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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Update on Staff's Efforts to Solicit Proposals for a Consultant to Develop and Conduct a Civic Assembly; (2) Discussion of Proposals Received from Consultants; (3) (If Desired) Create an Ad Hoc Subcommittee and Appoint Council Members thereto, to Evaluate the Proposals and Make a Recommendation to the City Council; (4) (If Desired) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with a Consultant to Develop and Conduct a Civic Assembly; and (5) Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: November 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Elizabeth Shavelson/Finance Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5865
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/06/2025); (Email) Ongoing Topics - Fiscal and Budget Issues (11/06/2025)
Department Approval: Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer (11/06/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) receive update on staff's effort to solicit competitive quotes for a consultant to conduct a civic assembly; (2) discuss proposals received from consultants; (3) (if desired) create an ad hoc subcommittee and appoint Council Members thereto, to evaluate the proposals and make a recommendation to City Council; (4) (if desired) approve a professional services agreement with a consultant to develop and conduct a civic assembly; and (5) provide other direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
On May 19-20, 2025, the City Council received presentations on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. During the discussion, Council Member Fish and Council Member McMorrin proposed and received Council consensus that a one-time funding enhancement in the amount of $250,000 be added to the Finance Department budget to create a new community-centered budget...
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