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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to an Existing Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates for a Public Communications Program for Various Environmental Programs in the Public Works Department in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $40,000 ($28,635 Base Amount and $11,365 in Contingency).
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Meeting Date: February 13, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Wallis Nash/Public Works Department - Environmental Programs & Operations
Phone Number: 310-253-6445
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/08/2023)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (02/01/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to an existing professional services agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates (Tripepi) for a public communications program for various environmental programs in the Public Works in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 for the 2022/23 fiscal year.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works' Environmental Programs & Operations division manages efforts towards compliance with various State and Local environmental regulations, including state-level organics recycling bills such as SB 1383 and AB 1826 as well as the City's ban on single-use plastics and polystyrene. The Department's goal is to launch an educational outreach program to make residents and businesses aware of the regulations through newsletter and social media campaigns, direct outreach to the public, and workshops that will provide information about best environmental practices. Specifically, regarding SB 1383, beginning January 1, 2024, penalties can be assessed to municipalities whose residents and businesses are not in compliance with these reg...
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