CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 4/2/2018 at 6:00 PM

18-154

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-154
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (1) case
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18-158

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-158
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Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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18-159

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-159
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Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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18-172

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-172
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Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Adult Education Day REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Steve Hobbs Merced Adult School Principal.
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18-156

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-156
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Chee Yang, Valley Crisis Center
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18-134

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-134
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

18-153

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-153
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Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $30,000 and of Public Works contracts under $67,779. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the authority delegated to the City Manager on behalf of the City by Article XI, Section 1109, of the Merced City Charter to execute Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $67,779.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $30,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-117

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only-Bicycle Advisory Commission Minutes of December 12, 2017 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-130

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of February 21, 2018 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-176

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-176
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Traffic Committee Minutes of January 9, 2018 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-155

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-155
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018 and March 8, 2018 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 March 5, 2018 and March 8, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-164

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-164
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Resolution Implementing Local Business Preference Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Resolution implementing a policy that allows for a 5% local preference when purchasing goods and services from vendors. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a Local Business Preference Policy.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-174

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Tait Environmental Services, Inc., for a Commodities Flow Study and a Community Risk Assessment Plan and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement Which May Be Waived For Professional Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving two agreements for professional services with Tait Environmental Services, Inc., for a Commodities Flow Study and a Community Risk Assessment Plan. The work will be paid for by Cal OES Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Program grant funds ($55,000) that the City Council accepted on October 16, 2017. Also considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement as the work being performed is a professional service. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement for $29,694 with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a Commodities Flow Study; and, B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement for $14,951 with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a Community Risk Assessment Plan; and, C. Waiving the Competitive Bidding
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-150

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-150
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Request to Set a Public Hearing for the 2018 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Request to set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 16, 2018, to consider the 2018 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing for Monday, April 16, 2018, to consider the Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-121

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.13.
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 $86,749.65 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 by $86,749.65; and, B. Appropriating the same to 001-1002-523.43-00; and, C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-148

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-148
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.15.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Street Closure for Youth Sports Parade REPORT IN BRIEF Street closure request for the Youth Sports Parade on Saturday, April 14, 2018. RECOMMENDATION Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street, from “G” Street to “O” Street, including side streets, and “O” Street from W. Main Street to W. 21st Street, as requested by Merced Golden Lions for the Youth Sports Parade on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Street closures will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-545

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 17-545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.16.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1 - Final Map 5358 REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will consider approval of Final Map #5358, generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (extended), and the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1, along with a Deferred Improvement Agreement for a traffic signal and bike path. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2018-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5358); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1; and, C. Approving the Deferred Improvement Agreement for the deferral of certain improvements related to Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1, between the City of Merced and Stonefield Home, Inc.; and, D. Approving a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Merced and Stonefield Home, Inc. for the installation of a traffic signal at Cardella Road and M S
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-548

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 17-548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.17.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2 - Final Map 5359 REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will consider approval of Final Map #5359 for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2, generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (extended). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2018-17, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5359); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for “Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2,” between the City of Merced and Stonefield Home, Inc., (property owner); and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-118

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-118
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.18.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Street Closure Request #18-05 for the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host the Second Annual Merced Cowboy/Vaquero 5-Kilometer and Kids’ Half-Mile Runs REPORT IN BRIEF Consider a request for the use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Saturday, May 19, 2018, for a 5K and Half-Mile runs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street (between H and Q Streets), Q Street (between W. Main and W. 19th Streets), W. 19th Street (between Q and O Streets) O Street (between W. 19th and W. 21st Streets), W. 21st Street (between O and Q Streets) Q Street (between W. 21st and W. 23rd Streets), W. 23rd Street (between Q and H Streets), H Street (between W. 23rd and W. 21st Streets), W. 21st Street (between H and I Streets), I Street (between W. 21st and W. 19th Streets), W. 19th Street (between I and H Streets), H Street (between W. 19th and W. Main Streets), and the use of Bob Hart Square, as detailed in the staff report. The event will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (event time from 7:30
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-590

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 17-590
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.19.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Improvement Maintenance Agreement within State Highway Right of Way on Route 59 within the City of Merced for State Highway 59 Multi-Use Path Crossing Project 115047 REPORT IN BRIEF Approves an agreement with the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, to establish terms and conditions for the City responsibility for the improvements placed within the State Highway right of way on State Route 59, constructed by the ATPL (045) State Highway 59 Multi-use Path Crossing Project 115047. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Improvement Maintenance Agreement, and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-096

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-096
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.20.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 1 Grant for the Construction Phase of the Highway 59 Multi-Use Pathway Crossing Project 115047 REPORT IN BRIEF Consideration of acceptance and appropriation of $834,000.00 in ATP Grant funding for the construction costs associated with the pedestrian crossing project on Highway 59 at the BNSF RR crossing. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting grant revenue from ATP (Caltrans) for construction cost associated with the pedestrian crossing project on Highway 59 at the BNSF RR crossing; increasing revenue account 450-1104-321-17-00, Proj 115047 in the amount of $834,000; and, B. Appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00- Project 115047 Highway 59 Multi Use Pathway Crossing; and, C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-641

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 17-641
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.21.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Agreement for Use of Easement with Porges Properties 1, LLC, a California Limited Company for a Proposed Prime Shine Car Wash on 16th Street REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving the Agreement for Use of Easement with the property owner to allow certain private improvements, as specified in the attached agreement, to be installed on the existing City easement for a future development project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Agreement for Use of Easement with Porges Properties 1, LLC, a California Limited Company; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-490

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 17-490
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.22.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid to Rolfe Construction Company for the B Street Sewer Main Replacement Project 116013 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider awarding a construction contract to Rolfe Construction in the amount of $811,785.00 for the replacement of sewer main along B Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the B Street Sewer Main Replacement Project 116013 to Rolfe Construction Company of Atwater, Ca, in the amount of $811,785.00; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant 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

18-132

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-132
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement between the City of Merced and Merced Main Street Association in the Amount of $60,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 REPORT IN BRIEF Agreement between the City of Merced and Merced Main Street Association to provide services to the Downtown Business Improvement Area during Fiscal Year 2017-2018. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement with the Merced Main Street Association for Downtown Services for 2017-2018 in the amount of $60,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-141

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-141
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Update to the City’s Investment Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an update to the City’s Investment Policy. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Investment Policy.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-138

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Revenue Stabilization Fund Policy and Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Consider adopting the Revenue Stabilization Fund Policy and Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2018-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Revenue Stabilization Fund Policy; and B. Adopting Resolution 2018-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Merced, California, adopting Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-135

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.14.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds for Police K9 Unit REPORT IN BRIEF Accept private person donations from Mary Allison ($100, unspecified), North Merced Rotary ($1,000 for Safe Kids ID), John Bankson $2,000 (for K9), and William/Jung Purcell ($100, unspecified) and appropriate to specified accounts. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting donations totaling $3,200 for the Police Department and Police K9 Unit; and, B. Increasing Police Revenue Account #001-1001-360.02-01, “Contributions and Donations,” in the amount of $3,200 and appropriating to expense accounts: $1,000 to 001-1037-522.29-00 (Public Relations), and $2,200 to 001-1027-522.29-00 (K9).
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-142

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:50 GMT

File #: 18-142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Repeal of Regional Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will consider the repeal of the Regional Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance (Merced Municipal Code Chapter 17.64). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance No. 2487, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Repealing Chapter 17.64 of the Merced Municipal Code relating to the Regional Transportation Impact Fees.
Action: continued
Result: Pass

18-166

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period to Hire a Temporary Dispatcher Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 REPORT IN BRIEF Adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Lisa Linares as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Temporary Dispatcher under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective April 5, 2018. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving an exception to the CALPERS 180-day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-149

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-149
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: 2017 California Housing Legislative Update REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Belluomini requested that staff provide the Council with a presentation on the 15 housing bills signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Staff has attached a detailed overview of the new housing legislation and will present a summary to the Council as requested.
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18-128

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Acceptance of Ballot Proceeding Voting Results for the Northwood Village, East College Homes, Moss Landing, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts; Approval of Annual Increase in Assessment Levy to the Moss Landing Maintenance District and Approval of No Increases to the Northwood Village, East College Homes and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts REPORT IN BRIEF Acceptance of ballot results on the proposed increase in annual assessment levy to property owners in the Northwood Village, East College Homes, Moss Landing, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts. Approves an annual increase in assessment levy to the Moss Landing Maintenance District; subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments and approves no increase in annual assessment levies to Northwood Village, East College Homes, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts with the previous year’s annual assessment remaining in effect. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting assessment ballot proceeding results for the Northwood Village, East College Homes, Moss Landing, and Ri
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-127

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:49 GMT

File #: 18-127
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.4.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Sewer Master Plan Discussion REPORT IN BRIEF Seeks Council direction on finalizing the draft Sewer Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on finalization of the draft Sewer Master Plan, provide approval to begin the CEQA environmental process, and direct staff to explore financing options to support the construction of the plan.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-165

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Request to Discontinue all Work on an Ordinance for Meeting Decorum and Conduct REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Council’s request to have staff discontinue all work in drafting an ordinance regarding decorum and conduct at Council Meetings. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to discontinue all work related to a decorum and conduct ordinance for Council Meetings.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-173

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:58:51 GMT

File #: 18-173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council Downtown Subcommittee REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Mayor Pro-Tempore McLeod’s request to discuss the formation of a Council subcommittee to meet with other local municipalities with successful downtown areas. RECOMMENDATION Select Council subcommittee and direct staff as needed.
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