City Council

1.\nAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DUDEK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $339,652 FOR\nCONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST\nIN PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (Planning Dept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1)\nFind that the proposed action contained in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")\nas defined in State CEQA\nGuidelines Section 21065 of CEQA and within the meaning of 15378;\n(2)\nAuthorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for Environmental Justice Element Consulting Services, following a competitive selection\nprocess, pursuant to Pasadena\nMunicipal Code Section 4.08.047 with Dudek in an amount not-to-exceed $339,652 for an initial two-year term. Competitive price bidding is not\nrequired pursuant to City Charter\nSection 1002(F) (Contracts for professional or unique services); and\n(3)\nAuthorize the City Manager to extend the contract for one additional one-year period.