TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ronald H. Abernethy - Public Defender
REPORT BY: Gail McCully - Legal Office Manager
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Polly Webber, Immigration Consultant
RECOMMENDATION
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Public Defender requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 200401B with Polly Webber, Immigration Consultant, to increase the maximum compensation per fiscal year by $1,640 to a total of $11,000 per fiscal year, effective for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and onward.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's recommended action will enable the contractor to continue providing immigration consultation services for the Public Defender’s Office.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Public Defender |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This Agreement contains a provision for three years, which shall be automatically renewed for an additional year at the end of each fiscal year, not to exceed two additional years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If the Agreement is not approved, the Public Defender will be at risk of not providing immigration consulting services for its clients. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Collaborative and Engaged Community |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Public Defender provides its attorneys with an immigration consultation to fulfill the Office's obligation
to assist clients with immigration questions and consequences. Over the years, immigration has become a
complex issue and the immigration consultant offers vast knowledge for Public Defender attorneys.