CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 9/8/2020 at 6:00 PM

20-497

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:14 GMT

File #: 20-497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
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: Travis Lawrie v. City of Merced; 20CV-02335
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20-495

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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20-452

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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20-496

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:14 GMT

File #: 20-496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: Surface Water Purchase, Merced, CA; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, Interim City Manager, City of Merced; Negotiating Parties: Merced Irrigation District and City of Merced and; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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20-511

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:14 GMT

File #: 20-511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.5.
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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20-501

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:14 GMT

File #: 20-501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Volunteer of the Year Awards REPORT IN BRIEF Council Members nominated a volunteer within their district and the Mayor nominated one at-large volunteer to highlight those who have given back to their community.
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20-500

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:14 GMT

File #: 20-500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF The Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation will be presented.
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20-488

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-488
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

20-477

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of August 2020 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

20-447

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-447
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 17 and 24, 2020 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-483

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: 2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice REPORT IN BRIEF Accept and file the 2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the 2020 Local Biennial Notice; and, directing staff to return the amended Conflict of Interest Code within 90 days of this date for final adoption by City Council.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-425

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-425
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the 2020/2021 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $86,853 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) REPORT IN BRIEF Approves and accepts $86,853 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for the Highway 59 and 16th Street Right Turn Channelization project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2020-57, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-474

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Selection of the Highway 59 and 16th Street Turn Channelization as the Eligible Roadway Project and Submittal of 2019/2020 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds Claim Form in the Amount of $77,731 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to Fund a Portion of the Project REPORT IN BRIEF Selects the Highway 59 and 16th Street Right Turn Channelization project and authorizes staff to complete the FY 2019/2020 Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) Claim Form in the amount of $77,731 for submittal to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Selecting the Highway 59 Right Turn Channelization project; and, B. Directing staff to complete the 2019-2020 RSTP claim form by listing the selected project and corresponding project costs; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2020-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the City Manager to file the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds claim for Fiscal Year 2019-
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-445

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Addendum to the Existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Merced and Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) for Police Services in the District’s Four (4) High Schools for a Term of Three Years, Fiscal Year 2019 - 2022, with an Option to Extend the Term for One Additional Year REPORT IN BRIEF Requests council approval of an addendum to the existing MOU between Merced Union High School District and the City of Merced temporarily reducing Police Services at the District’s four (4) high schools. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the addendum to the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and Merced Union High School District to provide police services in the District’s four high schools; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the agreement; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-449

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Standardize Equipment and Authorize the Purchase of New Police Department Radio Communications Equipment in the Amount Not to Exceed $180,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the purchase of new Motorola radio communications equipment up to a not to exceed amount of $180,000 and waiving the competitive bidding requirement to purchase from a single vendor/brand to allow for the standardization of equipment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to standardization; and, B. Approving the purchase of Motorola brand communications equipment and accessories through J’s Communications, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $180,000.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-455

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Merced Community College District Contract for the Professional Services of a Police Administrator for the 2020/21 Fiscal Year in the Amount of $234,554.44 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced Community College District for police administrative services at the District’s campuses. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and the Merced Community College District to provide police services in the District’s campuses; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-419

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-419
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Considers a Lease Agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center with Restorative Justice League for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional Term of Two Years REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a lease agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center to Restorative Justice League for afterschool youth programming. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the contract with Restorative Justice League for afterschool youth programming at the Central Youth Center.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-418

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:12 GMT

File #: 20-418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Allow Interested Persons to be Heard Prior to the Submittal of an Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $2,000,000 for Financing Through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the Childs Court Apartments - Childs and B Street Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Affordable Housing Project and Adopting City Council Resolution 2020-49 Approving a Conditional Commitment of HUD 108 Loan Guarantee Funds, Authorizing the Loan Guarantee Application Submittal to HUD, and Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to Execute and Make Minor Modifications as Necessary on Behalf of the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF A continued Public Hearing to allow interested persons to be heard prior to the submittal of an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $2,000,000 for financing through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the Childs Court Apartments - Childs and B Street Affordable Housing Transit Oriented Development
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-494

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-494
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 Payroll Supervisor to Fill a Critical Need in the Finance Department Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Joni Vierra as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Payroll Supervisor under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective September 14, 2020. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-58, 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

20-484

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-484
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Appointment to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission for District 5 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the appointment of an individual to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission for District 5. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing one individual to City Council District 5 to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

20-485

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings During COVID-19 and Guidance for Other City Boards and Commissions REPORT IN BRIEF Discuss the format of City Council, Board, and Commission Meetings. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council, Board, and Commission Meetings.
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20-486

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-486
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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20-487

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:13 GMT

File #: 20-487
Ver.: 1
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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