City Council

2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW\nENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR MAJOR EVENTS FOR A PERIOD OF\nFIVE YEARS (2026-2031) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,000,000 AND NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS\n(2026-2031) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,500,000 (PPD Dept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1) Find the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA\nGuidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only\napplies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the County of Los Angeles for supplemental law enforcement services through the\nLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for Major Events for a period of five\nyears (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2031) in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000; and New Year’s activities for a period of five years (July 1, 2026 – June\n30, 2031) in an amount not-to-exceed $10,500,000; and\n(3) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from competitive bidding and competitive selection pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(H),\nand Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other\ngovernment entities.