The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and acts as legal advisor and counsel for legal issues involving City and Redevelopment Agency matters.

The City Attorney represents the City Council, City Manager, City administrative staff, Redevelopment Agency, and others as required to represent the City in litigation and to direct the City’s legal service.

The City Attorney’s office provides expert legal advice and advocacy to and on behalf of the City Council, the Redevelopment Agency, Public Financing Authority, and their committees and commissions, as well as to the City Manager and all city departments, so that policies are established and programs administered within the guidelines established by city, state, and federal laws.