CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 6/21/2021 at 6:00 PM

21-499

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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21-498

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Travis Lindsey and Janell Van Bindsbergen, Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA); Merced Association of Police Sergeants and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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21-493

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-493
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and City Council Members. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6
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21-505

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-505
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - Title: City Attorney/Interim City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957
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21-509

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition for Josh Hickman for His CCC Wrestling Tournament Victory with Golden Valley High School REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Josh Hickman.
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21-512

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Update on the Merced Mall Renovation Project REPORT IN BRIEF Lois Codding, Vice President of Leasing - Codding Enterprises and Bill Kenney, Principal - The Kenney Company, will provide an update to Council on the Merced Mall Renovation Project. RECOMMENDATION For Information Only.
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21-508

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-508
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition for Local Amateur Boxing Champion David Haro REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by David Haro.
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21-423

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:00 GMT

File #: 21-423
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.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

21-451

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of March 3, March 17, April 7, April 21, and May 5, 2021 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-449

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 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 June 7, 2021.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-384

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-384
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Approval to Use Cooperative Purchasing Agreements Through the National Purchasing Partners Government Division, DBA Public Safety GPO, Law Enforcement GPO, First Responders GPO, EMS GPO, and NPPGov (All Collectively Referred to Hereinafter as NPPGov); Approval of Agreements With L.N. Curtis and Sons for Personal Protective Equipment (Contract #: PS20060) in an Amount not to Exceed $114,890 and for Firefighting Equipment (Contract #: PS20015) in an Amount not to Exceed $155,379 and to Cascade Fire Equipment for PPE (Contract #: PS20055) in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,340 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider waiving the competitive bidding requirement and approving the use of cooperative purchasing agreements through the National Purchasing Partners Government Division, also doing business as NPPGov with: L.N. Curtis and Sons for Personal Protective Equipment (Contract #: PS20060) for an amount not to exceed $114,890 and for Firefighting Equipment (Contract #: PS20015) for an amount not to exceed $155,379 and to Cascade Fire Eq
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-410

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-410
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contracts; (State of California Cooperative Agreement Software VAR # 7-16-70-37, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE #530067, State of Utah Cooperative Online Marketplace Contract MA3458, and Sourcewell Contract #081419) with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $180,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Approval to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contracts; (State of California Cooperative Agreement Software VAR #7-16-70-37, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE #530067, State of Utah Cooperative Online Marketplace Contract MA3458, and Sourcewell Contract #081419) with CDW-G in a not to exceed amount of $180,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements due to piggybacking; and, B. Approving the State of California Cooperative Agreement Software VAR #7-16-70-37; and, C. Approving the Monter
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-413

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-413
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2021-22 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 2021-22 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-47, 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 2021-2022.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-481

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:04 GMT

File #: 21-481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Modification to Street Closure Request #21-01 Regarding a Monthly Farmers Market Event (El Mercado) Hosted by the City of Merced and the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Extend the Event Time from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and to Modify Condition #12 Extending the Time That Music is Allowed From 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Remaining Dates of the Event on July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a request by the City of Merced and the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to modify Street Closure Request #21-01 regarding the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square. The modifications include the extension of the event time from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and the modification of Condition #12 extending the time that music is allowed from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the remaining events dates on Thursday, July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2021, for a monthly Farmers Market Event (El Mercado). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the modification of Street Closure Req
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-483

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:04 GMT

File #: 21-483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Use of City Right-of-Way with Mainzer OB, LLC for a Grease Interceptor, Including Necessary Plumbing, and Overhead Signage on N Street REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the agreement for use of City right-of-way with Mainzer OB, LLC for a Grease Interceptor, including necessary plumbing, and Overhead Signage on N Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the agreement for use of City right-of-way with the Mainzer OB, LLC; and, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-484

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-484
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $168,558 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Order #3 Associated with the Alpine Dr - G St. to Wainwright Ave. Improvements, Project No. 119006 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $168,558 for City Project No. 119006 - Alpine Drive, G Street to Wainwright Avenue Improvements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders up to a total contingency amount of $229,706.03. An increase in contingency of $168,558.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-501

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Property, Boiler and Machinery Insurance Renewal Through Alliant Property Insurance Program in the Amount of $551,105.84 for Program Year 2021/2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the renewal of the City’s policy through Alliant Property Insurance Programs (APIP) at 33.76% premium increase, amounting to $551,105.84 for program year 2021/2022. 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, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-388

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-388
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Reports REPORT IN BRIEF Annual attendance review conducted with results filed with the City Clerk's Office. RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-411

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-411
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning and Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Bellevue Merced, LLC, for Preparation of an Environmental Document for the Proposed M Street and Bellevue Road Annexation in the Amount of $28,924.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning along with a Reimbursement Agreement with Bellevue Merced, LLC, for preparation of an environmental document for the proposed annexation of approximately 37 acres location on the north side of Bellevue Road, west of M Street (extended). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning in the amount of $28,924.00 for preparation of an environmental document for the M Street and Bellevue Road Annexation; and, B. Approving the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Bellevue Merced, LLC, in the amount of $31,816.40 to cover the cost of the consultant contract and staff time for the administration of the enviro
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-487

