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20-674
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(g): (1) case | | |
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20-673
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (4) cases | | |
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20-576
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | 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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20-670
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: City Manager; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957. | | |
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20-612
| 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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20-677
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of October 2020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $33,000 and of Public Works contracts under $71,862. | approved | Pass |
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20-634
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of July 22, 2020, August 19, 2020, and September 9, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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20-572
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council Response to the Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Well 3C Investigation
REPORT IN BRIEF
City Council response to the Civil Grand Jury Report regarding Well 3C Investigation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the response to the Grand Jury Investigation regarding Well 3C and authorizing submittal of the response to the presiding Judge of the Merced County Superior Court by the Mayor. | approved | Pass |
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20-584
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., CSG Consultants Inc., and Bureau Veritas North American Inc. for Building Services Including, but not Limited to, Plan Checking and Inspection Services, for a Term of Two (2) Years with an Option to Extend for One (1) Additional Year, in an Amount not to Exceed Funds Available in the Budget as Adopted or Amended
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approving Professional Services Agreements with three consultants for planning and building services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the contract for professional services with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., the term for services for two years with extension option for one additional year term, in an amount not to exceed funds available in the annual budget or as amended; and,
B. Approving the contract for professional services with CSG Consultants Inc., the term for services for two years with extension option for one additional year term, in an amount not to exceed funds available in the annual budget or as amend | approved | Pass |
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20-596
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of the Animal Control Contract with the County of Merced to Provide Housing, Handling, Securing, Transfer and Disposition of Dogs and Cats Captured by Ordinance or Code and Delivered by City’s Designated Animal Control Provider
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving of the competitive bidding requirements and approves an agreement with the County of Merced to provide services for the housing and handling of animals impounded at the Merced County Animal Control Shelter.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the waiving of the competitive bidding requirements; and
B. Approving a contract with the County of Merced to provide services for the housing and handling of animals impounded at the Merced County Animal Control Shelter; and,
C. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-601
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approving a Three-Year Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Javier Rodriguez, DBA Viajes California for Office Space in the Merced Transportation Center at the Rental Rate of $294.62, $303.46, and $312.56 per Month in the First, Second, and Third Year Respectively
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the City to enter into a lease agreement with Javier Rodriguez for 330 square feet of office space and use of the common area facilities located at the Merced Transportation Center, 710 West 16th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between Javier Rodriguez, a sole proprietor, doing business as Viajes California and the City of Merced and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-564
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approving the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Financial Credit Network (FCN) for Collections Services to Extend the Term for an Additional Year Through December 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a one-year extension with Financial Credit Network for collection services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a one-year extension to the contract with Financial Credit Network and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-667
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request for Authorization to Apply for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Airport Capital Improvement Plan Program Funds and Airport Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes a request to the City Council regarding Merced Regional Airport Capital Improvement Plan Federal Aviation Administration upcoming Grant Application, and update on actions being taken since the October 3, 2020 City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the submittal of the five-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan to Federal Aviation Administration, and;
B. Authorizing an application for grant for federal fiscal year 2021 Airport Capital Improvement Plan projects, and;
C. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute and submit the necessary documentation to the Federal Aviation Administration. | approved | Pass |
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20-562
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on December 7, 2020, for the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees as Required by Government Code Section 66000 et. seq. and City Resolution 88-72
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting a public hearing for December 7, 2020, to accept public comment and consider approving the annual report regarding the collection and spending of Development Impact Fees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-70, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a date when the final annual report of development fees will be available for public review, and setting a Public Hearing thereon for December 7, 2020. | approved | Pass |
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20-646
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Designation of Michael R. Beltran II, P.E. as the City of Merced’s Acting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer for Federal Aid Purposes
REPORT IN BRIEF
Replacement of the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion designating Michael R. Beltran II, P.E. as the City of Merced’s Acting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer, replacing Joel Svendsen, PE. | approved | Pass |
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20-616
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services) and a Levy of Special Taxes, Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, Calling and Holding a Special Election Related to Annexation No. 16 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Moraga, Phase 2 Subdivision; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 16 of Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 16
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Moraga Phase 2, Subdivision, generally located on the south side of Yosemite Avenue, east of Via Moraga.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Complete the following items in order:
A. Hold a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and,
B. Adopt Resolution 2020-71, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Servic | adopted | Pass |
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20-665
| 1 | I.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Consider Amendments Requested by Rick Telegan on Behalf of Exposition Properties, LLC to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Absolute-Bright Annexation Which Includes Approximately 100 Acres Located on the East Side of G Street, North of Cardella Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers modifications to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Absolute-Bright Annexation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Open the Public Hearing and hear all testimony regarding the proposed amendments to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Absolute-Bright Annexation; and,
B. Close the Public Hearing and deny this request in order for the applicant to go back to the Planning Commission and present an amended agreement approved by all parties involved. | denied | Pass |
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20-637
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Application(s) for $177,952 and Provide Staff Direction on the Use of Funds to Complete the Necessary Grant Application
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution to approve per capita program applications, and if awarded, accept contract terms. Also allows for Council to provide staff direction on the use of the funds received to prepare the necessary grant application.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-74, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, and;
B. Approving the Application for Per Capita Grant Funds, and;
C. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents, and;
D. Directing staff on the use of funds to complete the necessary grant application. | approved | Pass |
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20-633
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Direction to Establish a General Fund Reserve and Direction on Other Financial Policies Including the Cash Basis Fund, Revenue Stabilization, Economic Development Opportunity Fund, Trust 115, and GFOA Recommended Minimum as they Relate to the Proposed General Fund Reserve
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeking Council direction to establish a General Fund Reserve and direction on other financial policies as they relate to the proposed General Fund Reserve.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide direction to staff in establishing a General Fund Reserve and on other financial policies. | approved | Pass |
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20-672
| 1 | K.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 Robert Dinuzzo to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals with a term ending date of July 1, 2024. | approved | Pass |
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20-613
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings During COVID-19
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discuss the format of City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council Meetings. | | |
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20-615
| 1 | K.3. | | 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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20-614
| 1 | K.4. | | 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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