19. (Recommended by Senior Assistant General Manager – External and Regulatory Affairs/Chief Sustainability Officer) (Approved by General Manager and Chief Engineer) Approval of Agreement No. 47581 for Federal Legislative Consulting Services for Water Utility Advocacy. Award to Van Ness Feldman LLP for a term of three years with two one-year optional periods and an amount not to exceed $800,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).