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CA Public Policy Group Inc. Proposal

Glendale City Council
February 3, 2026

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CA Public Policy Group Inc. Proposal
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February 3, 2026
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PROPOSAL

STATELEGISLATIVEADVOCACYSERVICES
FOR

CITYOFGLENDALE
Date:December152025
Proposer:CaliforniaPublicPolicyGroup,Inc.

NameofBusiness
Address:112711thStreet,Suite300
City:SacramentoState:CaliforniaZipCode:95814
Telephone:(916)974-9270FAX:
____________________
Email:[email protected]
TOTHECITYOFGLENDALE,CALIFORNIA:

InresponsetotheRequestforProposals(“RFP”)bytheCityofGlendale(“City”),theundersignedperson orentity(“Proposer)nowsubmitsthisProposal(“Proposal”),withtheaccompanyingformsandattachments.

InsubmittingthisProposal,Proposercertifiesthat:

A.Proposerhasread,examined,andisfullyfamiliarwithallthreeoftheitems below(collectively,“theDocuments”):
(1)TheRFP’sprovisions;
(2)TheContract’sterms,conditions,requirements,specifications,and minimumperformancestandards;and
(3)AnyAddendaissuedduringtheproposalperiod;
B.Proposerhascarefullycheckedallwords.figures,andstatementsmadeinthe Documents;
C.ProposerissatisfiedthattheDocumentsareaccurate;
D.ProposerunderstandsandacceptsalloftheDocuments’provisions; E.Proposerhasexercisedallnecessaryduediligenceinmakinginvestigationsand inquiries,examiningdocuments,andinspectingCitysitesandfacilities; F.Proposerisfullyfamiliarwith—andhasfullyconsidered—allfacts,conditions, circumstances,andmailersthatmayaffect,inanyway,Proposer’sservicesor costs;
G.Proposerofferstofullyperformallofthedutiesandobligationsspecifiedinthe DocumentsinexchangefortheconsiderationdescribedintheDocuments; N
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H.ProposerrepresentsandcertifiesthatProposerdoesnotcurrently—andwillnot whileProposerperformsservicesonCity’sbehalf—represent(oradvocateon behalfof)anotherperson,entity,ororganizationwhoseinterests:
(1)Conflict,orpotentiallyconflict,withCity’sinterests;or (2)DirectlycompetewithCity’sinterests.

ThisProposalisanirrevocableofferforaperiodofatleastninety(90)calendar daysfollowingCity’sopeningofallProposals;
J.ExceptastheContractorCalifornialawallows,Cityisnotliableorresponsible foranycosts,fees,orexpensesthatProposerincursforanyoneormoreofthe following:
(1)RespondingtothisRFP;
(2)AnticipatingorpreparingforanawardofaContract;
(3)Obtaininganyequipment,personnel,facilities,orotheritemstocomply withtheDocuments’provisions;or
(4)PerformingtheservicesundertheContract;
K.Withinfourteen(14)calendardaysafterCityissuestheNoticeofIntenttoAward aContract,orwithinanyextensionthatCitymayallow,Proposeragreesto:
(1)SignanddelivertheContract,ofwhichtheRFP,itsattachedExhibits, andtheNoticecallingforProposalsareapart;and
(2)FurnishtheinsurancethattheDocumentsrequire;and
L.Atitsexpense,Proposeragreestoindemnify,defend,andholdharmlessCity anditsofficers,agents,employees,andrepresentativesfromandagainstany andallliability,suits,actions,proceedings,judgments,claims,demands,liens, losses,damages,costs,andexpenses(includingattorneys’fees,litigation, arbitration,mediation,appealexpenses),ifadispute,lawsuit,orotherproceeding arisesoutofanyoneormoreofthefollowing:
(1)Proposer’ssubmittingtheProposal;
(2)City’sacceptingProposer’sProposal;or
(3)City’sawardingacontracttoProposerincompliancewiththisRFP,or state,federal,orlocallaws.

2.Underthepenaltyofperjury,Proposercertifiesthat:

A.ThisProposalisgenuine,isnotashamorcollusive,andisnotmadeinthe interestof,oronbehalfof,anyperson,partnership,corporation,firm, organization,oranotherentitynotnamedordisclosedintheProposal; B.Proposerdidnot,directlyorindirectly,induce,agree,orsolicitanyoneelseto submitafalseorshamProposal,torefrainfromproposing,towithdrawa Proposal,ortoattempttoinduceanactionprejudicialtoCity’sinterests; C.Proposerhasnotsoughtbycollusion,inanymanner,tosecureforProposerany PF:2
advantageoverotherproposers;and
D.AllfactsandstatementsintheProposalarecompletelytrue,accurate,andcorrect.

E.BysigningthisProposal,eachindividualbelowrepresentsandcertifiesthatthe individual:
(1)Hastheright,power,legalcapacity,andauthoritynotonlytosignthis ProposalontheProposer’sbehalf,butalsotobindtheProposertothis Proposal;and
(2)BindstheProposertothisProposal.

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PROPOSER’SQUALIFICATIONSSTATEMENT
Allresponsesmustbetypewrittenorprintedlegiblyinink.Whenadditionalspaceisneeded toexplainananswer,attachsheetsasnecessary.InSection18ofthisform,listanddescribeeach attachment.Failureto(1)completethisform,(2)returnit,or(3)attacharequireddocumentmay rendertheProposalnon-responsive.

BUSINESSORGANIZATION!STRUCTURE

1.1Yourfirmisa:

CorporationUSoleProprietorshipQOther:
_________________
QLimitedLiabilityCompanyQGeneralorLimitedPartnership

1.2Ifyourfirmisacorporation,answerthefollowing:

1.2.1Dateofincorporation:9,2024

1.2.2Stateofincorporation:California

1.2.3CorporateIDnumber:6048547

1.2.4President’sname:DaneHutchings

1.2.5VicePresident’sname:
_____________________________________________

1.2.6Secretary’sname:DaneHutchings

1.2.7Treasurer’sname:
_______________________________________________

1.2.8AgentforServiceofProcess:
__________________________________________

1.2.9Agent’saddress:
______________________________________________________

1.2.10Isyourfirmapubliclytradedcorporation?
CYesNo

1.2.11Foranyperson,firmorentitywhoowns25%ormoreofthecorporation’sstock, identifytheindividual,firmorentityandthecorrespondingpercentageofownership:

Name:DaneHutchingsPercent:100%
Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

Name:
________________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

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1.3Ifyourfirmisalimitedliabilitycompany,answerthefollowing:

1.3.1Dateofformation:
_________________

1.3.2Stateofformation:
__________________

1.3.3SecretaryofState’sFileorIDnumber
_________

1.3.4ChiefExecutiveOfficer’sname:
_______________

1.3.5NameofManager(s):

1.3.6AgentforServiceofProcess:
________________

1.3.7Agent’saddress:
_______________________________________________________

1.3.8Foranyperson,firmorentitywhoseownershipormembershipinterestinthe companyexceeds25%,identifytheindividual,firmorentityandthecorresponding percentageofownershipormembership:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

1.4Ifyourfirmisapartnership,answerthefollowing:

1.4.1Dateofformation:
_________________________

1.4.2Typeofpartnership(General,Limited,LLP):
________________________

1.4.3SecretaryofState’sRegistrationorIDnumber:
_____________________

1.4.4ListthenameoftheGeneralPartner(s)andanyindividualwhohasanyequity interestinthepartnership:

1.4.5Listjurisdictionsinwhichyourfirm’sfictitiousname(dba)isfiled:

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1.5Ifyourfirmisindividuallyowned(asoleproprietorship),answerthefollowing:

1.5.1Dateyourfirmstarted:
_______________________________

1.5.2Nameofowner:
____________________________________________________

15.3Listjurisdictionsinwhichyourfirm’sfictitiousname(dba)isfiled:

1.6Ifyourfirmisotherthanthetypelistedabove,suchasajointventure,consortium,trust, associationorothercombination,describethebusinessorganizationorstructure,identifythe principals,andlisttheircorrespondingpercentageofownershiporcontrol:
1,6.1Descriptionofbusinessorganizationorstructure:

1.6.2Principalsandtheircorrespondingpercentageofownershiporcontrol:

Name:
_________________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

Name:
______________________________________
Percent:

2.OWNERSHIPANDNAMECHANGES

2.1Howmanyyearshasyourfirmbeeninbusinessunderitspresentname?1

2.2Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmchangednames?
DyesNo
IfYes,listallpriornames,addresses,andthedatestheywereused.Explainthereasonfor eachnamechange:

2.2.1Priorname:
________________________________________________________

2.12Address:
______________________________________________________________

2.2.3Reasonnamechanged:
______________________________________________
2,2.4Starting/endingdatesofpriorname:
_________________
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225Priorname.
________________________________________________________ 226Address
__________________________________________________________ 227Reasonnamechanged
228Starting/endingdatesofpriornameS
__________________
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23Isyourfirmasubsidiary,parent,holdingcompany,oraffiliateofanotherfirm? CYesNo
IfYes,explaintherelationshipbetweenyourfirmandtheassociatedfirmsInclude informationaboutanaffiliatedfirmonlyifonefirmowns50%ormoreofanotherfirm,orifan owner,partnerorofficerofyourfirmholdsasimilarpositioninanotherfirm 231Associatedfirm’sname
_________________________________________________
232Address:
______________________________________________________________ 233Relationshipbetweenyourfirmandtheassociatedfirm
234Pnncipalsandtheircorrespondingpercentageofownershiporcontrol Name
______________________________________
Percent
____________
Name
______________________________________
Percent:
____________
Name
______________________________________
Percent
____________
NameS
______________________________________
Percent
____________
235Associatedfirm’sname
______________________________________________
236Address
______________________________________________________________ 237Relationshipbetweenyourfirmandtheassociatedfirm.
238Principalsandtheircorrespondingpercentageofownershiporcontrol Name
______________________________________
Percent
____________
Name.
______________________________________
Percent.
____________
Name.
________________________________________
Percent
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Name.
______________________________________
Percent
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3.LICENSING
Forthefollowingquestions,theterm“owner”doesnotincludeownersofstockinyourfirmifyourfirmisa publiclytradedcorporation.

3.1Areanyofyourfirm’slicensesheldinthenameofacorporationorpartnership? CYesNo
IfYes,listbelowthenameofthecorporationorpartnershipthatactuallyholdsthelicense:

3.1.1Corporation’sorpartnership’sname:
____________________________________

3.2Listjurisdictionsinwhichyourfirmislegallyqualifiedtodobusiness,providethelicensenumber, describethetypeoflicense,andstatethelicense’sexpirationdate.Attachadditionalsheetsas necessary.

