HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02242009 - C.91RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment/extension with Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller and Naylor to extend
the term from January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 with no increase in the payment limit for
advice and legal representation on Indian Gaming issues, as recommended by the
Legislation Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact as the contract amount is unchanged.
BACKGROUND:
The law firm of Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller and Naylor (“Nielsen
Merksamer”) has extensive experience with Indian Gaming issues. Cathy Christian, the
primary consultant, is a nationally recognized expert on Indian Gaming issues and has
represented Contra Costa, Yolo, Sonoma, Marin, Amador and Tulare counties. Prior to
joining the firm of Nielsen Merksamer, Ms. Christian served in the California Attorney
General's office, where she was a senior advisor to the Attorney General on gambling and
Indian law and was General Counsel to the California
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/24/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: L. DeLaney, 5-1097
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 24, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc:
C.91
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Legislation Committee
Date:February 24, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Extension for Representation on Indian Gaming Issues
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Horse Racing Board. Ms. Christian is also Contra Costa County’s lead legislative advocate
in Sacramento, and so has an excellent understanding of the County.
Indian Gaming continues to be a significant issue for the County. Since March 2005, under
this contract, Ms. Christian’s advice and guidance has been invaluable in advancing the
Board’s policy positions on Indian Gaming.