Agenda packet — Beaumont City Council, September 17, 2024 (part 6 of 6)

ADVOCACY FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD
Organization Chart
Karon onsa ves
Director of
Government Affairs
Pro'ect Manager
1I !
RPPG
Aiyssa Si!hi
Director of
Government Affairs

REFERENCES
f
Dane Hutchings
Managing Director
CLIENT: City of Carlsbad
Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
(760) 434-2958, Jason.Haberpcarlsbadca.gov
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive.

Carlsbad, CA 92008
CLIENT: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Michael Parmer, Assistant to the City Manager
(909) 774-2006, Michaei.Parmerncityofrc.us
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
1 Jake Whitaker
Director of Grant
Services
CLIENT: City of Bakersfield
Primary Contact: Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager (661) 326-3029, [email protected]
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
18 Lobbying
F.riicy Groff'
Dan Carrigg
'Senior Policy Advisor

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SCOPE OF SERVICES
RPPG
Renne Pub is Percy Group
Our job at RPPG is to work with the City to advance policies and seek funding to help address these and other challenges the City may face. With an established presence, proactive strategy, and a detailed - oriented approach, RPPG can advance legislation of importance to address the challenges the City faces. Below is an enumerated list of the project scope. • Legislative Review, Tracking and Advocacy: Track, review and analyze any introduced and amended legislation and regulatory proposals. Advocate on legislation, regulatory proposals of interest and any state budget issues impacting the organization. We consult and develop strategic documents, draft policy position, regulatory and budgetary letters, customized priority legislative tracking matrix, budget analysis, and background papers to ensure the City is informed, and its voice is heard by policymakers and stakeholders. • Federal Monitoring, Review and Letter Writing: While RPPG is not a registered federal advocacy firm, we keep close contact with our clients' federal representatives, provide client specific analysis on major federal legislative packages and will draft letters as requested by the City on legislation, CiP requests and other items to ensure that the City is apprised on important federal actions that impact the City.
• Participate and Advise in Annual Legislative Strategic Planning: RPPG understands the importance that establishing a proactive strategy plays in our client's overall success. RPPG will work with the City to help develop the organization's annual and multi -year legislative strategic plan through a series of "Deep Dive" meetings with the staff, executives and the board to better understand the unique needs of the City. • Explore Potential Funding Opportunities, General Fund: The Newsom Administration has prioritized increased wildfire preparedness, affordable housing, transportation/ infrastructure rehabilitation and other capital improvement projects. Identifying and effectively advocating for appropriate grant funding provides a tangible return on investment from working with a Sacramento legislative advocacy firm. For the 2022-23 budget development cycle, Governor Newsom is focusing on one-time investments with a historic budget surplus that address five core policy areas: fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, combating the climate crisis, confronting homelessness, addressing the cost of living, and keeping our streets safe. • Representation: Represent the City at policy -related meetings, conferences, events, regulatory proceedings, legislative hearings, and other appropriate venues to deliver comments, testimony, and provide the City with a consistent presence in Sacramento. RPPG representatives already attend all League legislative briefings and work closely with League lobbyists and staff.

State Lobbying

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RPPG
Public Policy, ,•t,; '
• Frequent Communication: At RPPG, we want to make sure our clients are fully informed. We provide comprehensive written updates frequently, along with more in-depth write ups during each major milestone throughout the legislative year (e.g., every budget milestone, bill introduction deadline, house of origin, summer recess, end of session recap) and supplement those with a bi-weekly check -in with the City's staff via Zoom. During these meetings we review legislation and brief our clients on the latest issues and developments. RPPG representatives are also available, when needed, to brief the City's staff or board on emerging issues, current legislation, or enacted policies.
• Relationship Building: RPPG will build off the City's strong reputation and will continue to foster relationships with legislators and administration officials. Our firm will make meeting recommendations, schedule arrangements, and strategize on messaging in advance. This approach ensures that we have laid the groundwork for your bill proposals year over year. • Education Tour: Using the City's legislative priorities, RPPG is prepared to conduct an education tour in the Capitol to drive awareness on the issues that matter to you most. This will ensure that the appropriate communication channels with legislative staff and legislators remain open throughout the 2022-2023 legislative session and beyond. • Targeted Engagement with Statewide Local Government Association and Local Agency Partners: Our proven working relationship with the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, California Association for Local Economic Development, California State Association of Counties, California Special District's Association, the California Fire and Police Chiefs' associations, Association of California Water Agencies and other statewide local government advocacy organizations will ensure that RPPG can communicate the City's policy positions —and when appropriate, work in a blended strategy to achieve success. • FPPC: File all required forms on behalf of the City, including but not limited to forms 602 (annual lobbying Firm Activity Authorization) and 635 (Report of Lobbyist Employer) RPPG has the expertise and capacity to provide a detailed level of service in support of Beaumont legislative and regulatory advocacy program.

