City Council

1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DUDEK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $339,652 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action contained in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as defined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 of CEQA and within the meaning of 15378; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for Environmental Justice Element Consulting Services, following a competitive selection process, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047 with Dudek in an amount not-to-exceed $339,652 for an initial two-year term. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (Contracts for professional or unique services); and (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for one additional one-year period.