the item seeks to extend for one year the contracts in place with mercury townsend affairs and -- if this item is approves we have the option to extend for one additional year before they're up for renewal. we work with mercury and ton send on you -- townsend on a variety of proposals and grant applications. they attend regular meetings for us in sacramento and report back. they bring key and legislative officials to the site for visits and tjpa events and we have with us paul bower from mercury public affairs and richard from townsend public affairs. >> thank you. is the firm that we work with to do the state legislative advocacy? >> yes, ma'am. >> any other questions or comments on this item? >> move approval. >> we have a motion and a second. is there any public comment on this councilmember? >> no -- >> director. >> aye. >> vice chair harper. >> aye. >> chair kim. >> aye. >> that is four aye's and item 12 is approved. go ahead and call the next item. 13 is approving local support for filing of application for mpc for the active transportation program for the transit center and tra