STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 4
08/11/26
TN
Date: August 11, 2026
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
Subject: Award of Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel, Inc. – Executive Leadership Academy & Executive Strategy Programs
Recommendations:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel, Inc., for Executive Leadership Academy and Executive Strategy Programs, in an amount not to exceed $325,000.00, 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).
Fiscal Impact:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $325,000.00. All costs are fixed-fee, inclusive, and shall not exceed the amount identified in the Agreement unless amended in writing by mutual agreement of the parties. Funding will be provided from Account Number 10110000.5710.
Background:
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The City of Lancaster continues to prioritize leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and strategic innovation across City departments. As the City advances key initiatives and responds to evolving organizational needs, investing in executive leadership development and strategic advisory services remains essential to strengthening decision-making, enhancing accountability, and improving cross-department collaboration.
Frydman Counsel, Inc., led by Shanit Frydman, Esq., specializes in executive leadership development, organizational strategy, and advisory services for public-sector organizations. The proposed agreement provides an Executive Leadership Academy consisting of structured leadership development, executive coaching, and strategic planning, along with ongoing executive advisory services designed to strengthen organizational alignment, improve implementation of City priorities, and support executive-level decision-making. These services will enhance leadership capacity, promote organizational effectiveness, and establish sustainable systems that support the City's long-term strategic goals.
Attachments:
1. Proposal – Frydman Counsel, Inc. Executive Leadership Academy & Executive Strategy Programs
2. Draft Professional Services Agreement