To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: July 11, 2023
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Human Resources |
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707-234-6600 |
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Department Contact: |
Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with Renne Public Law Group, LLP in the Amount of $50,000 for an Agreement Term Effective upon Execution of Agreement, through June 30, 2024 to Provide Ongoing Employer-Employee Relations Services with the County’s Eight Bargaining Units, Various Legal Court Representation and Contract Negotiations
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Renne Public Law Group, LLP in the amount of $50,000 for an Agreement term effective upon execution of agreement, through June 30, 2024 to provide ongoing employer-employee relations services with the County’s eight bargaining units, various legal court representation and contract negotiations; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On September 29, 2021 the Board approve Agreement No. 21-173. On September 20, 2022 the Board approved Agreement No. 21-173-A1. On January 10, 2023 the board approved Agreement No. 21-173-A2.
Summary of Request:
In May 2021, Human Resources issued Request for Proposal (RFP) HR 21-01 Contract Negotiations and Employer-Employee Relations Services. Multiple proposals were received. Human Resources and Executive Office staff reviewed all proposals and interviewed the top 3 candidates. Renne Public Law Group, LLP (RPLG) was selected to assist the County with legal matters.
RPLG practices throughout California, advising and advocating for public agencies, nonprofit entities, individuals and private entities in need of effective, responsive and creative legal solutions. RPLG’s lawyers provide the tools to strengthen and preserve public services, empower policy makers to further their objectives and collaborate with in-house staff to identify workable solutions to complex problems, develop strategy and implement solutions.
RPLG shall assist with complex employer-employee relations issues involving the County’s eight bargaining groups, represent the County at the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) and other court proceedings as requested by the County, assist with grievances and provide legal update and advice when new legislative law goes into effect.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to Human Resources with further direction.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 1320 |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $50,000 (est.) |
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annual recurring cost: $50,000 (est.) |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: Contract is budgeted for FY 23/24 |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: July 11, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 23-117 |
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