City Council

13. Agreements with JL Group, LLC; Kane, Ballmer & Berkman; Michael Raneses dba Michael Raneses Administrative Hearings; Nastich Law, APC; Palacios Law Office; Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law; Serviam by Wright, LLP; and The ADR Coach, Inc. for Administrative Hearing Officer Services (Specification 24­127) (General & Non­ General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each of the eight firms listed below for Administrative Hearing Officer services on an as­needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,770,000, for an initial three­year term beginning March 18, 2025 and expiring March 17, 2028, with provisions for one, two­year extension (Core Agreement No. A­2025­XXX). Firms Location JL Group, LLC Laguna Niguel, CA Kane, Ballmer & Berkman Los Angeles, CA Michael Raneses Administrative Hearings Tustin, CA Nastich Law, APC Berkeley, CA Palacios Law Office Riverside, CA Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law Palm Desert, CA Serviam By Wright, LLP Irvine, CA The ADR Coach, Inc. Los Angeles, CA