CC - Item 4G - Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with David Turch & AssociatesROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
SUBJECT: SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DAVID TURCH & ASSOCIATES
SUMMARY
On September 24, 2019, the City of Rosemead ("City") approved a Professional Services
Agreement ("Agreement") with David Turch & Associates ("DT&A") for federal legislative
advocacy services for a three-year period, with two one-year optional renewals. The initial
Agreement was set to expire in September 2022, and the City Council approved the first
amendment to the Agreement to extend the contract for an additional one-year term, ending in
September 2023. This is the second amendment to the agreement and it is recommended that the
City Council exercise the optional renewal for a period of one year in an amount not to exceed
$54,000 (Attachment A). All other terms and conditions set forth in the original Agreement will
remain in effect.
David Turch & Associates has been providing the City of Rosemead with federal legislative
advocacy services since 2017. DT&A provides comprehensive strategic planning for legislative
goal setting and federal grant opportunities, while serving as the City's advocate with its federal
delegation in Washington DC. Since the original contract, DT&A has assisted the City with the
following funding opportunities:
• Congresswoman Judy Chu Community Project Funding Requests
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for Veterans' Affordable Housing
• Various Federal Grant Funding Opportunities
By exercising the one-year optional renewal, DT&A will continue to help the City identify, pursue,
and protect essential federal funding for City programs and services, including continued support
for City grant applications in support of the 2030 Strategic Plan. Further, DT&A will also work to
identify legislation that could impact the City and help voice the City's support or opposition to
emerging legislation, regulations, and policies in furtherance of the City's legislative agenda.
AGENDA ITEM 4.G
City Council Meeting
September 12, 2023
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, authorize, and direct the City Manager to execute
the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with David Turch & Associates
in an amount not to exceed $54,000 for a period of one year.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 General Fund budget for legislative
advocacy services.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Extending the Agreement with DT&A 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
• 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 grants 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.
Attachment A: Second Amendment with David Turch & Associates
Attachment A
Second Amendment with
David Turch & Associates
SECOND AMENDMENT
TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(DAVID TURCH AND ASSOCIATES)
This SECOND AMENDMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into this
day of 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 David Turch and Associates with its principal place of business at 517 2nd Street,
Northeast, Washington DC, 20002 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes
individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
WHEREAS, City and Consultant entered into a three (3) year agreement on
September 24, 2019, for professional legislative advocacy services (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the original Agreement was set to expire on September 24, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement permits the City and the Consultant to mutually agree to
extend the term of the Agreement for up to two (2) one-year extensions; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into the First Amendment extending the Agreement for a
one-year period through September 24, 2023;
WHEREAS, City has requested Consultant to provide an additional year of professional
legislative advocacy services through September 24, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has accepted the City's proposal for a one-year extension
with all other terms and conditions set forth in the original Agreement remaining in effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 3.1.2 "Term" shall be amended to read:
The term of this agreement is extended for a one (1) year period from the
Effective Date to the date of September 24, 2024, 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. All other terms, condition, and provisions of the Original Agreement not in
conflict with this Addendum, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. 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.
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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Ben Kim, City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
DAVID TURCH AND ASSOCIATES
Name:
Title:
(If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES,
President OR Vice President AND
Secretary, AND CORPORATE SEAL
OF CONTRACTOR REQUIRED)
BY: BY:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
Name:
Title: