CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 3/20/2023 at 6:00 PM

23-280

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-280
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 636, 638, and 640 West Main Street, APN: 031-134-003; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Caleb Medafind. and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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23-276

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-276
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Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Travis Lindsey, Contract City Attorney; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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23-275

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-275
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Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Three (3) Potential Cases
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23-274

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-274
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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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23-264

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:49 GMT

File #: 23-264
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Day REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Angel Nunez, Public Works Supervisor - Parks and Trees of the City of Merced Public Works Department.
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23-281

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-281
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Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Donate Life Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Leo Hernandez of the Donor Network West.
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23-265

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:49 GMT

File #: 23-265
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.3.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Gallery 40th Anniversary REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Karen McComb of the Arbor Gallery.
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23-074

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:45 GMT

File #: 23-074
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

23-257

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-257
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of February 2, 2023 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-263

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-263
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of February 8, 2023 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-220

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-220
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement and First Amendment for Labor Costing Software Provided by GovInvest for an Additional Two Years Totaling $70,000 Over Four Years REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Original Agreement and First Amendment to Agreement with GovInvest to provide labor costing software for an additional two years totaling $70,000 over four years. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Original Agreement and First Amendment to Agreement with GovInvest for Labor Costing Software; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-182

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:45 GMT

File #: 23-182
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Program Year 2021-22 Subrecipient Agreement with Alliance for Community Transformations for the “Achieving Housing and Economic Stability with Survivors of Violence” Program; and, Approval of an Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program Resources and Approval of an Associated Subrecipient Agreement with The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for the Program Approved with the Adopted 2022 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers extending the Term of Performance for the existing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Alliance for Community Transformations; and, considers authorizing the execution of a 2022- 23 Program Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County ($55,730). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving the Second Amendment to the 2021-22 Subrecipient Agreement between City of Merced and Alliance for Community Transformations for the Community Development Bloc
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-269

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-269
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Services with Crawford and Bowen Planning Inc., for Environmental Services and a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with OP Development, Inc., Relating to the Annexation of the Branford Point Project to the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers entering into an agreement for services with Crawford and Bowen Planning Inc., in the amount of $163,190 to perform environmental services for the annexation of the Branford Point project (48 acres on the west side of Lake Road between Bellevue Road and La Loma Road) to the City of Merced, and entering into a deposit and reimbursement agreement with OP Development, Inc., in the amount of $179,509 to fund the Crawford and Bowen contract and to reimburse for City staff time to manage the contract. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an Agreement for Services with Crawford and Bowen Planning Inc., in the amount of $163,190 to perform environmental services for the annexation of the Branford Point project to the City of Merced; and, B. Approving a Deposit and Reimbursement A
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-201

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:50 GMT

File #: 23-201
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution 2023-22 Designating the City Manager or Deputy City Manager as the Authorized Agent for the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting Resolution 2023-22 designating the City Manager or Deputy City Manager as the authorized agent for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-22, a Resolution of the City of Council of the City of Merced, California, designation of authorized agent to file applications and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-244

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-244
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Reject All Bids Received for Project No. 123035 WWTP Phase VI ASD Supplemental Heating System and Headworks Improvements REPORT IN BRIEF Considers rejecting all bids received to construct a new boiler building, gas treatment system, hot water boilers, pumps, compressors, piping and electrical for the Active Solar Dryers (ASDs) Supplemental Heating System and improvements to the Headworks System due to insufficient project funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion rejecting all bids received for Project No. 123035 WWTP Phase VI ASD Supplemental Heating System and Headworks Improvements due to insufficient funding and direct staff to reduce the project scope and re-bid the project.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-247

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-247
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Proposal and Approval of a Statement of Services Contract with Shannon Pump Company, in the Amount of $258.230.60, For Well #13 Repairs, Project No. CP230064 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a proposal and approving a Statement of Services Contract with Shannon Pump Company to patch casing breaches, replace pump and column and all related pump system parts, returning Well #13 to reliable and acceptable condition. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding a proposal and approving a Statement of Services Contract with Shannon Pump Company in the amount of $258,230.60 for Well 13 Repairs Project No. CP230064; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and approve change orders up to 10% of the contract price.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-237

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-237
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One Grapple Loader Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Municipal Maintenance Equipment (M.M.E.), Inc., for $278,604.48 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase a currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicle through the government procurement program Sourcewell. 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 authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one grapple loader truck in the amount of $278,604.48 from M.M.E., through Sourcewell contract # 40621-PII; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finan
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-235

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-235
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Introduction and Preliminary Review of Proposed Expenditures of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, to be Included in the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 Annual Action Plan; and Receipt of Public Comment During a Public Hearing REPORT IN BRIEF Introduction and Review of Preliminary Program Year 2023 proposed Housing, Economic Development, and Public Service project funding and other expenditures of Federal funding for inclusion in the Draft HUD 2023 Annual Action Plan; and Public Hearing to provide the Public an opportunity to comment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - A. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding the anticipated funding, proposed projects, focused community needs, and other topics that will be considered for inclusion in the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan; and, B. Discuss and provide comment, if any, on staff recommendations regarding the anticipated funding, proposed projects, focused community needs, and proposed
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-038

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:45 GMT

File #: 23-038
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Home Investment Partnership Program - American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) Draft Allocation Plan and Adopt a Resolution Approving a Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to Allocate Additional Home Investment Partnerships Program Funds Appropriated Through the American Rescue Plan of 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Hold a Public Hearing to take comments on the HOME-ARP Draft Allocation Plan and to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, to allocate additional Home Investment Partnerships Program funds made available through the American Rescue Plan of 2021 and Approve the HOME-ARP Draft Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by March 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Holding a Public Hearing and Approve the HOME-ARP Draft Allocation Plan; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2023-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Substantial Amendment # 1 to the Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and t
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-204

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:46 GMT

File #: 23-204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation #22-04 - Initiated by MG Star, 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 order the vacation of 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 2023-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Ordering the Vacation of 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).
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-190

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:45 GMT

File #: 23-190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2022 General Plan Annual Report Summarizing the Status of the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan and the Steps Taken to Implement the General Plan Policies and Implementation Actions and Acceptance of the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summarizing the City’s Progress in Meeting the City’s Share of Regional Housing Needs and the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element Including Number of Entitlements, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy for All Housing Types REPORT IN BRIEF Accepts for information only the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and allows the public an opportunity to provide oral testimony and written comments regarding the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-245

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:48 GMT

File #: 23-245
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Policy Direction on Commercial Cannabis Business Permits REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council is being requested to provide policy direction on potential modifications to the City of Merced Commercial Cannabis Business Permits process contained within Section 20.44.170 of the City of Merced Zoning Code. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide Direction to Staff regarding potential modifications to the City of Merced Commercial Cannabis Business Permits process contained within Section 20.44.170 of the City of Merced Zoning Code.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

23-084

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:45 GMT

File #: 23-084
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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23-196

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:45 GMT

File #: 23-196
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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