CITY OF MERCED - Meeting of City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority on 9/4/2018 at 6:00 PM

18-421

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-421
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.1.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA); Merced Association of Police Sergeants. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6
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18-422

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-422
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.2.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957
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18-444

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-444
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.3.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 54956.9(d)(3) - Receipt of a claim or other written communication from a potential plaintiff threating litigation
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18-445

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.4.
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; McKinnon, et. al. v. City of Merced; Case No. 1:18-CV-01124-LJO-SAB; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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18-415

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-415
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

18-432

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-432
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.2.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $31,000 and of Public Works contracts under $69,833. 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 2018-2019 threshold of $69,833.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2018-2019 threshold of $31,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-410

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-410
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.3.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only-Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2018 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-412

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.4.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Committee Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION For information only.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-433

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.5.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of August 6, 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 August 6, 2018.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-427

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-427
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.6.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Set a Public Hearing for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) REPORT IN BRIEF Set a public hearing for Monday, September 17, 2018, to consider the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion setting a public hearing for Monday, September 17, 2018, to consider the Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-398

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:01 GMT

File #: 18-398
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.8.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: 2019 Cafeteria Plan Renewal REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving the renewal of the 2019 Cafeteria Plan regarding employees’ and retirees’ health and welfare benefits. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the employees’ health and welfare benefits cafeteria plan renewal for calendar year 2019 and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-400

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-400
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.9.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: 2018 California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant REPORT IN BRIEF Consider the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $100,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant to reimburse the City for traffic enforcement operations conducted on overtime. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the grant award and increasing the revenue budget in account 035-1016-324.01-02 by $100,000; and, B. Appropriating the same to Fund 035-Police Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund; 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

18-418

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.10.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Contract with Data Ticket, Inc. REPORT IN BRIEF Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Data Ticket, Inc. for the addition of AB503, processing of Indigent Payment Plans. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the second amendment to the agreement for professional services with Data Ticket, Inc., for the addition of AB503, processing of Indigent Payment Plans and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-397

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:01 GMT

File #: 18-397
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.13.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Small Government Enterprise License Agreement (SG-ELA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri), and Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Requirement (Sole Source) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers entering into a three-year agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri) for GIS software licenses and maintenance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for the Sole Source Purchase of software licenses and maintenance; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-333

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:01 GMT

File #: 18-333
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.7.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: 2018 Local Agency Biennial Notice REPORT IN BRIEF Accept and file the 2018 Local Agency Biennial Notice to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the 2018 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

18-345

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:01 GMT

File #: 18-345
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.11.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Award Contract to Cardno, Inc. to Perform Engineering Evaluation of Elevated Water Tanks, Project No. 117025 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving an agreement for professional services (structural engineering) to evaluate the condition of the elevated water tanks at Well Sites #1, #2, and #7. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services (engineering design services) with Cardno, Incorporated, in the amount of $121,253; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-359

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.12.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Rejecting all Bids for the Yosemite Avenue Corporation Yard Satellite (Leaf Collection Site), Project No. 116017 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider rejecting all of the bids for the Yosemite Avenue Corporation Yard Satellite (Leaf Collection Site) due to insufficient project funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion rejecting all bids for the Yosemite Avenue Corporation Yard Satellite (Leaf Collection Site), Project 116017 due to insufficient project funding and directing staff to re-advertise the project after reduction of project scope.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-401

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-401
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.14.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase Two New Way Sidewinder Refuse Trucks for $569,478.82, One Articulating Telescopic Aerial Bucket Truck for $155,245.61 and Five Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Trucks for $199,441.40 and to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Allow the Purchase to be Made Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell (formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance [NJPA]) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the purchase of the following replacement vehicles for the Public Works Department: two New Way Sidewinders refuse trucks for $569,478.82 from Ruckstell California Sales, Inc., one Articulating Telescopic Aerial Bucket Truck from Altec, Inc. for $155,245.61 and Five Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Trucks for $199,441.40 from the National Auto Fleet Group and to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Allow the Purchase to be Made Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell (formerly known as the NJPA). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the purchase of two New Way Sidewinder refuse trucks
Action: approved with conditions
Result: Pass

18-394

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:02 GMT

File #: 18-394
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.15.
Type: Consent Item
Title: SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the City of Merced Wastewater Collection System (Sewer) Master Plan Update REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving a fourth amendment to an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for additional CEQA/EIR related efforts, updates to the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, including additional stakeholder and staff input on the draft plan as well as further specific task evaluation(s). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a fourth amendment to professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $130,400 for the City of Merced Sewer Master Plan Update; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-437

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:25:29 GMT

File #: 18-437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.1.
Type: Public Hearing Item
Title: SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Reintroduction of Ordinance 2492, Amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits.” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Consider the reintroduction of Ordinance 2492 amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits,” of the Merced Municipal Code. Amendment to the Speed Limits section consist of modification to the speed limits throughout the City. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion reintroducing Ordinance 2492, an Ordinance of the City Council for the City of Merced, California, amending Section 10.16.010, “Speed Limits” of the Merced Municipal Code
Action: approved
Result:

18-443

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-443
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.1.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Options for Median Island Landscaping REPORT IN BRIEF On June 18, 2018, Council Member Belluomini discussed the landscape in median islands within the City. Council directed staff to present alternative solutions to median island landscaping with implementation strategies. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff regarding the options presented for median island landscaping.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-437

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:25:29 GMT

18-431

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-431
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.2.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Overview of North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study Process REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will receive an overview of the proposed North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study process. RECOMMENDATION Information Only.
Action:
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18-439

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-439
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: K.3.
Type: Report Item
Title: SUBJECT: Request City Council Direction Regarding Next Steps on Industrial Park Land Development REPORT IN BRIEF City staff is requesting direction from the City Council regarding next steps on industrial park land for development. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff regarding the annexation of Industrial Park land.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-371

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:03 GMT

File #: 18-371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.1.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: Appointments (2) - Building and Housing Board of Appeals REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill Building and Housing Board of Appeals vacancies. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing two individuals to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals and directing staff to continue recruitment for additional vacancies.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

18-395

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:59:01 GMT

File #: 18-395
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: L.2.
Type: Business Item
Title: SUBJECT: City Council Position on League of California Cities Resolutions REPORT IN BRIEF Provides direction to the City’s official League of California Cities voting delegate on two proposed League Resolutions. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion stating the City’s position on each of the two proposed League Resolutions and directing the City’s official League voting delegate to cast votes as such at the League’s Annual Business Meeting on Friday, September 14, at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Action: approved
Result: Pass