CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 1/3/2022 at 6:00 PM

22-007

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-007
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: People of the State of California v. John Kudulis dba, Bob’s Foreign Auto Parts Merced Superior Court Case No. 21CV-00159
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22-027

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:38 GMT

File #: 22-027
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (1) Potential Case Regarding the Northern Portion of the Arbor Walkway
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22-019

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-019
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.1.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of the Valley Crisis Center.
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22-018

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-018
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.2.
Type: Ceremonial Matter Item
Title: SUBJECT: Proclamation - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Day of Service REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto will present the proclamation.
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22-013

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:38 GMT

File #: 22-013
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

22-014

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:38 GMT

File #: 22-014
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of December 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $34,000 and of Public Works contracts under $76,875.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-989

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 21-989
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of September 14, 2021 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-015

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-015
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of December 6, 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 December 6, 2021.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-1003

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 21-1003
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist, Effective January 1, 2022, to Comply with State of California Minimum Wage Requirements REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize amendments to the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist effective January 1, 2022, to comply with State of California minimum wage requirements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary ranges for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-731

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-731
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Request by the Merced County NAACP for the Co-Sponsored Rental Rate for the Merced Senior Community Center on February 12, 2022 for its Annual Freedom Fund Banquet REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request for the co-sponsored rate for the rental of the Merced Senior Community Center by the Merced County NAACP to hold its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on February 12, 2022. The co-sponsored rate for the Merced Senior Community Center is estimated at $365.00. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving request to rent the Merced Senior Community Center to the Merced County NAACP on February 12, 2022, at the co-sponsored rental rate.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-980

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-980
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid to Valley Peterbilt for the Purchase of Two New Roll-Off Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Refuse Department in the Total Amount of $353,353.26 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a contract to Valley Peterbilt for the purchase of two new roll-off refuse trucks as replacements for the Public Works Refuse Department. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid to Valley Peterbilt for the supply of two new refuse roll-off trucks in the total amount of $353,353.26; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-991

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-991
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, and Approval of Agreements for Supplies and Services for the Purchase of Various Vehicle Parts and Vehicle Repair/Parts Installation Services with Interstate Truck Center, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $50,000, Supply and Delivery of Herbicides and Related Application Equipment with Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, in the Amount not to Exceed $55,000, and Supply and Delivery of Agricultural Chemicals with Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $60,000, with the Contracts’ Terms Ending June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving three (3) separate Supply and Service Agreements for the purchase of vehicle parts and repair services, herbicides and related application equipment, as well as agricultural chemicals. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.0
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-988

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-988
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Density Bonus #21-01 Initiated by UP Holdings, LLC, to Allow an Increase in Density and Concessions to Development Standards to Allow the Construction of a 66-unit Apartment Complex Including 65 Affordable Permanent Supportive Housing Units, a Manager’s Unit, and a Community/Office Area Within a Three-Story Building on a 1.54-Acre Parcel, Generally Located on the West Side of Park Avenue, Between Olive Avenue and Alexander Avenue and the Approval of a Regulatory Agreement with Mercy Village L.P. (Future Property Owner) to Memorialize the Affordability and Density Bonus REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of a Regulatory Agreement with Mercy Village L.P. granting a Density Bonus and certain concessions to development standards to allow the construction of 66-unit apartment complex consisting of 65 affordable permanent supportive housing units, a manager’s unit, and a community/office area within a three-story building at 3015 Park Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Finding that the adoption of the Regulatory Agreement is exem
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-987

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-987
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for the (CMAQ) Construct Sidewalks Grant for Infill Sidewalks to be Located at 7th Street, 8th Street, and Linda Lane in the Amount of $651,016.50; Project No. 119070 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider awarding a construction contract to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $651,016.50 for the (CMAQ) Construct Sidewalks 7th Street, 8th Street and Linda Lane Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the (CMAQ) Construct Sidewalks 7th Street, 8th Street, and Linda Lane Project 119070 to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $651,016.50; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and, C. Authorize the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-006

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-006
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.13.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement with MAIPG1, LLC, for a ±1.60-Acre Site in the Airport Industrial Park for $104,544.00 Located at 2080 Grogan Avenue Also Known as APN 059-030-026 for the Construction of an Industrial Building REPORT IN BRIEF Council will consider the terms contained in the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the disposal of a 1.60-acre site formerly known as the Merced County dog pound in the Airport Industrial Park for $104,544.00 for the construction of an industrial building. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with MAIPG1, LLC.; and, B. Appropriating $6,273.00 from the proceeds of the sale to pay for Real Estate Commission; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-020

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:38 GMT

File #: 22-020
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.16.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request and Use of City Owned Real Estate by the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee for the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community March and Celebration on January 17, 2022, Along Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 8th Street to West Main Street and the Use of a Portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes the use and closure of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 8th Street to West Main Street and a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 17, 2022, to hold a march, parade and food preparation for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the request by Tamara Cobb and the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee to close Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 8th Street to West Main Street and to cone off a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 17, 2022, to hold the march and prepare food as part
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-983

