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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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2/16/2021
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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21-107
| 1 | B.1. | | 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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21-147
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: Surface Water Purchase, Merced, CA; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, 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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21-146
| 1 | B.3. | | 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: In the Matter of the Inspection of 1050 Rambler Road Merced County Superior Court Case No. 20CV-00847 | | |
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21-007
| 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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21-098
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of December 9, 2020, and January 6, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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21-122
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of October 19, November 2, November 5, November 10, and November 23, 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 October 19, November 2, November 5, November 10, and November 23, 2020. | approved | Pass |
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21-080
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Global Road Sealing, Inc., in the Amount of $137,113.00, for Crack Filling Various Locations, Phase 1, Project No. 120008
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $137,113.00 funded by SB1 Funds and Measure V Funds for City Project No. 120008 - Crack Filling Various Locations, Phase 1.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Crack Filling Various Locations, Phase 1, Project 120008, to Global Road Sealing, Inc. in the amount of $137,113.00 and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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20-794
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Ground Lease Between the City of Merced and Holding Pattern, LLC for Development of a Private Hangar on Approximately 10,000 Square Feet of Land on the Merced Regional Airport with Rent Starting at $3,100.00 per Year for a Term of Thirty (30) Years, with an Option Term of Fifteen (15) Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement (30-year term with 15-year option) with Holding Pattern, LLC for use of approximately 10,000 square feet located on the Merced Regional Airport for development of a private aircraft hangar.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a lease agreement between Holding Pattern, LLC and the City of Merced for ground space at the Merced Regional Airport and, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-088
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment to Fiscal Year 2019/20 Agreement with Merced Zoological Society to Reduce Minimum Contribution of $75,000 to $42,183.50, the Total Gate Fees Collected at Applegate Park Zoo, Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Shutdown
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of amendment to FY 19-20 agreement with Merced Zoological Society to reduce the contracted contribution amount of $75,000 to $42,183.50, total gate fees collected in FY 19-20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, and reduction of $32,816.50 contract balance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the amendment with the Merced Zoological Society to reduce the contract amount from $75,000 to $42,183.50, gate fees collected in FY 19-20; and,
B. Reducing the remaining contract balance of $32,816.50; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-106
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to Revocable License Agreement Between the City of Merced and the Superior Court of California, County of Merced, for Rental of the Merced Senior Community Center from April 1, 2021, Through June 30, 2021 for Jury Selection and Jury Trials and Approve the Facility Rental Rate in the Amount of $300 Per Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the first amendment to revocable license agreement between the City of Merced and the Superior Court of California, County of Merced, for rental of the Merced Senior Community Center for jury selection and jury trials.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to revocable license agreement to rent the Merced Senior Community Center to the Superior Court of California, Merced County from August 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021; and,
B. Approving the facility rental rate of $300 per month; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the contract. | approved | Pass |
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21-120
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Lease Agreement for the Stephen Leonard Youth Center With the Soccer Academy of Merced, Inc. and a Lease Agreement for McNamara Youth Center With Symple Equazion Until June 30, 2021 With In-Kind Services In-Lieu of Rent
REPORT IN BRIEF
Proposed lease agreements with the Soccer Academy of Merced, Inc for the youth center at Stephen Leonard Park (640 T Street) and Symple Equazion for the youth center at McNamara Park (1040 Canal Street) until June 30, 2021. Instead of paying rent, the organizations will provide in-kind services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and Soccer Academy of Merced, Inc., for the Stephen Leonard Park youth center located at 640 T Street; and,
B. Approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and Symple Equazion for the McNamara Youth Center located at 1040 Canal Street; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-102
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - to Consider Approving Environmental Review #20-20 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings) and Approving Amendments to Resolution 2015-33 Which Includes, but is not Limited to, Modifications to the Findings and Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit #1200 to Allow the Construction of a Part-Width Street for Merrill Place, East of G Street, Submitted by Rick Telegan, on Behalf of BP Investors, LLC for the Apartment Complex on the Approximately 9.8 Acre Parcel Generally Located on the North Side of Merrill Place (Extended)
REPORT IN BRIEF
This is a request to modify certain Findings and Conditions of City Council Resolution No. 2015-33 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1200. The requested modifications would allow a portion of Merrill Place, east of G Street, to be constructed as a part-width street until the necessary right-of-way is dedicated to allow the full roadway width to be constructed subject to certain conditions.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Amended Resolution 2015-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the Cit | | |
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21-108
