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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: September 15, 2026
Subject
Appointment of Mayor Kitty Moore and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang to an ad-hoc Council subcommittee to serve on a committee to evaluate proposals for the City Lobbyist for the 2027- 2028 legislative session.
Recommended Action
Approve the appointment of Mayor Kitty Moore and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang to an ad- hoc Council subcommittee to serve on a committee to evaluate proposals for the City Lobbyist for the 2027-2028 legislative session.
Reasons for Recommendation and Available Options
Since 2019, the City has contracted annually with a state lobbyist to advocate for the City's legislative priorities, monitor state policy developments, and strengthen the City's engagement with state lawmakers and agencies. In preparation for the next two-year cycle, the City began a new competitive selection process for legislative advocacy services by issuing the Request for Proposal (RFP) (Attachment A) on September 8 using the criteria accepted by Council at the January 21 City Council Meeting.
The proposed ad-hoc subcommittee will serve as evaluation committee members that are responsible for evaluating proposals from qualified firms based on their experience and ability to advance the City's legislative priorities. The evaluation committee will participate in interviews with proposing firms as appropriate and select the most qualified firm to perform these services for the 2027-2028 legislative cycle.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goal:
Public Engagement and Transparency, Quality of Life
TBD Item:
No
California Environmental Quality Act
The proposed action does not constitute a “project” subject to CEQA. _____________________________________
Prepared by: Astrid Robles, Assistant to the City Manager Reviewed by: Floy Andrews, Interim City Attorney
Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Legislative Advocacy Services RFP and Scope of Work