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Council approves additional funds for port‑related legal services amid mixed votes and calls for faster progress
Summary
The council approved a contract amendment for outside counsel to continue work on port negotiations and the municipal surplus lands analysis by a 3–2 vote after council members debated costs, invoices and perceived slow progress.
The City Council approved a contract amendment with Devaney, Pate, Morris & Cameron LLP to continue specialized legal work on land‑use and business matters related to the Port of San Diego by a 3‑2 vote. The item prompted debate on attorney hourly rates, invoices, progress on a Municipal Services Agreement (MSA) white paper and the pace of work needed to secure development and revenue for the city.
Public commenters questioned billing and hours. Thomas Reich and Edward Neto urged scrutiny of legal fees and asked whether travel and other charges were appropriate. Council Member…
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