City Council

7. AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES WITH SCOTLAND YARD HOME INSPECTIONS FOR INSPECTION OF CALTRANS PROPERTIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $262,500 (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract, and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Scotland Yard Home Inspections for an amount not-to-exceed $262,500. Proposed contract is for a six-month contract term. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services). TPA