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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGERJc/I_
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2018
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GLOBAL URBAN STRATEGIES, INC.
SUMMARY
Global Urban Strategies. Inc., is proposing to continue outreach, education, and advocacy
services for the City as it pertains to the 710 Coalition. Their proposal and scope of work is
attached. The proposed amendment to the currently exhausted contract is for $30,000, for a total
amended contract amount not to exceed $60,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Global Urban Strategies, Inc., for $30,000, a total contract amount not to exceed $60,000, for
outreach, education, and advocacy services for the City of Rosemead as it pertains to the 710
Coalition.
FISCAL IMPACT
Global Urban Strategies, Inc., will continue to perform the scope of work at a cost of$3,000 per
month until the end of the calendar year or until the 710-advocacy effort is complete, whichever
is shorter. In addition, pre-approved travel and expenses to meet with decision makers and
stakeholders to further the coalitions' interests will be provided.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
This item relates to the Strategic Plan's Strategy 3: Beautification and Infrastructure Item I:
Advocate for a Rosemead route as part of the expansion of the 710 and the Metro Gold Tine
eastside expansion.
ITEM NUMBER: F
City Council Meeting
February 27,2018
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URBAN SRATECIESINC
January 31, 2017
Honorable Polly Low
Mayor
City of Rosemead
8838 Valley Blvd.
Rosemead,CA 91770
Dear Madam Mayor Low:
Please accept this letter as a proposal for outreach,education and advocacy services for
the City of Rosemead as it pertains to the 710 Coalition. Global Urban Strategies, Inc. is
prepared to engage the communities negatively affected by not completed the 710
Freeway. Please find the scope of work below:
Scope of Work
1. Discuss main issues with the City of Rosemead personnel and ensure that those
issues are being addressed regionally.
2. Meet with 710 Coalition and inform them of Rosemead's increased activism for
the project.
3. Meeting with Joe A. Gonsalves&Sons, Inc.to coordinate lobbying efforts both
locally and in Sacramento.
4. Attend meetings at Metro,Southern California Association of Governments,San
Gabriel Valley Coalition of Governments to ensure Rosemead is informed of any
updates pertaining to the 710 Project.
5. Meet with stakeholders and local cities to inform them of the need to Close the
Gap.
6. Distribute information about the 710 within the community of El Sereno to
mitigate the negative misleading information that has been disseminated by
entities opposing the closure of the 710.
7. Update other members of the 710 Coalition.
8. Engage the communities affected by the 710 Freeway gap through outreach and
education.
www.global-urban.com (626)383-6565
530 South Lake Avenue 6478
Pasadena.California 91101
URBAN STRATEGIES INC .
9. Gather signatures, letters and motivate members of the community to attend
the scheduled meeting where a decision will be made to move forward with the
project.
10. Report on a monthly basis to the City of Rosemead regarding all activities that
have occurred during the previous month of advocacy.
Compensation:
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. will do the aforementioned scope of work in an amount of
Three Thousand Dollars($3,000.00) per month for a period of ten (10) months or until
the project is approved by Metro,whichever is shorter. In addition, pre-approved travel
and expenses to meet with decision makers and stakeholders to further the coalitions
interests will be provided.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at(626)
383-6565. Thank you once again for your time and look forward to working with you on
this and many other projects.
Best Regards,
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Omar E. Hernandez Polly Low
Principal Mayor
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. City of Rosemead
www.global-urban.com (636)383-605
530 South Lake Avenue#418
Pasadena,California 91101