MEETING DATE:
June 23, 2026
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9623 - APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH NORTH STAR CONSULTING, INC. FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PURSUANT TO SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE (SMMC) CHAPTER 2.30, AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS
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Recommendation
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ADOPT a resolution approving a contract for organizational development services with North Star Consulting, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager or delegated designee to execute documents related to the contract, and authorizing the City Manager to approve and manage any amendments within the project budget appropriated by the city council.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The City wishes to enter into a five-year contract North Star Consulting, Inc. to provide organizational development services on an as-needed basis across multiple departments.
Consistent with the City’s purchasing authority under San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 2.30, this resolution authorizes the City Manager or delegated designee to execute documents related to the contract, subject to approved budget appropriations.
Discussion
To support the delivery of high-quality public services, the City of San Marcos uses professional organizational development consultants on an as needed basis. Between March 20, 2026 and May 20, 2026, the City conducted a Best Value procurement process for these services, which are designed to support a culture of high performance, employee training and development, effective administrative leadership and team performance.
Pursuant to SMMC Chapter 2.30, Section 2.30.030, contracts exceeding the City Manager’s Delegated authority require a report to City Council. Consistent with the City’s purchasing authority under San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 2.30, this resolution authorizes the City Manager or delegated designee to execute documents related to a contract with North Star Consulting, and manage any amendments within the project budget appropriated by the city council, subject to approved budget appropriations.
Environmental Review
The proposed action does not constitute a “project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 - 15387), and is therefore not subject to environmental review pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
Funding for organizational development services is included within existing departmental appropriations in the adopted fiscal year 2026-27 budget in the General Fund (Fund 100) budget. Expenditures in future fiscal years will be subject to City Council-approved budget appropriations.
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Prepared by: Michael Lieberman, Legislative Analyst
Reviewed by: Michelle Bender, City Manager
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager