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CC Resolution 13056 - All Star Talent AgreementRESOLUTION NO. 13056 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALL STAR TALENT, INC. FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CAMPBELL POLICE DEPARTMENT'S RECRUITMENT AND MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, AND DISPENSING WITH BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN CAMPBELL MUNICIPAL CODE (CMC) SECTION 3.20.030(4) AND (7) WHEREAS, there is a law enforcement hiring crisis that agencies throughout the country are experiencing; and WHEREAS, the hiring crisis has impacted the Campbell Police Department's ability to hire an adequate number of police officers; and WHEREAS, the Campbell Police Department is currently operating with 80% of its allotted full time sworn staff; and WHEREAS, the Campbell Police Department will need to fill a minimum of nine sworn officer positions in 2023/2024; and WHEREAS, All Star Talent, Inc. has provided web -based marketing services for the Campbell Police Department since February of 2023; and - WHEREAS, All Star Talent focuses on on-line advertising specifically in converting add spend to candidates and differ from other police department marketing firms; and WHEREAS, the purchasing procedures outlined in Campbell Municipal. Code (CMC) Section 3.20.030(4) and (7) state the bidding procedures may be dispensed with when the city seeks the special services, consultation or advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, administrative or other matters from persons specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services required and the supplies, services or equipment can only be obtained from one vendor, in which case the City may negotiate directly with that vendor; and WHEREAS, All Star Talent, Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the services required by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Campbell that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a one-year contract with All Star Talent and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement and sign the one-year contract with All Star Talent, for the management of the Police Department's online recruitment and marketing campaign, and dispensing with bidding requirements as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.030(4). PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2023, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Landry, Bybee NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None APPROVED: Anne Bybee, Mayor ATTEST: a ,/ -1 v4 t Andrea Sa "ers, City Clerk