CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 4/2/2024 at 6:00 PM

24-300

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-300
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Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Legal Representative Michael Jarvis; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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24-302

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-302
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Representative Michael Jarvis; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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24-304

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-304
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Representative Michael Jarvis; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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24-306

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-306
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Representative Michael Jarvis; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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24-319

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:01 GMT

File #: 24-319
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.5.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
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24-241

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Donate Life Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Leo Hernandez of the Donor Network West.
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24-239

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-239
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.3.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of Valley Crisis Center.
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24-238

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.4.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Fair Housing Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a Cynthia Hurtado of the Project Sentinel Fair Housing.
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24-269

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:58 GMT

File #: 24-269
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.5.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - The Week of the Young Child REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Virginia Vega of the First 5 Merced County.
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24-240

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-240
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Lao New Year REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of the Lao Community.
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24-234

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-234
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.1.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions REPORT IN BRIEF Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and a summary title may be read with further reading waived. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-285

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-285
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of March 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $37,000 and of Public Works contracts under $84,338.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-310

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-310
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for workers’ compensation litigation matters to reflect the name change of Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP to Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-119

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:58 GMT

File #: 24-119
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Approving Standard Assurances Agreement for all California Office of Emergency Services Federal Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022 and the Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County for State Homeland Security Grant Programs - Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Standard Assurances Agreement for all California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Federal Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022 and considers approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merced County to accept any future awards of the California State Homeland Security Grant Program funds for equipment, planning, administration, training, and exercises being funded through the County to the City of Merced for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-38, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the California Governor’s Offic
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-262

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-262
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Merced Police Department to Apply for a Grant in the Amount of $80,000 Through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefit Grants Program to Purchase Four Electric Vehicles and Approval to Accept the Grant Funding if Awarded and Waive the Competitive Bid Process and Approve Purchases Exceeding $37,000 Per Vehicle REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize the Merced Police Department (MPD) to apply for grant funding and accept grant funding if awarded in the amount of $80,000 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to reimburse the City for the purchase of four electric vehicles. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-37, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to apply for grant funding and accept grant funding, if awarded, in the amount of $80,000 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefit Grants Program; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute nece
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-158

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-158
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Third Amendment with Hoffman Electronic Systems for Alarm Monitoring for FY 24/25 in an Additional Amount not to Exceed $25,000, for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $139,588 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Third Amendment with Hoffman Electronic Systems to extend the term through June 30, 2025, for electronic alarm monitoring services at City-owned facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Third Amendment with Hoffman Electronic Systems, to extend the contract term through June 30, 2025, for electronic alarm monitoring services at City-owned facilities in the additional amount not to exceed $25,000; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-298

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:00 GMT

File #: 24-298
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP, for Legal Services to Prepare a Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Annexation in the Amount of $36,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett LLP, for legal services related to the VST Annexation in the amount of $36,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP, for legal services related to the preparation of a Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the VST Annexation in an amount of $36,000. B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-265

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:04:01 GMT

File #: 24-265
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Use of City Right-of-Way with Michael Dale McCutcheon, Trustee of the Michael Dale McCutcheon Living Trust Dated June 27, 2014, for Building Signs and Overhead Balconies for 515 West Main Street (The Lofts) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an Agreement for Use of City Right-of-Way with the owners of the property located at 515 West Main Street for new building signs and the existing overhead balconies. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Agreement for Use of City Right-of-Way with Michael Dale McCutcheon, Trustee of the Michael Dale McCutcheon Living Trust dated June 27, 2014, for Building Signs and Overhead Balconies for 515 West Main Street; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-009

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:58 GMT

File #: 24-009
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Acknowledging the October 28, 2021, Environmental Monitoring Report Regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Fund Activities by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Pledging the City’s Intent to Prohibit Use of HUD Funds Towards the Projects Identified in Finding 1 of the Monitoring Report; Transfer and Assignment of Previous Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Affordability, Deed, Note, and Loan Agreements to HSA/Housing LMI Asset Funds for the 1820 I Street Project; Authorizing the Use of Housing Successor Agency (HSA)/Housing LMI Asset Funds to Satisfy the Listed Corrective Actions for Local Fund Repayment of Expended HUD Funds REPORT IN BRIEF Considers formal acknowledgement of the October 28, 2021, On-Site Environmental Monitoring Report by HUD by means of adoption of a Resolution by City Council. This acknowledgement includes agreeing to abide by the Corrective Actions that are required by HUD to rectify the findings noted in the monitoring report. Correc
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-282

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:59 GMT

File #: 24-282
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Consider Directing Staff to Place a Barrier in Fahrens Park REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ request to consider directing staff to place a barrier in Fahrens Park. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-270

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:59 GMT

File #: 24-270
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Designate an Area for Translators in the Council Chambers REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ request to designate an area for translators in the Council Chambers. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-283

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:59 GMT

File #: 24-283
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Mayor Pro Tempore Perez’s Request to Consider Moving the Podium to the Middle of the Council Chambers REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Pro Tempore Perez’s request to consider moving the podium to the middle of the Council Chambers. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.
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24-284

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:59 GMT

File #: 24-284
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.4.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Smith’s Request for Council Chambers Reorganization Session REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Smith’s request for Council Chambers reorganization session. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-235

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-235
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.5.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda REPORT IN BRIEF Provides members of the City Council to request that an item be placed on a future City Council agenda for initial consideration by the City Council.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

24-236

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:03:57 GMT

File #: 24-236
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.6.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council Comments REPORT IN BRIEF Provides an opportunity for the Mayor and/or Council Member(s) to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.
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