HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - LOBBYIST SERVICES (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR George Caravalho
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
BACKGROUND
September 25, 1990
Lobbyist Services
City Manager
On September 8, 1989, the City of Santa Clarita entered into a contract for
lobbyist services with Capital Representation Group. Initially, lobbyist
services were desired in order to provide a link or contact with County agencies
as well as the State and Federal government representatives. Specifically, the
lobbyists were retained to assist in obtaining our sphere of influence, aid in
the Elsmere Canyon issue and monitor activity pertaining to Santa Clarita in
Washington and Sacramento.
Staff however, now recommends that the contract for lobbyist services with
Capital Representation Group be terminated and a more cost effective and
efficient means of service be determined. As per the contract, a thirty -day
written notice is required.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize staff to terminate the September 8, 1989,
contract for lobbyist services with the Capital Representation Group .and direct
the City Manager to return to the City Council with options for such services.
ATTACHMENT
Contract for lobbyist services
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THI AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _e
day of 5cp , 1991 , by and between the CITY OF
SANTA CLAR A, a general law city ("City"), and CAPITAL
REPRESENTATION GROUP ("CAPITAL"), a professional legislative
lobbyist:
WITNESSETH:
The parties hereto do agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. This Agreement -is made and entered
into with respect to the following facts:
(a) That City desires to use the services of
Capital in order to provide effective lobbying
services at the local, state and federal
levels of government; and
(b) That City has determined that Capital is a
qualified professional to provide the services
described in paragraph 2; and
(c) That Capital desires to perform the services
described below in paragraph 2; and
(d) That the legislative body of the City has
determined that the public interest,
convenience and necessity require the
execution of this Agreement.
2. Services Capital agrees to perform all work
reasonably necessary and required in order to provide
effective legislative lobbying services for the City.
Capital also agrees to provide all equipment and personnel
to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement and shall pay
for all costs for such personnel and equipment. The
services to be provided by Capital hereunder shall be
performed in accordance with the terms agreed upon in this
Agreement. Services to be rendered include the following:
(a) Active and continuing contact with the City
and County of Los Angeles, Local Agency
Formation Commission, the California
Legislature, United States Congress, and the
Executive Branches of State and Federal
Government for the purpose of determining
impeding changes in policies and programs as
they might relate to the City.
(b) Represent and advocate the positions of the
City on the following issues:
- Before LAFCO/Board of
Supervisors/Legislature regarding the City's
Sphere of Influence proposal.
- Work with the Mayor and Los Angeles City
Council, and the Board of Supervisors on
discussions and/or possible siting of a
solid waste facility in the Santa Clarita
Valley.
- Assist in the discussions with the City of
Los Angeles on the acquisition of the Saugus
Rehabilitation Site.
- Other issues as directed by the Council and
City Manager.
(c) Identification.of funding sources applicable
to the City's needs, and advising the City of
the requirements and appropriate course of
action to obtain such funds.
(d) Provide an overview of newly introduced State
legislation and City or County resolutions
which could have an impact on the City, its
policies and programs, as well as monitor any
relevant hearings conducted by the City,
County, LAFCO, Legislature, Congress or
various State and Federal agencies, boards and
commissions.
(e) Assist in securing approval of grant
applications filed by the City.
(f) Obtain information and intelligence on actions
being contemplated by other public and private
agencies and interest groups whose actions may
have an impact on the City, its policies and
programs.
(g) When directed, represent the City before the
various local/state/federal legislative
cornu^i ttees.
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(h) Assist in the preparation of legislative
testimony or other written material to be
submitted at any legislative hearing.
(i) Assist and advise on legislative strategy,
which would include review and input on the
legislative goals and objectives of the City.
(j) Provide copies of introduced legislation and
ordinances, committee reports, testimony,
etc., as may be presented by the Legislature,
City Council, Board of Supervisors and
Congress.
(k) Advise the City of actions contemplated, or
being taken by other cities, counties, special
districts or private interests which, if
successful, would have an adverse impact on
the City, its programs or funds.
