Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 11/21/2022 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: Amended Agenda Amended Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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22-913 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 636, APN: 031-134-003; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Caleb Medafind. and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment   Action details Not available
22-894 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Small Business Saturday REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Jagandeep Mokha, Vice President of the Merced County Indian Chamber of Commerce.   Action details Video Video
22-900 1F.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - National Diabetes Day REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Lauren, an advocate for National Diabetes.   Action details Video Video
22-914 1I.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
22-855 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of March 1, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-715 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of June 23, 2022, July 14, 2022, and August 25, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-903 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2022 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 18, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-904 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approving a Three-Year Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Javier Rodriguez, DBA Viajes California for Office Space in the Merced Transportation Center at the Rental Rate of $375, $400, and $425 per Month in the First, Second, and Third Year Respectively REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes the City to enter into a lease agreement with Javier Rodriguez for 330 square feet of office space and use of the common area facilities located at the Merced Transportation Center, 710 West 16th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the lease agreement between Javier Rodriguez, a sole proprietor, doing business as Viajes California and the City of Merced; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-899 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Harris Builders, Inc. for the Stephen Leonard Park Building Rehabilitation Structural Repairs, Project Number 123052, in the Amount of $252,550 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a construction contract to Harris Builders, Inc. in the amount of $252,550 for the Stephen Leonard Park Building Rehabilitation Structural Repairs. It should be noted that roofing material is not included in this bid. Roofing and all other rehabilitation will occur in the next advertisement in late December. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the Stephen Leonard Park Building Rehabilitation Structural Repairs, Project No. 123052 to Harris Builders, Inc., in the amount of $252,550; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-872 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on December 19, 2022, for the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees as Required by Government Code Section 66000 et. seq. and City Council Resolution 88-72 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers setting a public hearing for December 19, 2022, to accept public comment and consider approving the annual report regarding the collection and spending of Development Impact Fees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a date when the final annual report of development fees will be available for public review, and setting a Public Hearing thereon for December 19, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-901 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request Submitted by Merced Main Street Association for the 2022 Annual Christmas Parade on December 3, 2022 From 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers allowing the use of City streets on December 3, 2022 for the Christmas Parade. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of East Main Street, from Calimyrna Avenue to “G” Street, West Main Street, from “G” to “O” Streets, “O” Street from West Main Street to 20th Street including side streets as requested by Mike Waite of the Merced Main Street Association for the 2022 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-746 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $25,000 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety from their Child Passenger Safety Program to Conduct Child Safety Seat Checks-Ups, Child Safety Seat Education Classes, Appointment Based Child Safety Seat Check-Ups, Participate in Traffic Safety Fairs and/or Community Events, Attend Training to become Child Passenger Safety Technicians, Along with Funds to Purchase Child Safety Seats, Educational Materials, and Equipment and Supplies to Conduct Check-Ups and Education Classes REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $25,000 from their Child Passenger Safety Program to conduct Child Safety Seat Checks-Ups, Child Safety Seat Education Classes, Appointment Based Child Safety Seat Check-Ups, participate in Traffic Safety Fairs and/or Community Events, attend training to become Child Passenger Safety Technicians, along with funds to purchase child safety seats, educational materials, and equipment and supplies to conduct checkapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-745 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $40,000 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety from their Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to Conduct Walking School Buses, Walking Field Trips, Helmet Usage Surveys, Bicycle Rodeos, Community Bike Rides, Bicycle Helmet Inspections, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Pop Up Events, and Safe Routes to School, Along with Funds to Purchase Crossing Guard Safety Kits, Bicycle Helmets, and Other Equipment and Supplies for Rodeos and Safety Events REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $40,000 from their Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to Conduct Walking School Buses, Walking Field Trips, Helmet Usage Surveys, Bicycle Rodeos, Community Bike Rides, Bicycle Helmet Inspections, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Pop Up Events, and Safe Routes to School, along with funds to purchase Crossing Guard Safety Kits, Bicycle Helmets, and other equipment and supplies for education and rodeos and safety events. RECOMMENDATION CapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-737 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $100,000 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety to Conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Motorcycle Enforcement, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Street Racing Enforcement, and Educational Presentations, Along with Funds for Attending Training and Funds for Checkpoint Supplies as Part of the 2022 California Office of Traffic Safety Traffic Enforcement Program Grant REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $100,000 from the Traffic Enforcement Program Grant to conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Distracted Driving Enforcement, Motorcycle Enforcement, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Street Racing and Sideshow Enforcement, Educational Presentations; and, to purchase checkpoint supplies, and to attend training related to alcohol enforcement. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting theapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-793 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $42,866 in Grant Funds from the 2022 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the Merced Police Department to Purchase an All-Terrain Vehicle and Trailer for the Regional Bomb Unit (Merced and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from the US Department of Justice offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $42,866 from the 2022 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to purchase an all-terrain vehicle and trailer for the regional bomb unit that serves Merced and Mariposa counties and Yosemite National Park. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the grant; and, B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and, C. Authorizing the Merced Police Department and the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-859 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Razzari Ford for the Purchase of Two New Police Responder Four-Door Pickups for a Total Cost not to Exceed $103,269.90 and Award Bid to Merced Chevrolet for the Purchase of Three New Four-Door Sedans for a Total Cost not to Exceed $73,106.82 for the Police Department REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid to Razzari Ford for the purchase of two new police responder four-door pickups and awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for three new four door sedans from Merced Chevrolet as scheduled replacements utilizing budgeted Measure C funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid to Razzari Ford for the supply of two new police responder four door pickups, for a total amount not to exceed $103,269.90; and, B. Awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the supply of three new four door sedans, for the amount not to exceed $73,106.82; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of approvedPass Action details Not available
22-803 1I.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with LSA Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $24,787.52, for Environmental Compliance Services, Including the Preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, for the Proposed Well Site No. 22, Project No. 116020, for a Total of $119,209.54 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the first amendment to a contract for environmental compliance services with LSA Associates, Inc., to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration document for the proposed Municipal Well 22 at 3987 North Hatch Road. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the first amendment to an agreement for Professional Services with LSA Associates, Inc., in the amount of $24,787.52; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-857 1I.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5404 for Garden Walk Merced, Subdivision for 16 Residential Lots with an Outparcel for Common Areas at 565/575/601/609 Q Street, Generally Located on the West Side of Q Street, Directly South of West 6th Street REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5404 for Garden Walk Merced, Subdivision for 16 residential lots with an outparcel for common areas at 565/575/601/609 Q Street, generally located on the west side of Q Street, directly south of West 6th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2022-63, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Garden Walk Merced Subdivision (#5404); and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-858 1I.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for Preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District (CFD) Services Annexation No. 23 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the contract with Goodwin Consulting Group for preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District Annexation No. 23. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the Rate and Method of Apportionment for Community Facilities Services Annexation No. 23 in the amount of $11,000; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-897 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(057) for Use of $152,837 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment to Supplement the Construction Phase Funding for Project No. 121045 - Merced North Transit Hub REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $152,837 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment for construction of Merced North Transit Hub. Installation a parking area and transit hub in the Bellevue Ranch Development located in the eastern half of M Circle will allow for commuters and UC Students access to parking and busses. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment funds and increasing revenue in account 450-1104-321.32-00 by $152,837 and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Project No. 121045) for costs associated with construction of Merced North Transit Hub; and, C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the apportionment; and, D. AuthapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-791 1I.18. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Commit Housing Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for 2021-2023 in the Amount of Approximately $1,608,830 to Linc Housing REPORT IN BRIEF Considers committing housing grant funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for the years 2021-2023 in the approximate amount of $1,608,830 to Linc Housing. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Pledging 95% of PLHA 2021-2023 funds to Linc Housing towards a 100% affordable multifamily housing project and issuing them a letter of commitment; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-902 1I.19. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Accept and Appropriate CalHome 2021 Grant Funds in the Amount of $2,500,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating CalHome 2021 Grant Funds in the amount of $2,500,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the 2021 CalHome grant funds in the amount of $2,500,000; and, B. Increasing the revenue in CalHome 2021 Fund account 089-1301-324.02-00 by $2,500,000 and appropriating the same to 089-1301-522.29-00 for expenditures; and, C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments or agreements to execute to completion of the grant activities stipulated in the 2021 CalHome Standard Agreement (Attached).approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-804 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Approving the Sale of the Housing Successor Agency Properties at 1744 I Street, 26 W. 18th Street, 49 W. 18th Street, and 150 W. 19th Street; Approving a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Merced, Acting on its Own Behalf and as the Housing Successor, and Fuller Center for the Development of Four (4) to Five (5) Single Family Homes for Very Low-Income Families REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution approving the sale of Housing Successor Agency properties at 1744 I Street, 26 W. 18th Street, 49 W. 18th Street, and 150 W. 19th Street. Then consider various actions including the approval of the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between the City of Merced acting on its own behalf and as the Housing Successor and Fuller Center for the development of affordable housing for low-income families, approving a Regulatory Agreement (RA) setting up the terms of affordability and resale restrictions. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-710 1J.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of the Amended Water Shortage Contingency Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Requests adopting a resolution approving the Amended Water Shortage Contingency Plan following a Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-70, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving and adopting the amended Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the City of Merced; and, B. Authorizing submittal of the Final Plan to the Department of Water Resources.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-732 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing for Introduction of Ordinances Adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 of the California Code of Regulation as the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, and Local Amendments, for the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Public Hearing to Introduce Ordinances adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 of the California Code of Regulations, referred to as the California Building Code, as the referenced Building and Fire Codes for the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance 2545, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 17.04, “Building Code,” Sections 17.04.010, 17.05.010, 17.06.010, 17.07.010, 17.09.010, 17.10.010, 17.12.010, 17.20.010, 17.24.010, 17.28.020, and 17.34.010 of the Merced Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the California Building Code, California Administrative Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, and California Plumbing Code; and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2544, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 17approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-860 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Consideration of the Recommendation from Recreation and Parks Commission to Rename McNamara Playground- Kirk Wright Memorial Playground REPORT IN BRIEF An application has been received to consider renaming the playground at McNamara Park. The application received suggests renaming the site Kirk Wright Memorial Playground. The application has been reviewed by the Director of Parks and Community Services for requirements set forth in Administrative Policy A-20 and was found to be compliant with all requirements and without any identifiable conflict of interest. A public hearing was held by the Recreation and Parks Committee on October 24th. The required Subcommittee of Commissioners and two City Council representatives was present to review the application, ask questions, and make suggestions to the Commission. As a result of the public hearing the Recreation and Parks Commission voted to request City Council’s formal adoption of the name Kirk Wright Memorial Playground for the site at McNamara Park. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the RecreatapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-892 1K.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on Parks & Community Services Proposal to First 5 Merced County in Response to the Safe Play Initiative to Expand Park and Playground Access to Youth, Caregivers, and Families for Council’s Consideration are Playground Installations at General Vang Pao or Community Park 42 REPORT IN BRIEF In response to the First 5 of Merced County’s Safe Play Initiative, Parks and Community Services propose playground installations at either General Vang Pao Park or Community Park 42. The goal of the Safe Play Initiative is to increase access to parks and playgrounds within Merced County by eliminating barriers to park access for children and their caretakers. The theme of the Merced City Parks & Community Services proposal is to increase access to playgrounds by building a playground that is accommodating to youth of all abilities and caretakers of multiple generations. Staff are seeking Council’s direction on either a proposal of $400,000 for a playground at General Vang Pao park or for $300,000 for a playground at Community Park 42. RECOMMENDATION City Council- Adopt a mapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-895 1L.1. 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
22-896 1L.2. 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