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.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Added to the agenda a contract with Miller, Starr, Regalia
7 aye · 0 nay · 1 absent
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.
Auto-generated context based on official minutes.
Related agenda records
Automatically matched by topic. Open an item to check its relevance and each motion’s outcome.
Settlement Agreements with Point Molate Alliance and North Coast Rivers Alliance
Agreement with Miller, Starr & Regalia for Point Molate legal representation
Approve a Seventh Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Downey Brand LLP
Settlement Agreements with Point Molate Alliance and North Coast Rivers Alliance
Contract with Morrison & Foerster LLP for Point Molate