City Council

3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32093 WITH HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES TO INCREASE THE FUNDING BY $79,952 TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $479,873 TO PROVIDE YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES (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; (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32093 with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, dba The Sycamores, to increase the contract by $79,952.26 thereby increasing the grant total to a not-to-exceed amount of $479,872.74, and extend the term through June 30, 2028; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute no-cost amendments to Contract No. 32093 which extend the term beyond June 30, 2028; and (4) To the extent the amendments to Contract No. 32093 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.