City Council

11. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERKINS EASTMAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE SR 710 NORTHERN STUB PLANNING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,820,744 AND APPROPRIATE $800,000 TO THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE OPERATING BUDGET (City Manager’s Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Perkins Eastman for the SR 710 Northern Stub Project in an amount not-to-exceed $2,820,744 for a period of three years. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend the three-year contract for up to two additional one-year periods; and (4) Recognize and appropriate $800,0000 to the City Manager’s Office operating budget for the anticipated expenditures needed in Fiscal Year 2024.