CONTRACT 6579B AmendmentAgreement No. 6579B
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT NO. 6579 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP, LLC
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into this 4th day
of March 2025, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation
and general law city ("CITY"), and MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP, LLC, a
California corporation ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows:
1. Pursuant to Section 34 to Agreement No. 6579 ("Agreement"), the term of
the Agreement described in Section 7 is extended from December 31,
2025 to December 31, 2026.
2. Pursuant to Section 34 of the Agreement 6579, Section 1(C) is amended to
increase the compensation payable by CITY to CONSULTANT by an
additional $50,000 for a total contract sum not to exceed $100,000 for
CONSULTANT's additional services described in Section 4 below.
3. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which
will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed
on the same date. In accordance with Government Code§ 16.5, the parties agree
that this Amendment will be considered signed when the signature of a party is
delivered by electronic transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in
all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.. CONSULTANT
warrants that its signatory (or signatories, as applicable) to this Amendment has the
legal authority to enter this Amendment and bind CONSULTANT accordingly.
4. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of
the Agreement remain the same.
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Agreement No. 6579B
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day
and year first hereinabove written.
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December 12, 2022
Rebecca Redyk, Human Resources Director
Amanda Elek-Truman, Human Resources Manager
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Ms. Redyk and Ms. Elek-Truman:
Thank you for requesting a proposal from Municipal Resource Group LLC (MRG) to provide
professional consulting services. We appreciated the time to hear the City's needs and interests. We
have a talented consultant group to support the requested services. MRG Consultants Patty
Francisco, Pamela Sloan, and Theresa Phillips are available to assist promptly.
MRG has built our practice around assisting our clients in identifying core issues impacting
performance and organizational health and developing effective strategies for removing these
barriers. We consider these engagements an opportunity to work with staff, to help them grow and
develop, to ensure they fully understand the recommendations and rationale for change, as well as
provide staff with practical tools to continue building healthy relationships with each other. We are
"no surprises" consultants, and we work with leadership to define a path to achieve desired realistic
outcomes.
If the scope of work provided needs further refinement or slight adjustments, we are open to
addressing those needs during the kick-off to ensure we meet the City's expectations in the process.
We look forward to partnering with your team at El Segundo.
Sincerely,
Mary Egan
CEO
MRG, LLC
916-261-7547
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P. 0. Box 561, Wilton, CA 95693 916-261-7547 www.Solutions-MRG.com
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El Segundo Scope of Work
Consulting Services
Project Scope
The City of El Segundo has requested conflict resolution, mediation, coaching and mentoring services
for various work groups and employees at the City. A brief outline of methodology is included below.
1. Identify the issue and examine the source causing the conflict.
2. Understand everyone's interests and perspectives.
3. Explore and evaluate all possible solutions.
4. Determine the barriers to the common goal.
5. Mutually agree on a solution.
6. Document the agreement on a path forward.
7. Agree on potential contingencies, including monitoring and evaluation within a specific
period.
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MRG has experienced and seasoned leaders and students of human behavior. Our background and
understanding of workplace conduct expectations, business practices and how to improve
organizational culture are important touchstones in our coaching program. The progression typically
would involve setting goals, identifying the support and resources necessary to achieve
those goals, and regular follow-up between the coach and the coachee. MRG uses policy, feedback,
developmental input, and utilization of best practices to assist managers and supervisors in building
their management skills.
Policy Analysis - This would include reviewing current city policy as it relates to employee
conduct and behavior, policy and procedures for employee evaluations, and progressive
discipline as well as evaluating training and documentation methods utilized to ensure
employees have a clear understanding of city policies and expectations.
Management Coaching Meetings — Schedule regular meetings with employees to provide
management coaching and support utilizing the policies and procedures as tools to assist with
accountability and employee expectations from a management level. Regular meetings will
allow for timely assistance in addressing current concerns.
e Leadership Development - Consultant will provide mentorship as well as be available via
email for prompt review of situations as they arise.
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o Directors, Managers and Supervisors all have different roles and responsibilities
concerning employee behavior and fostering a cohesive, pleasant productive
workplace environment. It is important to understand what roles and responsibilities
are and how to support staff members in their roles. Consultant will provide tools
and suggested management practices to address the identified deficits.
o Work on improving the employee goal setting, accountability/evaluation and
feedback process as needed. Employee evaluations should be at consistent regular
intervals. Employees should receive feedback on key aspects of their employment
such as work product, attendance, behavior, etc. These evaluations are critical in
identifying potential issues and taking early intervention steps.
o Moving forward, employee behavior expectations should be made abundantly clear
and acknowledged in writing. Documentation and feedback of the desired behavior
modification is critical. It is important to acknowledge positive steps made as well as
continued offending behavior. Typically, if the desired behavior modification is not
made within a clear and stated timeframe, the employee is moved to the next level
of progressive discipline.
Project Fees
To provide flexibility and ongoing support, MRG suggests a contract amount of $50,000 to include up
to 200-220 hours of professional consulting services. Services will be invoiced at $225 per hour plus
expenses that include but are not limited to assessments, mileage, parking, etc. This estimate is valid
for 60 days from the proposal date. All dates and estimates assume the City can assist with scheduling
and endorse the need for these services to motivate parties to participate. We would like to check
in with the client regularly to provide updates concerning progress and next steps.
MRG will only invoice for actual hours incurred on the project on a monthly basis. If additional
services are requested or additional time needed, those hours will be billed at $225 per hour after
being approved by the client and MRG.
At all times during this project engagement, MRG will be an independent contractor. Both agencies
confirm the specialized services are distinct from tasks customarily performed by the Agency. The
services of consultant specifically do not include hiring, firing, or supervising of any Agency personnel.
Also, Consultant shall not have contracted or signing authority or act in the position of a Director or
represent a management position at commission, Board or Council meetings.
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