| 1 | I.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment #3 to the Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to Allocate Additional Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds Made Available Through Third-Round Allocations of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the Amount of Approximately $532,327 for Public Services Activities Including, but not Limited to, Rent, Mortgage, Utility and Food Assistance; and, Opportunity for Public Comment and Participation and Awarding the Funding as Directed by Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a second substantial amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan for allocation of additional Third-Round HUD CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 Coronavirus; and, provides an opportunity for the public to provide input during the public hearing as to the use of these funds towards the immediate community needs that were previously identified in the first round of CARES Act allocations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution | approved | Pass |
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21-123
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report to Consider and Accept, Modify or Reject the Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendations to the Merced City Council to Name Three Parks Including: 11th and H Street Park, Proposed Name, Little Angels Park/Parque De Los Angelitos, Circle Drive Park Located at Circle Drive and 23rd Street, Proposed Name Staff Sergeant Frank Joseph Gasper Park, and the Future Park Site Unofficially Called Fahrens Creek Park Site Located at Freemark Avenue and Heitz Way, Proposed Named General Vang Pao Park With the Future Playground at the Same Site to be Named Aletha June Playground
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting the Recreation and Park Commission’s recommendations to name three parks including two mini parks and one future park site.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Naming the mini park located at 11th and H Street, Little Angels Park/Parque De Los Angelitos as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission; and,
B. Naming the mini park located at Circle Drive and 23rd Street, Staff Sergeant Frank Joseph Gasper Park as recommended by the | approved | Pass |
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21-110
| 1 | J.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Report to Consider and Accept, Modify or Reject the Regional Airport Authority Recommendation Regarding a Proposed Modification to the Name of the Merced Regional Airport, as Requested by the Merced City Council, to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport or Merced Yosemite Airport
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Regional Airport Authority has considered and voted unanimously to recommend to the Merced City Council possible new names for the Merced Regional Airport including Merced Yosemite Regional Airport and Merced Yosemite Airport.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Selecting one of the two Airport recommended name changes, Merced Yosemite Regional Airport or Merced Yosemite Airport, as provided by the Regional Airport Authority; and,
B. Directing staff to prepare a Resolution changing the name of the Airport to the selected name for subsequent City Council action. | approved | Pass |
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21-073
| 1 | J.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and Quarterly Revenue Update for First Quarter of the Fiscal Year, Including Requests for Approval of Additions and Changes to Positions, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds Totaling $883,052
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presents the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Mid-Year Financial Report, provides a quarterly revenue update, and seeks approval of additions and changes to positions, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds totaling $883,052.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 074-Economic Development Opportunity Fund in the amount of $10,000 for the Business Grant Program; and,
B. Approving the reduction of $100,000 in Fund 672-Support Services Professional Services expense transferring to the General Fund and appropriating the same in the City Attorney’s Professional Services account line to cover labor negotiations; and,
C. Approving a Supplemental | approved | Pass |
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21-100
| 1 | J.4. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: City Council Discussion Regarding Annexation of UC Merced and Direction on Whether to Proceed with Initiation of Annexation of the UC Merced Campus in Accordance with the City/UC Annexation Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will receive an overview of the City’s relationship with UC Merced, review the pros and cons of annexing UC Merced, and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with initiating the annexation.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on whether to initiate the annexation of the UC Merced campus per the terms of the annexation agreement. | approved | Pass |
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21-144
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Finance Officer Employment Agreement for a Term of Five Years and Reaffirming and Adoption of a Resolution to Establish the Publicly Adopted Pay Scale for the Finance Officer
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Finance Officer Employment Agreement for a term of five years and reaffirming and adoption of Resolution 2021-09 to establish the publicly adopted pay scale for the Finance Officer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Finance Officer Employment Agreement for a term of five years; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2021-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending the salary range for the City Finance Officer; and,
C. Authorizing staff to submit the adopted Resolutions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for confirmation of annual salary amounts and pay scales. | approved | Pass |
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21-136
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on the Format of the February 27, 2021 City Council Strategic Planning Session
REPORT IN BRIEF
Allow for City Council discussion and direction to staff on the desired format for the February 27, 2021 City Council Strategic Planning Session.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion outlining the format of the February 27, 2021 City Council Strategic Planning Session. | | |
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21-137
| 1 | K.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction for an Alternate Name for the Business Grant Program Established in Recognition of Black History Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discussing and Direction for an alternative name for the Business Grant program established in recognition of Black History Month as requested by Council Member Ornelas.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff for an alternative name for the approved Business Grant program to allow for implementation in February 2021 | | |
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21-010
| 1 | K.4. | | 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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21-013
| 1 | K.5. | | 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. | approved | Pass |
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21-016
| 1 | K.6. | | 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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