City Council

3-K. BRUGGEMEYER LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 26 NEW HVAC UNITS FROM CARRIER CORPORATION It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Waiving the bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.20.050(4), and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Carrier Corporation, in a form approved by the City Attorney, not to exceed $332,435.72 for the purchase 26 New HVAC Units for the Bruggemeyer Library; (2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $10,000; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity contemplates purchasing equipment only. Subsequent installation and construction will be evaluated separately under CEQA. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review.