PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 06/15/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR TWO YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 & 2027-28) FOR LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC FUNDING ADVOCACY SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OVER TWO YEARS NOT TO EXCEED $144,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN STATEMENT
Legislative advocacy is not a specific adopted policy item under FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025; however, this is essential for City interests and general operations.
BACKGROUND
Since FY 2010-11, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) has worked closely with the City of San Pablo and become very familiar with community issues and City Council priorities. TPA has helped secure approximately $15 million in funding for the City's public safety, healthcare, parks and recreation, and transportation infrastructure goals. The current agreement between the City of San Pablo and TPA for period FY 2023 -2026 expires on June 30, 2026. In order to maximize the economic and social health of the City of San Pablo, there is a need to extend this contract for assistance with inter-governmental affairs, legislation and legislative advocacy for the next two-fiscal year period.
FY 2027 - 2028 Proposal - Scope of Services
The City Manager has received a proposal from Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) on June 1, 2026 for the next two-years from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028 to provide the following services to meet critical City operational needs. As contained in their proposal, TPA has included the specific services as outlined in Exhibit A of the attached new contract services agreement, as follows:
? Conduct Detailed Orientation
? Develop Legislative Strategy
? Implement the Legislative Strateg...
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