A. Core Legal Services 1. Attend all regular, special, and closed session City Council meetings and designated commission/committee meetings, as requested. 2. Provide oral and written opinions on: Brown Act, PRA, Political Reform Act, conflicts, CEQA, land‑use, zoning, environmental justice, public contracting, labor & employment, risk management, taxes/fees/assessments, and pension law. 3. Draft/review ordinances, resolutions, agreements, staff reports, ballot measures, and policy manuals in plain English, integrating equity and accessibility best practices. B. Priority‑Aligned Services 1. Advise on bond financings, federal/state grants (ARPA, IIJA, SB1), rate‑payer funds, and cost‑recovery strategies; coordinate with auditors. 2. Negotiate and structure design‑build, P3, and CMAR contracts;secure right‑of‑way and utility easements; ensure prevailing‑wage compliance.