PROJECT SCHEDULE
Date
Action
DeliverablefGoa
Upon ,Collaborate with the City's staff to develop an annual legislative Contract advocacy plan to guide our efforts for the remainder of the for State Lobbying
Advocacy plan
Develop target list of key

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ADVOCACY FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD.

RPPG
Policy 4xoutf
award — legislative session, using as an initial base the City's Legislative !policy committee staff, the December Platform. executive branch, and
2023 Foster new and established relationships with Legislators and key l other key elected officials Administration officials shortly after contract commencement. Our'for engagement. firm will make recommendations for meetings, schedule
arrangements, and strategize on the messaging in advance.

Develop an advocacy strategy that identifies legislative champions 'and key stakeholders, including coordination with other municipalities and organizations with similar legislative objectives.

Upon
Contract
award —
December
2023
Develop a clear communication plan, including a regularly scheduled conference call, along with written reports.

Meet with staff, executive, board to establish the City's legislative priorities.

Devise a matrix for timely reporting of bills relevant to the City.

Upon
Contract
award -
December
2023
Legislative Tracking Matrix
Develop ideas for sponsored bills and shop for authors to carry legislation on behalf of the City.

Collaborate with the City to modify annual legislative advocacy plan to reflect changing priorities. This will guide our efforts during the legislative season, focusing on key issues of importance to the City.

November Identify and secure authors for sponsored legislation. —January
2024
Review Governor's January Budget Proposal and identify possible funding opportunities for the City.

January — a Meet with potential opposition to understand and mitigate December potential concerns about bills relevant to the City. 2024 Draft letters of support, opposition, and/or amendments to address our concerns.
21 Track and analyze proposed new laws and regulations; and provide general advocacy on legislation and regulations important _Ito the City. This includes proactive information -gathering 2024 Advocacy Plan
Sponsored Legislation
(2024)
Build a coalition for
Meet with policy and fiscal committee staff and/or Administration sponsored bills or Executive Branch staff to build an understanding and support Draft fact sheets, for sponsored legislation. l background materials,
,talking points, and other
materials as needed
The City's specific detailed
budget analysis.

Develop recommended
positions on legislation and
state budget proposals
Usher sponsored bills
successfully through
legislative process
that Produce regular legislative

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ADVOCACY FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD.

RPPG
Re,
keeps the City up to date on relevant state agency/department regulations and administrative policies.

Monitor budget process for potential positive/negative impacts.

Engage when needed.

Testify in policy committees on bills for which the City has an active position, or recruit and prepare the City's personnel to testify where appropriate.

Draft end of session report providing progress on legislative activities, results on targeted legislation.

CONFLICTS PROCESS
reports
Negotiate with authors
and sponsors to resolve
concerns or stop bills
where resolution is not
possible
Bill position letters and
televised testimony
Annual Report
Depending on a specific issue, cities will be adverse to counties, special districts or even amongst themselves. While this is something that every Sacramento -based firm must navigate, at RPPG we pride ourselves on finding ways to balance the interest of our client regardless of the issue. Should there become a time where one client takes a formal position on legislation that may conflict with another client(s) adopted position, we evaluate the nature of the conflict with each client and, if appropriate, our firm is prepared to run any conflict through the following process.

