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Department(s): City Manager Office Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State legislative advocacy services for a three-year term, from April 6, 2021 through March 31, 2024, with an option to extend the term for an additional one-year period, for a four-year not -to -exceed amount of $252,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX). 2. Approve an amendment to an agreement with Holland & Knight LLP for Federal legislative advocacy services for a one-year term from April 1, 2021 through March 317 2022, in an amount not to exceed $117,600, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX). 3. Provide direction to staff relating to local, state, and federal government associations. Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to Approved as amended; 1. Approved a one year agreement to Townsend Public Affairs for state legislative advocacy services and directed staff to proceed with a request for proposal. Agreement 2021-048 2. Approved an amendment to an agreement with Holland & Knight LLP for Federal legislative advocacy services for a term of 24 months. Agreement 2021-049 3. Provided direction to staff relating to local state and federal government associations and return to council at a future date during the budget discussion. YES: 7 — Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, — Phan, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember, — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Mendoza, Councilmember, — Sarmiento, Mayor NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass MINUTES: Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation. 31. Adopt Resolution Condemning Racism Xenophobia and Hate against Asian Americans Department(s): City Manager Office Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX —Adopt a resolution condemning City Council 14 4/6/2021