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<br />Mr. Schafer stated several of their clients have policies dictating who can contact the City <br />Attorney, outside of the retainer. He added they usually ask City Councilmembers or City Staff <br />whether they have such a policy, but they are always happy to answer any questions. <br /> <br />Do you have any concerns with any of the terms outlined in the RFP? <br /> <br />Mr. Langel stated he does not have any concerns with the RFP. <br /> <br />Any other questions and/or concerns? <br /> <br />Mr. Langel stated he does not have questions or concerns. He added he is curious about the need <br />to go out for RFPs, as he has been the City Attorney for 8 years. He asked, going forward, what <br />the City Council is looking for in a City Attorney. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated the City had a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that was neglected, <br />and she is interested in a City Attorney that would represent the City and its residents with twice- <br />yearly JPA reviews. <br />. <br />Mr. Langel stated, as City Attorney, he does not take any action or spend public funding unless he <br />is directed to do so. He added, with respect to the JPA, his firm has created and revised hundreds <br />of JPAs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman stated he would want the City Attorney to be proactive with current <br />events, including crime prevention and law enforcement at the state or federal level, so that when <br />issues arise there is a general breadth of knowledge and understanding that is already available. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell stated she is looking for a City Attorney that will bolster the City Council's <br />position even when he might not agree with it. She added the City Attorney can give advice and <br />direction, but when the City Council gives direction, the City Attorney should remain neutral but <br />also proactive. <br /> <br />Mr. Langel stated, as he indicated when the Resolution was passed, he will give advice based on <br />his knowledge and what he thinks is appropriate, to provide alternatives and options, and to protect <br />the City. He added, when the City Council makes a decision, he will defend their position, even <br />if he thinks they are wrong. He noted, for example, after the City Council’s Resolution, it would <br />have been his job to lead the City in any potential litigation from the Attorney General’s office, <br />even if he did not agree with the City’s position. <br /> <br />Mr. Schafer stated an organization’s director contacted him regarding a Covid safety-related <br />question and indicated he did not agree with a decision that was being made. He added he provided <br />information about what the governing body needs to do, and what factors to consider and legal <br />details to provide. <br /> <br />City Council Special Work Session / August 23, 2021 <br />Page 5 of 22 <br /> <br />