Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the independent contractor agreement for continued Interim City Manager services.  (Kay Marion Macuil, City Attorney)

At the November 30, 2022, Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to continue Interim City Manager services with Ralph Velez, Velez Consulting Services, a Sole Proprietorship. The last contract expired on December 14, 2022. The proposed independent contractor agreement starts retroactively to cover the services rendered since the expiration of the prior contract. It starts fresh with the billing cycle, with the City's billing cycle start date of Monday, December 12, 2022. Mr. Velez will invoice the city a flat fee of $6,754.00 every two weeks with no separate charges for commuting or lodging. Mr. Velez will be present in person in San Luis during work hours and for attendance at City Council Meetings from Noon Monday through noon Friday. Reasonable reimbursement is allowed for City Business travel for Mr. Velez to represent San Luis in meetings of the Border Trade Alliance, National League of Cities, Arizona League of Cities and Towns, and ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities). The proposed agreement ends at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2023.