEYANCE COMPANY
0.10 22.50ICY
REVIEW LETTER FROM MS. VELASCO AND
ANALYZE SERVICE ISSUES AND STATUS OF
CASE
0.10 22.50FG
10/13/21 (PLEADINGS) REVIEW OF UPDATED
INFORMATION RE SERVICE ON DEFENDANT
AND POSTING OF NOTICE AT PROPERTY;
DIRECT FOLLOW UP RE PREPARATION OF
DECLARATION RE POSTING AND
AUTHENTICATING PHOTOGRAPH RE SAME
0.50 112.50GRT
DRAFTED CORRESPONDENCE TO
DEFENDANT REGARDING REVISED NOTICE
TO ABATE; REVISED ROE AMENDMENT;
CALENDARED NOTICE TO ABATE DEADLINE
1.10 148.50RKM
10/14/21 REVIEWED AND PREPARED ROE
AMENDMENT; PREPARED NEW REAL PARTY
IN INTEREST FOR SERVICE; DRAFTED NOTICE
OF LIS PENDENS
0.80 108.00RKM
Continued . . .Bill No. 64854
Matter: 0079 - Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 3
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/14/21 (ANALYSIS) DIRECT FOLLOW UP RE
DECLARATION OF POSTING AND
AUTHENTICATING PHOTOGRAPH OF POSTING
NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE; DIRECT FOLLOW UP RE
DRAFTING, FILING, AND RECORDING OF
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
0.30 67.50GRT
(PLEADINGS) REVIEW AND REVISED NOTICE
OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
0.10 22.50GRT
10/15/21 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH
DEFENDANT'S SON REGARDING NOTICE TO
ABATE DEADLINE AND CIVIL ABATEMENT
ACTION
0.40 54.00RKM
(8121 GAY STREET) FURTHER ANALYSIS AND
PREPARATION OF PETITION FOR RECEIVER
1.00 225.00ICY
10/18/21 (8121 GAY STREET) FURTHER ANALYSIS AND
PREPARATION OF PETITION FOR RECIEVER
1.10 247.50ICY
10/19/21 DRAFTED DECLARATION OF POSTING OF
NOTICE TO ABATE
0.60 81.00RKM
(PLEADINGS) REVIEW AND APPROVE
DECLARATION OF PROCESS SERVER RE
POSTING OF NOTICE AT PROPERTY
LOCATION
0.20 45.00GRT
(ANALYSIS) BRIEF EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH
CITY MANAGER RE CONTACT FROM
DEFENDANT'S SON RE CASE AND ADVISE RE
CONTACT THROUGH CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE
0.10 22.50GRT
10/20/21 FINALIZED DECLARATION REGARDING
POSTING OF NOTICE TO ABATE AND
EXHIBITS; EMAILED PROCESS SERVER
DRAFTED DECLARATION AND EXHIBITS FOR
REVIEW AND SIGNATURE; ANALYZED STATUS
OF CASE AND STRATEGIZED NEXT COURSE
OF ACTION
0.50 67.50RKM
(8121 GAY STREET) ANALYSIS AND
PREPARATION OF PETITION FOR RECEIVER
AND DECLARATIONS IN SUPPORT OF
RECEIVER
3.00 675.00ICY
Continued . . .Bill No. 64854
Matter: 0079 - Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 4
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/21/21 RECEIVED AND REVIEWED FILED NOTICE OF
LIS PENDENS; MADE ARRANGEMENT FOR
RECORDATION OF SAME WITH ORANGE
COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
0.10 13.50RKM
(8121 GAY STREET) FURTHER ANALYSIS AND
PREPARATION OF PETITION FOR RECEIVER
AND DECLARATIONS IN SUPPORT OF
RECEIVER
1.70 382.50ICY
10/22/21 RECEIVED AND REVIEWED FILED PROOF OF
SERVICE FOR REAL PARTY IN INTEREST;
STRATEGIZED NEXT COURSE OF ACTION
REGARDING FILING OF FIRST AMENDED
COMPLAINT
0.10 13.50RKM
(PLEADINGS) REVIEW OF STATUS OF
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER;
REVIEW OF STATUS OF FILING OF ROE
AMENDMENT; DIRECT FOLLOW UP RE
REPORT TO DIRECTOR VELASCO AND RE
WHETHER FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT IS
REQUIRED FOLLOWING FILING OF ROE
AMENDMENT
0.50 112.50GRT
(8121 GAY STREET) FURTHER ANALYSIS AND
REVIEW OF ROE AMENDMENT AND
EVALUATION OF WHETHER A FIRST AMENDED
COMPLAINT IS NECESSARY
0.50 112.50ICY
(8121 GAY STREET) FURTHER ANALYSIS AND
REVIEW OF DECLARATIONS IN SUPPORT OF
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
0.30 67.50ICY
10/25/21 EMAILED MS. VELASCO OF STATUS OF
LITIGATION CASE; BEGAN TO REVIEW AND
