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LA County |
Monterey Park |
City Council |
Order of Business 9 |
9.A. Solar, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and Electrical Improvements Project –
Award of Contract to Johnson Controls and Authorization of Lease Financing
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved
by the City Attorney, with Johnson Controls in the amount of $17,571,525 for the
construction and installation of solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and
various electrical improvements at various City facilities (the “Project”);
2. Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and contingency up
to $570,000, for a total Project cost of $18,141,525;
3. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master
Equipment/Lease Agreement with a bank of city choice, for financing up to
$18,141,525 million, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the construction and
installation of solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and various electrical
improvements at various city facilities (the “Project”); and
4. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed action pursuant to 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”). The proposed activity contemplates installation, maintenance, repair of
solar panels, and electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations at various facilities. The
recommended action constitutes a “project” under CEQA. However, the Project is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301, 15303, and 15311. |
March 04, 2026
LA County
Monterey Park
City Council
Order of Business 9
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