3.2.1Jurisdiction:Notapplicable.Wearequalifiedtorepresentanylocalgovernment entityintheStateofCalifornia. 3.2.2Licensenumber:
_______________________________________________________

3.2.3Typeoflicense:
____________________________________________________

3.2.4Expirationdate:
____________________________________________________

3.2.5Jurisdiction:
___________________________________________________________

3.2.6Licensenumber:
_______________________________________________________

3.2.7Typeoflicense:
____________________________________________________

3.2.8Expirationdate:
____________________________________________________

3.2.9Jurisdiction:
_______________________________________________________________

3.2.10Licensenumber
____________________________________________________

3.2.11Typeoflicense:
________________________________________________________

3.2.12Expirationdate:
____________________________________________________

3.3IsyourfirmregisteredasalobbyistwiththeCaliforniaSecretaryofState,theUnitedStates Senate,orHouseofRepresentatives?
YesONo
IfYes,listyourfirm’sIDnumber:

3.3.1CAStateRegistrationorFilerIDnumber:1416731

3.3.2SenateIDnumber:N/A
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3.3.3HouseIDnumber

3.4Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officers,oremployeesbeen investigated,cited,assessedanypenalties,subjecttoanydisciplinaryactionbyalicensingagencyor lobbyingregistrationauthority,orfoundtohaveviolatedanylicensingorregistrationlawsorregulations? DYesNo
IfYes,identitythelicensingagency,licensetypeandnumber,lobbyingregistrationauthority andIDnumber,andreasonforthedisciplinaryaction.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

3.4.1Licensingagency:
______________________________________________________

3.4.2Typeoflicense:
____________________________________________________

3.4.3Licensenumber:
____________________________________________________

3.4.4Lobbyistregistrationauthority:
_______________________________________________

3.4.5LobbyistregistrationIDnumber:
__________________________________________

3.4.6Dateofdisciplinaryaction:
_______________________________________________

3.4.7Reasonfordisciplinaryaction:
______________________________

3.4.8Licensingagency:
________________________________________

3.3.9Typeoflicense:
________________________________________

3.3.10Licensenumber:
_________________________________________

3.3.11Lobbyistregistrationauthority:
______________________________

3.3.12LobbyistregistrationIDnumber:
_____________________________

3.3.13Dateofdisciplinaryaction:
_________________________________

3.3.14Reasonfordisciplinaryaction:
______________________________

3.3.15Licensingagency:
______________________________________

3.3.16Typeoflicense:
________________________________________

3.3.17Licensenumber
____________

3.3.18Lobbyistregistrationauthority:—

3.3.19LobbyistregistrationIDnumber:

3.3.20Dateofdisciplinaryaction:—

3.3.21Reasonfordisciplinaryaction:

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4.EXPERIENCEANDPERFORMANCEHISTORY
Forthefollowingquestions,theterm“owner”doesnotincludeownersofstockinyourfirmifyourfirmisa publiclytradedcorporation.

4.1Howmanyyearshasyourfirmbeeninbusinessasalegislativelobbyist?1year2months

4.2Doesyourfirmcurrentlyownoroperateanyotherbusiness?
DYesNo
IfYes,listthebusiness’nameandaddress,andthepersonwhooperatesthebusiness.

Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

4.2.1Businessname:

4.2.2Address:

4.2.3Person’snamethatoperatesbusiness:

4.2.4Descriptionofbusiness:

4.2.5Businessname:

4.2.6Address:

4.2.7Person’snamethatoperatesbusiness:

4.2.8Descriptionofbusiness:

4.3Listthegovernmententitiesforwhichyourfirmhasperformedlegislativeadvocacyservicesin thelastfiveyears.Providethenameandtelephonenumberofthepersonwithinthegovernment entitywhoismostfamiliarwithyourperformanceoftheservices(i.e.,“ContactPerson”).Detail performancemetricsforotherclientsandyourroleinsuccesses.Attachadditionalsheetsas necessary.

4.3.1Governmententity’sname:CityofBakersfield

4.3.2Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LobbyingandGrantWriting

4.3.3 4.3.4
StartingIendingdatesofservices:2021IPresent
Fee(s)thatyourfirmcharged:$13,500/month

4.3.5Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyabidorRFP?
Underacontractoragreement?

4.3.6ContactPerson:ChristianClegg
YesQNo
YesUNo
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PhoneNumber:6613263751
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4.3.7Governmententity’sname:CityofMountainView

43.8SeMcesthatyourfirmprovided:

4.3.9 4.3.10

4.3.11 4.3.12

4.3.13 4.3.14

4.3.15 4.3.16
LobbyingandGrantWriting

4.3.17Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyabidorRFP?
Underacontractoragreement?
kZIYesDNo
YesCNo

4.3.18ContactPerson:AngelaKimmeyPhoneNumber238263666

4.4Fortheyearsbelow,listthenumberofgovernmententitiesforwhichyourfirmperformed legislativeadvocacyservices:
20212022202320242025
Numberofpublicentities:1619202136
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021/Present
Fee(s)thatyourfirmcharged:$12,501/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyabidorRFP?YesNo
Underacontractoragreement?YesDNo
ContactPerson:KimbraMcCarthyPhoneNumber:6509036031
Governmententity’sname:CityofVernon
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:Lobbying
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2024IPresent
Fee(s)thatyourfirmcharged:$12,000/month
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4.5 Please
list
current
work
assignments
for
other
government
entities,
the
starting
date
ofyourfirm’s
services
for
that
government
entity,
and
the
percent
of
your
firm’s
time
spent
on
those
assignments.

Attach
additional
sheets
as
necessary.

4.5.1 Government
entity’s
name:

Additional
page

18.10 4.5.2
Assignment:
___________________________________________________________

4.5.3 Starting
date
of
your
firm’s
services:
____________________________________

4.5.4 Percent
of
your
firm’s
time
spent
on
that
assignment:

4.5.5 Government
entity’s
name:
____________________________________________

4.5.6 Assignment:
___________________________________________________________

4.5.7 Starting
date
of
your
firm’s
services:
_____________________________________

4.5.8 Percent
of
your
firm’s
time
spent
on
that
assignment:
_________________________

4.5.9 Government
entity’s
name:
______________________________________________

4.5.10 Assignment:
_______________________________________________________

4.5.11 Starting
date
of
your
firm’s
services:
_______________________________________

4.5.12 Percent
of
your
firm’s
time
spent
on
that
assignment:

4.5.13 Government
entity’s
name:
____________________________________________

4.5.14 Assignment:
_______________________________________________________

4.5.15 Starting
date
of
your
firm’s
services:
_____________________________________

4.5.16 Percent
of
your
firm’s
time
spent
on
that
assignment:

4.6 Is
your
firm
a
member
of
aprofessional
organization?
DYes
No
Ifthe
answer
to
question

4.6 is
Yes,
list
the
organization.

Attach
additional
sheets
as
necessary.

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4.7Describeyourfirm’sbackgroundandexperiencewithrespecttoworkingwithstatelegislature, stateagencies,andseniorexecutiveandcommitteestaff.Provideamatrixidentifying relationshipswithkeylegislators,committeeconsultants,agencydirectors,policy staffandthirdhouserelevanttoCitypriorities,includingdemonstratedinteraction withinthepast24months.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

Backgroundandexperiencewithstatelegislaturedescribedinadditionalpage18.1.

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4.8Listsomeofyourfirm’ssuccessfulstatelegislativeeffortsforgovernmententitiesduringthepast tenyears—bothpro-activeefforts(introductionoflegislationonbehalfofagovernmententity) andreactiveefforts(helpingachievepassageorrejectionofspecificlegislation).Identifythe legislation,thetypeofissue,anddollarvalue(ifanappropriationsissue).Describeyourfirm’s effortsandexplainhowyourfirmwasinstrumentalinachievingtheresultthatthegovernment entitydesired.Provideapplicableexamplesofprogressreportsdetailingmeetings held,outreachactivities,billstracked,positionsdeveloped,fundingefforts undertaken,andoutcomesachieved.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

Successfulstatelegislativeeffortsdescribedonadditionalpage18.2.

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4.9Listsomeofyourfirm’sunsuccessfulstatelegislativeeffortsforgovernmententitiesduringthe pasttenyears.Identifythelegislation,describeyourfirm’sefforts,andstatethereasonor reasonswhythegovernmententitydidnotachievetheresultthatitdesired.Provideany applicableexamplesofeffortstoidentifyobstacles,nextsteps,andstrategic adjustmentsforotherclients.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

Unsuccessfulstatelegislativeeffortsdescribedonadditionalpage18.3.

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4.10Describeyourfirm’sfamiliarityof,andexpertisewith,publicadministration,localgovernment,and thestatelegislativeprocess—whichdemonstrateyourunderstandingandabilitytomeetthe needs,goals,andobjectivesoftheCityofGlendale.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

Descriptionoffirm’sfamiliarityandexpertiseincludedonadditional18.4.

5.PERSONNEL

5.1Atpresent,howmanypeople(whetherpaidorunpaid)workatyourfirm?9

5.2Duringthepastfiveyears,howmanypeople—onaverageperyear—werepaidemployeesof yourfirm?
20212022202320242025
Numberofemployees:471010
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5.3Doesyourfirmhaveanagreementoranarrangementwithanyotherfirmtoloanorshareyour firm’semployees?
CYesNo

5.4ListthepersonnelwhowillperformtheworkunderthisRequestforProposalsandwillhave primaryresponsibilityfortheCity’scontract.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

5.4.1Name:DaneHutchings-AdditionalSheet18.9

5.4.2TitleIposition:
_________________________________________________

5.4.3Professionalbackground/areaofexpertise:
_________________________

5.4.4NumberofmonthsIyearswithyourfirm:
____________________________

5.4.5Numberofprofessionaldegrees/licenses!certificationsthispersonholds:

5.4.6ListprofessionaldegreesIlicensesIcertifications:
____________

5.4.7Professionalaffiliations:
__________________________________

5.4.8Relatedprofessionalexperience:
___________________________

5.4.9Honorsandawards:
_____________________________________
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5.4.10Nameofclientsandgovernmententitiesforwhichthispersoncurrentlyperforms legislativeadvocacyservices:

5.4.11Name:JakeWhitaker-AdditionalSheet18.9

5.4.12Title/position:
________________________________________________________

5.4.13Professionalbackground/areaofexpertise:

5.4.14Numberofmonths!yearswithyourfirm:
__________________________________

5.4.15Numberofprofessionaldegrees!licenses!certificationsthispersonholds:
_______

5.4.16Listprofessionaldegrees/licenses/certifications:
___________________________

5.4.17Professionalaffiliations:
________

5.4.18Relatedprofessionalexperience:

5.4.19Honorsandawards:
__________
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5.4.20Nameofclientsandgovernmententitiesforwhichthispersoncurrentlyperforms

5.4.21 5.4.22

5.4.23 legislativeadvocacyservices:

5.4.24Numberofmonths/yearswithyourfirm:
____________________________

5.4.25NumberofprofessionaldegreesIlicenses/certificationsthispersonholds:

5.4.26Listprofessionaldegrees!licenses/certifications:
_________

5.4.27Professionalaffiliations:

5.4.28Relatedprofessionalexperience:

5.4.29Honorsandawards:

Name:KyraRoss-AdditionalSheet18.9
Title!position:

ProfessionalbackgroundIareaofexpertise:

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5.4.30Nameofclientsandgovernmententitiesforwhichthispersoncurrentlyperforms legislativeadvocacyservices:

5.5Aretheresumesofalloftheemployeeslistedin5.4attachedtothisProposal? YesUNo

6.EMPLOYEETRAINING

6.1Doesyourfirmhavealobbyisttrainingprogramorcourseforitsnewemployees? UYesNo

6.2Doesyourfirmhaveongoingorreoccurringlobbyisttrainingforitsemployees? 1YesONo
Iftheanswertoquestion6.1or6.2isYes,describethesubjects,topics,orcoursesthatare given;identifythepersonorentitythatprovidesthetraining;andstatehowoftenthetraining occurs.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

CaliforniarequiredEthicsCourse,everytwoyears
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Descriptionoffirm’sfamilirityandexpertiseincludeon

7.SECURITY

7.1Inthepastfiveyears,haveanycrimesoccurredorbeenattemptedatyourfirm’sbusinessoffice orprincipalplaceofoperations?
QYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,identifythelocation,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabout eachinstance.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

8.FINANCIALRESOURESANDRESPONSIBILITY

8.1Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirm,oranyoneelseactingonbehalfofyourfirm,filedfor bankruptcy,insolvency,receivership,orreorganization?
CYesNo
IfYes,listthefilingdate,identifythecourtandcasenumber,describethefactsand circumstancesgivingrisetoeachinstance,andsetforththedispositionorcurrentstatus.

Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

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8.2Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmhadanyconsolidations,mergers,acquisitions,closings, layoffs,orstaffreductions?
QYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance,Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

8.3Isyourfirmintheprocessof,orinnegotiationstoward:(a)consolidating,merging,selling,or closingitsbusiness,or(b)layingoffemployeesorreducingstaff? YesCNo
IfYes,describethetransaction;listtheanticipateddateforcompletingthetransaction,laying offemployees,orreducingstaff;anddescribethefacts,circumstances,andreasonsfor takingtheaction.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

CPPGisnotlayingofforundergoingareductionofstaff.

