Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2019 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Published agenda: Amended Agenda Packet Amended Agenda Packet Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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19-742 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
19-778 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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)   Action details Not available
19-779 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION; Englert, et. al. v. City of Merced; Case No. 1:18-CV-01239-LJO-EPG; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
19-709 1H.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-727 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2019 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-714 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2019 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-729 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2019 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-745 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2019 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 November 18, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-759 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $4,500 in Fund 671-Facilities Maintenance for Gymnasium Lights Replacement at the McComb’s Youth Center REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $4,500 in Fund 671-Facilities Maintenance for Gymnasium Lights Replacement at the McComb’s Youth Center RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered balance in Fund 671-Facilities Maintenance in the amount of $4,500 and appropriating the same in account 671-1119-532-25-00; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-713 2H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Purchase of a Storage Area Network from Headlands Associates in an Amount not to Exceed $293,273 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of a Storage Area Network from Headlands Associates in the amount not to exceed $293,273. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the RFP to Headlands Associates; and, B. Authorizing the City to issue purchase orders for the acquisition of data storage equipment and services in the amount not to exceed $293,273; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-652 1H.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for January 6, 2020 to Consider the Work and Expense Report and Any Protest or Objections Thereto for the Abatement Work Done for 636, 638 and 640 West Main Street (Abatement of Public Nuisance and Demolition of Building) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers setting a public hearing to hear the work and expense report for the abatement work done for 636, 638 and 640 West Main Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2019-80, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, setting a public hearing for January 6, 2020 to consider the work and expense report and any protests or objections thereto for the abatement work done for 636, 638 and 640 West Main Street; and, B. Receiving the work and expense report for the abatement work done for 636, 638, and 640 West Main Street for consideration at the January 6, 2020 public hearing.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-735 1H.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase a 5.06-Acre Property at the Northwest Corner of Childs Avenue and B Street from the County of Merced for $1,080,000 for Purposes of Land Acquisition Towards the Development and Construction of the “Childs and B Street” Affordable Housing Project, Approval and Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the County of Merced, and Approval and Execution of Other Necessary Documents and Other Actions Related to the Purchase REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the purchase of land from the County of Merced for the purpose of developing affordable housing units for low-income households for the Childs Avenue and B Street Affordable Housing Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving the purchase and sale agreement with County Merced to purchase the 5.06-acre parcel generally known as 1137 B Street at Assessor’s Parcel Number 035-010-071 in the amount of $1,080,000 using Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset funds held for low-income housing; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to executeapprovedPass Action details Not available
19-741 1H.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Transfer and Appropriation of Funds for the Police Headquarters Site # 2, Project #116040 in the Amount of $50,000.00 for Building Maintenance from Fund 047 Facilities - Police (City) and Fund 057 Facilities - Police (Developer) REPORT IN BRIEF Transfers a total of $50,000 in funds for building maintenance (electrical power, alarm services, and clean-up) of the former Merced Sun-Star site to Account 449-1001-627-65-00, Project #116040. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion transferring $25,000 from Fund 047 Facilities-Police (City) and $25,000 from Fund 057 Facilities - Police (Developer) and appropriating the same to Fund 449-1001-627-65-00, Project #116040 Police Headquarters #2.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-711 1H.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Witbro Inc. DBA Seal Rite Paving and Grading in the Amount of $359,311 for a SB1 Funded Sidewalk Project at Various Locations. Project No. 119054 - Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase ll REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $359,311, funded by SB1, for Project No. 119054 - Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase ll at various locations. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid for sidewalk replacement at various locations - Project 119054, to Witbro Inc. DBA Seal Rite Paving and Grading in the amount of $359,311 and authorize the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-471 1H.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. for Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the Well No. 20 Pump Station Construction, Project No. 107033, in the Amount of $36,622 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement for professional services, including materials testing and inspection services, for the new pump station construction at the new water supply Well No. 20 site at the intersection of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving of a professional services agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., for the Well No. 20 Pump Station Construction, Project 107033, in the amount of $36,622; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-732 1H.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with Sater Oil International, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $88,750; Authorization to Use the Economic Development Opportunity Fund to Contribute Toward Public Storm Drain Improvements at the Intersection of South Parsons Avenue and East Childs Avenue in the Amount of $88,750.00 and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Economic Development Opportunity Fund (Fund 074) in the Amount of $88,875 to Fund the Reimbursement Agreement. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a reimbursement agreement with Sater Oil International, LLC, to contribute toward the construction of public storm drainage facility improvements at the intersection of South Parsons Avenue and East Childs Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a reimbursement agreement with Sater Oil International, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $88,750; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered balance of the Economic Development Opportunity Fund - 074 to account 074-2002-677.65-00, project 120approvedPass Action details Not available