EDIT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
RECEIVER
1.10 148.50RKM
10/26/21 CONTINUED TO REVIEW AND REVISE
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT FOR RECEIVER
0.70 94.50RKM
Continued . . .Bill No. 64854
Matter: 0079 - Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 5
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/26/21 (ANALYSIS) REVIEW OF STATUS OF SERVICE,
ROE AMENDMENT, AND TIMING FOR
RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANTS; DIRECT
FOLLOW UP RE CONTACT FROM COUNSEL
FOR DEFENDANT MAKKOUK; DIRECT FOLLOW
UP RE ROE AMENDMENT; REVISE STATUS
UPDATE TO DIRECTOR VELASCO
0.90 202.50GRT
(8121 GAY STREET - PLEADINGS) FURTHER
ANALYSIS AND PREPARATION OF PETITION
FOR RECEIVER AGAINST PROPERTY OWNER
2.00 450.00ICY
(8121 GAY STREET - PLEADINGS) FURTHER
ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF DECLARATIONS IN
SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR RECEIVER
0.40 90.00ICY
10/27/21 (8121 GAY ST.) RECEIVED AND REVIEWED
EMAIL FROM MS. VELASCO REGARDING
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONTRACTOR
REGARDING INQUIRY AS TO NECESSARY
ACTIONS TO BRING PROPERTY INTO
COMPLIANCE
0.10 13.50RKM
(8121 GAY STREET - PLEADINGS) FURTHER
ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF DECLARATIONS IN
SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR RECEIVER
1.10 247.50ICY
10/28/21 (8121 GAY ST.) CONTINUED TO REVIEW AND
REVISE MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
RECEIVER
1.70 229.50RKM
(8121 GAY STREET - PLEADINGS) FURTHER
ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF PETITION FOR
RECEIVER
1.50 337.50ICY
10/29/21 (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGES WITH
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT MAKKOUK RE
SERVICE OF COMPLAINT, STATUS OF
PROPERTY, AND DISCUSSIONS ON
RESOLUTION OF THE CASE
0.60 135.00GRT
Total Professional Services $5,526.0027.80
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
Continued . . .Bill No. 64854
Matter: 0079 - Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 6
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
22.50225.000.10FG Fred Galante
1,093.50135.008.10RKM Robyn K. Moore, Paralegal
967.50225.004.30GRT George "Ross" Trindle
3,442.50225.0015.30ICY Isaac C. Young
Total Professional Services $5,526.0027.80
Date AmountDescription
DISBURSEMENTS
9.00COURT SERVICES 15U1975-(MAKKOUK, TO OCSC,
09/23/21);Check#33912 - ASAP Legal Solution
10/21/21
140.50PROCESS SERVICE 15U1975-(MAKKOUK, TO
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, 09/30/21);Check#33912
- ASAP Legal Solution
10/21/21
166.50PROCESS SERVICE 15U1975-(MAKKOUK, TO STATE
FARM INS, 09/30/21);Check#33912 - ASAP Legal
Solution
10/21/21
3.05POSTAGE thru 10/31/21
Total Disbursements $319.05
Prior Balance On This Matter
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
Receipts Since Last Bill
2,334.90
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 1,183.50
$1,183.50Less Total Payments
$9,363.45Current Matter Due Amount
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $5,845.05
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -1,183.50
4,701.90
$9,363.45Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64854
INVOICE
INVOICE PAYMENT DUE UPON RECEIPT
Invoice No.
Invoice No.
Customer No.
Customer No.
Invc Date Total Due
Period Ending Amount Due Pg
Date Ordr No. Svc Service Detail Charges
Charges
Total
Total
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64854Bill Number:
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0079
Makkouk, Anna (vs. Cypress, et al.)
