HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 96-25 w AmendmentRESOLUTION 96-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS
HILLS AND REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2025, the Town of Los Altos Hills ("TOWN") and Redwood Public Law,
LLP ("REDWOOD") entered into an Agreement for City Attorney Services Between the Town of Los
Altos Hills and Redwood Public Law, LLP ("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the TOWN and REDWOOD desire to amend the compensation section of the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby approve
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and also authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 on behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills at a Regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: TANKHA, BHATEJA, MOK, SWAN, TYSON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST:
ikaBfrdsong-Miller, Ci)Clerk
BY:
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RESOLUTION 96-25
Kavita Tankha, Mayor
A-m-ENDMENT NO. I TO AGREEMENT%.'FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS ,HILLS AND REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2024, the Town of,..Los"'.--�,-�"A-"Ito*S Hills ("T®W_N") and Redwood Public Law,
LLP ("REDWOOD") entered into the Agreement f,City Attorney Services Between the Town of Los
Altos Hills and Redwood Public Law, LLP ("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the TO'vVN estimates that it will need approximately 50 hours per month of basic general
counsel services as defined herein below; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to set a monthly retainer rate for the estimated
amount of basic general counsel services as define:,.herein, and increase the hourly rate for special
services, cost recovery and litigation services.,,,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amendiedlo,lxead as follows:
"3. Legal Fees. TOMN shall pay REDWOOD $14,777 per month of basic general counsel
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services as defined herein. This amount shall be inclusive of photocopy, postage, fax and travel
costs for travel to and from City Council and Commission meetings. Such basic general counsel
services include the following:
Attend all regular and special meetings.,-
I pffhek City Council, City Council studysessions, and
certain Planning Commission meetings as necessary. Duringthose meetings, provide advice
and opinions with respect to all legal matters;
® Attend meetings of other boards, committees or staff of the Town as deemednecessary and
appropriate, or as requested by the City Council or City Manager,at which time provide advice
and opinions with respect to all legal matters;
® Provide legal advice, consultation and. training to the City Manager and theTown staff
regarding Town operations and policies to minimize risks andpotential liability, thereby
protecting the fiscal interests of the Town andimproving the delivery of municipal services;
Provide research, preparation or review of ordinances, resolutions, agreementsand contracts,
budgets, written opinions and advice liters, emails, agendas andother documents pertaining
to Town business, and examine for legat.sufficiencyall documents that Town staff may submit
for review including, but not limitedto Tl-.,own,services elections, land use, open meeting laws,
code enforcement,public records, health and' *safety, and legislative procedures;
Provide legal services required in connection with (1) the routine acquisition of land or
easements, (2) property disposals, (3)Vdbl'ie improvements, (4) easement dedications, (5)
right-of-way abandonment, (6) enforcement of Town Codes, and (7) land use, zoning
regulations and building standards excre
,pt -where such services are part of land use cost
recovery as set forth in, the ,Sp,ec,i.a.I.Serv4ices,-,section;
Advise the City Council and Town staff on all general legal matters pertaining to the Town,
including the enforcement and interpretation of State and local laws and codes. The City
Attorney shall use good faith efforts to-upirtovi'de routine legal advice and consultation to Town
staff on a "same day" basis via email, felqphone, or in-person meetings, or correspondence;
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• Render advice and assistance in the administration of the Town's general liability risk
management and insurance programs;
• Keep the Council and City Manager informed of the status of all litigation involving the
Town;
• Provide written opinions when requested by City Manager or Council members;
• Provide consultation with individual City Council members on questions regarding Town
legal matters;
• When approved by the City Council or City Manager, communicate with members of the
public and/or press regarding Town operations and activities of a legal nature;
• Hire and supervise activities of any legal counsel for matters requiring specialized skills or
when a conflict of interests exists and makes the City Attorney's representation of the Town
inappropriate.
For specialized legal services including labor and personnel issues, telecommunications issues,
enterprise fund work (e.g. sewer and storm water), and special services beyond the level of "basic
general services" set forth herein and as approved by the City Manager or City Council, TOWN
will pay REDWOOD $403 per hour for attorneys. For legal work associated with land use
applications or sewer reimbursement agreements which are subject to cost recovery by the Town,
and all litigation, except tort litigation coordinated through ABAG, TOWN will pay REDWOOD
$480 per hour for Senior Partners and Senior Of Counsel, $436 per hour for Partners, Of Counsel,
and Associates. Tort litigation will be billed at the established ABAG rates if the work is done by
Redwood. Paralegal work associated with these specialized services will be billed at the $202 per
hour.
2. Except as amended herein, all other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
3. This Amendment No. 1 shall take effect as of January 1, 2026
BY:
ATTEST: Kavita Tankha, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steve Ma s City orney
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