CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 11/15/2021 at 6:00 PM

21-916

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-916
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION;. City of Merced, a California Municipal Corporations, Petitioner v Madeline Sally Martinez, an individual, Respondent v, Case No. 21CV-00121, Petition for Nuisance Abatement and Receivership of Property Located at 832 W. 11th Street, Merced
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21-922

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-922
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; National Opioids Settlements with Pharmaceutical Distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen, and Manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its Parent Company Johnson & Johnson; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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21-926

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-926
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957
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21-917

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-917
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Small Business Saturday REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by an advocate of the small business community.
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21-864

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-864
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.1.
Type: Special Presentation Item
Title: SUBJECT: Presentation on the Valley Air District Incentive Grants Available for Residents, Businesses, and Agencies REPORT IN BRIEF A Special Presentation given by Chief Communications Officer Jaime Holt from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. RECOMMENDATION For Information-Only.
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21-908

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-908
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.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

21-920

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-920
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the General Fund in the Amount of $30,000 to Establish a Capital Improvement Project to Enhance Technology and the Safety of the City Council Chambers REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation within the General Fund in the amount of $30,000 to establish a Capital Improvement Project to enhance access to technology and the safety of the City Council Chambers. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $30,000; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-819

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-819
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual State Mandated Inspection Compliance Report Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies for the Reporting Period of October 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2021, Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §13146.4 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Merced Fire Department’s Annual Compliance Report regarding performance of annual inspections pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (HSC) §13146.4. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-99, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Merced Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Action: approved
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21-769

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-769
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve the Communications Products Agreement for Purchase of Voting System Infrastructure Equipment; Portable, Mobile, and Base Radios, Hardware, and Accessories Necessary for Fire Suppression and Prevention from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $618,576.31, Based Upon Standardization and the Proprietary Nature of the Equipment REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the Communications Products Agreement for purchase of voting system infrastructure equipment; portable, mobile, and base Radios, hardware, and accessories necessary for fire suppression and prevention from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $618,576.31, based upon standardization and the proprietary nature of the equipment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and, B. Approving the purchases
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-488

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intent Regarding Annexation No. 19 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for Approximately 2.8 Acres of Land Located at the Northwest Corner of Highway 59 and Santa Fe Drive and Setting a Public Hearing for December 20, 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Requests the City Council to adopt a Resolution of Intent to annex approximately 2.8 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Highway 59 and Santa Fe Drive into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) and set a public hearing for December 20, 2021. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-105, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services), declaring its intention to annex area to said district and authorize the levy of a special tax within said annexation; and, B. Setting the Public Hearing for December 20, 2021; and, C. Accepting the Petition, Consent and Waiver from 59 Petroleum, LLC.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-850

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-850
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on December 20, 2021, for the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees as Required by Government Code Section 66000 et. seq. and City Council Resolution 88-72 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers setting a public hearing for December 20, 2021, to accept public comment and consider approving the annual report regarding the collection and spending of Development Impact Fees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-100, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a date when the final annual report of development fees will be available for public review, and setting a Public Hearing thereon for December 20, 2021.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-902

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-902
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Rolfe Construction Inc, in the Amount of $3,874,212.95 for a Water Enterprise, AHSC Grant, Zone 1 Park Reserve, Measure V, and RSTP Funded Project for B Street Improvements - Childs Avenue to East 15th Street REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $3,874,212.95 to Rolfe Construction Inc. for Project No. 120044, 121057, 121058 - B Street Improvements Childs Avenue to East 15th Street funded Water Enterprise, AHSC Grant, Zone 1 Park Reserve, Measure V, and RSTP. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding a bid for B Street Improvements Childs Avenue to East 15th Street, Project No. 120044, 121057, 121058, to Rolfe Construction Inc in the amount of $3,874,212.95; and, B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the Richman Group and AHSC; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-899

