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Introductions |
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All in attendance introduced themselves. Cathy Christian and Ben Palmer of Nielsen Merksamer joined via conference call. |
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Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). |
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No public comment was received. |
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AYE:
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Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Diane Burgis
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Passed
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APPROVE the Record of Action, with any necessary corrections.
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The Committee voted unanimously to approve as presented. |
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AYE:
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Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Diane Burgis
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Draft Record of Action
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RECOMMEND support to the Board of Supervisors.
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The Committee voted unanimously to recommend support for AB 1795 to the Board of Supervisors and recommended it be placed on the Consent calendar. |
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AYE:
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Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Diane Burgis
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Attachment B
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Attachment A
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Attachment C
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Staff is seeking direction from the Legislation Committee on the following aspects of the procurement process:
1. The conduct of a survey of urban counties' lobbying contracts
2. The conduct of a survey of Board of Supervisors' members and their staffs, the CAO, Department Heads and other key staff of their primary advocacy interests, issues of particular concern, and satisfaction with services/request for additional services
3. Timeline for Procurement Process
4. Length of contract period
5. Amount of contract
6. Review Panel membership
7. Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) development
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The Committee provided direction to staff, indicating the procurement process should be concluded by October 2018 for a three-year contract with 3 one-year renewal options. |
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Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Diane Burgis
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Attachment A: 2012 Federal Advocacy RFP
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Attachment B: 2012 State Advocacy RFP
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Provide direction to staff on the nature and time of desired meetings with the County's legislative delegation and/or the administration for purposes of planning for advocacy trip(s) to Washington D.C. for 2018.
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The Committee provided direction to staff on the nature and timing of advocacy meetings in Washington, D.C.. |
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ACCEPT the report and provide direction to staff, as needed.
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The Committee accepted the report on State Budget and Legislation of Interest with no direction to staff. |
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Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Diane Burgis
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Attachment B: Cap and Trade Budget Request
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Attachment C: Child Support Budget Request
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Attachment A: CSAC Budget Action Bulletin
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8.
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The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. The schedule for the Legislation Committee has been established as the second month of each month at 10:30 a.m., in Room 101 of 651 Pine Street, Martinez. |
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The Chair noted a schedule conflict with the March meeting and requested its cancellation. |
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9.
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Adjourn |