Hire law firm Renne Sloan Holtzman & Sakai as City Attorney for 2 years
In Plain English
The city needs legal services to handle lawsuits, review contracts, and advise council on city business. This contract replaces the current City Attorney arrangement. If approved, the city pays $38,500 per month or $924,000 total over 2 years.
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Votes
Approve the contract
7 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a new contract for city attorney services with the law firm Renne Sloan Holtzman & Sakai LLP, which will cost $38,500 per month or $924,000 over two years. This replaces the city's current legal arrangement and covers essential services like handling lawsuits, reviewing contracts, and providing legal advice to the council. The contract passed with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with only Councilmember Butt voting against it. Councilmember Lopez was absent from the meeting.
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