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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. |
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Order of Business 12 |
12.A. Consideration and possible action to call for a special election on June 2, 2026 and
adding a proposition to the ballot prohibiting data centers citywide
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting Resolution Nos. 2026-R5 through 2026-R8 which, collectively, call for a
special election on June 2, 2026, add a proposition to the ballot prohibiting data
centers citywide, request an impartial analysis, and establish procedures for ballot
arguments;
2. Determining whether the City Council should submit an argument in favor of the
ballot proposition;
3. Approving a budget adjustment and appropriation of $210,000 to pay for the special
election costs;
4. Approving a budget adjustment and appropriation of $100,000 to pay for anticipated
litigation costs; and
5. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City Council is required to conduct environmental review of matters it places onto the
ballot pursuant to Elections Code § 9222. Placing this matter onto the June 2, 2026 ballot is
not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public
Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) for the reasons stated in Section 4 of the draft
Proposition. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a notice of determination. |
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Order of Business 10 |
10.M. Employee Appreciation Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Ngo)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. |
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10.L. American Red Cross Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Wong)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. |
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10.K. Read Across America Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. |
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10.J. Women's History Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. |
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10.G. Community Transportation Updates and Amendment to Via Transportation Inc. for
on-demand services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and Filing this staff report summarizing the status of the City’s Community
Transportation pilot and program updates;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment with Nomad Transit, LLC, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Via Transportation Inc., in a form approved by the City
Attorney, adding a six-month pilot for Dial-A-Ride support services in the amount of
$230,670 for the term of the pilot and extending on-demand services on a month-to-
month basis beginning March 2026 in amount not-to-exceed $62,606 per month;
3. Adopting a Resolution approving the Monterey Park Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan
in compliance with the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) Innovative Clean
Transit (“ICT”) Regulations; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. |
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