Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves and Son for Lobbying Services in Sacramento for an Additional Three Year Term with an Optional Two year Extension. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 07/02/07 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves and Son for Lobbying Services in Sacramento for an Additional Three Year Term with an Optional Two year Extension. Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg Phone Number: (310) 253 6008 Item Number: A 4 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Public Hearing: Public Notification: Joe A. Gonsalves and Son (6/28/07) and Master Notification List (6/28/07). Action Item: X Attachments: Department Approval: Martin R. Cole (06/18/07) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (06/27/07) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (06/18/07) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/28/07) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son (Gonsalves) for legislative advocacy services in Sacramento for an additional three year term with an optional two year extension in an amount not to exceed $42 000 per year. 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. On June 26 2006 the contract was renewed by the City Council to be in effect for FY 2006 07. 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 pr...
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