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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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8/2/2021
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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21-611
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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21-610
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: 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 | | |
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21-633
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957 | | |
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21-609
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Health Center Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented to Yamilet Valladolid, Manager of Government Affairs Golden Valley Health Centers. | | |
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21-588
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificates of Recognition for Members of the El Capitan High School Wrestling and Tennis Teams
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize members of the El Capitan High School wrestling and tennis teams for their achievements. | | |
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21-584
| 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 | Pass |
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21-284
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of July 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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21-583
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of July 19, 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 19, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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21-600
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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. | approved | Pass |
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21-559
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc., a California Corporation, to Perform a Circulation Analysis, Pavement Delineation, Signage, and Traffic Signal Modifications in Downtown Merced for the Main Street One-Way Project for a Total Amount not to Exceed $76,099.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a professional services agreement with JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc., a California Corporation, to perform a Circulation Analysis, Pavement Delineation, Signage, and Traffic Signal Modifications in Downtown Merced for the Main Street One-Way Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services (traffic engineering and engineering design services) with JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $76,099.00, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-573
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Selection of the G Street, Childs Avenue to 13th Street, and R Street, 16th to 18th Streets, as the Eligible Roadway Projects and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds Claim Form for Fiscal Year 2020/2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Selects the G Street, Childs Avenue to 13th Street, in the amount of $460,928.27, and R Street, 16th to 18th Streets, in the amount of $620,000, projects and authorizes staff to complete the FY 2020/2021 Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) Claim Form in the amount of $1,080,928.27 for submittal to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting the G Street, Childs Avenue to 13th Street, and R Street, 16th to 18th Streets, projects; and,
B. Directing staff to complete the 2020/2021 RSTP claim form by listing the selected projects and corresponding project costs; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2021-71, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the Ci | approved | Pass |
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21-592
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: City Council Appointments to the Redistricting Advisory Committee
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will appoint individuals to the Redistricting Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing nine qualified applicants to the Redistricting Advisory Committee to include one member from each of the six Council Districts, one member at large, and two additional members (one of which shall be from Districts 1-3 and one of which shall be from Districts 4-6). | approved | Pass |
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21-545
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.52 “Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Code” to the Merced Municipal Code to Establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program and Adoption of a Resolution for the Program’s Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to Consider Adding Chapter 8.52 “Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Code” to the Merced Municipal Code to Establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program and Adopting a Resolution for the Program’s Fees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing Ordinance 2530, adding Chapter 8.52 “Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Code” to the Merced Municipal Code relating to the Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection program; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2021-72, a Resolution of the City Council of Merced, California, approving fees and penalties for the Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection program as defined in the newly adopted Merced City Municipal Code Chapter 8.52.050; or,
C. Continuing this item to a future meeting. | denied | Pass |
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21-617
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Consider Vacation #21-03, to Vacate the Northern Portion of the Arbor Walkway Easement (Approximately 2,800 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Adjacent Property Owner of 531 W. Main Street, Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is recommending continuing this item to a date determined by the City Council, to allow time to review project details with the applicant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to a future meeting date to be determined by the City Council. | continued | Pass |
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21-564
| 1 | J.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.20, “Planning Commission” of the Merced Municipal Code and the Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.36, “Recreation and Parks Commission” to the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Appointments by Council District
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the introduction of two ordinances to include appointing six (6) members to Council districts and one (1) member at-large for the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing Ordinance 2527, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter 2.20, “Planning Commission,” of the Merced Municipal Code, and;
B. Introducing Ordinance 2528, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adding Chapter 2.36, “Recreation and Parks Commission,” to the Merced Municipal Code | approved | Pass |
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21-536
| 1 | J.4. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Merced Municipal Code Section 5.54 Regarding Street and Sidewalk Vendors, Including Definitions, Application Requirements, Designated Locations, Hours of Operation, Products Sold, and Revocation of Permits
REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduce an Ordinance to amend the City’s regulations for Street and Sidewalk Vendors as directed by City Council on July 6, 2021, including modifications to definitions, application requirements, designated locations, hours of operation, products sold, and revocation of permits.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion Introducing Ordinance 2529, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 5.54 (Street and Sidewalk Vendors) of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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21-572
| 1 | J.5. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of the Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and the Draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan and to Review and Set the Level of Water Conservation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request City Council introduce resolutions approving the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan following a Public Hearing and setting the level of water conservation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-73, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving and adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Merced; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2021-74, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving and adopting the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the City of Merced; and,
C. Authorizing submittal of the Final Plans to the Department of Water Resources. | continued | Pass |
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21-601
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on Outreach Elements to Promote the Public Engagement Efforts for the Allocation of $27,427,882, the City of Merced’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocation, and Identifying Dates for a Special Study Session and Public Hearings as Previously Directed
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provide staff direction on outreach elements to promote the public engagement efforts for the allocation of $27,427,882, the City of Merced’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocation and identifying dates for a special Study Session and Public Hearings as previously directed.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the outreach and elements as proposed by staff; and,
B. Approving dates for a special Study Session and Public Hearings as previously directed. | | |
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21-632
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of the Veterans Memorial Plaque Program Expansion and Direction to Staff on Potential Qualification Areas
REPORT IN BRIEF
City Council to consider the expansion of the Veterans Memorial Plaque Program and provide direction to staff on any potential qualification areas.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion providing staff direction on possible ways to expand the Veteran Memorial Plaque Program. | approved | Pass |
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21-585
| 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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21-586
| 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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