CC - Item 4K - Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Gonsalves and SonsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER^
DATE: JUNE 13, 2023
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH JOE A. GONSALVES & SONS
SUMMARY
On July 1, 2022, the City of Rosemead ("City") entered into a Professional Services Agreement
("Agreement') with Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons ("Gonsalves") for state legislative advocacy
services for a one-year period for a total cost of $30,000. The current agreement is set to expire on
June 30, 2023. At the February 28, 2023, City Council Meeting, the City Council requested that
an item be brought forward at a future meeting to discuss the scope of work for a Request For
Proposals ("RFP") related to state lobbyist and advocacy services. Although the item has been
placed on the agenda for several meetings, the discussion has yet to occur. In anticipation of further
City Council direction and lapse in advocacy service, it is recommended that the City Council
authorize City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons for a two-
month period in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, authorize, and direct the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. I with Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons for a two-month period in an amount not to
exceed $5,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding is available in the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund budget for
legislative advocacy services.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Extending the Agreement with Gonsalves is consistent with Rosemead 2030 Strategic Plan goals
as follows:
• Safety — Explore grant funding to install additional cameras in parks and other public
facilities to help deter crime
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City Council Meeting
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Safety — Explore grant opportunities and continue to work with the San Gabriel Council of
Governments (SGVCOG) and other regional partners to address homelessness.
Infrastructure — Continue to seek grant and other funding opportunities for street
improvements and infrastructure enhancements.
Parks and Programs — Continue to look for funding opportunities to expand parks and
facilities
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Michael Bruckner
Assistant City Manager
Attachment A: Amendment No. I to Professional Services Agreement
Attachment A
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
JOE A. GONSALVES & SONS
This FIRST AMENDMENT ("Amendment') is made and entered into this July 1,
2023 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Rosemead, a municipal
organization, organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place
of business at 8838 East Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770 ("City") and Joe A.
Gonsalves & Sons with principal place of business at 925 L Street, Suite 250,
Sacramento, CA 95814 ("Consultant'). City and Consultant are sometimes individually
referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
WHEREAS, City and Consultant entered into an agreement on July 1, 2022, for
legislative advocacy and governmental affairs services (e.g., lobbying); and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 3.1.2 Term shall be amended to read:
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a two (2) month time period
from Effective date, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall
complete the Services within the term of the Agreement, and shall meet any other
established schedules and deadlines.
SECTION 2. Section 3.3.1 Term shall be amended to read:
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this
Agreement and shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). The City
agrees to pay Consultant a fee of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($2,500) a month. Extra Work may be authorized in writing, as described
below, and will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this
Agreement.
SECTION 3. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the Original Agreement not in
conflict with this Addendum, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Addendum and hereafter
the same shall be in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above
written.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Ben Kim, City Manager Date
Attest:
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Date
Approved as to Form:
JOE A. GONSALVES & SONS
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Name:
Title:
[If Corporation, TWO
SIGNATURES, President OR
Vice President AND Secretary,
AND CORPORATE SEAL OF
CONTRACTOR REQUIRED]
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Name:
Rachel Richman Date
City Attorney Title: