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investigation. The policy will automatically terminate two years from the date of its adoption by <br />the Council. <br />Current City Council Policy <br />All settlements of litigation in excess of $50,000 require City Council approval. With respect to <br />the sexual harassment investigation policy resolution, the City has a zero tolerance policy <br />against sexual harassment. This resolution will provide a enhanced process for the investigation <br />and review of citizen complaints of sexual harassment by police officers. <br />Previous Council Action(s) <br />In closed session on June 1, 2009, the City Council provided the City Attorney with authority to <br />negotiate a settlement of the litigation, including authority to negotiate and develop an <br />appropriate sexual harassment investigation policy resolution. <br />City Council Committee Review and Action - N/A <br />Applicable General Plan Policv - N/A <br />Permits and/or Variances Granted - N/A <br />Environmental Review - N/A <br />Code Compliance Review - N/A <br />Board/Commission Findings - N/A <br />Summary Of Public Outreach Efforts - N/A <br />Fiscal Impact <br />The total amount of the settlement of both matters is $187,500. <br />Budget Authority <br />Payments of claims and lawsuits have been reserved and are budgeted in the City's Self <br />Insurance Liability Fund for this purpose. <br />Attachments• <br />CONCLUSION <br />It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution adopting a police department <br />policy for the investigation of citizen complaints of sexual harassment by police officers <br />1258661.1 (136.001) <br />