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 legal services with the law firm Renne Sloan Holtzman & Sakai, replacing the current City Attorney arrangement. The two-year deal costs $38,500 per month, totaling $924,000, to handle lawsuits, review contracts, and provide legal advice to the city. Seven members voted in favor while Councilmember Butt was the sole dissenter, with Lopez absent. This represents an unusual vote against a contract for Butt, who typically supports about 84% of contract items.
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