(1) Assist the City in obtaining a desired level
of exposure at all levels of government.
(m) Assist the Mayor and City Council in meeting
and developing a professional relationship
with key members of the City Council, Board of
Supervisors, Congress and the Legislature
whose legislative responsibilities are
fundamental to the interests of the City. We
would also assist in establishing similar
relationships with members of the
Administration who are involved in programs of
interest to the City.
(n) Be available to provide oral presentations on
an as -requested basis to the City Council.
These presentations would supplement any
written legislative reports.
(o) Provide written legislative reports which
would summarize activities for the reported
period.
(p) Undertake such other duties and assignments as
are mutually agreed upon.
3. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. This Agreement shall be
effective for two years from the date first mentioned above,
with the ootion to renew at the mutual discretion of the
City and Capital for two one year periods.
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4. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated
by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
other.
5. COMPENSATION. City shall pay to Capital, as
agreed, for full compensation for its services hereunder,
the sum of $5,000 per month for the local,. state and federal
based representation and all other services agreed upon in
this Agreement in paragraph 2. The sum shall be exclusive
of any out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited
to: travel, long distance telephone and FAX charges, and
any necessary entertainment conducted on behalf of the
City. All major expenses (over $500) shall be.subject too
prior approval of the City Manager of Santa Clarita, and
shall be included as part of the monthly invoices submitted
by Capital to the City. The $5,000 monthly fee for local,
state and federal representation is negotiable.depending
upon the extent of the City's total legislative program and
Capital's efforts. If this Agreement is extended, costs for
Capital's services may be adjusted in accordance with the
annual change of the Consumer Price Index for the Los
Angeles/Long Beach area, not to exceed 6% per year.
The compensation shall be paid as follows:
Invoices shall be submitted monthly to the Director
of Finance by Capital. The amount invoiced shall
be paid to Capital within thirty (30) days after
receipt by City.
6. NO ASSIGNMENT OR DELEGATION. Capital shall
not assign any right or delegate any duty to be performed by
it to any person without the prior written consent of the
City of Santa Clarita.
7. INSURANCE. Capital shall maintain
professional errors and omissions coverage with minimum
coverage of $500,000 in comprehensive general liability and
property damage insurance including but not limited to
premises and automobile, with minimum coverage of $1 million
combined single limits in companies approved by the City.
Such insurance coverage shall name the City, its officers
and employees, as co -insureds. Capital shall take out and
maintain during the term of this Agreement all other
insurance coverage required by law.
Capital shall supply to City at all times during
the term of this Agreement current certificates of insurance
and policy endorsement evidencing the existence of all
insurance coverage required by this Agreement. Such
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certificates of insurance shall provide that the coverage
referred to herein shall not be terminated or substantially
altered except upon not less than thirty (30) days written
notice.
8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this
Agreement shall be declared illegal, void, or unenforceable,
no other provisions shall be affected, and the remainder of
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
9. MODIFICATION. No modification, amendment or
other charge in this Agreement or any provision hereof shall
be effective for any -purpose unless specifically set forth
in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of
the parties hereto.
10. INDEMNIFICATION. Capital agrees to hold the
City, its appointed and elected officers, agents and
employees free and harmless and to defend against any and
all claims, demands or judgments that may be made against
the City.as a result of Capital's actions pursuant to this
Agreement, including the actions of Capital's authorized
agents and employees.
11. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. Should there be
any litigation commenced to enforce any of the provisions of
this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation
shall be entitled to receive an award of attorneys' fees in
such amount as may be set in the discretion of the trial
court.
12. NOTICES. Service of notices pursuant to this
Agreement shall be given by personal Service, or by deposit
of the same in the custody of the United States Postal
Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties hereto as
follows:
(a) George A. Caravalho
City Manager
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, California 91355
(b) Mr. H.B. (Pete) Sandford
Capital Representation Group
1127 11th Street, Suite 1003
Sacramento, California 95814
Notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be
deemed to have been given as of the date of the personal
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Service or, two (2) consecutive calendar days following the
deposit of same in the course of transmission of the U.S.
