City Council

2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 PIERCE ENFORCER TRACTOR DRAWN AERIAL LADDER TRUCK FOR A TOTAL OF $2,523,364 (Fire Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common Sense" exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of one 2026 Pierce Enforcer Tractor Drawn Aerial Ladder Truck in an amount not-to-exceed $2,523,364. Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(h) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.