CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: July 21, 2026
Subject
Approval of a Third Amendment to extend the term through October 31, 2026, of the Interim City Attorney Agreement for City Attorney services by and between the City of Cupertino and Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, with Floy Andrews as Interim City Attorney.
Recommended Action
Approve the Third Amendment, extending the term through October 31, 2026, of the Interim City Attorney Agreement for City Attorney services with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.
Background
The City appointed Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, and specifically Floy Andrews, as Interim City Attorney and entered into an agreement (Attachment D) for City Attorney services on February 23, 2025, for a term through February 24, 2026. On February 24, 2026, the City and Firm entered into the First Amendment (Attachment C), extending the term through April 24, 2026. On April 24, 2026, the City and Firm entered into the Second Amendment (Attachment B), extending the term through July 30, 2026. The proposed Third Amendment (Attachment A) would extend the term through October 31, 2026.
Reasons for Recommendation
The proposed extension will ensure the continued provision of Interim City Attorney services while the City Council continues its consideration of future City Attorney services. Only the term of the Interim City Attorney Agreement would be amended; all other terms of the Agreement would remain unchanged.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
California Environmental Quality Act
Not applicable.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Item Description:
N/A
Council Goal: N/A
Quality of Life, Fiscal Strategy
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Prepared by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A - Draft Third Amendment
B – Second Amendment
C - First Amendment
D - Agreement for City Attorney Services