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-983
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services at Several Identified Priority 1 Locations, in a Total Amount not to Exceed $315,000 Funded by Measure Y REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement for professional services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at several identified priority 1 locations in Council District 3 and the Black Rascal Creek Eucalyptus Grove for a total amount not to exceed $315,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an agreement for professional services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $315,000 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; and, B. Authorizing contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-002

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-002
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services in Bellevue East, Bellevue West, University Park, University Park II, and Moraga Community Facilities Districts and in Village Landing, Fahrens Park, Cypress Terrace, Sky Moss, Lowes, Vista Del Sol, and Yosemite Gateway Maintenance Districts in a Total Amount not to Exceed $208,602 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement for professional services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at various Community Facilities Districts and Maintenance Districts for a total amount not to exceed $208,602. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an agreement for professional services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $208,602 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; and, B. Authorizing contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-010

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.14.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a Form of Sponsorship Agreement with the San Jose Sharks, LLC and El Capitan, A JDV By Hyatt, Hotel to Establish a Teal Top Court at Applegate Park, a Junior Hockey Recreational Program and Provide for Marketing Opportunities for Merced with a Maximum Contribution of $83,250 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of a form of Sponsorship Agreement with the San Jose Sharks, LLC and El Capitan, A JDV By Hyatt, Hotel to Establish a Teal Top Court at Applegate Park, a Junior Hockey Recreational Program and provide for marketing opportunities for Merced, with a maximum contribution of $83,250. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Form of Sponsorship Agreement with the San Jose Sharks, LLC. and El Capitan, A JDV By Hyatt, Hotel to establish a Teal Top Court at Applegate Park, a Junior Hockey Recreational Program, and provide for marketing opportunities for Merced with a maximum contribution of $83,250; and, B. Directing staff to return to the City Council with a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms for sharing sponsorship
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-011

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-011
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.15.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group in the Amount not to Exceed $84,000 to Develop a Public Education Strategy Related to the Possible Extension of Measure C and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $50,000 from Fund 061-Measure C to Support the Overall Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group for an amount not to exceed $84,000 to develop a public education strategy related to the possible extension of Measure C and the approval of a Supplemental Appropriation of $50,000 from Fund 061-Measure C to support the overall project RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group for an amount not to exceed $84,000 related to the extension of Measure C; and, B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $50,000 of the unappropriated, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 061-Measure C to fund the overall project; and C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Depu
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-992

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 21-992
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.17.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Approval of the Purchase of Caliber Flex Bomb Robot in an Amount not to Exceed $196,448.21 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for the purchase and authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Caliber Flex Bomb Robot in an amount not to exceed $196,448.21 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 sole source; and, B. Authorizing the City to purchase the requested bomb equipment through ICOR Technology for equipment and training costs not to exceed $196,448.21; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents needed related to this report.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-1002

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 21-1002
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.18.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Accept Future Reimbursement from McLaren’s Insurance for a Destroyed Police Motorcycle, Approval of an Appropriation in the Amount of $29,368.83 to Fund 674 - Vehicle Replacement, and Award of Bid to Herwaldt Motorsports for the Purchase of Three Police Motorcycles for the Police Department Traffic Division in the Amount of $29,368.83 Each REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid to Herwaldt Motorsports for the purchase of two motorcycles as replacements, as well as, purchasing one as a replacement for a destroyed motorcycle, for the Police Department Traffic Division and future acceptance of insurance reimbursement from McLaren’s Insurance for the destroyed motorcycle. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting insurance reimbursement and increasing revenue in the amount up to $29,369 (estimate) from McLaren’s Insurance in Fund 674 - Fleet Capital Replacement; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $29,369 to Fund 674 - Fleet Capital Replacement to purchase the replacement of the destroyed motorcycle; and, C.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

21-981

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:36 GMT

File #: 21-981
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.19.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Mobile Incident Communication Vehicle with Farber Specialty Vehicles Through OMMNIA Partners not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Act Grant REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to waive competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving procurement with Farber Specialty Vehicles through OMMNIA Partners’ multiyear competitively bid contract for a mobile incident communication vehicle not to exceed amount of $500,000 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Act Grant. 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 purchases to be made with cooperative purchase agreements through OMMNIA Partners, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one mobile incident communication vehicle from Farber Specialty Vehicles through OMMNIA Partners; and
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-009

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-009
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council Appointments of Designated City Council Representative(s) to Various Organizations and Ad Hoc Committees REPORT IN BRIEF Confirming City Council Member appointments of designated City Council Representative(s) to various organizations and ad hoc committees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion confirming the Mayor's appointments of designated City Council representatives to various organizations and ad hoc committees.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

22-016

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.2.
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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22-017

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:01:37 GMT

File #: 22-017
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.3.
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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