19-666 1H.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 062 -Developer Capital Fee in the Amount of $574,078 from Bellevue Ranch West Insurance Settlement, Including Interest and Transferring to Fund 450 - Streets and Signals Capital Improvement Fund for Completion of Landscaping Improvements Within the Bellevue Ranch Subdivision Area REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 062- Developer Capital Fee in the amount of $574,078, previously received as settlement for uncompleted developer improvements in the Bellevue Ranch West Subdivision and subsequent accrued interest, transferring to Fund 450 - Streets and Signals Capital Improvement Fund and appropriating the same to be used for the completion of landscape and irrigation improvements in the Bellevue Ranch Subdivision Area. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $574,078 from Fund 062 - Developer Capital Fee, transferring to Fund 450 - Streets and Signals Capital Improvement Fund, and appropriating the same to 450-1104-637.65-00 ProapprovedPass Action details Not available
19-730 1H.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of Purchase of Four Budgeted Fleet Vehicles, Including One Caterpillar Articulating Loader from Holt of California for $124,566.41, One 150HP Tractor from Garton Tractor for $127,744.42, One Hydro-Excavator from Weco Industries, LLC, for $439,598.92, One Flusher/Hydro-Excavator from Terry Equipment for $449,332.26; Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell and HGAC REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing a waiver of competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase four currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicles through the government procurement programs Sourcewell and HGAC 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 Sourcewell and HGAC, two government procurement programs; and, B. Approving the purchase of one Caterpillar Articulatiapproved  Action details Not available
19-736 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept a Monetary Donation from Monika and Michael Modest, in the Amount of $25,000 and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $25,000 from the Unreserved, Unencumbered General Fund Balance for the Renovation of the Merced Open Air Theatre Located in Applegate Park REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting monetary donation of $25,000 from Monika and Michael Modest and approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance for the renovation of the Merced Open Air Theatre in Applegate Park. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting $25,000 donation, increasing revenue account 671-1119-360.02-01 in the amount of $25,000 and appropriating the same in account 671-1119-532.25-00 (supplies and services); and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $25,000, transferring to Facilities Maintenance-Fund 671 and appropriating the same in account 671-1119-532-25-00 (supplies and services).approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-647 1H.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving a Final Map for Subdivision No. 5357 for 2 Large Lots (Village 23 A and B), Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of G Street and Farmland Avenue, within Bellevue Ranch North, and Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for this Large Lot Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution approving a Final Map for Subdivision No. 5357 for 2 large lots (Village 23 A and B), generally located at the northwest corner of G Street and Farmland Avenue, within Bellevue Ranch North, and approval of the Subdivision Agreement for this large lot subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2019-83, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the final subdivision map for the Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23A and 23B Large Lot Subdivision (#5357); and, B. Approving the subdivision agreement for Bellevue Ranch North Large Lots 23A & B; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the subdivision agreement.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-723 1I.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to Consider the Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $32,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement, and Equipping of the Childs and B St. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Affordable Housing Project REPORT IN BRIEF Requests the City Council to conduct a TEFRA Public Hearing and consider adopting a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate amount not to exceed $32,000,000 on behalf of the Richman Group for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of the Childs and B St. TOD Affordable Housing Project. The City will not have any financial or legal obligations for the tax exempt status of the bonds, the debt service on the bonds, or for any other matter related to the proposed bonds. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a moapprovedPass Action details Video Video
19-706 1I.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - Adoption of Resolution Accepting the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 as Required By Government Code Section 66006(b) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced accepting the City’s Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees (AB 1600) as required by Government Code section 66006(b). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 which contains the information required by California Government Code Section 66006(b); and, B. Adopting Resolution 2019-84, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting the fiscal year 2018/2019 annual report and making findings related to unexpended developer deposits for public improvements as required by California Government Code Section 66001.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-766 1J.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Appointment to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nomination to fill a Building and Housing Board of Appeals vacancy. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nomination and appointing Casey Steed to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals with a term ending date of July 1, 2020 and directing staff to continue recruitment for additional vacancies.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-761 1J.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Serratto’s Request to Discuss Community Park 42 (CP-42) and Request to Establish a Council Subcommittee to Strategize the Project REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Serratto will discuss his plan to develop CP-42 pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction for possible next steps.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-762 1J.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Serratto’s Request to Discuss Restoring Laura’s Fountain and Request to Establish a Council Subcommittee to Strategize the Project REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Serratto will discuss his plan to restore Laura’s Fountain pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction for possible next steps.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-737 1J.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Selection of Town Hall Dates in North, Central and South Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Request that Council Select Dates for Town Halls in North, Central and South Merced. RECOMMENDATION Provide Staff With Dates for Three Town Hall Meetings.   Action details Video Video
19-738 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore REPORT IN BRIEF Selection of a Mayor Pro Tempore to a one-year term. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion appointing the Mayor’s nominee as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Merced for a one-year term of office.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-721 1J.6. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Video Video
19-722 1J.7. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Video Video