City Council

2. CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION WITH STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INC., TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE\nSERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Housing\nDept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1) Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality\nAct ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” provision that CEQA\nonly applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Step up on Second Street Inc., as the result of a\ncompetitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for a total not-to-\nexceed amount of $175,000 with an initial grant term beginning in calendar year 2023 and ending January 31, 2024\nto provide intensive case management supportive services to eligible participants receiving a Continuum of Care\ntenant-based rental assistance voucher. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section\n1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and\n(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments for five consecutive years with additional funding\nnot-to-exceed $175,000 each year with the grant term beginning February 1, 2024 as set forth in the agenda report.