Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/2/2020 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Published agenda: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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20-674 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(g): (1) case   Action details Not available
20-673 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (4) cases   Action details Not available
20-576 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Action details Not available
20-670 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: City Manager; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957.   Action details Not available
20-612 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
20-677 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-634 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of July 22, 2020, August 19, 2020, and September 9, 2020 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-572 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-584 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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 amendapprovedPass Action details Not available
20-596 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-601 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-564 1H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-667 1H.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-562 1H.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-646 1H.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-616 1I.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: 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 (ServicadoptedPass Action details Video Video
20-665 1I.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: 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.deniedPass Action details Video Video
20-637 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-633 1J.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-672 1K.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 Robert Dinuzzo to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals with a term ending date of July 1, 2024.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-613 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Video Video
20-615 1K.3. 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
20-614 1K.4. 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