CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 12/20/2021 at 6:00 PM

21-1004

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 21-1004
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (1) Potential Case Regarding the Northern Portion of the Arbor Walkway
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22-001

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-001
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Eugene Drummond v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number ADJ15080750; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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21-969

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-969
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Native American Heritage Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by United Tribes of California.
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21-994

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-994
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

21-995

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-995
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2021 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 November 15, 2021.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-961

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-961
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc., a California Corporation, to Provide Environmental and Permitting Consulting Services for the Bear Creek Bike Path Embankment Repair Project for a Total Amount not to Exceed $64,705.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a professional services agreement with Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc., a California Corporation, to provide Environmental and Permitting Consulting Services for the Bear Creek Bike Path Embankment Repair Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services (environmental and permitting) with Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $64,705.00, and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-901

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-901
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Joint Application and Participation in the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Program: Authorizing the Finance Officer to Make Necessary Budget Amendments to Implement the Homekey Program; and Authorizing the Finance Officer to use Pooled Cash if Necessary Pending Reimbursements from the Homekey Program REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes the submittal of a Joint Application and Participation in the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) Homekey; authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Standard Agreement if selected for such funding any amendments thereto, and any related documents to participate in the Homekey Program; authorizing the Finance Officer to make any Budget Amendments necessary for the implementation of the use of the Homekey Program Funds; and authorizing the Finance Officer to use Pooled Cash if necessary, pending reimbursements from the Homekey Program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-921

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-921
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process and Allow the City to Piggyback onto Existing City of Tucson Contract # 171725-01 for Mobile Computing Solutions Through Vendors Adwar Video; ARC; BAYCOM, Inc.; CDW-G; Code 3 Technology; GovDirect; Insight, Island Tech Services, LLC; LEHR; MCT; One Diversified, LLC; PCS Mobile; Rugged Solutions America, LLC dba Rugged Depot; and Turn-Key Mobile in a not to Exceed Amount of $120,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bid process and approving procurement through OMMNIA Partners’ multiyear competitively bid contract #171725-01 from the City of Tucson for mobile computing solutions with Adwar Video; ARC; BAYCOM, Inc.; CDW-G; Code 3 Technology; GovDirect; Insight, Island Tech Services, LLC; LEHR; MCT; One Diversified, LLC; PCS Mobile; Rugged Solutions America, LLC dba Rugged Depot; and Turn-Key Mobile in a not to exceed amount of $120,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements; and, B. Approving piggybacking onto the City of Tucson contract 171725-01 e
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-957

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-957
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F035 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(055), (Project No. 121044), CMAQ-Nottingham Sidewalk Project for the use of $46,920 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Preliminary Engineering for the Nottingham Sidewalk Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $46,920 in CMAQ Grant funding for Preliminary Engineering for the Nottingham Sidewalk Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-112, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F035; and, B. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in account 450-1104-321-32-00 by $46,920 and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Project No. 121044) for preliminary engineering costs associated with design of Nottingham Sidewalk Project, C. Ap
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-482

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-482
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Map #5394 for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18-A, Phase 3 Subdivision for 78 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located Northwest of Freemark Avenue, West of the Future Catherine A. Hostetler Boulevard, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18-A, Phase 3 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5394 for 78 single-family lots, generally located Northwest of Freemark Avenue, west of the future Catherine A. Hostetler Boulevard, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18A, Phase 3 subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2021-115, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18-A, Phase 3 Subdivision (#5394); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18A, Phase 3 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-979

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-979
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Contract with Miracle Playsystems for the Fahrens Park Playground Equipment Replacement, Project No. 122012, in the Amount of $274,999.15 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $274,999.15 to Miracle Playsystems to remove and replace the Playground Equipment located at Fahrens Park. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding bid and approving the Professional Services Agreement with Miracle Playsystems for the Fahrens Park Playground Equipment Replacement, Project No. 122012, in the amount of $274,999.15; and, B. 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

21-998

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-998
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of a Construction Contract with Rolfe Construction, Inc., for the G Street Improvements, Childs Avenue to 13th Street & Alleys 11th to 13th Street in the Amount of $2,531,371.00; Project No. 117039 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider awarding a construction contract to Rolfe Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,531,371.00 for the G Street Improvements, Childs Avenue to 13th Street & Alleys 11th to 13th Street Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the G Street Improvements, Childs Avenue to 13th Street & Alleys 11th to 13th Street Project 117039 to Rolfe Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,531,371.00; and, B. 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; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-974

