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Opinions & Reports

The City Attorney's Office is responsible for providing legal opinions and special reports to the City Council and the Mayor on legal and policy questions. We also publish an annual shareholders report on financial results, litigation trends and ongoing community impact projects.

Legal Opinions

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Public Legal Opinions and Public reports

Public Notice and Report of Non-Compliance with the Brown Act (“Open Meeting Law") July 7, 2022

Report Memorializing Advice re Potential Conflict of Interest related to Resolution Appropriating, Accepting and Awarding $8 million State Grant to ESO Ventures July 7, 2022

Public Opinion on Conflicts of Interest Under the Political Reform Act and California Government Code Section 1090 July 4, 2022

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Reports

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Special Reports & Memos

Tenth Progress Report Police Discipline January 26, 2018

Ninth Progress Report Police Discipline September 29, 2017

Eighth Progress Report Police Discipline June 29, 2017

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City Attorney's Annual Report

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City Attorney's Annual Reports

The City Attorney's annual reports summarize financial results, litigation trends and ongoing initiatives.

City Attorney's Annual Report Fiscal Year 2019-20

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Closed Session Decisions

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Closed Session Decisions

When the City Council makes a final decision in closed session, the City Attorney's Office provides a public report summarizing the decision. Below is a link to recent final decisions made by the City Council in closed session.

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