CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 5/3/2021 at 6:00 PM

21-371

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:57 GMT

File #: 21-371
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Agenda #: B.1.
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: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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21-372

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:57 GMT

File #: 21-372
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Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Properties: APN #’s 049-200-005, 049-200-020, 049-200-022, 049-200-019, 049-200-023, 049-200-017, 049-200-021, 049-200-024, 049-200-025, 049-220-018, 049-220-019, 049-220-016, 049-220-020, 049-220-015, 065-030-004, 049-240-016, 049-240-017; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Foreclosure Trustee - WT Capital Lender Services and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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21-273

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-273
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Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Bike Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a BAC Commissioner
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21-272

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-272
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation in Support of Merced’s Asian American Community REPORT IN BRIEF Received by members of Merced’s Asian American Community
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21-379

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:57 GMT

File #: 21-379
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Agenda #: F.3.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Jennifer Levesque, Assistant City Clerk
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21-365

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:57 GMT

File #: 21-365
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

21-281

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-281
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of April 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $33,000 and of Public Works contracts under $71,862.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-318

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-318
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 19, 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 April 19, 2021.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-278

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:53 GMT

File #: 21-278
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with EMTS, Inc., for Maintenance of Various Community Facilities Districts, in an Annual Amount of $251,310 for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2023, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a professional services agreement with EMTS, Inc., for maintenance services at various Community Facilities Districts, including Bellevue Ranch East & West, Bright Development, Compass Pointe, Compass Pointe Apartments, Cottages, Cypress Terrace 6 & 7, Franco, Lantana Estates, Mansionette Estates #5, Mercy Hospital, Moraga, Northwood Professional Center, Provance, Sandcastle, Tuscany, University Park, and University Park II. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with EMTS, Inc., in the annual amount of $251,310, to provide landscape maintenance services at various Community Facilities Districts for two years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) thre
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-261

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:53 GMT

File #: 21-261
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for Supplies and Services with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric, and Authorization to Purchase Public Safety Vehicle Parts in an Amount not to Exceed $97,291.57 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Stommel, Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric, for the purchase of Public Safety vehicle parts in order to outfit six Police patrol vehicles and one K-9 vehicle in the amount of $64,291.57, as well as purchase any other parts needed from the bid parts list throughout the remainder of the fiscal year not to exceed $33,000.00 above the bid amount. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid for the supply of the requested Public Safety vehicle parts to Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric; and, B. Approving the Agreement for Supplies and Services with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric; and, C. Approving purchases of Public Safety vehicle parts in an amount not to exceed $97,291.57 from Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-342

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:54 GMT

File #: 21-342
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Acceptance of $7,448.04 in Fiscal Year 2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds and Authorization to Purchase and Install Two (2) Vehicular Repeaters REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $7,448.04 in Fiscal Year 2018 SHSGP funds for the purchase and installation of two (2) Vehicular Repeaters as revenue, appropriating supplemental funds, and using pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Fiscal Year 2018 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $7,448.04 to account 001-0901-324.02-00-Other State Grants, and; B. Appropriating $7,448.04 to account 001-0901-522.26-00-Supplies and Services / Other Equipment O & M to purchase and install two (2) vehicular repeaters; and, C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-313

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:55 GMT

File #: 21-313
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for the Sale of Alcohol for the New Arco AMPM to be Located at 1295 West Yosemite Avenue (Land Use Determination #21-02) REPORT IN BRIEF Provides options for the City Council to consider making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), as required by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), to issue a Type 20 alcohol license (“off-sale general” allowing the sale of beer and wine) for the new Arco AMPM to be located at 1295 West Yosemite Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow Arco AMPM, to be located at 1295 West Yosemite Avenue, to obtain a Type 20 ABC license for “off-sale general” allowing the sale of beer and wine (Option #1 as shown in the “Council Action” section of this Administrative Report).
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-258

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:55 GMT

File #: 21-258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Standard Demolition, Inc. for the Well Site 3 Tank Removal, Project No. 117047, in the Amount of $274,500 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $274,500 to Standard Demolition, Inc. to remove the elevated water storage tank at Well Site #3 located at 511 West 12th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid for the Well Site 3 Tank Removal, Project No. 117047, to Standard Demolition, Inc., in the amount of $274,500; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-298

