HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-167 N.C.S. 11/06/2023 DocuSign Envelope ID:5CFD8B2A-543E-427A-965A-CE33BA83269F
Resolution No. 2023-167 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF A MONARCH MK-V ELECTRIC UTILITY TRACTOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
PURCHASE
WHEREAS,the City has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030; and
WHEREAS, due to the City's subscription to Sonoma Clean Power's EverGreen service operation of an
electric vehicle (including off-road vehicles like tractors) would create no emissions during use; and
WHEREAS, the State of California offers incentives for specific, pre-vetted off-road equipment through its
CORE program; and
WHEREAS, six models of electric tractors are eligible for incentives through the CORE program; and
WHEREAS, the Monarch Tractor's MK-V model is the only currently listed model in the CORE program
that fits the City's use-case requirements; and
WHEREAS,the proposed action is exempt under the common-sense exemption, California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the use of an electric tractor will reduce emissions
from equivalent internal combustion equipment that are typically used for handling compost and mulch
products; and
WHEREAS, due to the unique circumstances related to the CORE program incentives, the relatively few
models eligible for those incentives, and Monarch Tractor's ability to fit the City of Petaluma use case, the
Monarch MK-V electric utility tractor is eligible for a sole source purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. Declares that the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as
findings of the City Council.
2. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the common-sense exemption, California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA)Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),as the use of an electric tractor will reduce emissions
from an equivalent internal combustion equipment that are typically used for handling compost and mulch
products.Additionally,any use of the tractor would be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) as the tractor will be used for temporary non-permanent
maintenance uses.
3. Finds that the unique circumstances related to the limited eligibility of models for purchase through the
California CORE program justify a sole source purchase and is additionally exempt from the City's
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purchasing requirements pursuant to Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment, Agency (1980) 104 CAM
631 and therefore the City's purchasing requirements were satisfied with this purchase.
4. Approves of the purchase of one (1) Monarch Tractor MK-V electric utility tractor from Monarch
Tractors for a net price of$53,546.92 after CORE incentives.
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any necessary agreements and documents to
complete the purchase of the tractor and related equipment.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6ch day of November Docusigned By"'
2023,by the following vote: /1 Q
City Attorney
AYES: McDonnell,Barnacle,Cader Thompson,Healy,Nau,Pocekay,Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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