City Council

1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BRAUN NORTHWEST INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF\nTHREE (3) 2026 NORTH STAR 171-1 AMBULANCES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-\nTO-EXCEED $1,406,939 (Fire Dept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant\nto State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that\nCEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Braun Northwest Inc., for the purchase of three (3) 2026 North Star 171-1\nAmbulances in an amount not-to-exceed $1,406,939. Competitive price bidding is not required\npursuant to the City Charter Section, 1002(H) Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or\nservices; and\n(3) Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code\nSection 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.\nTPA