OnJanuary1,2026,KyraRosswilliointheCPPGstaff,bringingall12Emanuels Jones&Associatesclients,joiningforceswiththeCPPGteamtoprovidethehighest levelofservice.

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8.4TheRFPrequiresanauditedorreviewedfinancialstatement,oracompilation,preparedbya CertifiedPublicAccountant,andaletterofreferencefromabankorotherfinancialinstitution,to accompanytheProposal.Thisinformationwillbeusedonlyforthepurposeofdetermining whethertheProposerhassufficientfinancialresourcestoperformtherequestedservices.

Pleaseplacean“X”belowforeachyearthatyourfirmhasattachedafinancialstatement:

8.4.12024:X

84.22023:

8.4.32022:

8.5IsaletterofreferencefromthebankorotherfinancialinstitutionattachedtothisProposal? DYesUNo

9.BIDREJECTIONANDCONTRACTTERMINATION
Forthefollowingquestions,theterm“owner’doesnotincludeownersofstockinyourfirmifyourflrmisa publiclytradedcorporation.

9.1Hasagovernmententityoraclienteverrejectedyourfirm’sBidorProposalforservices? cjYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

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9.2Hasagovernmententityoraclienteverdeterminedthatyourfirmisanon-responsiblebidderor contractor?
DyesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

9.3Hasagovernmententityoraclienteverdebarredorsuspendedyourfirmfrombiddingor contracting?
DyesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

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9.4Hasyourfirmeverfailedtofulfillorperform,eitherpartiallyorcompletely,acontractoran agreementwithagovernmententityoraclient?
CYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

9.5Inthepasttenyears,hasanyofficerorprincipalofyourfirmbeenanofficerofanotherfirmwhich failedtoperformacontractoragreement?
DYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

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9.6Hasagovernmententityoraclienteverterminated,suspended,ornon-renewedyourfirm’s contractoragreementbeforeitscompletion?
DYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

9.7Hasagovernmententityoraclientevernotifiedoradvisedyourfirmthatitsperformanceundera contractoragreementispoor,sub-standard,ornon-compliant? DYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

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9.8Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmpaid,orhasyourfirmbeenassessed,liquidateddamageson acontractoragreement?
DYesNo
IfYes,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteachinstance.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

9.9Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officersoremployeesbeen convictedofacrimerelatedtothebiddingofagovernmentcontract,theawardingofa governmentcontract,ortheperformanceofagovernmentcontract? (“Convicted”includesaverdictofguiltybyajudgeorjury,apleaofguilty,apleaofnob contendere,oraforfeitureofbail.)
DYesNo
IfYes,identifythegovernmententity;listthedate,courtandcasenumber;describethefacts andcircumstancesabouteachinstance;andsetforththepenaltyorpunishmentimposed.

Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

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10.BUSINESSINTEGRITY
Forthefollowingquestions,theterm“owner’doesnotincludeownersofstockinyourfirmifyourfirmisa publiclytradedcorporation.Theterm“convicted”includesaverdictofguiltybyajudgeorjury,apleaof guilty,apleaofnobcontendere,oraforfeitureofbail.

10.1Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officers,oremployeesbeen convictedinacriminalaction,orfoundliableinacivilsuit,formakingfalseclaim(s)ormaterial misrepresentation(s)toanygovernmententity?
CYesNo
IfYes,identifythegovernmententity;listthedate,courtandcasenumber;describethefacts andcircumstancesabouteachinstance;andsetforththeoutcomeordisposition.Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

10.2Inthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officers,oremployeesbeen convictedofacrimeinvolvingembeIement,theft,fraud,forgery,bribery,deceptiveorunlawful businesspractices,perjury,falsifyingordestroyingrecordsorevidence,orreceivingstolenproperty? DYesNo
IfYes,identifythecrimeoroffense;listthedate,courtandcasenumber;describethefacts andcircumstancesabouteachinstance;andsetforththepenaltyorpunishmentimposed.

Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

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10.3Isagovernmententitycurrentlyinvestigatingyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officersor employeesformakingfalseclaim(s)ormaterialmisrepresentation(s)? DYesNo
IfYes,identifythegovernmententity,anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabouteach instance.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

10.4Inthepasttenyears,hasanygovernmententityever:(a)investigated,cited,disciplined,or assessedanypenaltiesagainstyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officers,oremployees,or (b)determinedthatyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officers,oremployeesviolatedany laws,rules,orregulations?
DYesNo
IfYes,identifythegovernmententity,listthedate,anddescribethefactsandcircumstances abouteachinstance.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

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11.CLAIMSANDSUITS
Forthefollowingquestions,theterm‘owner”doesnotincludeownersofstockinyourfirmifyourfirmisa publiclytradedcorporation.
liiInthepasttenyears,hasyourfirmoranyofitsowners,partners,officers,oremployeesbeena defendantincourt—orbeeninvolvedinamediationorarbitration—onamafterrelatedto:

11.1.1Theperformance,non-performance,default,orbreachofacontractoragreement? DYesNo

11.1.2Violatinganylaws,rules,orregulations?
DYesNo

11.1.3Bodilyinjuryorpersonalinjury(libel,slander,falseimprisonment)? DYesNo

11.1.4Employment-relatedlitigationbroughtbyanemployeeofyourfirm? ElYcsNo

11.1.5Paymenttoasubcontractororsubconsultant?
DYesNo
Iftheanswertoquestions11.1.1to11.1.5isYes,identifythenameofthepersonorentity thatsued(i.e.,“theplaintiff”);listthedate,courtandcasenumber;describethefactsand circumstancesgivingrisetothelawsuit,mediation,orarbitration;andsetforththeoutcome ordisposition.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary
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11.2Hasyourfirmeverfiledaclaimfordamagesoralawsuit,orrequestedarbitrationormediation, againstagovernmententity?
DYesNo
IfYes,identifythegovernmententity;listthedate,courtandcasenumber;describethefacts andcircumstancesabouttheclaimfordamages,lawsuit,mediation,orarbitration;andset forththeoutcomeordisposition.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

11.3Arethereanypendingoroutstandingjudgmentsorliensagainstyourfirmoranyofitsowners, partners,officers,oremployees?
DYesNo
IfYes,identifythenameofthepersonorentityentitledtopayment;listthedate,courtand casenumber;describethefactsandcircumstancesgivingrisetothejudgmentorlien;and setforththeamountofthejudgmentorlien.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

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12.INSURANCE

12.1Inthepasttenyears,hasaninsurancecompanyorasuretycompany:

12.1.1Refusedtoinsureyourfirm?
GYesNo

12.1.2Canceledornon-renewedyourfirm’sinsurancecoverage? DYesNo

12.1.3Refusedtoissueyourfirmabond?
DYesNo

12.1.4Canceledorrevokedabondobtainedbyyourfirm?
DYesNo
Iftheanswertoquestions12.1.1to12.1.4isYes,identifythenameoftheinsurance companyorsuretycompany;listthedate;anddescribethefactsandcircumstancesabout eachinstance.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

13.CONFLICTOFINTEREST

13.1Identifygovernmententityclientswhoseinterestsare,ormaybe,inconflictwiththeCityof Glendale’sinterests(i.e.,Glendale’sissues,needs,goals,objectives).Attachadditional sheetsasnecessary.

13.1.1Governmententity’sname:
____________________________

13.1.2ContactPerson:
_______________________
PhoneNumber:

13.1.3Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:
_____________________
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13.1.4Descriptionofintereststhatconflict,ormayconflict,withGlendale’sinterests:

13.1.5Governmententity’sname:
______________________________________

13.1.6ContactPerson:
_______________________
PhoneNumber:____________

13.1.7Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:
_________________________________

13.1.8Descriptionofintereststhatconflict,ormayconflict,withGlendale’sinterests:

Re:4.77Backgroundandexperiencewithstatelegislature.

13.1.9Governmententity’sname:
______________________________________

13.1.10ContactPerson:
_________________________
PhoneNumber_____________

13.1.11Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:
____________________________________

13.1.12Descriptionofintereststhatconflict,ormayconflict,withGlendale’sinterests:

14.REFERENCECHECK

14.1TheCityofGlendalemay:(1)requestcredit,criminal,andinvestigativereportsaboutyourfirm, and(2)contactthereferences,governmententities,andotherpersonslistedinthisProposal.

TheCityofGlendalewillusethisinformationtoevaluateyourfirm’sfinancialresources, responsibility,andintegritywithrespecttothisProposal,anawardoftheContract,oranycontract renewal.TheCityofGlendalewilltreatanysuchinformationthatitobtainsnoworlateras confidential.

14.1.1DoesyourfirmauthorizetheCityofGlendaletoobtaincredit,criminal,and investigativereportsaboutyourfirm?
YesQNo

14.1.2Doesyourfirmauthorizethereferences,govemmententities,andotherpersons listedinthisProposaltoreleaseinformationaboutyourfirmtotheCityofGlendale? YesUNo
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15.PUBLICRECORDSEXEMPTINFORMATION
Belowpleaseidentify(byageneraldescription)allcopyrightedmaterial,tradesecrets,orotherproprietary information(“protectabledocuments”)thatProposerhasincludedinthisProposalwhichProposer believesshouldbeexemptfromdisclosureunderCalifornia’sPublicRecordsAct,GovernmentCode Section6250,etseq.Bylistingtheprotectabledocumentsbelow,Proposeragreestoindemnify,defend, andholdharmlessCityanditsofficers,agents,employees,andrepresentativesfromandagainstany action,claim,lawsuit,orproceeding,includingcostsandexpenses,arisingoutoforconnectedwiththe City’srefusaltodisclosetheprotectabledocumentstoanypartymakingarequestforthoseitems.The CitywilltreatanyProposer,whofailstoidentifybelowprotectabledocumentsthatProposerbelieves shouldbeexemptfromdisclosure,ashavingwaiveditsrighttoanexemptionfromdisclosure,asthe PublicRecordsActprovides.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

CPPGisinhealthyfinancialcondition.Duetothefactthatthisdocumentinitsentiretyis subjecttotheCaliforniaPublicRecord’sAct,wearewillingtosubmitfinancialrecords undersealuponrequest.

16.PROPOSEDFEESANDRATES

16.1FortheperiodofFebruary12026-December31,2026,listthebillingrate,fee,andcostforyourfirmanc itsemployees(professionalandadministrative)toperformtheservicesandcompletealltasks describedintheRFP.Specifytheemployee’snameandtitleorpositionwiththecorresponding rate,fee,orcost.Attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary.

Feeproposalincludedinadditionalpage18.11.

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16.2FortheperiodofFebruary112026-December31,2026,listtherate,cost,orfeefor reimbursableexpenses(including,butnotlimitedto:travel,transportation,rent,overhead, administration1telephonecalls,facsimile,anddocumentprintingandreproduction).Attach additionalsheetsasnecessary.

Feeproposalincludedinadditionalpage18.11.

16.3FortheperiodofFebruary1,2026-December31,2026,yourfirm’sTotalFeeforthe servicesdescribedintheRFPwillbe:

Optionsincludedinadditionalpage18.11.dollarsVariable

16.4FortheperiodofFebruary1,2026-December31,2026,theproposedpaymentscheduleforthe TotalFee(paidinequalinstallments)willbe:

Monthly
Quarterly
COther:

16.5TheContractwiththesuccessfulproposermayincludeanoptionfortheCitytoextendthe Agreementforuptothree(3)annualperiods.IftheContractweretoincludethisoption,please specifyanychange(s)toyourfeesandcoststhatwouldapplyforsuchextendedperiod(s):

Descriptionofoptionalextensionsincludedinadditionalpage18.11.

17.ADDITIONALINFORMATION
Belowpleasestateanyotherinformationthatyourfirmbelievesisessentialtoacompleteevaluationof theProposal.Ifyourfirmhasnoadditionalinformation,pleasestatebelow:‘Ourfirmdoesnothaveany additionalinformationtopresent.”
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18.ATtACHMENTS
ForanyattachmentthatisapartofthisProposal,pleaselistanddescribetheattachment(e.g.,Explanation concerningquestion9.3-2pages”or“InformationrequiredbySection6oftheRFP—6pages”).