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $5,845.05
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -1,183.50
4,701.90
$9,363.45Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 319.05
5,526.00
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
City of Cypress November 10, 2021
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager Bill No. 64855
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Sokmen, Michael (vs. Cypress, et al.)
[OCSC, Case No. 30-2121-01193933-CU-PO-CJC]
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0080 - Sokmen, Michael (vs. Cypress, et al.)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Date Attorney Description Hours Amount
10/04/21 FG REVIEW STATUS OF CASE, REVIEW AND 0.20 43.00
REVISE EMAIL TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
SAME
10/06/21 MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.20 43.00
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY REGARDING
POTENTIAL DISMISSAL OF CITY, ATTORNEY
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL TIME TO DISCUSS
WITH PLAINTIFF
10/13/21 MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.20 43.00
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY REGARDING
PLAINTIFF DID NOT AGREE TO DISMISS THE
CITY, PROPOSED A STAY IN THE SUPERIOR
COURT ACTION PENDING LITIGATION IN
FEDERAL COURT
ART REVIEW GROUNDS FOR TOLLING 0.40 86.00
AGREEMENT GIVEN PLAINTIFFS’ REFUSAL TO
DISMISS CITY OUTRIGHT FROM CASE.
10/14/21 MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.20 43.00
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY REGARDING
CONFERENCE TO FURTHER DISCUSS HIS
REQUEST FOR A STAY OF SUPERIOR COURT
CASE AGAINST THE CITY
Client: 01004 - City of Cypress November 10, 2021
Matter: 0080 - Sokmen, Michael (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 2
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Date Attorney Description Hours Amount
10/14/21 MLV (CASE ANALYSIS) ANALYSIS REGARDING 0.20 43.00
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY PROPOSED STAY OF
SUPERIOR COURT CASE AGAINST CITY,
DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL OF
DISMISSAL WITH A TOLLING AGREEMENT
10/15/21 ART REVIEW CASE BACKGROUND FOR NEXT 0.50 107.50
STEPS TO PRESENT TOLLING AGREEMENT
TO CITY COUNCIL
MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) MULTIPLE TELEPHONE 0.60 129.00
CONFERENCES WITH PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY
REGARDING DISMISSAL OF CITY WITHOUT
PREJUDICE AND TOLLING AGREEMENT,
CONFIRM PLAINTIFF IN AGREEMENT, WILL
PROPOSE TO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL
OF TOLLING AGREEMENT; EMAIL EXCHANGE
CONFIRMING SAME
10/19/21 MLV (CLOSED SESSION) COMMENCE 1.20 258.00
PREPARATION OF CLOSED SESSION
MEMORANDUM REGARDING PLAINTIFFS'
PROPOSED TOLLING AGREEMENT
MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) PREPARE EMAIL 0.20 43.00
CORRESPONDENCE TO CARRIERS
REGARDING RECOMMENDED DISMISSAL
WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND TOLLING
AGREEMENT
ART CONTINUE PREPARATION OF CLOSED 0.90 193.50
SESSION MEMORANDUM RE TOLLING
AGREEMENT
FG REVIEW STATUS AND EMAIL MS. FARNELL 0.10 21.50
REGARDING CLOSED SESSION REQUEST
10/20/21 MLV (CLOSED SESSION) COMPLETE PREPARATION 0.80 172.00
OF CLOSED SESSION MEMORANDUM
REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' PROPOSED TOLLING
AGREEMENT
ART CONTINUE PREPARATION OF CLOSED 0.80 172.00
SESSION MEMORANDUM RE TOLLING
AGREEMENT
Bill No. 64855 Continued . . .
Client: 01004 - City of Cypress November 10, 2021
Matter: 0080 - Sokmen, Michael (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 3
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Date Attorney Description Hours Amount
10/21/21 MLV (RESEARCH) LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING 0.50 107.50
APPORTIONMENT AND SET OFF OF
SETTLEMENT INVOLVING SEPARATE
FEDERAL AND STATE COURT DEFENDANTS
ART REVIEW POTENTIAL SET OFF OF ANY 0.60 129.00
SETTLEMENT OBTAINED IN RELATED
FEDERAL COURT ACTION AGAINST FEDERAL
DEFENDANTS
FG REVIEW, REVISE AND FINAL PREPARATION 0.30 64.50
OF MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
STATUS OF CASE
10/22/21 MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.30 64.50
N. WAYNE AT GEORGE HILLS REGARDING
CITY'S SET OFF AND APPORTIONMENT OF
ANY POTENTIAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SETTLEMENT OR JUDGMENT
ART REVIEW AUTHORITIES AND DRAFT ANALYSIS 0.90 193.50
RE RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS BY MS. WAYNE
ABOUT APPORTIONMENT AFTER A FEDERAL
COURT SETTLEMENT OR TRIAL VERDICT
10/26/21 ART REVIEW TERMS OF TOLLING AGREEMENT 0.30 64.50
WITH PLAINTIFFS
10/27/21 MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.10 21.50
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY REGARDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVED TOLLING AGREEMENT
10/28/21 MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.10 21.50
GEORGE HILLS ADJUSTER N. WAYNE
REGARDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
TOLLING AGREEMENT
10/29/21 MLV (PLEADINGS) PREPARE AND FINALIZE 0.90 193.50
TOLLING AGREEMENT REGARDING STATE
CASE PENDING COMPLETION OF PLAINTIFFS'
FEDERAL LAWSUIT
MLV (COMMUNICATIONS) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH 0.20 43.00
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY REGARDING
PROPOSED TOLLING AGREEMENT FOR HIS
REVIEW AND SIGNATURE
Bill No. 64855 Continued . . .
Client: 01004 - City of Cypress November 10, 2021
Matter: 0080 - Sokmen, Michael (vs. Cypress, et al.) Page 4
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Date Attorney Description Hours Amount
ART CONTINUE PREPARING TOLLING AGREEMENT 0.60 129.00
Total Professional Services 11.30 $2,429.50
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
Code Name Hours Rate Amount
FG Fred Galante 0.60 215.00 129.00
ART Anthony R. Taylor 5.00 215.00 1,075.00
MLV Michelle L. Villarreal 5.70 215.00 1,225.50
Total Professional Services 11.30 $2,429.50
DISBURSEMENTS
Date Description Amount
10/21/21 COURT SERVICES 15U1975-(SOKMEN, TO OCSC, 9.00
09/23/21);Check#33912 - ASAP Legal Solution
10/21/21 PROCESS SERVICE 15U1975-(SOKMEN, TO OCSC, 65.00
09/23/21);Check#33912 - ASAP Legal Solution
Total Disbursements $74.00
Receipts Since Last Bill
Prior Balance On This Matter 3,486.50
Date Description Total Applied to this Matter
10/29/21 CITY OF CYPRESS 365.50
Less Total Payments $365.50
Current Matter Due Amount $6,355.50
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $2,503.50
Balance Forward: 4,217.50
Payments & Adjustments: -365.50
Total Due: $6,355.50
Bill No. 64855 Continued . . .
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Bill Date: November 10, 2021
Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Matter Code: 0080
Matter Name: Sokmen, Michael (vs. Cypress, et al.)
Total Professional Services 2,429.50
Total Disbursements 74.00
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $2,503.50
Balance Forward: 4,217.50
Payments & Adjustments: -365.50
Total Due: $6,355.50
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You
City of Cypress
Attn: Mr. Peter Grant, City Manager
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
CLIENT: 01004 - City of Cypress
MATTER: 0082 - CVRA Challenge
For Legal Services Rendered Through 10/31/21
November 10, 2021
Bill No. 64856
Federal Tax ID: 55-0814676
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/04/21 (CVRA CLAIM) PREPARATION FOR AND
ATTEND SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION TO
DISCUSS CVRA CHALLENGE
1.80 405.00FG
10/08/21 (DISTRICTING) RESEARCH TIMELINE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHING TO
DISTRICTS IN RESPONSE TO SHENKMAN
LETTER
0.40 90.00RK
(VOTING RIGHTS ACT) ANALYSIS REGARDING
SELECTION OF DEMOGRAPHER
0.30 67.50JSA
(CVRA CLAIM) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH MR.
DOUG JOHNSON REGARDING DEMOGRAPHIC
WORK AND EMAIL EXCHANGE AND
TELEPHONE CALL WITH DR. KATZ AND MR.
