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21-057
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: Finance Officer; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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21-067
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and City Council Members. Unrepresented Employee: Finance Officer; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6 | | |
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21-059
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 636, 638, and 640 West Main Street, APN: 031-134-003; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Corbett Browning, Esq. and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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21-058
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: Victoria Marie Castillo v. City of Merced, Officer Christian Lupian, Officer Lance O’Brien, Sergeant Luis Solis, Unknown Law Enforcement Officers; United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case Number 1:18-cv-01413 LJO BAM | | |
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21-068
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (1) case | | |
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21-048
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Day of Service
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Serratto will present the proclamation. | | |
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21-005
| 1 | I.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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21-039
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20, and August 3, 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 15, June 29, July 6, July 20, and August 3, 2020. | approved | Pass |
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20-795
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of November 4, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
Information only. | approved | Pass |
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21-032
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving an Update to the City’s Investment Policy Which Includes Modifications Related to Authorized and Suitable Investments and Prohibited Investment Vehicles and Practices
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an update to the City’s Investment Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Investment Policy. | approved | Pass |
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21-043
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Extension of City of Merced Administrative Policies 16A and 16B Related to City of Merced Employee Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave Due to COVID-19 Until March 31, 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an extension of City Administrative Policies 16A and 16B to allow for the continued availability and use of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave until March 31, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Extending Administrative Policies 16A and 16B as a response to the continued spread of COVID-19 allowing for the continued use of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave until March 31st, 2021; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the extension as directed by City Council; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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21-044
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Apply for and Receive, Local Early Action Planning Grant (LEAP) Funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Planning Grants Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes Development Services Division Staff to apply for grant funding under the Local Early Planning Grant (LEAP) Grants Program in association with a Notice of Funding Availability issued by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and authorizes the receipt of grant funds, authorizes the City Manager to execute documents associated with the grant application and award process, authorizes the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed, and authorizes the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments should the funding be awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-04, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing application for, and receipt of, Local Government planning support grant program funds; and,
B. | approved | Pass |
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21-045
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Execute the Grant Agreement and any Amendments and any other Necessary Documents Associated with the Grant Application on Behalf of the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, execute the grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents associated with the grant application on behalf of the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the submittal of an application/proposal for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the standard grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents associated with the grant application. | approved | Pass |
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21-049
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced, Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Regarding On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems Located in the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a memorandum of understanding with the County of Merced, Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health regarding on-site wastewater treatment (septic) systems.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the memorandum of understanding with the County of Merced, Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health regarding on-site wastewater treatment systems; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-733
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones,” and 10.16.010 “Speed Limits” to Include, but not be Limited to, Adding No Parking Along the North and South Sides of Eagle Street, Adopt a 25 mph Speed Limit on El Portal Between McKee Rd. and Parsons Ave., and to Add No Parking Zones on All Four Quadrants of K St. and the BNSF Crossing
REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduction of an Ordinance to amend sections 10.16.010 and 10.28.230 of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2520, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 10.16.010 “Speed Limits;” 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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21-003
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Consider and Approve, Amend, or Deny the Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendation to the City Council on a Participatory Budget Process to be Used for a 2-3 Year Pilot Program for a Portion of Measure Y Funds Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021/22
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission for a 2-3 year pilot program for spending a portion of the Measure Y Parks and Recreation and discretionary funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion approving a 2-3 year pilot project for a participatory budgeting process for a portion of Measure Y Parks and Recreation and discretionary funds. | denied | Pass |
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21-074
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on the Virtual Town Hall Design, Content and Survey
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeks direction on draft Virtual Town Hall website landing page, including but not limited to the design, content and survey of residents.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the Virtual Town Hall website landing page, including but not limited to the design, content and survey of residents. | | |
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21-070
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction from the Merced City Council Regarding a Request from the Merced Hotel Motel Association to Waive the 3.15% Convenience Fee from January 31, 2021 Through December 31, 2021 When Paying Quarterly Transient Occupancy Taxes
REPORT IN BRIEF
The members of the Hotel Motel Association are asking that the City of Merced waive the 3.15% convenience fee when they pay the quarterly Transient Occupancy Tax for one-year effective January 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Providing direction to approve or disapprove the request by the Merced Hotel Motel Association to waive the 3.15% convenience fee when paying the Transient Occupancy Tax by credit card from January 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and;
B. Providing direction to staff identifying how to fund the 3.15% convenience fee gap created should the request by the Merced Hotel-Motel Association be approved. | approved | Pass |
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21-040
| 1 | K.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss the Development of an Honorary Charles Huddleston Business Grant Program for Small Business Owners
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss the development of an honorary Charles Huddleston Business Grant Program for Small Business Owners pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff to develop an honorary Charles Huddleston Business Grant Program for small business owners and return to Council with any necessary program approvals. | approved | Pass |
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21-037
| 1 | K.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss Including an Equity Program into the Existing City of Merced Cannabis Regulations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss including an Equity Program into the existing City of Merced Cannabis regulations pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps regarding including an Equity Program into the existing City of Merced Cannabis regulations. | approved | Fail |
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21-042
| 1 | K.5. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss the Removal of the Portable Public Speaking Podium and Designate a Press Area in the City Council Chambers
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss the Removal of the Portable Public Speaking Podium and Designate a Press Area in the Council Chamber pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the removal of the portable public speaking podium and designating a press area in the City Council Chambers. | approved | Pass |
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21-041
| 1 | K.6. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Shelton to Provide an Update on Project Unity and to Seek City Council Direction on Next Steps for Community Engagement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Shelton to provide an update on Project Unity and to seek City Council direction on next steps for community engagement.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction to proceed with the community engagement as proposed by Council Member Shelton as part of the proposed Project Unity and to transfer funds from Council Member Shelton’s Training and Travel allocation to support the initial need for the project. | | |
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21-008
| 1 | K.7. | | 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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21-011
| 1 | K.8. | | 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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21-014
| 1 | K.9. | | 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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