STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
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2/10/2026
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Date:February 10, 2026
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From:Trolis Niebla, City Manager
Subject:Award of Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel, Inc. Leadership Development & Strategic Advisory Initiatives
Recommendations:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel, Inc., for leadership development and strategic advisory initiatives, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any necessary amendments to the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, provided the total contract amount does not exceed the approved not-to-exceed amount; and
3. Determine that this action is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $450,000.00. All costs are fixed-fee, inclusive, and not to exceed the amounts identified in the Agreement unless amended in writing by mutual agreement from the General Fund Balance into Account Number 10110000.5710.
Background:
The City of Lancaster continues to prioritize leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and strategic innovation across City departments. To support these objectives, the City seeks experienced external partners capable of delivering structured leadership programming, executive coaching, and embedded advisory support aligned with the City’s operational and long-term strategic goals.
Frydman Counsel, Inc., led by Shanit Frydman, Esq., specializes in leadership development, 2 3
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governance strategy, and executive advisory services for public-sector organizations. The proposed agreement provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to strengthen leadership capacity, support high-impact initiatives, and provide executive-level advisory support during a period of organizational growth and innovation.
Attachments:
1. Proposal: Frydman Counsel, Inc. – Leadership Development & Strategic Advisory Initiatives
2. Draft Professional Services Agreement