CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 2/21/2023 at 6:00 PM

23-189

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957
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23-188

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-188
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
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23-187

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case
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23-161

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-161
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
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, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater, Petitioners, vs. Merced County Association of Governments, Respondents
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23-165

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.5.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Eugene Drummond v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number 211021274; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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23-167

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.6.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Paul Thompson v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number 17687346; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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23-166

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.7.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Rodney Court v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number 19774107, 19782964, and 19785618 AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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23-170

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Valley Crisis Center.
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23-072

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:40 GMT

File #: 23-072
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

23-146

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-146
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of December 15, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-145

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of December 7, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-163

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of October 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 October 3, 2022.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-151

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-151
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement for Consultant Services with Chandler Asset Management to Provide Investment Portfolio Management Services for an Additional Two Years REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approval of the Second Amendment to Agreement with Chandler Asset Management to provide investment portfolio management services for an additional two years. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Second Amendment to Agreement with Chandler Asset Management for Investment Advisory Services; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-065

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-065
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Instructional Services Agreement with the Merced Community College District to Provide Credit Fire Classes for Students Aspiring a Future or Advancement in the Fire Professions REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an Instructional Services Agreement with the Merced Community College District to provide credit fire classes for students aspiring a future or advancement in the fire professions. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an Instructional Services Agreement with the Merced Community College District to provide credit fire classes for students aspiring a future or advancement in the fire professions; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-091

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-091
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Accept the Department of Justice 2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the Amount of $21,912.88 to Cover 50% of the Purchase Cost of New Vests and Authorization to Utilize the Use of Pooled Cash to Cover the Purchase Cost Which will be Reimbursed from the Grant Proceeds REPORT IN BRIEF Accept grant award for reimbursement of bulletproof vest expenses. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the grant; and, B. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager and Police Department to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-056

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Additional $3,253.82 in Grant Funding from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Incentive Program REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating additional grant funding in the amount of $3,253.82 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 and Increasing the revenue budget in account 001-1002-324.02-00-Project 243027 by $3,254; and, B. Appropriating the same to 001-1002-523.43-00-Project 243027; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-027

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-027
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for Special Tax Services Related to Annexations to the Community Facilities District (CFD) in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for special tax services related to annexations to the Community Facilities Districts (CFD) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a contract period ending June 30, 2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the Rate and Method of Apportionment for Community Facilities Annexations in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-097

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Second Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Lozano Smith, LLP, in an Amount not to Exceed $300,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a second amendment to agreement for legal services with Lozano Smith, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a second amendment to agreement for legal services with Lozano Smith, LLP in an amount not to exceed $300,000 and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-152

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, March 20, 2023, to Vacate the 60-Foot-Wide Right-of-Way for Streets within the Paseo Subdivision, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of G Street and Bellevue Road (Vacation #22-04) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public hearing for March 20, 2023, to vacate the 60-Foot-Wide Right-of-Way for Streets within the Paseo Subdivision, generally located at the northwest corner of G Street and Bellevue Road. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-11, A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Merced, California, declaring its Intention to Vacate the 60-Foot-Wide Right-Of-Way Dedicated for Streets within Portico Drive, Montage Drive, Promenade Avenue, Countryside Avenue, Mosaic Avenue, and Savannah Avenue within the Paseo Subdivision generally located at the Northwest Corner of G Street and Bellevue Road (Vacation #22-04) and setting a time and place for a Public Hearing.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-125

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-125
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Adhere to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) Flow Control Policy Regarding Organic Waste Disposal REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution authorizing agreement to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority’s Flow Control Policy regarding organic waste disposal to aid in the Senate Bill (SB) 1383 compliance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-13, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to Adhere to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) Flow Control Policy.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-069

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:40 GMT

File #: 23-069
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds Totaling $3,230,337; and Requesting Direction on American Rescue Plan Act Allocation REPORT IN BRIEF Presents the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Report, seeks approval of General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds totaling $3,230,337, and requesting Direction on American Rescue Plan Act Allocation. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the addition of a full time Deputy Finance Officer for a two-month period; and, B. Approving a transfer from Fund 674 Fleet Replacement to the General Fund in the amount of $338,000 and appropriating the same to 001-0901-523.43-00; and, C. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $152,000 and appropriating the same to 001-0901-523.43-00; and, D. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $55,000, trans
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-157

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:43 GMT

File #: 23-157
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Aviation and Tourism Marketing Information, Airport Logo and Taglines for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport REPORT IN BRIEF Staff to provide a presentation of Vela Marketing Firm’s proposed aviation and tourism marketing information, airport logo and taglines for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the aviation and tourism marketing information and airport logo for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport as recommended by the Merced Regional Airport Authority.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-173

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Request to Display the Italian Flag in Bob Hart Square in Honor Italian Americans as Submitted by the Italo-American Lodge Beginning on October 1, 2023 Through October 31, 2023 and to Include this Request on the Annual Flag Calendar Adopted by the City Council REPORT IN BRIEF Request from the Italo-American Lodge to Display the Italian Flag in Bob Hart Square on October 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023 in honor of Italian Americans and to include this request on the annual Flag Calendar adopted by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the request to be added to the Flag Calendar for the 2023 year in accordance with Council Policy C-7 regarding the display of commemorative flags; and, B. Bringing a Resolution back for adoption.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-115

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:40 GMT

File #: 23-115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of the City Council FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities to Include Downtown & Economic Development, Housing & the Unhoused, Merced Unity Project, Natural Disaster/Flood Response, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Public Works & City Beautification, South Merced Study, and Quality of Life REPORT IN BRIEF Adoption of the FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities to include Downtown & Economic Development, Housing & Homelessness, Merced Unity Project, Natural Disaster/Flood Response, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Public Works & City Beautification, South Merced Study, and Quality of Life. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-180

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:44 GMT

File #: 23-180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member De Anda’s Request to Reconsider Sending the Letter to the Attorney General REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member De Anda’s request to reconsider sending a letter to the Attorney General. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps.
Action: approved
Result: Fail

23-082

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:40 GMT

File #: 23-082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.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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23-112

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:40 GMT

File #: 23-112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.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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