Joint Special Council/BFPD
01/3/22 07:00 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Contract
Doc ID: 4901
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LOBBYIST CONTRACTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the October 18, 2021 Council Meeting, Council Members Rose and Silva requested that the City Manager research the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a state and federal lobbyist with a report back to the Council. The City Manager will be providing a report to the Council on contracting state and federal lobbyist services with the Council providing direction to staff.
DISCUSSION:
The City terminated its agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons for state lobbyist services on January 15, 2021 and its agreement with Carpi & Clay for federal lobbyist services on February 17, 2021. These terminations were due to the financial impacts of COVID-19 and the services already being provided by the League of California Cities and National League of Cities.
At the October 18, 2021 Council Meeting, Council Members Rose and Silva requested that the City Manager research the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a state and federal lobbyist with a report back to the Council. The City Manager will be providing a report to the Council on contracting state and federal lobbyist services with the Council providing direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If renewed, budget appropriations would need to be approved for the City's General Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff.