Hire law firm to defend Point Molate development lawsuits
In Plain English
Two groups sued Richmond over environmental reviews for the Point Molate development project. The East Bay Regional Parks District and Citizens for the Eastshore State Park claim the city violated state environmental law. If approved, Miller Starr Regalia law firm represents Richmond in both cases.
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Votes
Added to the agenda a contract with Miller, Starr, Regalia
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will hire Miller, Starr, Regalia law firm to defend the city against two environmental lawsuits challenging the Point Molate development project. The East Bay Regional Parks District and Citizens for the Eastshore State Park claim Richmond violated state environmental law when reviewing the development plans. The council voted unanimously to approve the legal contract, with two members absent. This means taxpayers will cover legal fees to fight these lawsuits, though the contract amount wasn't specified.
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