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:04 GMT

File #: 21-487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider General Plan Amendment #21-01 and Zone Change #427, Initiated by MCP, LLC, Property Owner Requesting a Change From the Current General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential (LD) to High-Medium Density Residential (HMD), and a Zone Change From Low Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium Density Residential (R-3-2) for Four 0.22-Acre Parcels Located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street to Allow for the Development of a 4 Plex on 4 Separate Parcels, for a Total of 16 Units REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is recommending continuing this item to the City Council Meeting of July 19, 2021, to allow time to work out project details with the applicant. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the Meeting of July 19, 2021.
Action: continued
Result: Pass

21-215

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution to Vacate a 32-Foot-Wide Strip of Right-of-Way, Containing Approximately 19,628.69 Square Feet, Generally Located Approximately 362 Feet North of Yosemite Avenue Between Mansionette Drive and Sandpiper Avenue (Extended)(Vacation #21-02) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution to order the vacation of a 32-foot-wide portion of roadway, containing approximately 19,628.69 square feet of land, generally located approximately 362 feet north of Yosemite Avenue, between Mansionette Drive and Sandpiper Avenue (extended). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California ordering the vacation of 32-foot-wide strip of right-of-way, containing approximately 19,628.69 square feet, generally located approximately 362 feet north of Yosemite Avenue, between Mansionette Drive and Sandpiper Avenue (extended) (Vacation #21-02).
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-472

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:03 GMT

File #: 21-472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing (to be Heard at 7PM) to Receive a Report from Staff on the Redistricting Process and Permissible Criteria to be Considered to Redraw the Council District Map, to Receive Input from the Community Regarding the Redrawing of Election District Boundaries, Direction Regarding an Advisory Committee, and Scheduling Remaining Required Public Hearings REPORT IN BRIEF Public Hearing to inform Council and the public on the redistricting process, allow community input regarding the redrawing of the Council District Map, provide staff direction on an advisory committee, and scheduling remaining required Public Hearings. RECOMMENDATION Receive public input on the redrawing of election district boundaries, provide direction to staff regarding an advisory committee and scheduling the required Public Hearings.
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21-455

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.5.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider (1) the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Yosemite Crossing Development, Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 17 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Yosemite Crossing Development; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 17 of Said District, and Annexing Annexation No. 17 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 17; and (2) Detachment of Same Property from Mansionette Maintenance District REPORT IN BRIEF Requests the City Council Conduct a Consolidated Public Hearing Regarding (a) Annexation into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Yosemite Crossing Development, and (b) Detachment of same Property from Mansionette Maintenance District; Hold Election for Annexation; Detach Property from Mansionette Maintenance District. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion (1) on behalf of itself and the CFD: A. Holding a Consolidated Public Hearing on the annexat
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-454

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-454
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.6.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Introduction and Review of the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021 Annual Action Plan; Proposed Expenditure of CDBG and HOME Funds for FY 2021-2022; and, Receipt of Public Comment During a Reduced 15-Day Public Review and Comment Period REPORT IN BRIEF Presentation and discussion of the Preliminary Draft of the HUD 2021 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 Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan and proposed expenditure of CDBG, HOME, and other funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and, B. Provide comment, if any, on staff recommendations for the distribution of projects, goals, and objectives, and allocation of funding in the Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan; and, C. Provide comment, if any, on staff recommendations regarding the Community Organization CDBG funding request applications received for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Action: continued
Result: Pass

21-459

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:03 GMT

File #: 21-459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.7.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 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 2021-48, 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

21-364

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-364
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.8.
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 2021-22 Budget, Adoption of the Budget with Revision(s), if any, 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 2021-22 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Budget. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-54, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and, B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 9, 2021 finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects to reflect actual balances as of June 30, 2021; and, C. Approving a transfer in Fiscal Year 2020-21 not to exceed $159,000 from
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-453

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Yosemite Crossing Subdivision, Phase 1 - Final Map #5382 for 6 Commercial Lots, Generally Located on the Northeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Yosemite Crossing, Phase 1 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5382 for 6 commercial lots, generally located at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street, and the Subdivision Agreement for Yosemite Crossing, Phase 1. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-49, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Yosemite Crossing, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5382); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Yosemite Crossing, Phase 1; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Subdivision Agreement.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-507

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:05 GMT

File #: 21-507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: M.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss the Potential for Council to Reconsider the Recommendation for Essential Air Service to the Department of Transportation at a Future Council Meeting REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss the potential for Council to reconsider the recommendation for essential air service to the Department of Transportation pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the potential to reconsider previous Council action at a future meeting.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-457

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:02 GMT

File #: 21-457
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: M.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings in Response to Governor’s Rescinding of the Order for Face Coverings and Social Distancing Requirements Related to the Statewide COVID-19 Emergency REPORT IN BRIEF Discuss the format and seating arrangement of City Council Meetings. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction on the format and seating arrangement of future City Council Meetings in response to the Governor’s rescinding of the order for face coverings and social distancing requirements related to the statewide COVID-19 emergency.
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21-424

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:00 GMT

File #: 21-424
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: M.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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21-425

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:00 GMT

File #: 21-425
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: M.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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