BENSON REGARDING SAME; PREPARE EMAIL
TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING UPDATE; AND
LEGAL RESEARCH AND PREPARE MEMO
REGARDING CRITICAL DEADLINES IN
RESPONSE TO THREAT
3.20 720.00FG
10/09/21 (DISTRICTING) DRAFT MEMO ON DISTRICTING
TIMELINE; RESEARCH/ANALYSIS REGARDING
SAME
1.70 382.50RK
10/11/21 (DISTRICTING) ANALYSIS/RESEARCH ON
TIMING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
QUESTIONS
0.30 67.50RK
Continued . . .Bill No. 64856
Matter: 0082 - CVRA Challenge Page 2
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10/11/21 (CVRA CLAIM) REVIEW, REVISE AND FINAL
PREPARATION OF MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING TIMELINE FOR CVRA
COMPLIANCE
0.60 135.00FG
10/12/21 (DISTRICTING) RESEARCH DISTRICTING
ORDINANCE ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
UNDER ELECTIONS CODE 10010 IN RELATION
TO 90 DAY TIME PERIOD
0.40 90.00RK
10/13/21 (DISTRICTING) REVIEW/RESEARCH/ANALYSIS
REGARDING WHETHER DISTRICTING
ORDINANCE MUST BE ADOPTED WITHIN 90
DAYS
0.30 67.50RK
(CVRA CLAIM) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH DR.
KATZ AND EMAIL MR. GRANT REGARDING
TIMING OF ANALYSIS
0.10 22.50FG
10/18/21 (DISTRICTING) REVIEW/ANALYSIS OF
ALTERNATIVE VOTING SYSTEMS
0.60 135.00RK
(CAMPAIGN PHOTO) REVIEW PHOTO; LEGAL
ANALYSIS ON CAMPAIGN ISSUES; CONFER
WITH ATTORNEY GALANTE
0.20 45.00CFN
10/19/21 (CVRA CLAIM) REVIEW LETTER FROM MR.
BENSON REGARDING ELECTIONS
INFORMATION SOUGHT AND EMAIL
EXCHANGE WITH MS. FARNELL REGARDING
SAME
0.10 22.50FG
10/21/21 (CVRA CLAIM) TELEPHONE CALL WITH MR.
GRANT AND EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH DR. KATZ
REGARDING TIMING OF DELIVERABLES
0.30 67.50FG
10/26/21 (DISTRICT ELECTIONS) REVIEW LETTER
FROM CLAIMANT’S ATTORNEY AND
CORRESPONDENCE FROM SAME; PROVIDE
LEGAL STRATEGY RE RESPONSE TO SAME
TO CITY ATTORNEY GALANTE
0.70 157.50ART
(CVRA ISSUES) REVIEW EMAIL FROM KEVIN
SHENKMAN REGARDING JONATHAN KATZ;
ANALYSIS REGARDING RETENTION OF KATZ
0.30 67.50JSA
Continued . . .Bill No. 64856
Matter: 0082 - CVRA Challenge Page 3
November 10, 2021Client: 01004 - City of Cypress
Hours AmountDate Attorney Description
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(CVRA CLAIM) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH DR.
KATZ REGARDING STATUS OF DEMOGRAPHIC
ANALYSIS; AND TELEPHONE CALL WITH
ATTORNEY SHENKMAN REGARDING
EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO LEGAL
THREAT AND EMAIL CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING SAME
0.80 180.00FG
10/29/21 (CVRA CLAIM) EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH
SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTORNEY MR.
WENKKART AND REVIEW ELECTION
ANALYSIS
1.40 315.00FG
Total Professional Services $3,037.5013.50
Code AmountHours RateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
135.00225.000.60JSA June S. Ailin
1,867.50225.008.30FG Fred Galante
832.50225.003.70RK Robert Khuu
45.00225.000.20CFN Christopher F. Neumeyer
157.50225.000.70ART Anthony R. Taylor
Total Professional Services $3,037.5013.50
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $3,037.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
0.00
$3,037.50Total Due:
Continued . . .Bill No. 64856
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Client Code: 01004
Client Name: City of Cypress
Bill Date: November 10, 2021
0082
CVRA Challenge
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $3,037.50
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments: -0.00
0.00
$3,037.50Total Due:
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 0.00
3,037.50
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
Thank You