Clear and Timely Communication of the Actual or Perceived Conflict: As soon as we are aware of the potential conflict, we Immediately inform client or clients.

Issue(s) Separated and Assigned to Separate Advocates: The issue or issues In question are assigned to a single RPPG lobbyist and dedicated support team.

Ethical Wall Formed: All communication with respect to legislative activity, strategy or any active direct or indirect advocacy efforts on the matter at hand are immediately "walled off" from one another until such time that the matter has resolved.

In the event that after this process has been enacted and the City is not satisfied, our firm would be open to exploring other options that may provide the City with more assurance including potentially identifying and retaining a suitable subcontractor on a short-term basis specific to the singular issue at no additional cost to the City until such time that the matter is resolved. for
***End of RFP Response***

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RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP - COST PROPOSAL
Based on the anticipated scope of work, RPPG proposes a flat retainer fee for all services outlined in the RFP. This proposed pricing includes all items outlined in the work plan (detailed In the proposal), work performed by RFPG primary staff, advisors, and operational/administrative support — including all costs associated with all quarterly (required) FPPC filings.

ITEM
NO.

DESCRIPTION
FEES
1 Legislative advocacy as outlined in scope of work.
2 Guide the City regarding submissions of state and federal grant requests and assist in preparation, submission, letters of support, and other supporting materials.
3 $7,500.00/monthly
flat fee retainer
agreement
($90,000.00 annual)
$3,000.40/month flat
fee retainer
agreement
($36,000.00 annual)
Other: Bundled package of legislative consulting and grant writing services (reduction of $18,000.00 annual for bundled service offering)
As needed travel budget not to exceed $5,000.00. Costs
associated with travel include, milage at federal per mile rate and overnight expenses if requested to attend in -person council meeting. Note: No expense shall be incurred without direct authorization from client.
4 $9,000.00/month
bundled service
($148,000.00 annual)
$5,000.00 annual

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EXHIBIT "B"

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE AND ENDORSEMENTS
(insert behind this page)

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CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
DATE pMNIDDMYYY)
08/28/2023
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELYAMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 130ES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED .

REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER
Calender-Robinson Company, Inc.
0287063.
233 Sansome St. Ste 508
San Francisco

INSURED
Ronne Public Law Group LLP
350 Sansome St Fl 3
San Francisco
CA 94104
Calfr.°CT Jennytyn Mondares
NA
(A�No..Ez4j: (415) 978-3800
E-MAIL
ADDRESS: [email protected]
Nol: (415) 978-3825

INSURERA

INSURER(SI AFFORDING COVERAGE
Sentinel Insurance Co., LTD
NAIC aI
11000
CA 94104

INSURER B
Aspen American Insurance Co.

INSURER C
INSURER 0 :

INSURER E

I INSURER F
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CL233335054

COVERAGES
REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLIC ES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

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ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNER/EXECUTIVE ❑ NIA
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POLICY NUMBER
57SBABK3071
57SBABK3071
57SBABK3071

POLICY EFT
3MNlDDMYYYY} J
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POLICY EXP

MIAIOD/YYYYL
03101/2024
LIMITS

EACH OCCURRENCE

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREAMSES IEa occ.umtncet
MED EXP (Any one persm)

PERSONAL &ADV INJURY

GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 10,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
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PRODUCTS -COMP/OP AGO
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
03/01/2024
03/01/2024

COMBINED SNGLE LIMIT
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
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EACH OCCURRENCE
$
$ 10,000,000
$ 10,000,000

AGGREGATE
B

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
LPP00408903
03/01/2023 03/01/2024
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS /VEHICLES {ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space Is required) City of Beaumont are Included as additional insureds subject to the policy terms, conditions and exclusions.

