Posted here is the full doc: http://balloontrackwatch.org/novato_v_ncra_et_al.pdf

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS AND COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF [CEQA]

The City of Novato brings this mandamus action in the public interest on behalf of the residents of the City and on the behalf of all persons affected by the actions complained of herein. The City challenges the North Coast Railroad Authority's (NCRA) approval of construction and public works projects and other agreements the purpose of which was and is to upgrade and restore to operability the railroad under NCRA's jurisdiction. NCRA's approval of these agreements and projects violated key mandates of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and NCRA's own Administration and Contracting Policy Manual . Several of these agreements and projeccts are in the process of being performed. The NCRA contemplates entering additional agreements to accomplish this upgrading work. The writ and injunctive relief sought herein seeks to halt performance of these agreements, halt the upgrade work approved by the NCRA, prevent the payment of funds to NCRA from other public agencies and prevent the approval of any other related projects or agreements until NCRA has complied with CEQA.