OurfirmdeclaresthattheattachmentslistedbelowareaddedandaremadeapartofthisProposalin ordertofullyandaccuratelyrespondtotheRFP:

18.1Re:4.7Explanationofbackgroundandexperiencewithstatelegislature

18.2Re:4.8Descriptionofsuccessfulstatelegislativeeffortsforgovernmententities

18.3Re:4.9Descriptionofunsuccessfulstatelegislativeeffortsforgovernmententities

18.4Re:4.10Descriptionoffirm’sexpertise

18.5Re:4.3Descriptionofclientstopresent

18.6Re:8.4Financialdisclosurestatement

18.7Re:8.5Bankletter

18.8Re:13.1Conflictofintereststatement

18.9Re:5.5Resumesforprimarypersonnel

18.10Re:4.5Descriptionofcurrentclients

18.11 18.12

18.13 18.14

18.15 18.16

18.7 18.18

18.19 18.20
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Attachment18.1
RE:InformationRequiredbySection4.7oftheRFP,3Pages
CPPGmaintainsdeep,longstandingrelationshipsacrosstheLegisLature(membersandstaff),key poLicyandbudgetcommittees,andsenioradministrationofficials.CPPGprioritizesreLationship buiLdingwellbeforespecificissuesariseandleveragesthisnetworktoadvancecLientpolicyand fundingpriorities.

Legislativeofficesandleadership
•WorkingreLationshipswithvirtuallyeveryLegislativeoffice. •ReguLarengagementwithleadershipofficesinboththeSenateandAssembLy. •Ongoingconnectionswithbudgetdecision-makers(Budget.Appropriations,andBudget Subcommittees).

Keylegislativecommittees(policyandbudget)
CPPGmaintainsworkingrelationshipswithchairs,members,andconsuLtantsacrossmajor committees,including:
•Appropriations
•BudgetandBudgetSubcommittees
•LocaLGovernment
•Housing
•Judiciary
•Transportation
•Labor
•NaturalResources
•BusinessandProfessions
•GovernmentalOrganization
Committeestaffandconsultantrelationships
ThroughCPPG’steamexperience—andparticuLarLyviaSeniorLegisLativeAdvocateKyraRoss—the firmmaintainsroutine,high-frequencycontactwithkeycommitteestaff,incLuding:

AssemblyLocalGovernmentCommittee
•ChiefConsultant:AngelaMapp
•PrincipalConsultant:JimmyMacDonald
AssemblyNaturalResourcesCommittee
•ChiefConsultant:LawrenceLingbloom
•PrincipalConsultant:ElizabethMacMiLlan
•SeniorConsultant:PaigeBrokaw
AssemblyHousingandCommunityDeveLopmentCommittee
•ChiefConsultant:LisaEngel
AssemblyUtilitiesandEnergyCommittee
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•ChiefConsultant:LauraShybut
•SeniorConsultant:LinaMalova
SenateHousingCommittee
•ChiefConsuLtant:AUsonHughes
•PrincipalConsultant:HankBrady
SenateLocalGovernmentCommittee
•ChiefConsultant:AntonFavorini-Csorba
•PrincipalConsuLtant:JonathanPeterson
SenateEnergy,UtilitiesandCommunicationsCommittee
•ChiefConsuLtant:NidiaBautista
•Consultant:SarahSmith
SenateNaturalResourcesandWaterCommittee
•ChiefConsultant:KatharineMoore
•PrincipalConsultant:GenevieveWong
Individuallegislativememberrelationships
Assembly
•SpeakerRobertRivas(D)
•MajorityLeaderCeciliaAguiar-Curry(D)
•AssemblymemberMatHaney(D)—Chair,AssemblyHousingCommittee •AssembLymemberJohnHarabedian(D)—Chair,SelectCommitteeonHousingFinance andAffordability;Chair,ArmenianCaucus
•AssemblymemberIsaacBryan(D)
•AssemblymemberAshKalra(D)—Chair,AssemblyJudiciaryCommittee •AssemblymemberMaggyKrelL(D)
•AssemblymemberAlexLee(D)—Chair,ProgressiveCaucus
•AssembLymemberTinaMcKinnor(D)—Chair,PublicEmpLoymentandRetirement Committee
•AssemblymemberStephanieNguyen(D)—CapitaLCaucusMember
•AssemblymemberLizOrtega(D)—Chair,LaborandEmploymentCommittee •AssemblymemberBlancaPacheco(D)
•AssembLymemberDianePapan(D)—Chair,Water,ParksandWildlifeCommittee •AssemblymemberCottiePetrie-Norris(D)—Chair,UtiLitiesandEnergyCommittee •AssemblymemberSharonQuirk-SiWa(0)—Chair,AssemblyBudgetSubcommittee5 Committee
•AssembLymemberBuffyWicks(D)—Chair,AssembLyAppropriationsCommittee •AssembLymemberLoriWiLson(D)—Chair,AssemblyTransportationCommittee •AssemblymemberPatrickAhrens(D)
•AssemblymemberJoaquinArambula(D)
•AssemblymemberJasmeetBaines(0)
•AssemblymemberMarcBerman(D)
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•AssemblymemberTashaBoerner(D)
•AssemblymemberLisaCalderon(D)
•AssembLymemberJessicaCaLoza(D)
•AssembLymemberiuanCarrillo(D)—Chair,LocalGovernmentCommittee •AssembtymemberDamonConnoLLy(D)—Chair,EnvironmentalSafetyandToxicMateriaLs Committee
•AssemblymemberSadeElhawary(D)
•AssemblymemberHeathFlora(R)—RepublicanLeader
•AssembtymemberJesseGabriel(D)—Chair,AssemblyBudgetCommittee •AssemblymemberJamesGallagher(R)
•AssembLymemberRobertGarcia(D)
•AssembLymemberMikeGipson(D)—Chair,AssembLyRevenue&TaxationCommittee •AssemblymemberMarkGonzalez(D)
Senate
•SenateProTemMoniqueLimon(D)
•FormerSenateProTernMikeMcGuire(D)
•SenatorBobArchuleta(D)
•SenatorJesseArreguin(D)—Chair,SenatePublicSafetyCommittee •SenatorAngeLiqueAshby(D)—Chair,Business,Professions&EconomicDevelopment Committee;CapitalCaucusMember
•SenatorJoshBecker(D)—Chair,SenateEnergyCommittee
•SenatorCatherineBlakespear(D)—Chair,SenateNaturalResourcesCommittee •SenatorChristopherCabaldon(0)—CapitaCaucusMember;Chair,Budget Subcommittee4Committee
•SenatorAnnaCabalLero(D)—Chair,SenateAppropriationsCommittee •SenatorSabrinaCervantes(D)
•SenatorDaveCortese(D)—Chair,SenateTransportationCommittee •SenatorMariaELenaDurazo(D)—Chair,SenateLocalGovernmentCommittee •SenatorLenaGonzalez(D)—MajorityLeader;Chair,LatinoCaucus •SenatorTimGrayson(D)
•SenatorShannonGrove(R)
•SenatorMelissaHurtado(D)
•SenatorBrianJones(R)—MinorityLeader
•SenatorJohnLaird(D)
•SenatorCarolineMenjivar(D)
•SenatorRogerNietlo(R)—CapitaLCaucusMember
•SenatorELoiseGOmezReyes(D)
•SenatorKeLLySeyarto(R)—ViceChair,LocalGovernmentCaucus •SenatorLolaSmallwood-Cuevas(D)
•SenatorHenryStern(D)
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•SenatorThomasUmberg(D)—Chair,SenateiudiciaryCommittee
•SenatorAishaWahab(D)—Chair,SenateHousingCommittee
Legislativechiefsofstaff,leadershipadvisors,andotherkeystaff CPPGmaintainstong-runningworkingrelationshipswithseniorstaffacrossLeadership,rules,and memberoffices,including:
•KipLipper(SenateProTem’sEnergyAdvisor)
•KatieKolistos(AssemblySpeaker’sOffice,localgovernmentconsultant) •BrynSullivan(SenateRulesCommittee)
•DanReeves(ChiefofStafftoSenatorStevePadiLLa)
•GustavoArroyo(ChiefofStafftoSenatorSusanRubio)
•JuLieSauls(ChiefofStafftoSenatorRogerNiello)
•GiLTopete(ChiefofStafftoSenatorHenryStern)
•DavidOrosco(ChiefofStafftoSenatorStevenChoi)
•SophiaKwongKim(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberMikeFong)
•JohnFerrera(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberCeciliaAguiar-Curry) •DavidStammerjohan(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberMaggieKreLL) •NghiaNguyen(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberALexandraMacedo) •MarkStivers(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberAnamarieAviLaFarias) •ArwenChenery(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberSteveBennett) •KaterinaRobinson(ChiefofStafftoSenatorJerryMcNerney)
•CameronUrkofsky(ChiefofStafftoSenatorCarolineMenjivar) •BethanyWestfaLl(ChiefofStafftoAssemblymemberChrisWard) •ElizabethBiondi(AssembLyNaturaLResourcesCommittee)
•LawrenceLingbLoom(ChiefConsultant,AssemblyNaturalResourcesCommittee) •JoshTooker(ChiefConsuLtant,AssemblyEnvironmentalSafetyCommittee) •CarrieCornwelt(StaffDirector,SenateElectionsCommittee) Governor’sOfficeandseniorAdministrationrelationships(named) •CPPGmaintainsextensiveconnectionswiththeGovernor’sOfficeandsenior AdministrationofficiaLs,builtoverdecadesofengagementandcredibility.

Stateagenciesandconstitutionaloffices(accessandfacilitation) WhiLestateagenciesarenotalwaystheprimarydriversoflegislativepriorities,CPPGleveragesits networktofaciLitateclientaccesswhenagencyorconstitutionaLofficeengagementisneeded, including:
•StateController’sOffice:BismarkObando(PressSecretarytoControLLerMaliaCohen) •StateTreasurer’sOffice:PatrickHenning(ChiefDeputyTreasurer) Third-houselobbyists,associations,andcoalitionpartners
CPPGmaintainsrelationshipsandcoordinatesstrategywiththird-houseLobbyistsand associationsthathoLdsignificantinfluence,including:
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•CalCities(LeagueofCaliforniaCities)
•CaliforniaContractCitiesAssociation(CCCA)
•CaliforniaStateAssociationofCounties(CSAC)
•RegionalCountyRepresentativesofCaLifornia(RCRC)
•CaLiforniaMunicipalUtilitiesAssociation(CMUA)
•SouthernCaliforniaPubLicPowerAuthority(SCPPA)
•AssociationofCaliforniaWaterAgencies(ACWA)
•CaliforniaSanitationAgencies(CASA)
•WateReuse
•Otheralignedorganizationsandcoalitionpartners
CPPGLobbyistsregularLyparticipateinconferencecaLLs,caucusmeetings,andcoalition-building effortstoalignstrategyonlocalgovernmentandutilitypriorities.

Localgovernmentandutilityclientrelationships(namedexamples) ThroughKyraRoss’spriorwork(EmanuelsJones&Associates)andongoingCPPGengagement, CPPCmaintainsclient-drivenrelationships,incLuding:
•CityofGlendaLe
•GlendaLeWater&Power
•CityofBurbank
•CityofPasadena
•Burbank-Glendale-PasadenaAirportAuthority
KyraaLsomaintainsfrequentcommunicationwiththedelegationrepresentingGLendale,including:
•SenatorSashaRenéePerez
•AssemblymemberNickSchultz
•AssemblymemberJessicaCaLoza
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RE:InformationRequiredbySection4.8oftheRFP,2Pages
CPPGlobbyist,KyraRoss,hasbeensuccessfullyadvocatingfortheCityofGlendalefortheLast decade.ShefoughtforchangestoprotectGLendale’sredevelopmentfunds,backfillfundingfor utiLityarrearspost-COVIDandmillionsinstatebudgetallocations.ShehasassistedtheCityin procuringover$125,000,000since2015.