PER

STATUTE
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E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
El. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
El. DISEASE - POLICY LIMB $
Each Claim:

Aggregate Limit:
$2,000,000
$4,000,000

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
City of Beaumont
650 E. 6th Street
Beaumont

CANCELLATION

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
CA 92223
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
X71988-2015ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

The ACORD name is {qgp g 41arks of ACORD

NAMED INSURED: RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP LLP
POLICY NUMBER: 57SBABK3071

BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM
C. WHO IS AN INSURED
Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract,
Written Agreement Or Permit

6. Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract, Written Agreement or Permit The person(s) or organization(s) identified in Paragraphs a through f below are additional insureds when you have agreed, in a written contract, written agreement or because of a permit issued by a state or political subdivision, that such person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, provided the injury or damage occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement, or the issuance of the permit. A person or organization is an additional insured under this provision only for that period of time required by the contract, agreement or permit.
f. Any Other Party
(1) Any other party or organization who is not an insured under Paragraphs a. through e. above, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, In whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf:
(a) In the performance of your ongoing operations;
(b) In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you; or (c) In connection with "your work" and included within the "products -completed operations hazard", but only if:
(1) The written contract or written agreement requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and
(ii) This Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard..
(2) With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to: "Bodily Injury', "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying services, including: (a) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawing specifications; or (b) Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities E.7.b. (7) b.Primary And Non -Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract if you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance

8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us
b. Waiver of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver Of Subrogation) If the insured has waived any rights of recovery against any person or organization for all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, we also waive that right, provided the insured waived their rights of recovery against such person or organization in a contract, agreement or permit that was executed prior to the injury or damage.

Form SS 00 08 04 05

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AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: 00005524
ACS
LOC #:

ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE
Page of
AGENCY
Calendar -Robinson Company, Inc.

PCLICYHUHman
57SBABK3071

CARRIER
Sentinel Insurance Co., LTD

ADDITIONAL REMARKS

NAIL CODE
11000

NAMED INSURED
Renne Public Law Group Lip
EFFECTIVE DATE:
03/01/2023

THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: FORM TITLE:

Carrier: Travelers Casualty & S Co. of America
s D&O & EPLI Coverage Poecy 06888007 Effective
Date: March 15, 2023 to March 15, 2024
D&O: $1,000,000 Each Claim/ $1,000,000 Aggregate
EPLI: $1,000,000 Each Claim/ $1,000,000 Aggregate
Cyber: $1,000,000 Aggregate
ACORD 101 (2008/01) ff� 0 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

The ACORD name and Raga ra jislegti Zifis of ACORD

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

DATE (IMUDD/YYYYI
08/2312023
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsemenl(s),

CONTACT
PRODUCER NAAE Beth Mallard
McDermott -Costa Co., Inc. PHONE
tAJC. No. Est): _
E-MAIL SS: [email protected]
1045 MacArthur Blvd.

San Leandro, CA 94577
INSURED Renne Public Law Group, LIP
350 Sansome Street Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94104

INSURER'S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURERA: Chubb Group of Ins Comp
INSURER B:

INSURER C:

INSURER D :

INSURER E
INSURER F :

CAS Nop, (510) 357-3230
MICE
CHUGRI
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POUCIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

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ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTN ER/EXECUTIVE
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$
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E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE -. POUCY LIMIT 5 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS 1 VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remake Schedule, may be attached ((more space is muse* Proof of Insurance

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTIIORImE) REPRESENTATIVE
>64.-424. 1-77,TraZoLot
ACORD 25 (2016103) The ACORD name Tyr i rigs c marks of ACORD 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

i.e. e- ?oh
Scope of Service: t o n r -4 C 5
Professional Services
Ord. 1180: Chapter 3.02
NTE $74,999.99 (Approval by CM)
❑ Quote (submit to City Clerk's Office for next steps)
❑ Certificate of Insurance**
❑ Fully Executed Agreement
❑ Req must be entered & PO issued prior to order being placed. $75,000 - $175,000 (CC Approval)
❑ Min. (3) Quotes (submit to City Clerk's Office for next steps) ❑ Certificate of Insurance**
❑ Staff Report for City Council approval
❑ Fully Executed Agreement
❑ Req must be entered & PO issued prior to services commencing.

