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RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR AN EXTENDED TWO-YEAR TERM, FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY SERVICES AND OPTIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES, AND
AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AS NEEDED IN-PERSON TRAVEL BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 AND A CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000
WITH AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES UP TO
THE CONTINGENCY AMOUNT
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, a priority for Foster City is to take efficient actions that enhance neighborhood livability and quality of place for current and future generations, specifically through development of a legislative advocacy program for Foster City that advances City Council's goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, California Public Policy Group (CPPG) is a full-service lobbying and consulting practice firm based in Sacramento that strives to represent the policy interests of public agencies, and those organizations who align with public entities; and WHEREAS, CPPG provides its clients with a keen understanding of California's evolving legislative and political landscape, which is critical when making policy decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City had entered into an agreement with RPPG on January 15, 2021, in the amount of $49,999 for State Legislative Advocacy Services for an initial one year or 12-month term, a First Amendment to the Agreement, for a two-year term and an additional $156,000, a Second Amendment to the Agreement, for a two-year term and an additional $120,000 and a $12,000 contingency, which was approved by the City Council and signed into effect on March 1, 2024; and subsequently a Third Amendment to the Agreement on August 19, 2024, to assign the Professional Services Agreement to CPPG (previously RPPG); and
WHEREAS, CPPG has been instrumental in assisting the City with strengthening its legislative advocacy program as well as securing State and Federal grant funding, including securing funding in previously promised Vehicle License Fees (VLF) that were owed to the City; and
WHEREAS, CPPG played a significant role in engaging with the City Council and staff to develop Foster City’s 2024 Legislative Platform and Policy, which is an important component of the City’s overall legislative advocacy program; and 4 2
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WHEREAS, significant efforts have been made to further the City's public policy advocacy positions on priority bills as CPPG has proactively tracked legislation and kept the City engaged by providing detailed policy and political analysis on several state legislative proposals; and
WHEREAS, extending the existing agreement with CPPG will ensure consistency and continuity in the City's representation on the state-level, allowing the firm to be more effective when advocating for the City's interests now having the intimate knowledge of the City's needs and priorities; and
WHEREAS, structuring the Fourth Amendment to consist of a flat fee for State legislative Advocacy Services, a budget for as needed in-person travel, and the optional add on of Grant Writing Services on a per-grant basis would continue to provide flexibility in the number of grants/the amount being pursued; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has affirmed its continued interest and need for legislative advocacy services, and the City is confident in CPPG's ability to provide such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with CPPG in an amount of $120,000 to extend the term of the agreement by an additional two years or 24 months and authorize an establishment of an as needed in- person travel budget in the amount of $10,000 and a contingency in the amount of $18,000 with authorization given to the City Manager to execute any contract amendments necessary for grant writing services up to the contingency amount.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of February, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK