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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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10/4/2021
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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21-814
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Properties: 1823 I Street, 1815 I Street, 1744 I Street, 26 W. 18th Street, 49 W. 18th Street, 205 W. 18th Street, 211 W. 18th Street, 150 W. 19th Street, 202 W. 19th Street, 73 S. R Street; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Linc Housing, Housing Development Corporation Monterey County, Habitat for Humanity Merced County, Custom Containers 915 and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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21-789
| 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: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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21-792
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Liz Tyler Volunteer Specialist at Valley Crisis Center. | | |
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21-793
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative of the Merced Fire Department. | | |
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21-806
| 1 | F.3. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. | | |
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21-807
| 1 | F.4. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by the City of Merced Code Enforcement Officers. | | |
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21-774
| 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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21-286
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of October 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $34,000 and of Public Works contracts under $76,875. | approved | Pass |
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21-794
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of September 20, 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 September 20, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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21-751
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment to Agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Purchase of an Internet-Based Solution Called ARX Suite with a Subscription Services Cost of $9,000 per Year for Three Years and a Provision for 1-Year Renewals After the Initial Term for a Total of Five Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approves an amendment to the City’s existing agreement with Tyler Technologies for the purchase of an internet based software subscription that will connect to our existing Tyler Technologies software and allow a direct connection to the data contained within our Records Management System (RMS) and our Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an amendment to the original contract with Tyler Technologies for the purchase of a new third party software subscription to our existing public safety software package from Tyler Technologies for a maximum of up to five years; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents needed related to this report. | approved | Pass |
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21-701
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers Inc., for Well Site 20 Engineering Design Services, Project No. 107033, in the Amount of $7,884, for a Contract Not to Exceed Total of $640,111
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an amendment to a contract for well design services for the Well 20 pump station at the intersection of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue, in the amount of $7,884.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a third amendment to an agreement for professional services with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers Inc., in the amount of $7,884 for engineering design services and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-732
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment for Agreement for Professional Services of Third-Party Litter Abatement with Restore Merced to Reflect the Department of Industrial Relations Recommendations in the Scope of Work and Fees Sheet
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a first amendment to agreement for Professional Services for third-party litter abatement with Restore Merced to reflect the Department of Industrial Relations recommendations in scope of work and fees sheet.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the first amendment to agreement for Professional Services with Restore Merced and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-784
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Allied Weed Control, Inc., in the Annual Amount of $87,738 for Weed Abatement Services at Various Locations for a Term Ending June 30, 2023, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with Allied Weed Control, Inc., in the annual amount of $87,738 for weed abatement services at various locations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the agreement for professional services with Allied Weed Control, Inc., in the annual amount of $87,738 for weed abatement services at various locations for a term ending June 30, 2023, with the option to renew for a maximum of three (3) additional one-year periods; and,
B. Approving future amendments to include additional service locations and funding as needed during the contract term; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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21-754
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of Five (5) Budgeted Fleet Vehicles Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell, Including One Rear Loader Refuse Truck for $232,207.38, Two Side Loader Refuse Trucks for $294,470.70 Each, and One Front Loader Refuse Truck for $268,636.80 from Ruckstell California Sales Co., as well as One Street Sweeper for $311,300.70 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment (M.M.E.)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing a waiver of competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase five currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicles through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchases to be made with cooperative purchase agreements through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one rear loader refuse truck in the | approved | Pass |
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21-787
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Release of Deferred Improvement Agreement, Release of Subdivision Agreement with Continuing Covenants (CFD Condition), and Release of Legislative Action Agreement as Requested by the Merced City School District for a Proposed School Site in the Bellevue Ranch Area
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Merced City School District is seeking the release of several agreements to allow them to secure a site in the Bellevue Ranch area for a proposed school. Those include a Release of Deferred Agreement, Release of Subdivision Agreement with Continuing Covenants (CFD Condition), and Release of Legislative Action Agreement, and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Release of Deferred Improvement Agreement, Release of Subdivision Agreement with Continuing Covenants (CFD Condition), Release of Legislative Action Agreement related in support of a proposed school site in the Bellevue Ranch Area by the Merced City School District and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Ma | approved | Pass |
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21-815
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #21-06 by the Merced Boys and Girls Club for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host a Fundraiser Dinner and Auction for the Organization, Which Includes the Service of Alcohol, on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced Boys and Girls Club allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (event time 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.), to host a fundraiser dinner and auction, which includes the service of alcohol.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for a fundraiser dinner and auction (including the serving of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report. | approved | Pass |
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21-791
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 20.44.170 “Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities - Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required” of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance regarding commercial cannabis businesses, including expanding the zones that allow cannabis businesses and expanding operating hours for dispensaries.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2532, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 20.44.170, “Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities- Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required,” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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21-664
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Approval of the Purchase and Installation of New Motorola Radio Consoles for the Emergency Communications Dispatch Center in an Amount not to Exceed $557,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirements for the purchase and authorizing the purchase (including installation costs) of six (6) new Motorola radio consoles for the City’s emergency communications dispatch center in an amount not to exceed $557,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements, as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to standardization; and,
B. Authorizing the City to purchase the requested radio equipment through Motorola Inc and J’s Communications, Inc. for equipment and installation costs not to exceed $557,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents needed related to this report. | approved | Pass |
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21-696
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of Agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the Purchase of Fifteen (15) In-Car Audio/Video Recording Camera Units for Fifteen (15) Police Department Vehicles with an Additional Two (2) Spare Replacement Camera Units and a 5 Year Licensing and Data Storage Plan for a Total Amount of $121,351.82
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary for standardization of particular types of equipment. Also the approval of an agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of fifteen (15) in-car audio/video recording cameras for the Police Department and two (2) spare replacement cameras for a total amount of $121,351.82 with the year 1 cost of $24,270.37 to be funded out of the 2021-2022 budget in full.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municip | approved | Pass |
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21-777
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2021/2022 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $92,633.00 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approves and accepts $92,633.00 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for the Highway 59 and 16th Street Right Turn Channelization project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-90, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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21-734
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Site Utilization Plan (SUP) Revision #4 to Planned Development (P-D) #72 Initiated by Yosemite & G, LLC., Property Owner, and Approval of an Amendment to the Legislative Action Agreement for the Yosemite Crossing Development to Include a Car Wash, Additional Retail Buildings, and 52 Additional Multi-Family Units, as Well as Reconfiguring the Location of Various Buildings on the Site
REPORT IN BRIEF
This application is to modify the Site Utilization Plan (SUP) for the Yosemite Crossing Development at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street to allow inclusion of a car wash, additional retail buildings, realignment of the uses on-site, and an increase of 52 multi-family units from 44 (approved) to 96 (proposed).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Environmental Review #21-18 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2534, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #4 to Planned Deve | approved as amended | Fail |
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21-738
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 8.04.640 “Commercial Recycling Rates and Charges”, Section 8.04.800 “Commercial Green or Organic Waste Rates and Charges”, and Adding Article V of Chapter 8.04 “Commercial Waste Generators” to the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
At the close of the public hearing, introduction of an ordinance to amend Section 8.04.640 “Commercial Recycling Rates and Charges”, Section 8.04.800 “Commercial Green or Organic Waste Rates and Charges” and adding Article V of Chapter 8.04 “Commercial Waste Generators” to the Merced Municipal Code to aid in compliance with California State regulations for mandatory recycling and green or organic waste diversion. No adjustments to the collection rates tables are being proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2533, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 8.04.640 “Commercial Recycling Rates and Charges”, and 8.04.800, “Commercial Green or Organic Waste Rates and Charges” and adding Art | approved | Pass |
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21-813
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Informational Report to the City Council on SB 244 Requirements and Out of Boundary Services Available for Residents within the Unincorporated Community Near the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides the City Council with an informational report on the existing process by which residents within the unincorporated community near the City of Merced can receive access to services and the long-term planning needs to bring the City’s General Plan and Housing Element into compliance with SB 244.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only. | | |
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21-796
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Review and Discussion of an Adopted Ordinance Appointing Planning Commission by Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and discussion regarding Ordinance 2527 amending MMC Chapter 2.20 with respect to the procedure for appointment of Planning Commissioners by districts.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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21-795
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on Adopting a Resolution Opposing the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company’s June 2021 General Rate Case Filing to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Requesting Substantial Rate Increases
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provide staff direction on presenting the City Council with a Resolution calling upon the CPUC and PG&E to cease from authorizing further electricity rate increases until equitable rate reforms and spending control measures offset measures are implemented to offset rate increases.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide staff direction on whether or not to present the City Council with a Resolution calling upon the CPUC and PG&E to cease from authorizing further electricity rate increases until equitable rate forms and spending control measure are implemented to offset rate increases. | approved | Pass |
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21-808
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on Funding Sources for Services to Support the Proposed BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Resource Center at the Multicultural Arts Center and Provide Direction on a Resolution in Support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provide Staff direction on the funding source for services to support the proposed BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Resource Center at the Multicultural Arts Center and provide direction on a Resolution in support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion providing staff direction on the funding sources for services at the proposed BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Resource Center located at the Multicultural Arts Center and on the draft language for a Resolution in support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community. | | |
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21-775
| 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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21-776
| 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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