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-298
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for American Guard Services to Engage in Private Patrol Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to American Guard Services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to American Guard Services.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-304

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-304
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Shield Private Security to Engage in Private Patrol Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Shield Private Security. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Shield Private Security.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-276

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-276
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Categorical Exemption and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 20.74 (Appeals), 20.44.170 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses), 20.64 (Administrative Responsibility), 20.68 (Permit Requirements), and 20.70 (Public Notice And Hearings) of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Appeals and the Number of Votes Required for Planning Commission Action REPORT IN BRIEF Adopt a Categorical Exemption and Introduce an Ordinance amending various sections of the Zoning Ordinance regarding appeals and the number of votes required for Planning Commission action. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #21-03); and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2523, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.74 (Appeals), 20.44.170 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses), 20.64 (Administrative Responsibility), 20.68 (Permit Requirements), and 20.70 (Public Notice And Hearings) of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding the Timing of Appeals and the Number of Votes R
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-271

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:55 GMT

File #: 21-271
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.4.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment #20-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision #2 to Planned Development #12, Changing the Land Use Designation from Commercial Office (CO) and Industrial (IND) to Business Park (BP) for Approximately 3.38 Acres Located at the Northeast Corner of Olive Avenue and State Highway 59; Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #2 to Planned Development #12, Including a Mini-Mart with Fuel Island, a Drive-Through Business, and an Office/Retail Building; and Approval of a Legislative Action Agreement for the Project REPORT IN BRIEF Request for City Council approval to change the General Plan and Site Utilization Plan designations for a parcel of approximately 3.38 acres located at the northeast corner of Olive Avenue and State Highway 59 to allow a commercial development, including the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merc
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-328

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:55 GMT

File #: 21-328
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.5.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving Substantial Amendment #1 to the 2020-2024 Consolidated and 2020 Annual Action Plans to Amend Expected Funding Sources, Expected Program Income, Funding Amount for Project #1- CDBG: Administration, Funding Source for Project #3: Public Facility and Infrastructure, and Associated Text Changes Related to a Change in Funding Source for the Childs and B Affordable Housing Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents, Agreements, and Certifications Resulting from this Amendment; Authorizing Staff to Make these Amendments to the Plans and Submit all Required Documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the first Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated and 2020 Annual Action Plans to amend expected funding sources, expected program income (PI), funding for Project #1: Administration, Funding Source for Project #3: Public Facility and Infrastructure, and associated text changes related to a change in the funding source for the Childs and B Affor
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-311

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-311
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Overview of the Upcoming Redistricting Process Including the Possible Formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee, and Approval of an Agreement with National Demographics Corporation to Assist in the Map Drawing Process in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Provides Council with a brief overview on the upcoming redistricting process and potential formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee and authorizes an agreement with National Demographics Corporation to assist with demography work potentially adjusting the current City Council district map after release of the 2020 Census data. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Providing staff direction on the formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee; and, B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with National Demographics Corporation in a not to exceed amount of $50,000 for redistricting consulting and demography work; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents; and, D. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 from
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-374

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:57 GMT

File #: 21-374
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Recommendation of Local Artists, Artwork, and Location Process for the Utility Box Art Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission recommendation of local artists, artwork, and location process for the utility box art project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the local artist, artwork, and location process as recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-366

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:57 GMT

File #: 21-366
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Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss the Display of the Pride Progress Flag in Bob Hart Square for the Month of June REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss the display of the Pride Progress Flag in Bob Hart Square for the month of June pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the display of the Pride Progress Flag and potential flag display policy.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-315

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-315
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings and City of Merced Boards and Commissions Meetings Post COVID-19 REPORT IN BRIEF Discuss the format of City Council Meetings and Boards and Commissions Meetings going forward post COVID-19. In addition, staff is seeking clarification on the following areas: · Configuration of seating in City Council Chambers · If all City Commissions, Committees and Boards should follow Council meetings · If recording of City Commissions, Committees and Boards should continue via Facebook live RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council Meetings and Board and Commission Meetings.
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21-316

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-316
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.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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21-317

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:52 GMT

File #: 21-317
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Agenda #: L.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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