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-899
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Accept a Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Grant Awarded to the Merced Irrigation District (MID) on Behalf of the Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Authority, Which Includes a Grant Amount of $335,648 for the City of Merced Project for Surface Water Irrigation to Parks and Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers REPORT IN BRIEF The Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (MIRWMA) has agreed to accept on behalf of its member agencies a Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Grant which includes a City of Merced project for Surface Water Irrigation to Parks and Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Proposition 1 grant funds and increasing revenue in account 001-1120-324-02-00 by $335,648 and appropriating the same to account 001-1120-637-65-00 (Project No. 122057) for preliminary engineering costs associated with design of, for construction/implementation of parks surface water irrigation conversion project, and for the purchase and installation of weather-based i
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-906

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-906
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Change Order with Hoffman Electronic Systems in the Amount of $250, to Upgrade Existing Alarm Monitoring Cellular Communicators from 3G to 4G LTE REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $250, to upgrade existing cellular communicators from 3G to 4G LTE for electronic monitoring services at city owned-facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving the contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $250, to upgrade existing cellular communicators from 3G to 4G LTE for electronic monitoring services at City owned-facilities; and, B. Approving additional change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-914

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:31 GMT

File #: 21-914
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Street Closure Request Submitted by Parks and Recreation Department for the 2021 Christmas Tree Lane Reverse Parade on December 4, 2021, from 12:00 P.M. Until 9:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the Parks and Recreation Department’s request for approval of the use of City streets and the Bob Hart Square on Saturday, December 4, 2021 for the Christmas Tree Lane Reverse Parade. The request seeks approval to close West Main Street, between M Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, including Bob Hart Square, and Canal Street on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 12:00 P.M. through 9:00 P.M. and close N Street, O Street, P Street, Q Street, and W 18th Street from M Street to Q Street on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. through 9:00 PM. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of east and west bound traffic on West Main Street, from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to M Street, including Bob Hart Square, Canal Street, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Saturday, December 4, 2021 and approving street closures of east bound traffic on
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-650

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-650
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Standard Assurances Agreement for all California Office of Emergency Services Federal Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2020 and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County for State Homeland Security Grant Programs (SHSGP) - Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises for Fiscal Year 2020 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Standard Assurances Agreement for all California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Federal Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2020 and considers approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merced County to accept any future awards of the California State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funds for equipment, planning, administration, training and exercises being funded through the County to the City of Merced for Fiscal Year 2020. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-103, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the California Governor’s Office of Emerg
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-890

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-890
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application Under the 2021 State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) CalHome Program for First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Assistance, Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Assistance, and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Assistance; and Approving a Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises to Administer and Implement the Grant Activities if Awarded REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes the submittal of a Grant Application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) under the 2021 CalHome Program in the amount of $2,500,000 to support First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Assistance, Accessory Dwelling Units - Junior accessory Dwelling Units (ADU/JADU) Assistance, and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Assistance; and Approves a Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-107, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, hereby authorizes the sub
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-886

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-886
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #21-04 for Virginia Smith Trust REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #21-04 for the Virginia Smith Trust (VST), 654 acres of mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Cardella and Lake Roads. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Virginia Smith Trust project.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-893

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT

File #: 21-893
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Making Findings to Hold City Council, Commission, and Committee Meetings Using a Combination of In-Person/Virtual (Hybrid) Meetings Under Assembly Bill (AB) 361 REPORT IN BRIEF That the City Council finds that during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, the City Council and all commission and committee meetings will be held as hybrid meetings, allowing for direction on format elements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-106, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, making findings consistent with the requirements of AB 361 to allow for in-person/virtual (hybrid) public meetings.
Action: approved
Result: Fail

21-911

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-911
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Appointment of a New Applicant (District 2) to the Planning Commission REPORT IN BRIEF Considers appointing a new applicant to a currently vacant District 2 seat on the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion appointing a qualified elector of District 2 to fill the current vacancy on the Planning Commission for said district.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-909

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-909
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.3.
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.
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21-910

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:30 GMT

File #: 21-910
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.4.
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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