Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2021 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 (Amended) Agenda Packet (Amended) Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: Special Meeting Notice
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21-320 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: City of Merced, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater, Petitioners, vs. Merced County Association of Governments, Respondents   Action details Not available
21-326 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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)   Action details Not available
21-319 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Action details Not available
21-322 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Action details Not available
21-256 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Day   Action details Not available
21-307 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
21-306 1J.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-207 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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 theapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-175 1J.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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 DeveloapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-277 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-303 1J.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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 018-1301-5approvedPass Action details Not available
21-270 1J.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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 theapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-321 1J.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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 PropositapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-176 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-292 1K.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-323 1L.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-308 1L.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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-309 1L.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
21-310 1L.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