RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
RETAINING THE LAW FIRM OF ARMENTO AND HYNES, LLP TO PROVIDE
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
WHEREAS, it is necessary to retain a law firm trained, experienced, and licensed in the State of California to serve as interim City Attorney until the City Council recruits and appoints a new City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Valerie Armento, Esq., and Marc Hynes, Esq, of Armento and Hynes, LLP, have previously served as interim City Attorney for the City of East Palo Alto (“City”) on multiple occasions and have served the City well; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Mr. Armento to serve as interim City Attorney, and Marc Hynes, Esq., to serve as interim City Attorney in Ms. Armento’s absence as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY appoints Valerie Armento, Esq., of Armento and Hynes, LLP, to serve as interim City Attorney and Marc Hynes, Esq., to serve as interim City Attorney in Ms. Armento’s absence, effective February 11, 2022.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1
st day of February 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, Acting City Clerk Rafael E. Alvarado Jr., City Attorney