Best Practices Updates
The firm updates various cities’ template contracts to reflect updates to California’s public contracting law and best practices. The firm provides training to City staff on negotiating and entering contracts.
SMW Becomes General Counsel to RecycleSmart
In 2019, the firm is selected to serve as the General Counsel to the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (RecycleSmart), administering franchise agreements for recycling, compost, and solid waste diversion and disposal for five cities and a portion of the County.
Public On-Demand Shuttle Service Fills Transit Gaps in Cupertino
The firm assists the City of Cupertino in launching an on-demand shuttle service in 2019 to provide transportation anywhere in Cupertino and to nearby mass transit, thereby reducing the use of single-occupancy automobiles.
All-Electric Reach Code Reduces New Construction’s Carbon Footprint in Cupertino
In 2019 the firm drafts, and advises the City of Cupertino in adopting, one of the first all-electric reach codes, dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of new construction that might otherwise be served by natural gas.
SMW Serves as City Attorney for Cupertino
The firm begins serving as the City Attorney’s Office for the City of Cupertino in February 2019 with Heather Minner serving as the City Attorney.
Half Moon Bay Adopts Minimum Wage Ordinance
With the firm’s assistance, the City of Half Moon Bay in 2019 becomes the 50th city in the nation to adopt a local minimum wage ordinance.
SMW Serves as General Counsel to Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District
The firm begins serving as General Counsel to the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District in 2019.
Firearm Storage Ordinance Approved
The firm advises the City of Saratoga in 2018 in adopting an ordinance regulating the storage of firearms in the home.
Half Moon Bay Voters Adopt First of Its Kind Cannabis Nursery Ordinance
In 2018, Half Moon Bay voters consider five cannabis measures, including a first-of-its-kind cannabis nursery ordinance drafted by the firm. The nursery ordinance and related tax measure pass.
SMW Serves Half Moon Bay as City Attorney
In 2017 the firm is selected to serve as the City Attorney of Half Moon Bay.