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Council reviews governance workshop proposals and favors a half‑day session next fiscal year
Summary
Staff presented two consultant proposals for a governance workshop (MRG at $14,500 + expenses and Jacob Green at $18,000 + expenses). Council favored a 0.5‑day session after July 1 (preferably later in the fiscal year or post‑election), recommended the lower‑cost firm and suggested including the town attorney for legal Q&A.
The council reviewed two consultant proposals for a half‑day governance workshop for the council, town attorney and management staff. Krista explained both firms have experience with California city councils and recommended the less expensive MRG proposal at $14,500 plus expenses; Jacob Green's proposal is roughly $18,000 plus expenses.
Council members discussed timing and inclusions: several favored a 0.5‑day format and suggested scheduling the session later in the fiscal year (after July 1 or post‑election) so incoming members could participate. The town attorney's presence was discussed as valuable for on‑the‑spot Brown Act and governance clarifications; Krista noted the town has budgeted funds for this purpose. Council asked staff to proceed with engagement logistics and return scheduling and contract recommendations in the coming months.
