The Motion here purports to be made in the alternative, but requests both summary adjudication and summary judgment as to separate pleadings. CONTRA COSTA CITY; et al.This is an action for declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, and punitive damages against CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. A declaratory judgment is a court-issued judgment that defines and outlines the rights and obligations of each party in a contract. Open meeting laws promote transparency in government operations. •. However, I recognize that this area of the law is not without its pitfalls. 2 appeal a judgment denying them injunctive and declaratory relief in their mandamus action (Code Civ. MICHAEL ARATA and RICHARD S. COLMAN, individuals and electors in the. County of Contra Costa,. Contra Costa County, Dec.