SuccessfulLegisLativeadvocacyrequiresstrongcoalitionbuiLding,keenpoliticaLacumenand expertiseinthefieldaswellasconnectionswithbothindividuallegisLativeofficesandcommittees.

Ourpowerhouseteamoflegislative,policy,fundingandtechnicalexpertsiswell-positionedwith extensivenetworksintheCapitoLandastellarrecordofLegisLativesuccesses.Afewofthese successesarenotedbeLow:

SB1177(Poflantino,2022)BurbankGlendalePasadenaRegionalHousingTrust-Chaptered Inearly2022,thecitiesofGlendale,Burbank,andPasadenarecognizedtheneedforfunding assistanceforfamiliesinthetn-cityregionwithextremeLylow,verylow,Low,andmoderateincomes andhomelessindividuaLs.TheacuteshortageofaffordabLehousingintheArroyoVerdugoregion combinedwithinsufficientfundingtobringalLofthehousingprojectsinthepipelinetocompletion createdtheneedforanadditionalfundingoption.ThethreecitiessponsoredSB1177(Portantino) thatalLowedthecitiestoenterintoajointpowersagreementtocreateandoperatethetrusttofund housingintheregion.InadditiontotheenactinglegisLation,abudgetappropriationof$23million wassuccessfullyobtainedthroughthebudgetprocess.CPPGlobbyist,KyraRoss,wasthelead lobbyistonthebilL,draftingbiLLbackgrounddocuments,taLkingpoints,andothermaterialsforthe authorandcommitteeoffices.Additionally,shecoordinatedandLedaLLlobbyingmeetingsinthe Capitolwithpolicycommitteeconsultants,policycommitteemembersandtheirstaffaswellas meetingswiththeGovernor’sofficeonboththebillandappropriation.Allthreecityclientswerekept uptodatethroughweeklyemailupdates,bi-weeklycallswithcitystaffaswellascalLsandemaiLs asneededwithin24hoursofanyactiononthebiLLs.Impressively,thebillhadno“no”votes throughouttheprocessandwassignedbytheGovernor.

InJune2024,theBurbankGlendalePasadenaRegionalHousingTrustissueditsfirstaward,acapital constructiongrantpavingthewayforapioneering,multipurposeHomelessSolutionsCenterin Burbank.

CPPGlobbyistshavealsoprotectedcityclients,includingtheCityofGLendale,fromLegislationthat wouldbedetrimentaltoboththeCityandGlendaleWaterandPower. 112711THSTREET,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM tPPG

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SB445(Wiener)2025HighSpeedRail-Halted
In2025,SenatorWienerintroducedabiLlthatproposedtodrasticallyalterexistingapprovaland coordinationprocessesbyimposinghighlyprescriptiveandimpracticaltimeframesthatdonot reflectthecomplexityofinfrastructurecoordination,environmentaLreview,andpublicengagement necessaryforresponsibleprojectdelivery.Theauthorsoughttoaddressdeadlinesinthepermitting processbyimposingdeadlinesonlocalgovernments,publiclyownedutilities,specialdistricts, privatelyownedutiLitiesandtelecommunicationscompaniestocomplywiththepermittingprocess.

IfthestateagencydoesnotgetthelocaLagencypermitsbecauseofthesedelays,theyare empoweredtojustbeginconstruction.TheLegislationwouLdhaveaLsoLimitedlocaLgovernments fromrequiringconcessionsunrelatedtotheprojectasarequirementforreceivingapermit.InJune 2025,thebiLlwasamendedtoonlyapplytotheHigh-SpeedRaiLAuthorityandthoseLocaLagencies inthepathofHigh-SpeedRaiLtracksfocusedprimarilyonInvestorOwnedUtilitiesandPublicly OwnedUtilities,incLudingGLendaleWaterandPower.

CPPGlobbyistsengagedwiththeCaliforniaMunicipalUtilitiesAssociation,theLeagueofCalifornia Cities,andtheAssociationofCaliforniaWaterAgenciestoLobbythelegislativemembers highlightingthenumerousissuesofconcerninthebillincludingtheabilitytomanagepublic infrastructure,ensureworkerandpublicsafety,andcoordinatewithaLLcriticalinfrastructure sectors.Notably,becausethebillwasintheAssemblyandbeingheardintheAssemblyUtility CommitteewhichAssemblymemberSchuLtzisamember,CPPGlobbyistsmetwith AssemblymemberSchuLtzonthebillonseveraloccasions,notingthespecificimpactstotheCityof GLendale.AssemblymemberSchuLtzspokeoutinoppositiontothebilLincommitteeasadirect resuLtofCPPGLobbyistinteractions.InAugust,inresponsetothelargeandgrowingcoalitionof Cities,UtiLitiesandothersinstrongoppositiontothebilL,thebillwasheldbytheAssembly AppropriationsCommittee,haltingitsprogressin2025.

CPPGLobbyistsbothcommunicatedclientconcernsdirectLytotheLegisLativedelegationon numerousoccasionsthroughletterssubmittedtothelegislativeportal,directmeetingswiththe Legislatorsandtheirstaffandthroughcoalitionefforts.Clientswerekeptuptodatethroughbi weekLymeetings,weeklywrittenupdatesandcaLLsandemaiLsasneededwithin24hoursofany actiononthebilLs.

SB423(Gonzalez)Housing:realpropertytransfertaxes:affordabilitycovenants Inthefinaldaysofthe2025legislativesession,SB423was“gutandamended”toincludelanguage thatwouldhaveprohibitedcitiesfromimposingarealestatetransfertaxoncertainnewLy constructedresidentialandcommercialproperties.TheproposalwouLdhavebarredtransfertaxes for15yearsfollowingtheissuanceofacertificateofoccupancyformultifamilyandcommercial deveLopmentsandforfiveyearsonsingle-familyhomesrebuiLtafteradisaster.Anotherversionof theproposaLextendedtheserestrictionstodocumenttransfertaxes,posingsignificantfiscaL impactsforLocalgovernmentsstatewide.
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CPPGmobilizedimmediately,workingdirectlywithcityclientstoquantifypotentialrevenuelosses andpreparecity-specificimpactanalyses.OurteamaLsocoordinatedwitheachcity’sLegislative delegation,theLeagueofCaliforniaCities,andexternalpartnerssuchastheCaliforniaProfessional Firefighters,amplifyingstatewideopposition,andelevatingtheissuepoLiticalLy.

SB499(Stern)Residentialprojects:feesandcharges
InthewakeoftheLast-minutegut-and-amendofSB937(Wiener,Chapter290,Statutesof2024), locaLagencies—incLudingrecreationandparkdistricts—wereLeftgrapplingwithhowtointerpret whichdevelopmentmitigationfeeswererequiredtobedeferredversusthosethatcouldstiLLbe coLlectedatthetimeofapplication.SB937failedtorecognizethatparks,openspace,andparkLand playanessentialroleinpubLicsafety—servingasnaturaLfuelbreaks,fLoodplains,andstagingareas forfirstresponders.

Inresponse,CPPGassistedtheCaLiforniaAssociationofRecreationandParkDistrictsinsponsoring SB499toensurethatparkandrecreationdistricts,alongwithotherlocaLagencies,retaintheability tocollectspecifiedmitigationfeeswhenparks,openspace,andparkfacilitiesareidentifiedina localhazardmitigationplanorlocaLsafetyelement.

Assponsorofthebill,CPPGworkedhand-in-glovewithSenatorStern(D-Malibu),servingasthelead negotiatorthroughoutthelegislativeprocess.OurteamactedasLeadtestimony,deveLoped backgroundmaterials,committeebriefings,advocacydocuments,andtechnicalamendments necessarytosecurepassage.WhiLeinthesecondhouse,thebillwasamendedtoexpanditsscope beyondparkstoexplicitlyincludethetimeLycolLectionofconnectionandcapacitycharges.

Despiteoppositionfrompowerfulspecialinterestgroups,CPPGledabroadanddiversecoaLition— includingpublicsafetyorganizations,majorutilities,andcitiesacrossCalifornia—tosuccessfully advanceSB499.
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SenateBill79(Wiener)Housingdevelopmenttransit-orienteddevelopment SB79makeshousingdevelopmentanaLlowabLeusewithinahaLfmiLeradiusofamajortransitstop andallowstransitagenciestoadoptobjectivestandardsforbothresidentialandcommerciaL deveLopmentsproposedtobeconstructedonLandownedbythetransitagencyoronwhichthe transitagencyhasapermanentoperatingeasement.ThebiLlundermineslocalplanningeffortsat theircorebyallowingdeveLopmentinareaswhereacityhasnotplannedforasignificantincreasein density.

Immediatelyuponintroduction,CPPGlobbyistsworkedwithadvocatesinthebroaderlocal governmentadvocacycommunity—includingtheLeagueofCaliforniaCities,amongothers—to createarobustoppositioncoalitiontoeducatetheLegislatureonspecificimpactstoLocalagencies.

Inaddition,CPPGlobbyistsmetwithdelegationmembersandtheirstaffonnumerousoccasionsto informthemofclientpositionsandspecificimpactstotheclientcommunities.

AsadirectresultofoureffortswithacoalitionofstakehoLders,SB79wassubstantiaLlyamended,a totalof13setsofamendmentspriortomakingitswaytoGovernorNewsom.TheLastsetof amendmentsremovedthethird“tier”inthebiLl,narrowingitsappLicabilitytothecitiesinBcounties.

ThelastsetofamendmentsadditionaLlyremovedtheoppositionoftheStateBuiLdingand ConstructionTradeswiththeadditionofnewlaborstandardsonspecificprojects.Thesetwo amendmentspavedthewayforthebareminimumvotesintheAssembLyandSenatetosendthebill totheGovernorforhissignature.BasedonconfirmedvotecountsbytheLocaLgovernmentcoalition opposedtoSB79,hadthebillnotbeenamendedthefinaltimetoremovethestatewideapplication andtheLaboropposition,itveryLikeLywouLdhavediedontheAssemblyFloor.SenatorWienerwas abletogarnerthenecessaryvoteswiththeseamendments.

ThebiLl,nowLaw,continuestobeaprobLemforthecitieswithinthe8countieswhoarenow beginningtoprepareforimpLementation.CPPGlobbyistshavealreadyconfirmedthatSenator WienerispLanninga“clean-up”biLLin2026thatwillLikelycontainlanguagetocloseanyperceived “loopholes”aswellastechnicalclarifyingamendmentstotheLawthathavecometoLightascities andcountiesbegintoimplementthebilL.

AB339(Ortega)Localpublicemployeeorganizations:noticerequirements AB339exemplifiedagrowingtrendinstatepolicymaking—effortstorestrictorcomplicatealocal agency’sabiLitytocontractforessentialservices.AsintroducedinJanuary2025,thebiLLwouldhave requiredlocalagenciestoprovide120days’noticetoeverybargainingunitforanyservicecontract (neworrenewal)involvingsimiLarorreLatedwork.ItalsoaLLowedbargainingunitstoreopenexisting MOUsanddemand“meet-and-confer”negotiationsforeachaffectedcontract.CoLLectively,these 112711THSTREET,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM U&CPPG

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provisionswouldhavemadelocalcontractingvirtuallyunworkable.Recognizingthethreat,CPPG engagedearLy,providingadetailedanalysis,coordinatingwiththeLeagueofCaLiforniaCities,the CaliforniaContractCitiesAssociation,andtheCaLiforniaChamberofCommerce,heLpingtobuilda broadoppositioncoalitiontoeducatelegislatorsontheoperationalandfiscalconsequencesfor localgovernments.

