CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 6/21/2022 at 6:00 PM

22-482

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:06 GMT

File #: 22-482
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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22-507

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Boys and Girls Club Week REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Merced Boys and Girls Club.
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22-506

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-506
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Jesus “Chiquito” Haro REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Jesus “Chiquito” Haro.
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22-458

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-458
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

22-449

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of April 20, 2022. RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-493

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-493
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2022(Amended) and June 6, 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 April 18, 2022(amended) and June 6, 2022.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-492

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Request to Begin Initial Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code in Advance of the Biennial Notice to be Filed no Later Than October 3, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency review its conflict of interest code biennially with the code reviewing body (City Council) notifying agencies and special districts within its jurisdiction to review their conflict of interest codes. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to begin an initial review of the City’s conflict of interest codes and to file the Biennial Notice with the City Council no later than October 3, 2022.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-478

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:06 GMT

File #: 22-478
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of 3 Year Agreement With Merced County Times (Mid Valley Publications) to Provide the City of Merced Legal Advertising Services REPORT IN BRIEF Awards an agreement for publishing legal notices to the Merced County Times (Mid Valley Publications). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement with the Merced County Times (Mid Valley Publications) to provide the City of Merced legal advertising services.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-426

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-426
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of an Agreement for Supplies and Services with Cook’s Communication for Outfitting of Fire Department Command Vehicles in the amount of $68,096.85 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to waive competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to outfit already purchased replacement command vehicles for the Fire Department in the amount of $68,096.85. 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 equipment standardization; and, B. Approving the Agreement for Supplies and Services with Cook’s Communication in the amount of $68,096.85; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments and City Buyer to issue the Purchase Orders, and the approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purch
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-461

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:06 GMT

File #: 22-461
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorization to Purchase One (1) Replacement Chevrolet 2500 Crew Cab, Four Door Pick-up from Merced Chevrolet, for a Total Purchase Price of $42,377.80 REPORT IN BRIEF Approval to consider waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of one (1) replacement Chevrolet 2500 Crew Cab, four door pick-up from Merced Chevrolet for a total purchase price of $42,377.80. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210, due to insufficient time and for standardization; and, B. Approving the purchase of one (1) Chevrolet 2500 Crew Cab, four door pick-up from Merced Chevrolet for a total cost not to exceed $42,377.80; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-386

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of an Additional Agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Two (2) Audio/Video Interview Rooms and a Five (5) Year Licensing and Data Storage Plan not to Exceed the Total Amount of $31,973.85 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary for standardization of particular types of equipment. Also, the approval of an additional agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the purchase and installation of two (2) audio/video interview rooms. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of equipment; and, B. Approving a 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc for the purchase and installation of two (2) audio/video interview rooms and a five (5) year licensing and data storage plan not t
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-412

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:06 GMT

File #: 22-412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Funding From the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Incentive Program REPORT IN BRIEF Consider the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $95,226.98 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to reimburse the City for the purchase of electric vehicles. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the grant award and increasing the revenue budget in account 001-1002-324.02-00-Project 243027 by $95,226.98; and, B. Appropriating the same to 001-1002-523.43-00-Project 243027; and, C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-452

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for Supplies and Services with SNF Polydyne for the Supply and Delivery of Cationic Polymer Emulsion in the Amount of $400,000 for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with SNF Polydyne for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer emulsion. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid and approving the agreement with SNF Polydyne for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer emulsion in the amount of $400,000 for the contract term ending June 30, 2023; and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-397

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-397
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2022-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acting as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, authorizing the establishment of an annual special tax for said district for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-495

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.13.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Property, Boiler and Machinery Insurance Renewal Through Alliant Property Insurance Program in the Amount of $672,997.85 for Program Year 2022/2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the renewal of the City’s policy through Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP) at 22.11% premium increase, amounting to $672,997.85 for program year 2022/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion ratifying the renewal of the property and boiler and machinery insurance through the Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP), administered by Alliant Insurance Services for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-513

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.14.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept an In-Kind Donation of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) from Centurion Boats Fineline Industries, LLC. to be Used to Remove and Replace the Gazebo at McNamara Park REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting an in-kind donation of nine thousand dollars ($9,000) from Centurion Boats Fineline Industries, LLC. To remove and replace the gazebo at McNamara Park. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting an in-kind donation of $9,000 from Centurion Boats Fineline Industries, LLC. to remove and replace the gazebo at McNamara Park and bringing an agreement back to Council at a later date.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-471

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:06 GMT

File #: 22-471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Affordable Housing Funding Commitments and Authorization of Conditional Letters of Commitment Subject to Review by the City Attorney REPORT IN BRIEF Approval of Affordable Housing Funding Commitments, authorizing Conditional Letters of Commitment consistent with the Council Direction in a form subject to review by the City Attorney, and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents to implement these Affordable Housing projects. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing Conditional Letters of Commitment in a form subject to review by the City Attorney; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents to implement these Affordable Housing projects.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-329

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-329
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 with Adoption of Resolution for Approval, Confirmation, and Adoption of the Engineer’s Reports for the Various Maintenance Districts as Originally Submitted or as Modified REPORT IN BRIEF Consider adopting a Resolution approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Maintenance Districts after the close of the Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion adopting Resolution 2022-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-321

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-321
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Allow Interested Persons to be Heard Regarding the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, Adoption of the Budget with Revision(s), and Appropriation of the Revenue and Approval of the Capital Projects for Each Respective Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Continued Public Hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Budget. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-37, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2022-38, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Salary Range for the City Manager; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2022-39, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Salary Range for the Finance Officer; and, D. Approving capital projects based upon t
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22-433

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing for Receipt of Public Comment Regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Annual Action Plan; and Request to Further Continue the Public Hearing and Anticipated Approval of the Annual Plan to the July 5, 2022, City Council Meeting REPORT IN BRIEF Provides a brief update on the final readiness of the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan and public comments received during the extended Public Review and Comment Period; and, re-open the Public Hearing that was continued from the meeting of May 16, 2022, to receive any new public comment; and, further continue the Public Hearing and postpone anticipated approval of the Draft Plan to July 5, 2022, after receiving all comments. RECOMMENDATION City Council - A. Re-open the Public Hearing to receive any new public comment regarding the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan; and, B. Adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing and Postponing Approval of the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan to the July 5, 2022, Council meeting.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-421

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-421
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.4.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider General Plan Amendment #21-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8, Initiated by Ashley Investments, LLC, for Approximately 6.93 Acres of Land, Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue to Allow the Construction of 161 Residential Units and to Allow the Construction of a Medical/Dental Clinic REPORT IN BRIEF Request for City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment and Site Utilization Plan Revision for 6.93 acres of land generally located at the southeast corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Review #21-23) for General Plan Amendment #21-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8 for approximately 6.93 acres of land generally located at the southeast corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue and approving General Pl
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-505

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:08 GMT

File #: 22-505
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Report on and Provide Staff Direction Regarding the Recent Independent Polling Efforts Related to a Potential Ballot Measure Being Placed on the Ballot of the November 2022 Election REPORT IN BRIEF Staff will be providing a report on and seeking direction regarding the recent independent polling efforts as directed related to a potential ballot measure being placed on the ballot of the November 2022 Election. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion providing Staff direction on what, if any, ballot measures should accompany the calling of and consolidation of the November 2022 Election.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-459

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
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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22-460

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:05 GMT

File #: 22-460
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
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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