Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/4/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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21-018 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: In the Matter of the Inspection of 1050 Rambler Road Merced County Superior Court Case No. 20CV-00847   Action details Not available
21-019 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: Cyrus John Nownejad, et al. v. City of Merced Building and Housing Board of Appeals; Does 1-10, Merced County Superior Court Case No. 20CV-02608   Action details Not available
20-782 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
20-806 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of December 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
20-807 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020 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 June 1, 2020.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-766 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, Authorizing the Purchase of One Replacement Tractor from Garton Tractor, Inc. for $260,000 Through the Government Procurement Program, and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $260,000 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674 to Purchase the Replacement Tractor REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing a waiver of competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase one replacement tractor through the governmental procurement program Sourcewell and approving a supplemental appropriation of $260,00 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the purchase of a replacement tractor from Garton Tractor, Inc. in the amount of $260,000 through Sourcewell contract # 021815-CNH; and, B. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and authorizing the tractor purchase to be made with the cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a goapprovedPass Action details Not available
20-792 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Void an Existing Construction Contract with Rolfe Construction Company, Inc. and Approval of a New Construction Contract with Rolfe Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $1,839,263.00, for a Sewer Funded Project for the Gerard Avenue Sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road), Project No. 117020 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers voiding the existing construction contract in the amount of $1,839,263.00 and approving a new construction contract in the amount of $1,839,263.00 funded by Sewer Enterprise funds for City Project No. 117020 - Gerard Avenue Sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Voiding the current construction contract for the Gerard Avenue sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road), Project 117020, with Rolfe Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,839,263.00; and, B. Approving a new construction contract for the Gerard Avenue sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road), Project 117020, to Rolfe Construction Company, Inc., in the amount oapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-002 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of an Amendment to the Construction Contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., in the Amount of $89,258.70 and an Increase to the Project Contingency in the Amount of $30,000, for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Order Associated with the R Street Improvements from Loughborough Drive to Buena Vista Drive, Project No. 119003 the Total Amount of the Amendment with the Additional Contingency Shall not Exceed $132,596.80. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers amending the construction contract to add an additional amount of $89,258.70 and increase the contingency in the amount of $30,000 for City Project No. 119003 - R Street Improvements from Loughborough Drive to Buena Vista Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Amending the contract for R Street Improvements from Loughborough Drive to Buena Vista Drive, Project 119003, to United Pavement Maintenance Inc., in the amount of $89,258.70 and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders up to a total contingency amount of $132,596.80. AnapprovedPass Action details Not available
20-793 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution to Amend the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist. Effective January 1, 2021, to Comply with State of California Minimum Wage Requirements REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize amendments to the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader and Recreation Specialist effective January 1, 2021, to comply with State of California minimum wage requirements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary ranges for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-802 1I.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Update to the City Council on the Proposed Design for the N Street Project and Request for Direction on Design Elements; and Update on Upcoming Capital Improvement Projects for 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Provide an update to the City Council on the proposed design for the N Street project and provide an update on upcoming capital improvement projects for 2021. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on design elements to finalize the N Street project prior to going out to bid to begin construction.   Action details Video Video
21-001 1I.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Summary of COVID-19 Programs Supporting Local Businesses During the Pandemic from April 2020 to December 2020 REPORT IN BRIEF Summary of COVID-19 programs initiated by the City of Merced and other agencies offering relief and support to local businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. RECOMMENDATION For Information Only - Action Not Required   Action details Video Video
21-004 1J.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Direction on the Format and Dates for the 2021 Community Town Halls and Strategic Planning Session to Provide Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Seeks direction on the format and dates for the 2012 Community Town Halls and Council Strategic Planning Session to provide input on the development of the fiscal year 2021/22 Annual Budget. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff with dates for three Community Town Hall meetings and direction on the format and preferred dates for the Strategic Planning Session.   Action details Video Video
20-778 1J.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Citizens’ Oversight Committee - Measure V Appointment REPORT IN BRIEF Nomination for appointment to the Measure V Transportation Expenditure Plan - Citizens Oversight Committee. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion nominating a member to the City of Merced seat on the Citizens' Oversight - Measure V Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-017 1J.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss a Continuation of the Police/Community Relations Advisory Committee REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss a continuation of a citizens’ committee to review police/community relations pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff to evaluate the ability to continue the Police/Community Relations Advisory Committee going forward.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-020 1J.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss Renaming the Merced Regional Airport REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss renaming the Merced Regional Airport pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff to the potential renaming of the Merced Regional Airport in partnership with the Regional Airport Authority.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-021 1J.5. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss a City Cleanup Partnership REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss a City cleanup partnership pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff to develop a Community Cleanup program in partnership with neighborhoods and non-profits within the City of Merced.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-022 1J.6. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss a Proposed Downtown Art Project REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss a proposed downtown art project pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff to allow for proposed Downtown Art Projects in partnership with the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-023 1J.7. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss the City of Merced’s First Time Homebuyers Program REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss a the City of Merced’s First Time Homebuyers Program pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff to evaluate a possible First Time Homebuyer Program and potential funding opportunities and partnerships within the community.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-783 1J.8. 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
20-784 1J.9. 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-785 1J.10. 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