Postal Service or its successor.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Capital agrees in the
performance of duties pursuant to this Agreement to comply
with all applicable regulations and laws applicable thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused
this Agreement to be executed by their authorized
representatives:
ATTEST:
Ci y C e
Date:
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Date: 9/ 7 /6(�9
CAPITAL REPRESENTATION GROUP
By:
Date:
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' LOBBYING FIRM ACTIVITY AUTHORIZATION
(Government Code Section 86104)
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1989-90
Session-
• (Insert Years)
FORM 602
1989 TYPEOR PRINTIN INK
For information required to be rovided to you pursuant to the Information Practices Act of
1977, see "Information Manualonlobbying Disclosure Provisions of the Political Reform Act"
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B
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NAME OF LOBBYIST EMPLOYER: TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (805 ) 259-2489
BUSINESS ADDRESS: (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) EFFECTIVE DATE:
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 , Santa Clarita, CA 91355
7-25-89
I hereby authorize CAPITAL REPRESENTATION GROUP, INC.
(Name of Lobbying Firm)
1127 11th Street, Suite 1003- Sacramento, Ca 95814
(Business Address)
to engage in the activities of a lobbying firm (as defined in California Government Code
Section 82038.5 and 2 Cal. Adm. Code Section 18238.5) on behalf of the above-named
employer.
VERIFICATION
I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this Statement. I have reviewed the Statement and to the best
of my knowledge the information contained herein is true and complete.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
amA of Respi6nsible Officer (Type or Print)
George A. Caravalho I City Manager
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NAME OF FILER:
NATURE AND INTERESTS OF LOBBYIST EMPLOYER (See instructions on reverse.)
Check ONE box ONLY:
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❑ INDIVIDUAL (Complete ❑ BUSINESS ENTITY ❑ INDUSTRY, TRADE OR OTHER(Completeonly
only Parts Aand E) (Complete only Parts PROFESSIONAL ASSN. Parts Dand E)
B and E) (Complete only Parts
Cand E)
A. INDIVIDUAL
E. INDUSTRY GROUP CLASSIFICATION
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER
(orprincipal placeof businessif self-employed)
(Check one box which most accurately describes
the industry group which you represent. See
instructions on reverse.)
❑ AGRICULTURE
❑ EDUCATION
2. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN WHICH
YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYER ARE ENGAGED
GOVERNMENT
❑ HEALTH
B. BUSINESS ENTITY
❑ LABOR UNIONS
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN WHICH ENGAGED
❑ LEGAL
❑ MISCELLANEOUS
C. INDUSTRY, TRADE OR PROFESSIONAL ASSN.
❑ PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
1. DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRY, TRADE OR PROFESSION
REPRESENTED
❑ POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
❑ UTILITIES
2. SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF ANY PORTION OR FACTION
OF TH E INDUSTRY, TRADE OR PROFESSION WHICH THE
ASSOCIATION EXCLUSIVELY OR PRIMARILY REPRESENTS
BUSINESS: ❑ ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
❑ FINANCE/INSURANCE .
❑ LODGING/RESTAURANTS
3. NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN ASSOCIATION (Check appropriate box)
MISCELLANEOUS
❑El 50 OR LESS (Provide names of all members on an attachment)
❑ MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL
❑ MORETHAN50
❑ MERCHANDISEIRETAIL
D. OTHER
❑ OILANDGAS
❑ PROFESSIONALIfRADE
1. STATEMENT OF NATURE AND PURPOSES
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. TO PROVIDE
❑ REAL ESTATE
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SERVICES TO
❑ TRANSPORTATION
THE CITIZENS OF SANTA CLARITA
2. DESCRIPTION OF ANY TRADE, PROFESSION OR OTHER GROUP
WITH A COMMON ECONOMIC INTEREST WHICH IS
PRINCIPALLY REPRESENTED OR FROM WHICH MEMBERSHIP
OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS PRINCIPALLY DERIVED