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 JAMES S. PARROTT FOR THREE YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 - 2028-29) FOR EMS AND FIRE CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OVER THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $54,000
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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FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Work Plan Compliance Statement
EMS and Fire Consulting Services 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 2014-15, Jim Parrott has provided consulting services to the City of San Pablo following the passage of the Measure K Sales Tax Measure in June 2024 which provided critically-needed local funding to provide and sustain emergency medical services (EMS) services at Fire Station #70 in the wake of the closure of Doctor's Medical Center in San Pablo as provided by the Contra Costa Conty Fire Protection District (CCCFPD or ConFire).
To date, Mr. Parrott has worked extensively with the City of San Pablo and become very familiar with community issues and City Council priorities. His current agreement with the City of San Pablo expires on June 30, 2026.
Proposed FY 2027 - 2029 Scope of Services
On June 3, 2026, the City Manager received a proposal from James S. Parrott to provide the following continued EMS and Fire-liaison consulting services for the next three-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Mr. Parrott's scope of services is enumerated under Exhibit A of the attached consulting services agreement, as follows:
? Represent the City in coordination and collaboration with elected officials, City staff, CCCFPD personnel, and allied agencies and organizations.
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