Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/19/2022 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: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: Special Meeting Notice
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22-975 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 v. PG&E   Action details Not available
22-976 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) Potential Lawsuit   Action details Not available
22-956 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Properties: APN #’s 049-200-005, 049-200-020, 049-200-022, 049-200-019, 049-200-023, 049-200-017, 049-200-021, 049-200-024, 049-200-025, 049-220-018, 049-220-019, 049-220-016, 049-220-020, 049-220-015, 065-030-004, 049-240-016, 049-240-017; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Robert C. Rice, Sandton Capital Partners and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment   Action details Not available
22-969 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957   Action details Not available
22-952 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-938 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Contract for Advocacy Services with Renne Public Law Group, LLC DBA Renne Public Policy Group for Legislative Affairs Advocacy and Consulting Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three-year contract with Renne Public Law Group, LLC, doing business as Renne Public Policy Group, for Legislative Affairs Advocacy and Consulting Services in the amount not to exceed $216,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a contract for legislative affairs advocacy and consulting services with Renne Public Law Group, LLC doing business as Renne Public Policy Group through June 30, 2025 in the amount not to exceed $216,000; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-942 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist, Effective January 1, 2023, to Comply with State of California Minimum Wage Requirements REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to authorize amendments to the Pay Ranges for the Temporary Classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist effective January 1, 2023, to comply with State of California minimum wage requirements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-79, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary range for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-949 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request and Use of City Owned Real Estate by the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee for the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community March and Celebration on January 16, 2023, Along Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 8th Street to West 18th Street and the Use of a Portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes the use and closure of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 8th Street to West 18th Street and a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 16, 2023, to hold a march, parade and food preparation for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the request by Tamara Cobb and the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee to close Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 8th Street to West 18th Street and to cone off a portion of the City Parking Lot #14 located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Monday, January 16, 2023, to hold the march and prepare food as part of a approvedPass Action details Not available
22-940 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Acceptance of a Type III Fire Engine and Approval of an Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type III Fire Engine by and Between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Accept the Type III fire engine and enter into an “Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type III Fire Engine” by and between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Cal OES Type III fire engine; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type III Fire Engine between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (State) and the City of Merced (Transferee) for the transfer of Cal OES Fire Engine No. 5309.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-960 1H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Settlement Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Reimburse the City of Merced for Design and Construction of a 16-inch Water Main and Reconstruction of a Portion Roadway, Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and ADA Access Ramps on Canal Street Between 14th Street and 15th Street and Approving the Use of Pooled Cash Until Reimbursement is Received from Pacific Gas and Electric Company REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Settlement Agreement between the City of Merced and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to reimburse the City of Merced for design and construction of a 16-inch water main and reconstruction of a portion roadway, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA access ramps on Canal Street between 14th Street and 15th Street and approving the use of pooled cash in an amount up to $1,000,000 (design and construction) until reimbursement is received from PG&E. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Settlement Agreement between the City of Merced and Pacific Gas and Electric Company; and, B. Accepting $850,000 and increasing revenapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-912 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for Modifications to the Public Facilities Impact Fee Administrative Policy A-32 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting Resolution 2022-78 to modify Administrative Policy A-32 to change the boundaries of the Infill Development Zone, and other changes related to the collection and reimbursement of the City’s Public Facilities Impact Fees. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2022-78, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Administrative Policy and Procedure A-32 Regarding Public Facilities Impact Fees.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-955 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of the General Fund in the Amount of $15,000 for the Installation of Gates, Bollards, and Cyclone Fencing at Joe Herb Park REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of the General Fund in the amount of $15,000 for the installation of gates, bollards, and cyclone fencing at Joe Herb Park. This request is being made to increase the safety and security of the park and sports fields as well as assisting in the maintenance of the site. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $15,000; transferring to Fund 424-Parks & Community Service CIP and appropriating the same in account 424-1201-647-65-00, project 123067; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documeapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-943 1I.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 as Required by Government Code Section 66006(b) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced accepting the City’s Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees (AB 1600) as required by Government Code section 66006(b). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 which contains the information required by California Government Code Section 66006(b); and, B. Adopting Resolution 2022-80, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, accepting the Development Impact Fees Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Report and making findings related to unexpended developer deposits for public improvements as required by California Government Code Section 66001.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-950 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report to City Council to Obtain Public Comment for an Environmental Review for the Proposed Terminal Replacement Project and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Economic Development Opportunity Fund (074) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,100,000 to Design the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from Fund 074-Economic Development Opportunity Fund, in the amount of $1,100,000, to pre-fund Airport grants for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) Terminal Replacement Project and secure public comments regarding environmental review. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,100,000 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 074-Economic Development Opportunity, transfer to Fund 461-Airport CIP and appropriate the same to account 461-1303-667-065-00, Project No. 123060; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-971 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Discussion to Accept Flag Request to be Added to the Flag Calendar for Approval REPORT IN BRIEF Discussion to accept flag requests to be added to the flag calendar for the 2023 year and to be approved by Council at a future meeting. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction to accept flag requests and to bring all request back to be added to the Flag Calendar for Council approval.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-974 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Review, Discuss, and Approve the 2023 Proclamation Calendar REPORT IN BRIEF Considers reviewing and discussion the 2023 Proclamation Calendar for approval. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the 2023 Proclamation Calendar.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-966 1K.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Introduction of City Council Designated Representative(s) to Various Organizations and Areas of Interest Related to City Business REPORT IN BRIEF Introduction of City Council Designated Representative assignments for 2023. Final assignments will be adopted by January 2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Information Only.   Action details Video Video
22-957 1K.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Direction on the Format and Dates for the 2023 Community Town Halls and Strategic Planning Session to Provide Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Seeks direction on the format and dates for the 2023 Community Town Halls and Council Strategic Planning Session to provide input on the development of the fiscal year 2023/24 Annual Budget. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff with dates for three Community Town Hall meetings and direction on the format and preferred dates for the Strategic Planning Session.   Action details Video Video
22-953 1K.5. 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-954 1K.6. 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