City Council

2. CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION WITH STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INC., TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Step up on Second Street Inc., as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for a total not-to- exceed amount of $175,000 with an initial grant term beginning in calendar year 2023 and ending January 31, 2024 to provide intensive case management supportive services to eligible participants receiving a Continuum of Care tenant-based rental assistance voucher. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments for five consecutive years with additional funding not-to-exceed $175,000 each year with the grant term beginning February 1, 2024 as set forth in the agenda report.