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City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2019 Page 7 of 10 City Attorney Culley stated the Resolution approves the form of the agreement but gives staff some flexibility to add terms. Director Kowar stated he does not expect the language to change and staff is comfortable with the resolution. Voice vote: all in favor. 2020 CONTRACT FOR WATER ATTORNEY SERVICES WITH HILL & POLLOCK, LLC 2020 CONTRACT FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES WITH CRIBARI LAW FIRM Councilmember Leh stated the Council appoints four people directly: the City Manager, the Judge (and deputy judges), the Water Attorney, the City Attorney, and the Prosecuting Attorney. This past year Council has evaluated the people in these positions. The Legal Committee recommends retaining the Water Attorney for two years with a slight increase in their rate. The Legal Committee also recommends retaining the Prosecuting Attorney for two years with a slight increase in rate. The Committee feels this price is consistent with the market. Public Comments — None. Councilmember Lipton motioned to approve the contract for Water Attorney with Hill & Pollock LLC; Councilmember Fahey seconded. Water attorney — voice vote all in favor. Councilmember Lipton moved to approve Prosecuting Attorney contract with Cribari Law Firm; Councilmember Fahey seconded. Prosecuting Attorney voice vote all in favor RESOLUTION NO. 59, SERIES 2019 — A RESOLUTION SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE DEPUTY MUNICIPAL JUDGE Councilmember Leh noted the Legal Committee looked at the compensation rates for this position and found it very low for the market. The existing rate is much lower than other jurisdictions and will make the position hard to fill. Public Comments — None: Councilmember Lipton moved to approve Resolution No. 59, Series 2019; Councilmember Fahey seconded. Voice vote: all in favor.