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Meeting date/time:
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4/5/2021
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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21-265
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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21-266
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Director, Economic Development; Negotiating Parties: Eric Hamm Representing Cen Cal Land & Cattle Company and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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21-291
| 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: City of Merced, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater, Petitioners, vs. Merced County Association of Governments, Respondents | | |
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21-290
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: LIABILITY CLAIMS; Claimant(s): Jose Vega, Steven Walker, Farmers Insurance, Teresa Dimeola, Vincent Gray, Michael Bliss, Kimberly Falk; Agency Claimed Against: City of Merced, Local Agency Member of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority - a Joint Powers Authority; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.95 | | |
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21-295
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (1) potential case | | |
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21-275
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition to Eric Hickman for His Years of Volunteering for the Weaver Middle School and Golden Valley High School Sports Teams
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Josh Hickman. | | |
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21-257
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Emilia Flores de Perez of Valley Crisis Center | | |
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21-229
| 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 | |
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21-280
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of March 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $33,000 and of Public Works contracts under $71,862. | approved | Pass |
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21-223
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of February 17, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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21-202
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of January 12, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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21-230
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of February 16, 18, 27, March 1, and March 15, 2021
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 February 16, 18, 27, March 1, and March 15, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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21-243
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Increase of $170,000 in Development Services Revenue Account - License and Permits/Construction Permits and Approval of Appropriation of $170,000 in Development Services Expenditure Account - Professional Services for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase of $170,000 in Development Services Department revenue account License and Permits/Construction Permits; approving an appropriation of $170,000 in Development Services expenditure account Professional Services for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an increase of $170,000 in Development Services revenue account License and Permits/Construction Permits; and,
B. Approving an appropriation of $170,000 in Development Services expenditure account Professional Services for Fiscal Year 2020-2021; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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21-210
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Map 5377 for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18-A, Phase 1 Subdivision for 45 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located West of M Street Between Arrowwood Drive and Bellevue Road, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18-A, Phase 1 Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of Final Map #5377 for 45 single-family lots, generally located west of M Street between Arrowwood Drive and Bellevue Road, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18A, Phase 1 subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2021-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18A, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5377); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 18A, Phase 1 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-260
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #21-01 by the City of Merced and the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Monthly Farmers Market Event (El Mercado) on Thursdays (with the Exception of May 5), Located on W. Main Street Between M Street and Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Way, Canal Street Between Main Street and W. 18th Street, and Bob Hart Square on Wednesday, May 5, Thursday, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the City of Merced and the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Wednesday, May 5, Thursday, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2021, for a monthly Farmers Market Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between M Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Canal Street between Main Street and W. 18th Street, and Bob Hart Square from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of W. | approved | Pass |
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21-242
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Amend a Contract with CentralSquare, and Approve New Agreements with CentralSquare Payments, and Paya/BMO Harris Bank N.A. for Online Utility Billing Credit Card Payments Resulting in an Estimated Annual Increase of $5,846
REPORT IN BRIEF
Amend and authorize contracts with CentralSquare, CentralSquare Payments, and Paya/BMO Harris Bank N.A. used for online utility billing credit card payment processing resulting in an estimated annual increase of $5,846.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to the master agreement with CentralSquare; and,
B. Approving new agreements with CentralSquare Payments and Paya/BMO with an estimated annual amount of $5,846; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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21-086
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Consulting Agreement with ControlPoint Engineering, Inc., for Software Maintenance Services Related to the City’s SCADA System for a Three-Year Term, Not to Exceed $250,000 for the Initial Term and the Not to Exceed Amount of $100,000 for the Optional One (1) Year Extension
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year consulting agreement for software maintenance services and related tasks for the City’s SCADA system not to exceed $250,000 for the initial term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with ControlPoint Engineering, Inc., for a three-year term, for up to $250,000 in the initial 3-year term and $100,000 in the optional 1-year extension term, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-259
