Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/19/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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21-578 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Travis Lindsey and Janell Van Bindsbergen, Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA); Merced Association of Police Sergeants and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
21-579 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
21-538 1H.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.   Action details Not available
21-541 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of July 6, 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 July 6, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-440 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Small Government Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), for a Three (3) Year Term, not to Exceed $55,000 Per Year, and Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Requirement (Sole Source) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers entering into a three-year agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri) for GIS software licenses and maintenance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for the Sole Source Purchase of software licenses and maintenance; and, B. Approving the Small Government Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri) for a three (3) year term, not to Exceed $55,000 per year; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-533 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Contract Change Order with Hoffman Electronic Systems in the Amount of $14,000, to Upgrade Existing Alarm Monitoring Cellular Communicators from 3G to 4G LTE REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $14,000, to upgrade existing cellular communicators from 3G to 4G LTE for electronic monitoring services at city owned-facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $14,000, to upgrade existing cellular communicators from 3G to 4G LTE for electronic monitoring services at City owned-facilities; and, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-534 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,209,340.45 for Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements, Project No. 120053, Approve a Pooled Cash Loan in the not to Exceed Amount of $352,000, and Approve Supplemental Appropriations Totaling $770,000 Including a 5% Contingency REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,209,340.45 to Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., for Project No. 120053 - Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements, approving a pooled cash loan in the not to exceed amount of $352,000, and approving supplemental appropriations totaling $770,000 including a 5% contingency. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $293,000 in Fund 170-CFD Bellevue Ranch West; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $125,000 in Fund 164-CFD Bellevue Ranch East; and, C. Approving a pooled cash loan in a not to exceed amount of $352,000 and appropriating the same in Fund 164-CFD Bellevue RaapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-562 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F034 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(057), (Project No. 121045), CMAQ-North Merced Transit Hub for the Use of $66,398 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Preliminary Engineering for the North Merced Transit Hub REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $66,398 in CMAQ Grant funding for Preliminary Engineering for the North Merced Transit Hub. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F034; and, B. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in account 450-1104-321-32-00 by $66,398 and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Project No. 121045) for preliminary engineering costs associated with design of North Merced Transit Hub; and, C. Approving approvedPass Action details Not available
21-378 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map 5388 for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 17-C, Phase 2 Subdivision for 13 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located Between M Street and Freemark Avenue, North of Arrowwood Drive, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 17-C, Phase 2 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5388 for 13 single-family lots, generally located between M Street and Freemark Avenue, north of Arrowwood Drive, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 17-C, Phase 2 subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2021-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 17-C, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5388); and, B. Approving the subdivision agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 17-C, Phase 2 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-471 1H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process and Allow the City to Piggyback onto Existing Contracts for Office Supplies, Maintenance Repair and Operations Supplies (MRO) and Other Miscellaneous Supplies, Tools and Equipment Through Office Depot, Amazon, Fastenal, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bid process and approving procurement thru five OMMNIA Partners’ multiyear competitively bid contracts for office and MRO supplies and other miscellaneous supplies, tools and equipment with Office Depot, Amazon, Fastenal, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements; and, B. Approving piggybacking onto the City of Tamarac FL Office Depot contract #19-12R expiring October 13, 2023 to be renewed for one (1) additional four-year term through October 13, 2027 for a not to exceed amount of $115,000 per fiscal year; and, C. Approving piggybacking onto the Prince William County Public Schools, VA Amazon contract R-TC-17006 expiring January 18, 2022 to be rapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-555 1H.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Merced Firefighters Association, for 340 Square-Feet of Tenant Space in the Bell Station (415 W. 18th Street) for a One (1) Year Term and Two (2) One Year Options with Rent Starting at $360.00 Per Month REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a lease agreement (1-year term with Two 1-year options) with the Merced Firefighters Association for tenant space in the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between Merced Firefighters Association and the City of Merced and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-576 1H.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Merced Municipal Code Chapter 15.42.050, “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions,” and 15.42.100, “Prohibited Uses - Mandatory,” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance revising Merced Municipal Code Chapter 15.42-Water Conservation Regulations to comply with the revised California Water Code Section 10631 and guidance by the Department of Water Resources. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2526, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 15.42.050, “Water conservation levels and prohibitions,” and 15.42.100 “Prohibited uses - mandatory” of the Merced Municipal Code.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-506 1H.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing and Approving the 2021-2022 Master Tow Service Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of the 2021-2022 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect October 1, 2021 and expire June 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing and approving the 2021-2022 Master Tow Service Agreement and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.   Action details Video Video
21-575 1H.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 3.38.050 “Citizens Oversight Committee” of the Merced Municipal Code to Facilitate the Consolidation of all Current and Future Tax Oversight Committees into One Oversight Commission REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance to consolidate all current and future tax measure oversight commissions into a single commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2525, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending section 3.38.050, “Citizens Oversight Committee,” of the Merced Municipal Code.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-452 1I.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #21-01 and Zone Change #427, Initiated by MCP, LLC, Property Owner. The Application Involves a Change from the Current General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential (LD) to High-Medium Density Residential (HMD), and a Zone Change from Low Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium Density Residential (R-3-2) for Four 0.22-Acre Parcels Located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street. The 0.88-Acre Subject Sites are Generally Located at the West Side of Q Street, Directly South of West 6th Street REPORT IN BRIEF Request for City Council approval to change the current General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential (LD) to High-Medium Density Residential (HMD), and a Zone Change from Low Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium Density Residential (R-3-2) for four 0.22-acre parcels located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-70, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Negative Declaration for GapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-523 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Provide the City Council Information Regarding $27,427,882 in Funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury Corona Virus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $2,610,791 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and $131,736 for Fiscal Year 2021-22, and Seeking Direction for Use and/or Community Engagement Process for Input on Future Allocation REPORT IN BRIEF Provide the City Council information regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury Corona Virus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund of $27,427,882, approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,610,791 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and $131,736 for Fiscal Year 2021-22, and seeking direction for use and/or a community engagement process for input on a future allocation. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $8,524 in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act for reimbursement of FY 2020-21 and $100,000 for FY 2021-22 COVID-19 expenses; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation in thapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-391 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Reappointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (2), the Personnel Board (1), and the Regional Airport Authority (2) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers reappointing currently seated individuals to an additional term. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion reappointing qualified individuals who are eligible for, and interested in, an additional term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (2), the Personnel Board (1), and the Regional Airport Authority (2).approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-563 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Discussion on Attendance and Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference - Annual Business Meeting, September 22 - September 24, 2021, Sacramento, CA REPORT IN BRIEF To expedite the conduct of business at this important policy-making meeting, each City Council is asked to designate a voting representative and two alternates who will be present at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion designating one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting, scheduled for Friday afternoon, September 24, 2021 in Sacramento, CA.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-577 1K.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Perez’ Request to Discuss a Resolution of Support for City of Merced’ LGBTQ+ Community REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Perez’ request to discuss a resolution to support for Merced’s LGBTQ+ community pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on a potential resolution to support Merced’s LGBTQ+ community.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-539 1K.4. 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
21-540 1K.5. 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