COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to Letter Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP
Description:
The City Council will consider a dopting a Resolution a pproving an amendment to the Letter Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Letter Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP. for continued legal employment and labor services and an increase of $100,000 for a total amount of $450,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City utilizes Aleshire and Wynder, LLP for legal assistance related to labor and employment services. This original letter agreement retained Aleshire and Wynder, LLP for assistance with employment matters, including employee rights and responsibilities, working conditions, wages, and the City’s various labor unions to include bargaining groups.
DISCUSSION:
Originally the City Attorney’s Office engaged Aleshire and Wynder, LLP via a letter agreement signed March 13, 2025, and amended the agreement (Amendment 1) in December of 2025. An increase in the agreement amount is requested to meet the City’s need for legal consultation
Alternative(s)
City Council could decide not to approve the Amendment which would require City staff to find an alternative method for Human Resources assistance.
2 Fiscal Considerations
The cost of the amendment is set for $100,000. Funding for this amendment has been allocated in the approved budget for 2025 –2026. Funding for future years will be requested during subsequent budget cycles.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. Amendment