Over $175,000
Formal RFP or approved exception*
Interviews and selection made (submit to City Clerk's Office for next steps) IRr
Subcommittee review
Certificate of Insurance**
Staff Report for City Council approval
Fully Executed Agreement
Req must be entered & PO issued prior to services commencing.

Insurance Requirements for Services
General Liability (GL) - $1,000,000/ $2,000,000
El Business Auto Liability (AL) - $1,000,000/ $2,000,000 1' Workers Comp (WC) - $1,000,000
C'Professional Liability (PI / E&O) - $2,000,000
❑ Additional Insured required for GL & AL
❑ Waiver of Subrogation required for GL, AL & WC
*Approved Exception List
❑ Legal Services
❑ Emergencies
❑ No competitive market
O No responses received
O Bidding already completed (Consortium)
Refer to Provisions for Bidding, Contracting and Purchases, Chapter 3.01. -Bidding Requirements Max 7 years: 5 -year w/two 1 -year renewals Page 713 of 744

R iX;
Renne Public Law Group'
350 Sansome Street 1 Suite 300
San Francisca, CA 94104
August 5, 2024

VIA EMAIL ONLY
Elizabeth Gibbs
City Manager
City of Beaumont
Via Email: [email protected]
ETCPPG

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP
1127 11th Street I Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Joint Notice —Change of Firm: Renne Public Law Group, LLP (DBA Renne Public Policy Group) to California Public Policy Group Inc. i CPPG) Effective Date of October 1, 2024 Dear Ms. Gibbs:

In May 2019, the Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) launched Sacramento -based Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) to provide public sector clients with non -legal services including legislative advocacy and grant writing. Since then, RPPG has dramatically expanded its client base and staff, delivering high-level services across California.

We are pleased to report that RPPG and RPLG leadership have now agreed upon a plan to spin RPPG off as a separate corporation, forming the California Public Policy Group (CPPG). This move will allow RPPG employees an opportunity to gain ownership in the new entity while maintaining a partnership with RPLG—unified in our commitment to public sector representation. This move will also allow CPPG the opportunity to continue its growth and better serve its clients.

To that end, we are jointly notifying our clients to ensure a smooth transition to from RPLG to CPPG for the non -legal work currently being performed by RPPG. Below are the specific details of this change.

Effective close of business on Monday, September 30, 2024, the Legislative Advocacy and Grant Services areas of Renne Public Law Group, LLP (RPLG) [DBA Renne Public Policy Group, RPPG] will be transferred as part of an asset purchase agreement from Renne Public Law Group to California Public Policy Group Inc (CPPG), a California Corporation. All staff members currently assigned to perform work outlined in our professional services agreement will become employees of CPPG effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. CPPG will retain the same Sacramento office location as well as the same contact information (e.g., emails, telephone number etc.).

Service(s) Currently Being Performed:

The City of Beaumont is currently under contract with RPLG for the following non -legal services:
• State Legislative Advocacy
• Grant Writing and Research
Per the terms of our professional service agreement with the City of Beaumont we respectfully request that you approve —in writing —the assianment of your current service contract(s) enumerated above from Renne Public Law Group, LLP to California Public Policy Group Inc. Such assignment will include all terms and conditions of the contract currently in place including all requirements to adhere to your agency's insurance and procurement requirements. The assianment shall be effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

RPLG/ CPPG Joint Request for Contract Reassignment l October 1, 2024 1 City of Beaumont

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We understand that different agencies may have different requirements and processes for effectuating this change. Please let us know how we can help navigate these processes, and any information we need to provide.

Invoicing Pre and Post October 1,2024:
• All invoicing for services rendered will continue to be generated and distributed by RPLG for work performed through September 30, 2024.
• Your agency will receive a final invoice on or about the first week of October from RPLG for all work performed in arrears through September 30, 2024.
• All work commencing October 1, 2024, will transition to CPPG. • Beginning November 1, your agency will begin receiving invoices for all work performed on and after October 1, 2024, from CPPG.
• There will be no interruption of service during this transition.

