City Council

1. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY; APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES SUBJECT TO AWARD OF STATE FUNDS (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended action 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 submittal of an application for State of California Encampment Resolution Funding, Round 2 for eligible programs and activities that serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness living in encampments; (3) Authorize the City Manager to certify or execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the application and all other documents, agreements and amendments related to the application and subsequent State award; (4) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Union Station Homeless Services to co-administer the proposed project, should the application be selected for funding, in an amount no greater than what is awarded by the State, and with the contract term concluding on June 30, 2026. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. To the extent that this grant funding is subject to City procurement requirements, grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B) contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and (5) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the contract with Union Station Homeless Services which may extend the term beyond June 30, 2026.