Throughsustainedadvocacy,CPPGandcoalitionpartnerssecuredaseriesofmajoramendments thatsubstantiallyreducedthebill’simpactbeforeitspassage.Keyamendmentsincluded:
•Eliminationofthe“meetandconfer”requirementandtheremovaLoftheMOUreopening provision.
•Reductionofthenoticeperiodfrom120daysto45days.
•FullexemptionforcontractsrelatedtodecLaredstatesofemergency. •Targetedexemptionsfor:
oConstruction,alteration,demoLition,instalLation,repair,andmaintenancework. oSpeciaLizeddata,software,orservicesreLatedtothoseactivities. oContractsfortheplanning,design,administration,oversight,ordeliveryofpublic works,residentiaL,commerciaL,orindustriaLprojectssubjecttouniformcodesor standards.

WhileAB339wasultimatelysignedintoLaw,theseamendmentstransformedabillthatwouldhave crippledlocalcontractingintoonethatisfarnarrowerinscopeandmoreadministratively manageable.
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CaliforniaPublicPolicyGroup(CPPG)isaSacramento-based,full-serviceLobbying,grantwriting, andmunicipalstrategyfirmdedicatedtoadvancingtheprioritiesofpublicagenciesnavigating California’scomplexlegislativeandreguLatoryenvironment.RootedinLocalgovernment,CPPG representscities,specialdistricts,andstatewideassociationsacrossthestate—ensuringour clientshavetheLegislativepresence,poLicyinsight,andfundingstrategiesnecessarytodeliver resuLtsfortheircommunities.

Originallyoperatingasthelegislativeadvocacyandgrant-writingdivisionofRennePubLicLaw Group,CPPGbecameanindependentcorporationin2024andnowservesnearly40localagency clientsfromourheadquartersoneblockfromtheStateCapitol.Our15-personteamincludessenior legisLativeadvocates,seasonedpolicyandtechnicaladvisors,andarobustgrantsdivision—offering clientsdeepsubject-matterexpertiseacrossmunicipalfinance,housing,transportation, environmentaLpolicy,publicsafety,utiLities,andinfrastructurefunding.

Amajordevelopmentstrengthensthatbenchfurther:effectiveJanuary1,2026,KyraRoss—Principal atEmanueLs,Jones&Associates(EJA)—willjoinCPPGasaSeniorLegislativeAdvocate.Kyrabrings morethan20yearsofexperienceinwater,utilities,environmentalpolicy,andlocaLgovernment advocacy.MostimportantLyforthisengagement,shehasservedastheprimarylegislativeadvocate fortheCityofGlendaleforthepast18years.

HerlongstandingrepresentationofGLendale—coupledwithCPPG’sfuLLteamofpolicyspeciaLists, grantprofessionaLs,andstrategicadvisors—createsanunmatchedleveLofcontinuity,institutional knowLedge,andlegislativeinfluence.Together,CPPGandKyraoffertheCityofGlendaleauniqueLy powerfulandseamlesstransition:theadvocatewhohasrepresentedGlendalefornearLytwo decadeswiLLcontinuetoadvancetheCity’spriorities,nowbackedbytheexpandedcapabiLitiesand resourcesofafull-servicefirm.

ThiscombinedstrengthpositionsCPPGtodeliverexceptional,proactive,andhighlyinformed representationfortheCityofGlendale.

Embeddedmunicipalperspectiveinourservicemodel
Acrossthefirm,ourapproachbeginswithunderstandinghowacityoperates:itscharterstructure, budgetandrevenuemix,departmentalresponsibilities,andcommunityexpectations.Forother municipaLcLientswehaveconductedin-depthinterviewswithdepartmentheadsand counciLmembers,developedcityspecificlegisLativeplatforms,andtranslatedthoseintoclear messagingdocumentsforuseinLegislativemeetingsandbudgetnegotiations—anapproachthat resulted,forexample,insecuringmorethan$12millioninonetimestatefundingforinfrastructure 112711THSTREET,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM U&CPPG

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prioritiesintheCityofSantaRosa.WewouldbringthesameleveLofpreparationandtaiLoredstrategy toGLendale.

Integratedunderstandingofpolicy,funding,andimplementation CPPG’sservicesareintentionallybuiltattheintersectionofpublicpolicyandfunding,emphasizing howlegisLativeandbudgetarydecisionstranslateintopracticaL,on-the-groundoutcomesfor today’spubLicagencies.Weachievethisthrough:
•LegisLative,administrative,andregulatoryadvocacytoshapestatepoLicyandprotectlocal authority;
•Grantwriting,research,andrevenuesourcingtoturnpoLicywinsintotangibledolLarsfor capitaLprojectsandprograms;and
•StrategicplanningandmunicipalconsultingtoaligntheState’seffortswithwhatcitystaff andresidentsneedontheground.

WemaintainadedicatedGrantServicesTeamthatworkscloseLywithouradvocatestoidentify fundingopportunitiesthatmatchcitypriorities,assessprojectreadiness,andstrengthen applications.ThatintegrationhasallowedustosecuresubstantiaLcompetitiveanddiscretionary fundsforclientsacrossissueareassuchastransportation,water,housing,publicsafety,climate resiLience,andurbangreening.

OurMunicipalFundingOutlookandreLatedpubLicationsfurtherdemonstrateourcommitmentto trackingandinterpretingstateandfederalgranttrendsforlocaLgovernments,particularlyascities navigateshiftingfiscalconditionsandevolvingfederalpriorities.

Abilitytomeettheneeds,goals,andobjectivesoftheCityofGlendale GlendaLe’sstatusasafull-service,charter,councilmanagercitymeansthatstatepoLicydecisions reverberatethroughabroadsetofin-houseservices—frompublicsafetyandtransportationto utilities,parks,andhousing.CPPG’steamcompositionandworkhistoryaretailoredtoexactlythat environment:
•Weunderstandhowstatehousingandlandusemandatesinteractwithlocalplanning, infrastructure,andcommunityexpectations,informedbyourinternalhousinglawexpertise andpriorserviceinsideHCDadministeringprogramssuchasProhousingincentives. •Wehavedeepexperiencewithtransportation,transit,andclimaterelatedfundingand policy,incLudingsuccessfulpursuitofmajormultisourcefundingpackagesandproject specificenabLinglegislation.
•Ouradvisorshavewritten,implemented,anddefendedtheverytypesofstatutes,budget provisions,andeconomicdevelopmenttooLsthatGlendalemustnavigateasitmaintains andupgradesitsinfrastructurewhilepreservinglocalcontroL. 112711THSTREET,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COMPAGE12 ADVOCACY.FUNDING.RESULTS.E&CPPG

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ForGlendale,wewouldbring:

1.AtaiLoredLegislativeandfundingplatformrootedinyourCouncil’sstrategicpriorities, departmentalneeds,andcommunityvision;

2.ProactiveengagementinSacramento,incLudingcontinuousbiLLandbudgetmonitoring, timeLyanalysis,andearlyoutreachtoyourdelegation,keycommitteemembers,and Administrationofficials;and

3.ActionabLeguidanceforcityleadership,transLatingcompLexstatedevelopmentsintocLear optionsandstrategiesfortheCouncil,CityManager,anddepartmentheads.

Insum,CPPG’sfamiliaritywithpubLicadministration,itsdeeplocalgovernmentDNA,anditsproven masteryofthestatelegislativeandbudgetprocesspositionthefirmtoeffectivelyadvancetheCity ofGlendale’sneeds,goals,andobjectives—bothinSacramentoandathomeinthecommunity.

Withmorethan30cityand4publicLyownedutilitycLients,CPPGisoneofthefew,ifnotonLylobbying firmsinSacramentothathastheexpertiseinbothcityandpubliclyownedutilityrepresentation.

KyraRosshas10yearsofexperienceintheCapitol,3yearsasChiefConsultanttotheAssembLy NaturalResourcesCommittee,10yearswiththeLeagueofCaliforniaCities,and12yearsLobbying forCitiesandPOU5(EJA).ShehaswrittendozensofbiLLs,andmaneuveredhundredsofbiLlsthrough theprocess.

DaneHutchingshas17yearsoflegisLativeadvocacyandpublicaffairsexperience,incLudingservice asaLegisLativeRepresentativeandFederaLPolicyLiaisonfortheLeagueofCaliforniaCities,where headvisedcityofficialsonLaborrelations,transparency,BrownActcompLiance,workers’ compensation,andemergingtechnoLogyissues.Underhisleadership,CPPGhasbroadenedfroma purelobbyingpracticeintoanintegratedadvocacyandfundingfirmthathashelpedsecure hundredsofmiLLionsofdoLLarsforcommunitiesacrossCalifornia.

GrantServicesDirectorJakeWhitakerhassecuredover$190milLioninfundingforGrantServices clientsandwillworkcloselywithGlendaLestafftobestpositiontheCityforcompetitivegrant appLications.
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Note:ThefollowingarecurrentgovernmentclientsofEmanuels,Jones&Associates.

WearecurrentlyworkingontransitioningtheseclientstoCPPG.

Governmententity’sname:CityofGlendale
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2013toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:S9,750/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:DomenicaMegerdichian,AssistanttotheCityManager PhoneNumber:(818)550-4314
Governmententity’sname:CityofBurbankandBurbankWaterandPower Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:1988toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$5000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:JustinHess,CityManager
PhoneNumber:818-238-5800
Governmententity’sname:CityofCoronado
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$5100/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanIFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:TinaFriend,CityManager
PhoneNumber:819-522-7335
Governmententity’sname:CityofLosAngeles
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeConsulting(thisisanon-lobbycontract) Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$4500/month
Wasyourfirm:
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SelectedbyanRFP?NO
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:SteveLuu
PhoneNumber:(213)473-5720
Governmententity’sname:TownofMammothLakes
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:2023-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$3450/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?NO
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:RobPatterson,TownManager
PhoneNumber:760-965-3601
Governmententity’sname:MannCountyCouncilofMayorsandCouncilmembers Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$3820/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanREP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AliceEredericks,Chair
PhoneNumber:415-789-5166
Governmententity’sname:CityofPasadenaandPasadenaWater&Power Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$5990/Month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:BrendaHarvey-WiLLiams,AssistantCityManagerPhoneNumber:626-744-3718 Governmententity’sname:CityofSanMarcos
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$4300/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanREP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
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ContactPerson:PhiLScollick,CityClerk
PhoneNumber:760-744-1050
Governmententity’sname:CityofSolanaBeach
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$2850/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?NO
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AlyssaMuto,CityManager
PhoneNumber:858-7202400
Governmententity’sname:CityofStockton
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$9270/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AlexBailey,ProgramManager
PhoneNumber:209-937-8205
Governmententity’sname:TownofTruckee
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices Starting/endingdatesofservices:Pre-2020toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$3826/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:HiLaryHobbs,AssistantTownManager
PhoneNumber:530-582-2914
CurrentCPPGGovernmentClients
Governmententity’sname:CityofEastvaLe
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2020-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$5,750/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?NO
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
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ContactPerson:MarkOrme,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(951)361-0900
Governmententity’sname:BeLmont
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$4,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?NO
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AfshinOskoui
PhoneNumber:(650)595-7408
Governmententity’sname:RedwoodCity
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2019-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$8,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:MelissaStevensonDiaz,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(650)780-7300
Governmententity’sname:CityofBakersfieLd
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$13,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:ChristianClegg,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(661)326-3751
Governmententity’sname:CityofCarLsbad
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$7,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:GeoffPatnoe,CityManager
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PhoneNumber:(442)339-2958
Governmententity’sname:CityofCorona
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$6,000
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:JacobEllis,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(951)739-4903
Governmententity’sname:CityofFosterCity
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$5,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?NC
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:StefanChatwin,City/DistrictManager
PhoneNumber:(650)286-3288
Governmententity’sname:TownofHiLLsborough
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$4,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?NO
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:DougDavis,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(650)375-7400
Governmententity’sname:CityofRanchoCucamonga
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2022-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$9,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:JohnGillison,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(909)774-2005
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Governmententity’sname:CityofRanchoPalosVerdes
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2022-2025
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$4,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AraMithranian,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(310)544-5202
Governmententity’sname:CityofSantaRosa
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2021-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$9,922.50/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:MaraskeshiaSmith,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(707)543-3010
Governmententity’sname:CityofBeaumont
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2023-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$9,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:ELizabethGibbs,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(951)769-8520
Governmententity’sname:Burbank-Glendale-PasadenaAirportAuthority Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2023-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$8,300/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:PamelaMarcelLoDirectorofGovernmentAffairs PhoneNumber:(818)524-3828
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Governmententity’sname:CityofELCerrito
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2023Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$6,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?ND
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:KarenPinkos,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(510)215-4302
Governmententity’sname:CityofMerced
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting Starting/endingdatesofservices:2023-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$9,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:ScottMcBride,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(209)388-7000
Governmententity’sname:CityofRoseviLLeELectricaLUtility Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2023-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$10,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:MarkWolinski,GovernmentRelationsAdministrator PhoneNumber:(916)774-5179
Governmententity’sname:CityofThousandOaks
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2025-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$7,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SeLectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AndrewPowers,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(805)449-2100
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Governmententity’sname:OntarioInternationalAirportAuthority Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2025-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$10,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:MarthaPreciado,DirectorofGovernmentReLations PhoneNumber:(909)260-6905
Governmententity’sname:CityofMountainHouse
Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegislativeAdvocacy
Starting/endingdatesofservices:2025-Present
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$5,500/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:StevenPinkerton,CityManager
PhoneNumber:(209)831-2300
Governmententity’sname:CityofVernonandVernonPublicUtility Servicesthatyourfirmprovided:LegisLativeAdvocacy(sharecontractwithCPPG) Starting/endingdatesofservices:2024toPresent
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:$12,000/month
Wasyourfirm:

