Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/1/2021 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  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Oral Communications Comments, Item J.10. Public Comment
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21-109 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
21-081 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Valley Crisis Center.   Action details Video Video
21-082 1F.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Black History Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by the NAACP President, Allen Brooks.   Action details Video Video
21-087 2F.3. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Youth Council Members REPORT IN BRIEF Recognition of Youth Council Members Shiwani Lata and Mayra Lua Reyes for their service.   Action details Video Video
21-118 1F.4. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Local Boxing Champion Jesus Chiquito Haro III REPORT IN BRIEF Recognizes local boxing champion Jesus Chiquito Haro III for his boxing achievements and his work with the youth of the community.   Action details Video Video
21-083 1G.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Presentation From the Merced County Association of Governments REPORT IN BRIEF Merced County Association of Governments Executive Director Stacie Guzman will give a brief update to Council.   Action details Video Video
21-006 1J.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
21-093 1J.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of January 2021 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
21-076 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 10, 2020 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-097 1J.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of August 17, September 8, September 21, and October 5, 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 August 17, September 8, September 21, and October 5, 2020.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-735 1J.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Accept and File Community Facilities District (CFD) Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced) Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 REPORT IN BRIEF The continuing annual disclosure reports contain certain CFD information required to be filed annually by the City per Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b) and Government Code sections 50075-50077 and 53410-53412. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the CFD Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for CFD Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced).approvedPass Action details Not available
21-065 1J.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Grant Contract for the Agricultural Tractor Replacement Incentive Program and Accepting Grant Revenue in the Amount of $155,881.91 to Fund 674 - Fleet Replacement Fund REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Grant Contract for the Agricultural Tractor Replacement Program for the replacement of one tractor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and accepting revenue in the amount of $155,881.91 to be deposited in Fund 674 - Fleet Replacement. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Heavy-Duty Engine Program Funding Agreement for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Agricultural Tractor Replacement Program for the replacement of one tractor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP); and, B. Accepting grant funds from the SJVAPCD Incentive Program in the amount of $155,881.91 to account 674-1103-324-02-00, project 242115; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents; approvedPass Action details Not available
21-047 1J.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, March 1, 2021, to Vacate a 32-Foot-Wide Strip of Right-of-Way, Containing Approximately 19,627.87 Square Feet, Generally Located Approximately 330 Feet North of Yosemite Avenue Between Mansionette Drive and Sandpiper Avenue (Extended) (Vacation #21-01) REPORT IN BRIEF Set a public hearing for March 1, 2021, to vacate a 32-foot-wide strip of right-of-way, containing approximately 19,627.87 square feet, generally located approximately 330 feet north of Yosemite Avenue between Mansionette Drive and Sandpiper Avenue (extended). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate a 32-foot-wide strip of right-of-way, containing approximately 19,627.87 square feet, generally located approximately 330 feet north of Yosemite Avenue between Mansionette Drive and Sandpiper Avenue (extended) (Vacation #21-01), and setting time and place for Public Hearing.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-050 1J.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Implementation Agreement for Federally Funded Construction Projects for Fiscal Year 20/21 REPORT IN BRIEF The City intends to receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the City will sign the California Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Implementation Agreement. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Implementation Agreement for Federally Funded Construction Projects.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-090 1J.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption 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 Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance to amend sections 10.16.010 and 10.28.230 of the Merced Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-096 1J.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Allow Qualified Participants to Pay the Transient Occupancy Tax Payments for the Quarters Due on January 31, 2021, April 30, 2021, and July 31, 2021 with a Credit Card Without Assessing the Payor the Credit Card Convenience Fee as Requested by the Merced Hotel Motel Association REPORT IN BRIEF Considers allowing qualified participants to pay the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payments with a credit card without assessing the payor the credit card convenience fee from January 19, 2021 through July 31, 2021. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-07, a Resolution of the City Council of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to provide economic assistance related to the economic impacts of COVID-19 and to allow qualified participants to pay the transient occupancy tax with a credit card without assessing the payor the credit card convenience fee; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to administer the waivers; and, C. Approving a supplemental appropriation of $15,000 from the unencumbered, unreapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-038 1J.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Temporary Encroachment Permit #20-01 to Permit UC Merced to Install Banners on Various Light Poles Within the City for Three (3) Years with Authorization to Extend for an Additional Two (2) Years Upon Written Request by the Applicant and Approval of the City Manager REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a temporary encroachment permit to allow UC Merced to install banners on various light poles within the City. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a temporary encroachment permit with UC Merced, to allow the placement of banners on City light poles in various locations and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-063 1J.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Merced and the County of Merced by and Through the Merced County Probation Department for the Establishment of a Collaborative Working Relationship Among the Parties and to Document the Responsibilities of Each Party Relative to the Provision of the Community Service Program (CSP) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the authorization to approve the memorandum of understanding between the City of Merced and the County of Merced by and through the Merced County Probation Department for the establishment of a collaborative working relationship among the parties and to document the responsibilities of each party relative to the provision of the Community Service Program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the memorandum of understanding and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-101 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Submit Three Separate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Grant Applications: (1) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $1,060,000; (2) Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $9,374; and (3) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) with an Estimated Project Cost of $4,258,668 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the submittal of three separate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 grant applications: (1) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an estimated total project cost of $1,060,000 for the purchase of portable radios and accessories; (2) Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) with an estimated total project cost of $9,374 for the purpose of acquiring fire investigation/arson equipment; and (3) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) with an estimated project cost of $4,258,668 for creating a relief pool of personnel to fill shift vacancies, while reducing overtime costs. RapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-089 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Selecting the City of Merced Nominee for the Merced County Seat to be Presented to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Governing Board REPORT IN BRIEF Considers nominating one applicant for appointment to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Governing Board. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, selecting a nominee for appointment by the Special City Selection Committee to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Governing BoardapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-009 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
21-012 1K.3. 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
21-015 1K.4. 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