CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 2/7/2022 at 6:00 PM

22-070

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:41 GMT

File #: 22-070
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1) Case.
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22-114

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:45 GMT

File #: 22-114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
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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22-116

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:45 GMT

File #: 22-116
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: City of Merced v. Trivedi, et al, Merced County Superior Court Case No. 21CV-01741
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22-097

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Black History Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by the NAACP President, Allen Brooks.
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22-121

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:45 GMT

File #: 22-121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Recognition of the El Capitan High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team REPORT IN BRIEF A certificate will be received by the 2021/2022 CCC Champions, El Capitan High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team.
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22-090

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-090
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

22-098

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:44 GMT

File #: 22-098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of January 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $34,000 and of Public Works contracts under $76,875.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-091

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-091
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2022 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 3, 2022.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-986

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:40 GMT

File #: 21-986
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Accept and File Community Facilities District (CFD) Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced) Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 REPORT IN BRIEF The continuing annual disclosure reports contain certain CFD information required to be filed annually by the City per Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b) and Government Code sections 50075-50077 and 53410-53412. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the CFD Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for CFD Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced).
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-061

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-061
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of an Agreement for the Purchase of Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers with Horizon Distributors, Inc., in the Amount of $155,927.76, as Part of the Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Grant Awarded to the Merced Irrigation District (MID) on Behalf of the Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Authority REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving an agreement for the purchase of weather-based irrigation controllers. 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 an Agreement for the Purchase of Goods with Horizon Distributors, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $155,927.76; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-063

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-063
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, and Approval of Agreements for Supplies and Services for the Purchase of Irrigation Parts and Related Supplies/Materials with Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $50,000, Vehicle Parts and Repair Services with Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $80,000, Road Materials with Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $85,000, and Signal Lights/Parts with Western Systems, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000, with the Contracts’ Terms Ending June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving four (4) separate Supply and Service Agreements for the purchase of vehicle parts and repair services, herbicides and related application equipment, as well as agricultural chemicals. 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,
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-062

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-062
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the City’s Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Supplies and Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the Purchase of Chemicals for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Including Ferric Chloride at a Unit Cost of $1,084.46 per Dry Ton and Poly Aluminum Chloride (PAC) at a Unit Cost of $.98 per Pound, with a Contract Term Ending June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements and approving a Supplies and Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., to purchase ferric chloride and poly aluminum chloride for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. 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 a Supplies and Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of ferric chloride and poly aluminum chloride through June 30, 2022; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary docume
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-074

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-074
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the City’s Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Supplies and Services Agreement with Jenfitch, Inc., for the Purchase of Chemicals for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Including Poly Aluminum Chloride (PAC) at a Unit Cost of $.95 Per Pound, with a Contract Term Ending June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements and approving a Supplies and Services Agreement with Jenfitch, Inc., to purchase poly aluminum chloride for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for an annual supplies and service agreement; and, B. Approving a Supplies and Services Agreement with Jenfitch, Inc., for the purchase of poly aluminum chloride through June 30, 2022; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-081

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:45 GMT

File #: 22-081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Map 5392 (Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E) for 32 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located South of Gerard Avenue, West of M Street, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5392 for 32 single-family lots, generally located south of Gerard Avenue, west of M Street, and the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2022-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E Subdivision (#5392); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-052

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:42 GMT

File #: 22-052
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award a Bid to AG Towing for the Merced Police Department Evidence and City Vehicle Tow Service REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding of a bid to AG Towing for the Merced Police Department Evidence and City Vehicle Tow Service Agreement with service term from December 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid to AG Towing and approving the Merced Police Department Evidence and City Vehicle Tow Service Agreement and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-059

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-059
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.13.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of the Purchase of VHF Radios and Accessories for the Fire Department Utilizing State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funding From FY19 and FY20 in a not to Exceed Amount of $54,600 and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the purchase of 25 new Bendix King BKR5000 wildland portable radios and accessories for use in the wildland firefighting environment in an amount not to exceed $54,600 and waiving the competitive bidding requirements for the purchase. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements, as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to standardization; and, B. Accepting $33,000 of Fiscal Year 2019 SHSGP grant funds and $21,600 of Fiscal Year 2020 SHSGP funds to account 001-0901-324.02 Other State Grants; and, C. Appropriating $54,600 to account 001-0901-522.26-00 Supplies and Services / Other Equipment O & M to purchase the portable radios and accessories and, D. Authorizing the City to purchase request
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-088

