CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 2/5/2018 at 6:00 PM

18-047

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-047
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: Finance Officer; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957
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18-014

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:44 GMT

File #: 18-014
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (2) cases
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18-066

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-066
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): (1) case
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18-036

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-036
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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18-035

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-035
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.5.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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18-010

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.6.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957
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18-058

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-058
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of New Finance Officer Employment Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Employment Agreement for the position of Finance Officer. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Finance Officer Employment Agreement; and, B. Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-054

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-054
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Director Chee Yang and Volunteer Coordinator Sophie Kanabay of the Valley Crisis Center.
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18-027

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-027
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

18-020

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:44 GMT

File #: 18-020
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Community Facilities Districts (CFD) Annual Reports REPORT IN BRIEF Governmental Codes relating to special tax measures and local bond issues require Community Facilities Districts Annual Reports be prepared and filed with the Agency’s governing board annually. RECOMMENDATION For Information Only
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-039

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-039
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 14, 2017 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-040

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-040
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of December 6, 2017 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-622

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:43 GMT

File #: 17-622
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid for Constructing a New Municipal Well and Amend an Engineering Design Contract for the Well 21 Site, Project No. 113026 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider awarding a contract in the amount of $608,307 to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling, Inc., to construct a new municipal well; and, approving a second contract amendment for engineering design services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,561, for the Well 21 site project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid for the Well 21 site well construction to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling, Inc., in the amount of $608,307; and, B. Approving a second amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,561 for engineering design services; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-038

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-038
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Street Closure #18-01 for Sacred Heart Catholic Church to Host the “Stations of the Cross” Reenactment and the Silent March for Good Friday, March 30, 2018 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider a request for use of City streets. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of Canal Street (between 13th Street and 11th Street), 11th Street (between Canal Street and M Street), M Street (between 11th Street and 13th Street), 12th Street (between M Street and Canal Street) and the alleyway behind the church located between 13th Street and 12th Street, as requested by Sacred Heart Catholic Church, on Friday, March 30, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff report.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-431

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 17-431
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Disposal of Equipment Acquired Under Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant No. EMW-2002-FG-04005 REPORT IN BRIEF Dispose of equipment acquired under Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant No. EMW-2002-FG-04005. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the equipment to be transferred to Purchasing for sale as surplus equipment.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-057

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-057
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $30,000 and of Public Works contracts under $67,779. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the authority delegated to the City Manager on behalf of the City by Article XI, Section 1109, of the Merced City Charter to execute Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $67,779.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $30,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-037

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-037
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2018 REPORT IN BRIEF Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of January 2, 2018.
Action: approved as amended
Result: Pass

18-056

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance Regarding Local Business Preference Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the introduction of an ordinance allowing for a local preference policy when purchasing goods and services from vendors. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2485, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending chapter 3.04 by adding section 3.04.215, “Local Business Preference Policy,” to the Merced Municipal Code.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-498

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:43 GMT

File #: 17-498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Cost of Assessment and Report Re: 439 East Olive Avenue (Abatement and Demolition of Building) REPORT IN BRIEF Accounting of costs and assessment report for the abatement of a public nuisance located at 439 East Olive Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Conducting a public hearing and consider all testimony and other evidence with regard to the cost of assessment and report for the abatement of a public nuisance located 439 East Olive Avenue, Merced, California; and, B. Reviewing and approving the accounting of costs and assessment report for the abatement of a public nuisance located at 439 East Olive Avenue; and, C. Establishing the charge for the abatement in the amount of $14,254.43; and, D. Adopting Resolution 2018-05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, confirming the cost assessment report relating to the nuisance abatement at 439 East Olive Avenue, Merced, California, assessing a charge therefor against the property, directing the tax collector of Merced County to collect the delinquent account, and dir
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-501

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:43 GMT

File #: 17-501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Cost of Assessment and Report Re: 960 West 11th Street (Abatement and Demolition of Building) REPORT IN BRIEF Accounting of costs and assessment report for the abatement of a public nuisance located at 960 West 11th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Conducting a public hearing and consider all testimony and other evidence with regard to the cost of assessment and report for the abatement of a public nuisance located 960 West 11th Street, Merced, California. B. Reviewing and approving the accounting of costs and assessment report for the abatement of a public nuisance located at 960 West 11th Street. C. Establish the charge for the abatement in the amount of $23,443.03. D. Adopting Resolution 2018-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, confirming the cost assessment report relating to the nuisance abatement at 960 West 11th Street, Merced, California, assessing a charge therefor against the property, directing the tax collector of Merced County to collect the delinquent account, and directing the city clerk t
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-046

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-046
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Applegate Park Play Equipment REPORT IN BRIEF Requests Council direction on the proposed replacement of the Applegate Park play structure. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with replacement of play equipment at Applegate Park.
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18-043

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:45 GMT

File #: 18-043
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Options for Cannabis Tax Measure REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will receive an overview of the options for a cannabis tax measure. RECOMMENDATION Provide input and direction to staff on the various cannabis tax options and timing to allow for the preparation of a tax ordinance.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-052

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-052
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Review REPORT IN BRIEF FY 17-18 Mid-Year Financial Report and Budget Adjustments RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2018-07, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California Amending the Salary Range for the Position of Fabrication Technician/Storekeeper; and B. Adoption Resolution 2018-08, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California Amending the Salary Range for the Position of Finance Liaison; and C. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from Fund 061 Measure C for the purchase of fire nozzles; and D. Approving the addition of a Housing Specialist position in Fund 070 Housing Administration and allowing the Interim Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-060

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-060
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.4.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Update on Goals and Priorities REPORT IN BRIEF Update on the City Council’s goals and priorities. RECOMMENDATION For information only.
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18-050

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-050
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.5.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Sewer Master Plan Discussion REPORT IN BRIEF Seeks Council direction on finalizing the draft Sewer Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on finalization of the draft Sewer Master Plan and approval to begin the CEQA environmental process as well as the assessment district process.
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18-059

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:46 GMT

File #: 18-059
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) Program Options REPORT IN BRIEF Seek direction on how the Regional Transportation Impact Fee program should proceed in the future. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction on how the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program should proceed in the future.
Action: approved
Result: Pass