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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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4/19/2021
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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21-320
| 1 | B.1. | | 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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21-326
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Matthew Williams v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Claim Number 17671896; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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21-319
| 1 | B.3. | | 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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21-322
| 1 | B.4. | | 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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21-256
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Day | | |
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21-307
| 1 | J.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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21-306
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of April 5, 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 April 5, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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21-207
| 1 | J.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Accept the Grant Award of $147,201 From the California Department of Justice California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 Proposition 56 Grant for the Police Department to Conduct Shoulder Tap Enforcement Operations, Minor Decoy Enforcement Operations, Underage Enforcement Operations, Retail License Inspections, and Educational Presentations on Overtime Status
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting grant funding from the California Department of Justice (CADOJ) offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $147,201 from the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 Proposition 56 Grant to conduct shoulder tap enforcement operations, minor decoy enforcement operations, underage enforcement operations, retail license inspections, and educational presentations on overtime status.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-24, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to accept the grant funds in the amount of $147,201 from the | approved | Pass |
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21-175
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Petition, Consent and Waiver from Gateway Park Development Partners, LLC, and Ginder Real Estate Corporation for Annexation and Adoption of Resolution of Intent Regarding Annexation No. 15 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Merced Gateway Shopping Center and Setting a Public Hearing for June 7, 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests the City Council to adopt a Resolution of intent to annex the Merced Gateway Marketplace Shopping Center into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2; and set a Public Hearing for June 7, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-27, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services), declaring its intention to annex area to said district and authorize the levy of a special tax within said annexation; and,
B. Setting the Public Hearing for June 7, 2021; and,
C. Accepting the Petition, Consent and Waiver from Gateway Park Develo | approved | Pass |
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21-277
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with TBS Contractors, in the Amount of $962,459.37 for a Measure V, SB1-LPP, LTF and Sewer Enterprise Funded Project for N Street Improvements from 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 120060
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $962,459.37 funded by Measure V, SB1-LPP, LTF and Sewer Enterprise for City Project No. 120060 - N Street Improvements from 16th Street to 18th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the N Street Improvements from 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No.120060, to TBS Contractors, in the amount of $962,459.37; 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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21-303
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Allocation and Funding of Fiscal Year 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program Subrecipient Agreements with Merced Rescue Mission for the “Hope for Families Project” Program ($325,000) and Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project for the “Supportive Housing Project” Program ($434,772)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes allocation of 2020 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funding and execution of related Subrecipient Agreements with Merced Rescue Mission in the total amount of $325,000 and Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project in the total amount of $434,772.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving agreements for programs previously identified and approved in the 2020 HUD Annual Action Plan using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year, as follows:
1. An agreement with Merced Rescue Mission for the “Hope for Families Project” Program in the total amount of $325,000 of 2020 CDBG funds (Account 018-1301-5 | approved | Pass |
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21-270
| 1 | J.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Delegation of Authority to Allow, Compromise, Reject or Settle Claims Against or on Behalf of the City of Merced and
Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Workers’ Compensation Claims and General Liability Claims of $50,000.00 or Less Per Claim on Behalf of the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to settle Workers’ Compensation claims and general liability claims of $50,000.00 or less per claim, authorizing the delegation of authority to allow, compromise, reject or settle claims against or on behalf of the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-28, a Resolution of the City of the City Council of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to settle workers’ compensation claims and general liability claims of $50,000.00 or less, authorizing the delegation of authority to allow, compromise, reject or settle claims against or on behalf of the City of Merced; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the | approved | Pass |
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21-321
| 1 | J.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Award up to a Maximum of $885,546 From the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Cohort 2 for the Three-Year Pilot Program, in Partnership with Merced County Probation and Behavior Health and Recovery Services Departments, to Provide Prevention and Early Intervention Services to the Youth
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting grant funding up to a maximum of $885,546 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Cohort 2 for the three-year pilot program, in partnership with Merced County Probation and Behavior Health and Recovery Services Departments, to provide prevention and early intervention services to the youth identified through middle schools and high schools by an Early Intervention Deputy Probation Officer or School Resource Officer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds up to a maximum of $885,546 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the Proposit | approved | Pass |
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21-176
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Housing Successor Agency Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(f) Including, but not Limited to, Housing Asset Fund Activities, Compliance with Expenditure and Surplus Limits, Real Property Assets and Loans Receivable
REPORT IN BRIEF
Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced (“City”) in Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2019-20 per Senate Bill (“SB”) 341, which requires the City to prepare an annual report on the City’s compliance with Housing Successor requirements imposed by Health and Safety Code (“HSC”) Section 34176.1(f).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20. | approved | Pass |
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21-292
| 1 | K.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on Affordable Housing Tools Including Possible Direction on an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and Other Potential Options
REPORT IN BRIEF
Report on Affordable Housing Tools including possible direction on an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and other potential options.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Receiving the report on Affordable Housing Tools; and,
B. Providing direction on pursing an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance or other potential Housing supportive options options. | approved | Pass |
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21-323
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Provide an Update on the City of Merced’s Current Gift Card Program Administered Through Giftbar, LLC., and Request Direction on Options to Achieve Full Program Utilization
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides the City Council with an update on the progress of the current Gift Card program and requests direction on options to achieve full program utilization.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion provide staff direction on modification to the existing Gift Card program and direct staff to return to the City Council with a contract amendment reflecting the direction provided. | approved | Pass |
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21-308
| 1 | L.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. | approved | Pass |
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21-309
| 1 | L.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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21-310
| 1 | L.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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