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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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12/16/2019
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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19-742
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: 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 | | |
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19-778
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | 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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19-779
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: 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) | | |
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19-709
| 1 | H.1. | | Consent Item | 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-727
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2019
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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19-714
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2019
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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19-729
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2019
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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19-745
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-759
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-713
| 2 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-652
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-735
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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 execute | approved | Pass |
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19-741
| 1 | H.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-711
| 1 | H.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-471
| 1 | H.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-732
| 1 | H.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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 120 | approved | Pass |
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19-666
| 1 | H.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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 Pro | approved | Pass |
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19-730
| 1 | H.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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 Articulati | approved | |
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19-736
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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). | approved | Pass |
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19-647
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-723
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: 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 mo | approved | Pass |
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19-706
| 1 | I.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-766
| 1 | J.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-761
| 1 | J.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-762
| 1 | J.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-737
| 1 | J.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | | |
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19-738
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-721
| 1 | J.6. | | Business Item | 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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19-722
| 1 | J.7. | | Business Item | 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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