Lobbying Registration and Filings:
• CPPG will continue to work with the same Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) compliance vendor to ensure that all required forms are filed with the proper state agencies registering CPPG as the City of Beaumont's lobbying firm of record. No cost will be assessed to your agency for this transition.
• CPPG will work with RPLG to ensure that all third quarter reporting requirements are met. No cost will be assessed to your agency for this service.

Any delivery of your files and records will be at no cost to you. Please direct us in writing by (including, should you wish, signing this form) to agree to the work assignment. Please feel free to contact Dane Hutchings or Jon Holtzman at any time on this matter. We appreciate your consideration of this request, and we look forward to the continued partnership with the City of Beaumont.

Very truly yours,
Jon Holtzman
Managing Partner
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In accordance with the current professional services agreement with Renne Public Law Group, LLP, the City of Beaumont agrees to assign the performance of the requirements of the agreement subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement to the California Public Policy Group Inc. effective October 1, 2024.

Elizabeth Gibbs
City Manager
City of Beaumont
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BAUME ONTA -C A L I F O R N I
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Nicole Wheelwright, Deputy City Clerk
DATE September 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Designation of General Assembly Delegate and Alternate Description Reaffirmation of selected City voting delegates and alternates.

Background and Analysis:

The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference will be taking place on October 16-18, 2024. During this conference a General Assembly will be conducted on Friday the 18th. During the General Assembly, city officials can participate in the development of Cal Cities policy by way of resolution petitions. Each city can select one voting delegate and alternates to participate in any vote casting that takes place. In order to participate there must be action by the Council to select the delegate and two alternates by September 25, 2024.

In December of 2023, Mayor Fenn appointed Council Member White as the delegate and himself as the alternate. Cal Cities is requiring 1 additional alternate to be chosen.

Once the selections are confirmed pre -conference communications will be provided.

Fiscal Impact:

Staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $150.

Recommended Action:

Selection of a Cal Cities voting delegate and 2 alternates.

Attachments:

A. Informational flyer

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Iliik LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA
CITIES
Council Action Advised by September 25, 2024
DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 16-18, 2024 Long Beach Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member -driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Oct. 18, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city's voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city's delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 25. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre -conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.
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For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities' event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non -Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city's voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday, Sept. 25. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org

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General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city's voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.
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How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities' advocacy to promote local decision -making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here's how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

General Resolutions
Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

Petitioned Resolutions
The petitioned
1 resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 100 of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

General Assembly
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Policy Committees
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Resolutions Committee
• The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved' by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
1 During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Who's who
Cal Cities policy
development is a member -
informed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.
' The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee acq{c�ing }r��pl pities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).

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BEAUF O R N MONTA -C A L 1 1 -
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
California Governor
1021 0 Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 98 (CARRILLO) — REQUEST FOR VETO
Dear Governor Newsom,
On behalf of the City of Beaumont, I am writing to respectfully request your veto on Assembly Bill (AB) 98, which would limit new or expanded logistics use developments and warehouses on existing and rezoned industrial sites within 900 feet of sensitive receptors unless specific standards are met.

AB 98 usurps critical decision -making authority from local governments by imposing statewide mandates on where warehouses can be located and how they must operate. The bill includes stringent buffer zone requirements and mandatory truck route provisions, which severely limit the availability of land suitable for logistics use, even in areas already zoned for industrial purposes.

In densely populated regions, these restrictions could make it nearly impossible to find viable sites for new or expanding logistics facilities. This not only hinders new developments but also forces existing facilities to consider relocation out of state.

Critically, AB 98 strips local governments of the flexibility to balance economic development with environmental and community health concerns based on their unique needs. By overriding local control, the bill undermines the ability of communities to effectively manage growth and development, leading to unintended consequences that could harm local economies.

The bill's requirement for logistics centers to meet stringent zero -emission vehicle (ZEV) standards by 2028 is unfeasible given the current state of California's energy infrastructure and ZEV availability. The existing backlog in grid interconnections and insufficient readiness for such an increase in power demand make these standards impossible to meet within the proposed timeframe. We support ZEV technology and have encouraged supportive infrastructure development as well as its use in our community, but the requirements of AB 98 place an undue burden on businesses. In some cases, the bill could prevent projects from moving forward due to the limited availability of electricity from providers.