SelectedbyanRFP?YES
UnderaContractorAgreement?YES
ContactPerson:AngelaKimmey,DeputyCityAdministrator
PhoneNumber:323-826-3666
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Attachment18.6
Re:FinanciaLStatementDisclosure
StabiLityofFirm
TheCaliforniaPubLicPolicyGroup(CPPG)isinstrongandstablefinancialcondition.Becausethis proposaL,initsentirety,issubjecttodisclosureundertheCaliforniaPublicRecordsAct,CPPGis preparedtoprovidedetaiLedfinancialstatementsundersealuponrequest. 112711THSTREEr,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM E&CPPG

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cTjtncountiesbank
Attachment18.7-BankLetter
12/08/2025
ToWhomItMayConcern,
ThisletteristoconfirmthatCaliforniaPublicPolicyGroup,underthemanagementofMr.

DaneHutchings,maintainsadepositaccountalongwithatineofcreditwithTnCounties Bank.AsofthedateofthisLetter,bothaccountsareingoodstandingwiththebank.

Boththedepositaccountandthetineofcredithavebeenhandledresponsibly,withtimely paymentsandadherencetothetermsoftheagreement.Wearepleasedtoprovidethis referencebasedontheaccount’shistoryandtheborrower’scommitmenttomaintaininga positiverelationshipwithourinstitution.

Shouldyouhavefurtherquestions,orrequireadditionalclarification,pleasefeelfreeto contactourofficeatTnCountiesBank.

Sincerely,
SarineAnderson
AVP,BusinessDevelopmentManagerIII
TnCountiesBank—FolsomEmpireRanchOffice
25065BlueRavineRoad#100
Folsom,CA95630
(916)984-2029
(415)830-5154
[email protected]
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Attachment18.8
Re:ConfLictofInterestStatement
TheCaliforniaPublicPoucyGroup(CPPG)hasconductedathoroughreviewofitscurrentandrecent governmentandpublic-sectorclients.CPPGconfirmsthatitdoesnotrepresentanygovernment entityororganizationwhoseinterestsare,ormaybe,inconflictwiththeCity’sissues,needs,goals, orobjectivesastheyrelatetolegislativeadvocacyservices.

CPPGmaintainsinternalprotocolstoensureongoingcompliancewithallapplicableconflict-of- interestrequirements.Shouldanypotentialconflictariseinthefuture,CPPGwillpromptlydisclose themattertotheCityandworkcoLlaborativelytoaddressandresolvetheissueinaccordancewith legalandethicalstandards.
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Attachment18.9
Re:InformationRequiredbySection5.4oftheRFP,Background
InformationofPrimaryPersonneL,3Pages
Name:KyraRoss
Title/position:SeniorLegislativeAdvocate
Professionalbackground/areaofexpertise:

Forthepast18years,KyrahaslobbiedonbehalfofCityandPubliclyOwnedUtilityclients.Beginning in2026,sheismergingEmanuels,Jones.andAssociateswithCPPGtobringaweaLthoflocal government,landuse,utiLityandenvironmentalpolicyknowledgeaswellassignificantCapitoland StateAgencyexperience.Shehasnearly30yearsofexperienceworkingintheStateLegislative, budget,andreguLatoryenvironments.

NumberofMonths/yearswithyourfirm:KyrawillbejoiningCPPGonJanuary1,2026 Numberofprofessionaldegrees/Licenses/certificationsthispersonholds:

KyrahasaBachelorofSciencefromtheUniversityofCaliforniaatDavisandisaregisteredLobbyist withtheStateofCalifornia.

Professionalaffiliations:

KyraisamemberoftheInstituteofGovernmentAdvocates,CaliforniaWomeninEnergyandthe CapitoLNetwork.

ProfessionalExperience:

Forthepast1Byears,KyrahasLobbiedonbehaLfofCityandPubLicLyOwnedUtilityclients.Beginning in2026,sheismergingEmanuels,Jones,andAssociateswithCPPGtobringawealthoflocal government,landuse,utilityandenvironmentalpolicyknowledgeaswellassignificantCapitoland StateAgencyexperience.Shehasnearly30yearsofexperienceworkingintheStatelegislative, budget,andregulatoryenvironments.

HonorsandAwards:

CaliforniaConservationCorps-OutstandingStaff
LeagueofCaliforniaCitiesServiceAward
ClientsandGovernmentEntitiesforwhichthepersoncurrentlyperformslegislativeadvocacy services:
•TheCityofGlendale,GlendaleWater&Power
•TheCityofBurbank,BurbankWater&Power
•TheCityofCoronado
•TheCityofLosAngeles
•TheTownofMammothLakes
•TheMannCountyCouncilofMayorsandCouncilmembers
•TheCityofPasadena,PasadenaWater&Power
•TheCityofSanMarcos
•TheCityofSolanaBeach
•TheCityofStockton
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•TheTownofTruckee
•TheCityofVernon,VernonPubLicUtiLities
Name:DaneHutchings
Title/position:FounderandCEO
Professionalbackground/areaofexpertise:LegisLativeandpubLicpoLicyexpertspeciaLizingin Californiastategovernmentprovidingstrategicgovernmentaffairs,legislativeadvocacy,andpolicy developmentservices.Extensiveexperienceinhousing,Landuse,governmentoperationspoLicies incLudingbutnotLimitedtoRaLphM.BrownAct,CaliforniaPublicRecordsAct,Meyers-MiLias-Brown Act(MMBA),professionalservicecontractingandCaLPERSpolicies.

Numberofmonths/yearswithyourfirm:6yearsand7months
NumberofProfessionaldegrees/licenses/certificationsthispersonholds:3 Listofprofessionaldegrees/licenses/certifications:

B.A.,PubLicRelations—CaliforniaStateUniversity,Sacramento MasterofPublicPoLicy(MPP)—NewEnglandCoLLege,Henniker,NewHampshire RegisteredLobbyist—CaLiforniaSecretaryofState
Professionalaffiliations:

Member,InstituteofGovernmentalAdvocates(IGA)
Member,PubLicAffairsCommittee,InstituteofGovernmentalAdvocates(IGA) FormerBoardMember,CaliforniaCoalitiononWorkersCompensation(CCWC) Relatedprofessionalexperience:
17yearsofgovernmentreLationsexperience
10yearsrepresentinglocalgovernmentagencies
FormerlegislativeadvocateandfederalpolicyLiaisonwiththeLeagueofCaliforniaCities ProvideslegisLativeadvocacyandpolicyadvisoryservicestostate,regionaL,andLocaLgovernment entities
Honorsandawards:

Nameofclientsandgovernmententitiesforwhichthispersoncurrentlyperformslegislative advocacyservices:

Astheheadofthefirm,IengagewitheveryListedCPPGcLientwhoretainsourfirmforservice.

However,IamtheleadlobbyistforthefolLowingcLients.
•Burbank-GLendale-PasadenaAirportAuthority
•CityofBeLmont
•CityofElCerrito
•CityofFosterCity
•CityofMountainHouse
•CityofMountainView
•CityofPanchoCucamonga
•CityofRedwoodCity
•CityofRosevilLe,EnvironmentalUtiLitiesDepartment
•CityofSanMateo
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•CityofSantaRosa
•CityofVernon
•OntarioInternationAirportAuthority
•TownofHillsborough
Name:JakeWhitaker
Title/position:DirectorofGrantServices
Professionalbackground/areaofexpertise:Grantwriting,statefundingprograms,federal fundingprograms,MPO/regionalfundingprograms,grantadministration,municipal governance
Numberofyears/monthswithyourfirm:4years6months
NumberofProfessionalDegrees/Licenses/certificationsthispersonholds:3 ListofprofessionaLdegrees/Licenses/certifications:Bachelor’sdegreeinpoliticsfrom WillametteUniversity,aGrantWritingCertificatefromGrantWritingUSA,andaGrantManagement CertificatefromGrantManagementUSA
ProfessionaLaffiLiations:GrantProfessionalsAssociation
RelatedProfessionalExperience:4andahalfyearsatCPPG,1yearatCaliforniaConsulting,4 yearsasaTrusteefortheWoodlandJointUnifiedSchoolDistrict,4andahalfyearsat‘(010County (seeResume).

HonorsandAwards:RecognitionofServicefromWoodlandJointUnifiedSchoolDistrict-Board Presidentfor2021and2022
NameofClientsandGovernmentEntitiesforwhichthispersoncurrentlyperformslegislative advocacyservices:N/A
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Attachment18.10
RE:InformationRequiredbySection4.5oftheRFP,4Pages
CPPGemploysthreeadditionallobbyistswhoserveasprincipallobbyistsforanumber ofourclients.FortheCityofGlendale,KyraRossandDaneHutchingswillserveasthe designatedprincipallobbyists.GlendalewillalsohavefullaccesstoCPPG’sbroader advocacyteamasneeded.WhilestafftimeisflexibleandwillvarybasedontheCity’s prioritiesandthelegislativecalendar,estimatedpercentageallocationsareprovided belowforreference.Projectionsdonotincludestafftimeassociatedwithgrantwriting services.

Governmententity’sname:CityofBurbankandBurbankWaterandPower Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:1988
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofCoronado
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofLosAngeles
Assignment:LegislativeConsulting(thisisanon-Lobbycontract) Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:TownofMammothLakes
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2023
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:MannCountyCouncilofMayorsandCouncilmembers Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofPasadenaandPasadenaWater&Power Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
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Governmententity’sname:CityofSanMarcos
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofSoLanaBeach
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-202
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofStockton
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:TownofTruckee
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacyServices
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:Pre-2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofVernonandVernonPubLicUtility Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacy(sharecontractwithCPPG)
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2024
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofGlendale
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2013
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofBelmont
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofEastvaLe
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2020
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:RedwoodCity
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Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2019
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofBakersfield
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CaliforniaAssociationofRecreationandParkDistricts Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2022-Present
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofCarlsbad
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofCorona
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofFosterCity
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:TownofHittsborough
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofMountainview
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofRanchoCucamonga
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
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Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2022
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofSantaRosa
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2021
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofBeaumont
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2023
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:Burbank-GLendaLe-PasadenaAirportAuthority Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2023
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofELCerrito
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2023
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofMerced
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2023
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofRoseviLleELectricaLUtiLity Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2023
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofThousandOaks
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2025
Feesthatyourfirmcharged:

Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofSanMateo
Assignment:LegisLativeAdvocacyandGrantWriting
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Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2025
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:OntarioInternationaLAirportAuthority Assignment:LegistativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2025
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
Governmententity’sname:CityofMountainHouse
Assignment:LegislativeAdvocacy
Startingdateofyourfirm’sservices:2025
Percentofyourfirm’stimespentonthatassignment:3%
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Attachment18.11
Re:InformationRequiredbySections16.2—16.5oftheRFP,Description ofProposedFeeScheduLes,2Pages
Feesandcosts
CPPGwouldproposeoneofthreeoptionsforlegisLativeand/orgrantservicesfortheCityof GlendaleandGlendaleWaterandPower.