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Setting a Public Meeting for Monday, June 7, 2021, and a Public Hearing for Monday, June 21, 2021, Regarding Maintenance Districts Engineer’s Reports and Budgets - Fiscal Year 2021/2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting a public meeting for Monday, June 7, 2021, to address the proposed Engineer’s Reports and Budgets and a formal public hearing for Monday, June 21, 2021, before a determination is made on the level of assessment to approve.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts and setting a public meeting and a public hearing thereon. | approved | Pass |
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21-248
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Program Supplement No. W14 to Administering Agency - State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 00119S for Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Funds from the Local Partnership Program LPPSB1L-5085(053) to be Used for Resurfacing of N Street, Reconstruction of G Street, and General Street Maintenance in the Amount of $1,253,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $1,253,000 in SB1 LPP funding for Construction of Project 120060 - N Street from 16th to 18th Streets, Project 117039 - G Street from Childs Avenue to 13th Street, and general street maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving State Funded Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. W14; and,
B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the State; and,
C. Authorizing the City Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizi | approved | Pass |
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21-250
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Labor Relations Consulting, Labor Contract Negotiations and Employee Related Legal Services with the Law Firm of Lozano Smith, LLP in the not to Exceed Amount of $100,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for labor relations consulting, labor contract negotiations and employee related legal services with the law firm of Lozano Smith, LLP.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services with the law firm of Lozano Smith, LLP for labor relations consulting, labor contract negotiations, and employee related matters and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-268
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept Funds from the Law Offices of Richard L. Harriman in the Amount of $7,500 and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $7,500 in Fund 667-Liability for Preparation of Administrative Record in Casey Steed, et al. vs. City of Merced, et al
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting payment of $7,500 from the Law Offices of Richard L. Harriman and approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 667-Liability for preparation of the administrative record in Casey Steed, et al. vs. City of Merced, et al.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting $7,500 in Fund 667-Liability, increasing revenue account 667-0411-331.01-11 Cost Recovery and appropriating the same in account 667-0411-512-30.12 (legal liability). | approved | Pass |
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21-274
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on Existing Supportive and Housing Services Available for Homeless and Direction on Additional Services at Selected Encampment Sites Allowing for Targeted Public Space Management
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a report on the existing supportive services and housing placement resources for individuals experiencing homelessness and requesting the City Council to provide direction on selected encampment sites, recommended services at the site and options for more targeted public space management in parks and merchant areas.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion providing staff direction on the preferred encampment locations, targeted supportive and housing services, and targeted public space management categories as recommended. | | |
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21-267
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Housing Ordinance to Establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program, Discussion on the Proposed Outreach Strategy, and Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to Introduce the Ordinance at a Future Meeting
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the authorization to proceed with the public hearing of the proposed Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Ordinance for the City of Merced, provides staff direction on establishing a rental housing maintenance and inspection program and approves the recommended outreach strategy as proposed by staff.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing staff to set a Public Hearing for the potential introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 8.52 Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Code to the Merced Municipal Code. | approved as amended | Pass |
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21-255
| 1 | J.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on Housing Resources, Approval of Appropriation of Loan Payoff Proceeds in the Amount of $616,920 From The Grove Affordable Housing Project, Authorizing the Payoff of Outstanding HUD 108 Loan Balance, and Direction on Allocating the Remainder of The Grove Loan Payoff and Previous Payments in Support of Gateway Terrace II, Childs and B, and Other Eligible Activities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Report on Housing Resources, approval of appropriation of loan payoff proceeds in the amount of $616,920 from The Grove Affordable Housing Project, authorizing the payoff of outstanding HUD 108 loan balance, and direction on allocating the remainder of the Grove loan payoff and previous payments in support of Gateway Terrace II, Childs and B, and other eligible activities.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the report on housing resources; and,
B. Appropriating $616,920 from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance in Fund 380-Housing Debt Service for The Grove HUD 108 payoff; and,
C. Approving the transfer of the remainder of the loan payoff from Fund 380- | approved | Pass |
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21-247
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Regional Airport Authority
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider appointing up to two applicants to the Regional Airport Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing up to two (2) applicants to serve as members of the Regional Airport Authority and select term end dates for each appointment. | approved | Pass |
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21-226
| 1 | K.2. | | 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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21-227
| 1 | K.3. | | 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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21-228
| 1 | K.4. | | 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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