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-974
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Economic Development Opportunity Fund (074) for $43,825.00, and Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Kristin Lowell, Inc in the Amount of $43,825.00 to Initiate the Process of Forming a Tourism Business Improvement District in the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers appropriating $43,825.00 from the Economic Development Opportunity Fund for a proposed first amendment to the professional service agreement with Kristin Lowell, Inc. to start the process of establishing a Tourism Business Improvement District. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $43,825.00 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of the Economic Development Opportunity Fund (074) to account 074-2002-572-1700 (professional Services - Economic Development Opportunity Fund); and, B. Approving the first amendment to the professional services agreement with Kristin Lowell, Inc., in the amount of $43,825.00; and, C. Authorizing the City Manage
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-1001

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-1001
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 20.44.160 of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Tobacco Sales Near Schools REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 20.44.160 of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Tobacco Sales Near Schools, which would more closely match the regulations for Commercial Cannabis Permits and allow for exceptions to be made under certain circumstances for tobacco retailers near youth-oriented facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2535, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, CA, amending section 20.44.160 “Tobacco Sales Prohibited Near Schools” of the Merced Municipal Code regarding tobacco sales near schools and other sensitive uses.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-489

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 19 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services) for Approximately 2.8 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Highway 59 and Santa Fe Drive; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 19 of Said District, and Annexing Annexation No. 19 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 19 REPORT IN BRIEF Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for the approximately 2.8-acre commercial project located at the northwest corner of Highway 59 and Santa Fe Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Holding a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2021-116, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 200
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-904

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-904
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing and Adopting the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program of the State of California Housing and Community Development REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizing and adopting the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan (PLHA), certifying that the public had adequate opportunity to review and comment on the plan, authorizing the submittal of the Five Year Permanent Local Housing Plan to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD); authorizing the submittal of an application to the Permanent Local Housing Plan Program to HCD. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-113, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing and adopting the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan and certifying that the public had adequate opportunity to review and comment on the plan; authorizing the submittal
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-982

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-982
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Accepting the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 as Required by Government Code Section 66006(b) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced accepting the City’s Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees (AB 1600) as required by Government Code section 66006(b). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 which contains the information required by California Government Code Section 66006(b); and, B. Adopting Resolution 2021-119, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting the Development Impact Fees Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Annual Report and making findings related to unexpended developer deposits for public improvements as required by California Government Code Section 66001.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-857

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-857
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: City of Merced Financial Forecast, CalPERS, Fiscal Year 2020-21 Quarterly and Sewer Rate Update REPORT IN BRIEF Presentation of the Financial Forecast, CalPERS, Fiscal Year 2020-21 Quarterly and Sewer Rate Update. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-121, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California continuing the base sewer service rates and charges unchanged for the next calendar year.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-985

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-985
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Report on Encampment Services as Previously Directed by the City Council REPORT IN BRIEF Staff to provide a report updating the City Council on the current level of services being provided to encampments throughout the community. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Information only.
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21-984

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:25:34 GMT

File #: 21-984
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Report and Request for Direction on Partial Cancellation of Development Agreement Including Reservation and Dedication of Future Fire Station Within the Weaver Annexation Area REPORT IN BRIEF Provide Direction to Staff to initiate the partial cancellation of the Development Agreement (DA) including the reservation and dedication of a future fire station location within the Weaver Annexation Area near Coffee Street and Gerard Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide staff direction to initiate a partial cancellation of the Development Agreement (DA) including the reservation and dedication of a future fire station to be located within the Weaver Annexation Area near Coffee Street and Gerard Avenue.
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21-999

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-999
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Direction on the Format and Dates for the 2022 Community Town Halls and Strategic Planning Session to Provide Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Seeks direction on the format and dates for the 2022 Community Town Halls and Council Strategic Planning Session to provide input on the development of the fiscal year 2022/23 Annual Budget. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff with dates for three Community Town Hall meetings and direction on the format and preferred dates for the Strategic Planning Session.
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21-967

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:35 GMT

File #: 21-967
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
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 2021-120, 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: Pass

21-1000

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 21-1000
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.3.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss a Potential Trap and Release Program for Feral Cats REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Echevarria’s Request to discuss a potential trap and release program for feral cats pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff regarding a trap and release program for feral cats.
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21-996

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-996
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.4.
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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21-997

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-997
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.5.
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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