Option#1:LegisLativeOnLyServices
UnlimitedLegisLativeRepresentative
Services
$2,500.00(nottoexceed
annual,travel)
$10,000permonth
Totalnot-to-exceed
$120,000peryear
$122,500.00
CPPGproposesafLatmonthLyretainerfeeforallservicesoutlinedfortheCityofGlendaLeand GlendaleWater&Power.ThemonthlyretainerincLudesallworkperformedbyCPPGprimarystaff, advisors,operationaLandadministrativesupportasdetailedasweLlasinclusiveofallcosts associatedwithquarterlyfilingsrequiredbytheFairPoliticalPracticesCommission.Pleasenote thatthe$2,500.00not-to-exceedannualtravelwouldonLybeusedinconnectionwithclient- requestedtraveloutsideoftheSacramentoMetropolitanRegion(e.g.,airtravel,hotel, transportation,etc.associatedwitharequestedin-personmeeting).Notravel-reLatedexpenses shalLbeassessedunlessspecificallyrequestedandapprovedbythecLient.

Option#2:DiscountedRetainerAgreement
180,000.00peryear
$182,500.00
Themonthlyretainerincludesalllegislativerepresentativeservices(asnotedaboveinOption#1) plusunlimitedgrantwritingservices,grantresearch,strategicgrantconsulting,andcapacity buildingsupport.BecausetheCityofGLendaleisanexistingclientforourlobbyingpractice,thebase retaineramountissignificantlyreducedcomparedtoournormalrates.CPPG’sGrantServicesTeam wilLprovidestrategicconsuLtingsupport,proactivegrantopportunityresearch,anddeveLopand submitgrantproposalsonbehalfoftheclient.CPPGschedulesmonthlymeetingswithcLientsthat Unlimited
LegislativeRepresentative
Services+GrantServices-$15,000permonth
Nocaponsubmissions
$2,500.00(nottoexceedTotalnot-to-exceed annual,traveL)
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haveusonretainertokeepclientsinformedofupcomingfundingopportunitiesandprogresson grant-seekingactivities.Consultantsareavailabletomeetwithstaffonrequest.

Option#3:ResearchandStrategicConsultingRetainer+
DiscountedPer-ProjectFeeScheduLe
Legislative
+Base
Retainer
(Grants)
LegislativeRepresentative
Services
$2,500(not-to-exceed
annual,travel)
On-callresearch,vetting,
strategicconsulting,and
capacitybuilding
$10,000permonth
$2,500permonth
TotaLNot-To-Exceed
$120,000peryear
$2,500peryear
$30,000peryear
$152,500.00
Thisdiscountedmonthlyretaineroptionincludesalllegislativerepresentativeservices(asnoted aboveinOption#1),grantresearch,strategicgrantconsulting,andcapacitybuildingservices.Grant applicationswillbebilledbasedonthefeescheduleoutlinedbelow.Consultantsareavailableon- calltovetfundingopportunities.

TierI
Tier2
Tier3
Tier4
Tier5
Tiers
Tier7
LettersofIntent/Inquiry(standalone)orgrantsworth
Si0,000andbelow
$10,001to$50,000
$50,001to$200,000
$200,001to$499,999
$500,000to$1,499,999
$1,500,000to$5,000,000
$5,000,001orhigher
$500
$2,500
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$10,000
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PersonneLResumes
KyraRoss,SeniorLegislativeConsuLtant
APPLICABLEEXPERIENCE:ATAGLANCE
•Nearly30yearsoflegislativeadvocacyandCapitolstaffexperience •FormerChiefConsultant,AssemblyNaturalResourcesCommittee •PolicyExpertiseintheareasofLandUse,Environment,Utilities,and PublicHealth
•SkilLedinsuccessfullynavigatingtheStateLegislativeandBudget process
•ServedonAssemblySpeakerandLeadershipstaff
•RegisteredlobbyistwiththeStateofCalifornia;B.A.PoLitical Science,UniversityofCalifornia,Davis
MoreAboutKyra
Forthepast18years,KyrahasLobbiedonbehalfofCityandPublicLyOwnedUtilityclients.Beginning in2026,sheismergingEmanuels,Jones,andAssociateswithCPPGtobringawealthoflocal government,landuse,utilityandenvironmentaLpolicyknowLedgeaswelLassignificantCapitoland StateAgencyexperience.ShehasnearLy30yearsofexperienceworkingintheStatelegislative, budget,andregulatoryenvironments.

KyrabeganhercareerintheLegisLature,servingoveradecadeintheStateAssembly.Duringthat time,sheworkedfortheSpeaker’sOfficeandtheAppropriationsChairwhereshewasresponsible forstaffinglegislationandensuringbiLlsweremovingintheSenate.ShewastheChiefConsuLtantto theAssemblyNaturalResourcesCommittee,whereshewasresponsibLeforthedaiLyworkand poLicysettingfortheAssemblyonenvironmentalissues,focusingprimarilyonwaste,energy,land use(CEQA),andclimate.KyrawasinvolvedwiththedraftingandanalysisofhundredsofbilLs, includingthedraftingandanalysisofmajorclimate-relatedbills,includingAB32—TheGlobal WarmingSolutionsActof2006.

ShealsoservedastheSeniorLegislativeRepresentativefortheLeagueofCaliforniaCities.During thattime,Kyrawastheleadlobbyistonenvironmentalandcommunityservicesissues,includingair quality,climatechange,cap-and-trade,energy,CEQA,watersupply,waterquality,andhazardous andsolidwaste,andmore.

Since2012,Kyrahasservedastheprincipallobbyist,andmostrecentlyPresidentofEmanuelsJones &Associatesworkingsolelyoncityandmunicipalutilityissues.Overthepastdecade,shehasbeen instrumentalinsecuringmorethan$500millioninstatefundingandgrantsforclients.Herwork includeshelpingclientsnavigatethestatelegislativeandannualStateBudgetprocess,obtaining grantsthroughstateagenciesandbonds,andnavigatingthestateregulatoryprocess.

Kyrahasbeenvitalinclientlegislativesuccesses.Sheplayedaninstrumentalroleinprocuring legislationtoprovideinjunctivereliefunderCEQAforanewentertainmentsportscomplex; establishingaregionalhousingtrustalongwitha$23millionStateBudgetappropriationtoprovide 112711THSTREET,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COMPAGE35 foraffordablehousing;successfullydevelopedstrategyandlobbiedforspeciallegislationtolower thespeedlimitindesignatedequestrianareastopreventhorsesfrombeinghitbycarsandtrucks; and,successfullylobbiedthestateforone-timefundingtoprocurea$3millionhelicopterforamajor city.

DaneHutchings,Founder+CEO
APPLICABLEEXPERIENCE:ATAGLANCE
•17YearsOfLegislativeAdvocacyAndPubLicAffairsExperience •FormerLegislativeRepresentativeAndFederalPoLicyLiaison, LeagueOfCaliforniaCities
•ProvenProficiencyInCoalitionBuilding
•StrongRelationshipsWithKeyLegislative,Administrative,And ExecutiveBranchOfficials
•RegisteredLobbyistWithTheStateOfCalifornia
•B.A.InPublicAffairs,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Sacramento; M.P.P.,NewEnglandCollege
MoreAboutDane
Fornearlytwodecades,DaneHutchingshasservedasatrustedadvocateforpublicandprivate sectorclientsnavigatingCalifornia’sfast-evolvinglegislative,budget,andregulatorylandscape.As FounderandCEOoftheCaliforniaPublicPolicyGroup(CPPG),heleadsateamrecognizedfor deliveringmeasurableresultsforlocalgovernments,utilities,andspecialdistrictsacrossthestate.

Danehasbuiltastatewidereputationforrepresentinghigh-performinglocalagenciesthatmust balancecomplexregulatorycompliancewithfiscalsustainability.Hisworkspanspolicyareas includingpublicfinance,infrastructureinvestment,waterandwastewateroperations,utility governance,administrativelaw,andhousingandland-uselegislation.Knownforhisstrategic foresightandbipartisanapproach,DaneishighlyregardedforanticipatingemergingpoLicyshiftsand aligningclientobjectiveswithlegislativemomentum.

Aveteranpolicyadvocate,DanepreviouslyservedasaLegislativeRepresentativeandFederalPolicy LiaisonfortheLeagueofCaliforniaCities,wherehestrengthenedhisproficiencyincoalitionbuilding anddevelopedstrongworkingrelationshipswithkeylegislative,administrative,andexecutive- branchofficials.Overthecourseofhiscareer,hehassecuredmillionsofdollarsinstatebudget appropriationsandcompetitivegrantfundingforlocalagencies,advisingclientsthroughsomeof California’smostchallengingfiscalandregulatoryconditions.

Dane’srecentachievementsincludesuccessfullybrokeringlanguageinSB499(Stern,Chapter543, Statutesof2025)torestoretheauthorityofwater,wastewater,andutilitydistrictstoassess connectionandcapacitychargesfornewhousingdevelopmentsatthetimeofconstruction— ensuringcriticalinfrastructureinvestmentcankeeppacewithCalifornia’shousingdemands.His worksupportingutilityagencies,includingguidanceonratestructures,capitalplanning,and 112711THSTREET,SUITE300,SACRAMENTO,CA95814•916.974.9270•PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM tPPG

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Today,Danecontinuestorepresentforward-thinkinglocalagenciesstatewide,providinghands-on Legislativestrategy,budgetadvocacy,andregulatoryexpertise.Hiscommitmenttolong-term relationship-building,detailedpolicyanalysis,andpracticalimpLementationsupporthasmadehim atrustedpartnertoagenciesseekingtoprotectlocalrevenues,strengtheninfrastructure investment,andadvancecommunityprioritiesatthestatelevel.

DirectorofGrantServices
APPLICABLEEXPERIENCE:ATAGLANCE
•CertifiedGrantWriterWithOverS155MillionInFunding
SecuredForLocaLGovernmentAgencies.InstitutionsOf
HigherEducation,AndNonprofitOrganizations
•Nearly10YearsOfExperienceWorkingInAndWithLocalGovernment •4YearsAsALocalGovernmentELectedOfficial
•Member,GrantProfessionalsAssociation
•B.A.Politics,WillametteUniversity
MoreAboutJake
JakeWhitakerservesasDirectorofCPPG’sGrantServicesTeam,bringingaproventrackrecord ofsecuringmillionsinstateandfederalfundingforLocalpublicagencies.Hisworkspans diversecommunitiesacrossCalifornia,fromLargeurbancenterslikeBakersfieldandSan BernardinotosmallercitieslikeGreenfieldandRedwoodCity—experiencethatreflectsadeep understandingofthechallengesandopportunitiesfacedbygrowingmunicipalities.

Jakespecializesinpositioningcitiesforcompetitivefundingopportunitiesintransportation infrastructure,watersystemimprovements,economicdevelopment,publicsafety,wildfire mitigation,andurbangreening.Headvisesclientsongrantreadiness,heLpingcitiesassess projectviability,buildstrategiccommunitypartnerships,andconducttechnicalreviewsto ensureapplicationsareaLignedwithfundingagencycriteriaandhighLycompetitive.

WithexperiencebothasapubLicagencystafferandasaneLectedboardmemberforthe WoodLandJointUnifiedSchoolDistrict,JakeunderstandshowtoaLigngovernancegoaLswith staffprioritiesinsuccessfulgrant-seekingefforts.Heprioritizescollaboration,clear communication,andhigh-qualityserviceineveryengagement.

JakeWhitaker,
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