Additionally, the bill's aggregate square footage threshold (250,000 square feet) is cumulative, meaning that even small, phased expansions could trigger costly and restrictive requirements. AB 98 utilizes an overly broad and generic definition of "logistic use," which can also define industries beyond warehouses. Businesses constantly move and store goods, cargo, and products within their facilities and AB 98 does not differentiate between a building used solely for manufacturing and one that is used for multiple purposes. This approach unfairly penalizes businesses that grow as
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responsibly over time, disincentivizing expansion and economic development within the City and the state.

AB 98 would also require all local governments to update their circulation elements logistic use development information, including truck routes, signage, parking, and idling, and would authorize the Attorney General to fine local jurisdictions $50,000 every six months if they are not in compliance. This would be required by January 1, 2026 for local governments located in Riverside County, which is where the City is located. The bill would require us to make these updates within one year of the statute coming into effect and would result in costly fines if not completed.

Further, the bill is not abundantly clear that cities can disapprove a logistic use facility development from moving forward. Rather, the bill thrusts extensive provisions onto local governments with no regard to the actual development of logistic uses and warehouses in their communities. AB 98 unduly restricts and removes local control by stripping the City of its zoning and land use authority, constricts the City in tailoring public health protections to communities affected by qualifying logistics use, and imposes costly, unfunded mandates for local governments.

In closing, we are concerned about how this bill was developed. The Legislative session ended on August 31. However, this bill proposal which is aiming to fundamentally overhaul local plans and has the potential to disrupt a vital area of our local economy was pushed through in the final hours of a two-year legislative cycle. It is concerning that this measure had no chance for meaningful public input and stakeholder engagement, and essentially no discussion or debate before being voted on. Additionally, several stakeholder groups that will be heavily impacted by this legislation were excluded from the discussions leading up to the introduction of the measure, including environmental justice nonprofits, local governments, and business associations. These actions run counter to the basic tenants of cultivating a transparent and accessible government. Legislating without due diligence in meaningful participatory policymaking and leveraging the state's convoluted policy process to push through unbalanced, one -size -fits -all policies increase the public's distrust in their government and their elected representatives and result in policies that are not reflective of community needs, priorities, and values.

For these reasons, we must respectfully request your veto on AB 98. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings or Sharon Gonsalves with Renne Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,
David Fenn
Mayor, City of Beaumont
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The Honorable Gavin Newsom
California Governor
1021 0 Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SENATE BILL 937 (WIENER) — REQUEST FOR VETO
Dear Governor Newsom,
On behalf of the City of Beaumont, I am writing to respectfully request your veto on Senate Bill (SB) 937, which would prohibit a local government from requiring payment of fees or charges for public improvements or facilities on a designated residential development project before the development receives a certificate of occupancy.

Development related fees pay for the costs to install infrastructure necessary to build new homes and other developments in livable, equitable, and thriving communities. These fees pay for critical services such as water, sewer, fire protection, parks and open space, flood protection, libraries, and other essential needs. These fees and the infrastructure they fund make new housing and economic development possible.

SB 937 would, among other things, for certain developments, defer development impact fees until the certificate of occupancy or its equivalent, locks in those fees at prior to the issuance of a building permit, and prohibit the charging on interest on those deferred fees. The bill would also restrict local agencies from charging interest on any deferred fees. The bill would therefore create significant fiscal challenges to local agencies and their efforts to provide essential services and infrastructure.

The City of Beaumont already gives several concessions to incentivize developers to invest in our community. Prohibiting cities from requiring impact fees until late in the development process, from charging interest on deferred fees, and transferring risk should a project fail will further limit our ability to serve the needs of our community.

For these reasons, we respectfully request your veto on SB 937. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Sharon Gonsalves with Renne Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely, 2 --
Mayor, City of Beaumont
CC: The Honorable Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Senate District 23 The Honorable Greg Wallis, Assembly District 47
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