Consideration of an Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for State Legislative Advocacy Services for FY 06 07. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 06/26/06 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of an Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for State Legislative Advocacy Services for FY 06 07. Item Number: A 3 Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg Phone Number: (310) 253 6008 Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Joe A. Gonsalves and Son (6/21/06) and Master Notification List (6/21/06). General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X No Action Item: X Department Approval: Martin R. Cole (06/21/2006) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (06/21/2006) RECOMMENDATION: CAO Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/21/2006) Staff recommends the City Council approve an Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son (Gonsalves) for legislative advocacy services in Sacramento for FY 06 07 (subject to the approval of the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget by the City Council). BACKGROUND: The City of Culver City engaged the services of Gonsalves in 2002 after a competitive RFP process. The City Council then authorized an agreement with Gonsalves in November 8 2004 for the remainder of the fiscal year. The contract was then renewed by the City Council to be in effect for FY 05/06. The City s experience with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son has been positive. The lobbyist has interacted with City Council and staff and provided sound legislative advice. Gonsalves has reviewed bills introduced in the California Legislature and informed City staff of the legislation affecting the City s interests. Based on a list refined by Culver City staff Gonsalves provides bill updates to City staff on a regular basis. Gonsalves also provides staff interpretations of bills and provides supporting data and analysis. Culver City staff members have drafted advocacy letters which have accurately conveyed areas of interest to the City. These letters are consistent with the City s legislative prog...
Click here for full text