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-088
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.14.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Authorization for the Fire Department to Submit a Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program to Fund Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fall Prevention Kits, and Emergency Preparedness Kits with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $315,000 with FEMA Providing 90% of the Project Cost and the City Providing the 10% Local Match REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizing the Fire Department to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program to fund a combination smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector supplies, a fall prevention kit for the elderly, and emergency preparedness kits with an estimated total project cost of $315,000 with FEMA providing 90% of the project cost and the City providing the 10% local match. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Prevention and Safet
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-111

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:08:37 GMT

File #: 22-111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.15.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Side Letter Agreement with Merced Fire Fighters, Local #1479 (Fire) with a Term of January 18, 2022 Through April 1, 2022 Adopting General Order 22-002, COVID-19 Staffing Reduction Guidelines REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Side Letter Agreement with Merced Fire Fighters, Local #1479 (Fire) with a term of January 18, 2022 through April 1, 2022, adopting General Order 22-002, COVID-19 Staffing Reduction Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Side Letter Agreement with International Fire Fighters Association Local #1479; and affirming the City Manager’s approval of General Order 22-002, COVID-19 Staffing Reduction Guidelines.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-089

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-089
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.16.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve Zone Change #428, Initiated by MCP, LLC, Property Owner, Involving a Zone Change From Low-Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium-Density Residential with an Urban Residential Zoning Overlay (R-3-2/UR) for Four 0.22-Acre Parcels Located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading of a previously introduced ordinance for a Zone Change from Low Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium Density Residential with an Urban Residential Overlay (R-3-2/UR) for four 0.22-acre parcels located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2536, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 0.88 acres of land generally located on the west side of Q Street, directly south of West 6th Street, from Low-Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium-Density Residential (R-3-1.5) with Urban Residential (UR) Overlay.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-053

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:40 GMT

File #: 22-053
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Authorization of Signing Authority for City Bank Accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund REPORT IN BRIEF Consider granting the City’s Officers signing authority for City bank accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing signature of City checks; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2022-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund; and, C. Adopting Resolution PFA 2022-01, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing signature of Authority checks; and, D. Adopting Resolution PFA 2022-02, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund; and, E. Adopting Resolution PA 2022-
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-078

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #22-01 by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Farmers Market Event (El Mercado) Bimonthly, Located on W. Main Street Between M and K Streets, Canal Street Between Main Street and W. 18th Street, Including Bob Hart Square on Thursday, March 3, May 5, July 7, September 1, and November 3, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Approval of a Request for a City of Merced Sponsorship REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Thursday, March 3, May 5, July 7, September 1, and November 3, 2022, for a bimonthly Farmers Market Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between M and K Streets, Canal Street between Main Street and W. 18th Street, including Bob Hart Square from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Sponsorship. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of W. Main Street between M and K
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-993

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:45 GMT

File #: 21-993
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding Cost Sharing Agreement with Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced to Fund a Third Zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for Three Years REPORT IN BRIEF Review, discuss and provide staff direction regarding a Cost Sharing Agreement between the Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced for the funding of a third zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for a three-year duration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide staff direction on pursuing the Cost Sharing Agreement between the Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced, for the funding of a third zookeeper for three years.
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22-095

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing (to be Heard at 7:00PM) to Receive a Report from Staff on the Redistricting Process and Permissible Criteria to be Considered to Review Maps Recommended by the Redistricting Advisory Committee and Submitted Draft Maps from the Public for Consideration REPORT IN BRIEF Public Hearing to inform the City Council and the public on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to review maps recommended by the Redistricting Advisory Committee and submitted draft maps from the public for consideration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Review the two (2) recommended draft maps by the Redistricting Advisory Committee and draft maps submitted by the Public and continue the Public Hearing to March 7, 2022.
Action: approved
Result: Fail

22-005

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:18:41 GMT

File #: 22-005
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Potential Introduction of Ordinance to Update the City's Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Administrative Policy Implementing the Fees REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider introduction of an Ordinance regarding the comprehensive update of the City’s Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program along with the Repeal of the Park Quimby Act Fees and adoption of a resolution amending the Administrative Policy implementing the Fees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance 2537, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter 17.62, “Public Facilities Impact Fees,” And Repealing Chapter 17.38 “Park and Recreation Facilities Fee” And Chapter 18.40, “Park Dedication,” of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2022-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Administrative Policy and Procedure A-32 regarding Public Facilities Im
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-118

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:45 GMT

File #: 22-118
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss Restoring Laura Fountain - Update REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto will discuss the plan to restore Laura Fountain pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction for possible next steps.
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22-092

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-092
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.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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22-093

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:43 GMT

File #: 22-093
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.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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