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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/7/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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25-275 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation. One (1) Potential Case. Pursuant to California Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(2)   Not available Not available
25-282 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957   Not available Not available
25-237 1F.1. Special Presentation ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on the New Fire Station Alerting System REPORT IN BRIEF A presentation will be given by Casey Wilson, Interim Fire Chief to demonstrate the new fire station alerting system.   Not available Not available
25-250 1G.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - National Donate Life Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Leo Hernandez of the Donor Network West.   Not available Not available
25-252 1G.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Adult Education Week REPORT IN BRIEF Received by representatives of the Merced Adult School.   Not available Not available
25-267 1G.3. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Fair Housing Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Isaac Pimentel of the Project Sentinel Fair Housing.   Not available Not available
25-042 1J.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.   Not available Not available
25-269 1J.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of March 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161.   Not available Not available
25-265 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Tax Transparency Commission Minutes of May 13, 2024, and August 13, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
25-234 1J.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2025, and January 22, 2025 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
25-201 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024, November 4, 2024, November 18, 2024, and December 2, 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of October 21, 2024, November 4, 2024, November 18, 2024, and December 2, 2024.   Not available Not available
25-283 1J.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Use of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to Host the City/County Relations Dinner, to Include Alcohol (Beer and Wine Only) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the use of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to Host the City/County Relations Dinner, to include alcohol (beer and wine only). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the use of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to host the City/County Relations dinner on April 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and, B. Approving the sale of alcohol (beer and wine only).   Not available Not available
25-194 1J.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Services Agreements for the Comprehensive General Plan Update, Environmental Impact Report and the Central Merced/Downtown Rail Station Area Plan to Mintier Harnish REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving Services Agreements for the Comprehensive General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report in the amount of $1,250,436 and the Central Merced/Downtown Rail Station Area Plan in the amount of $500,000 to Mintier Harnish. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Services Agreement with Mintier Harnish (MH), in the amount of $1,250,436 to prepare the Comprehensive General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report; and, B. Approving a Services Agreement with Mintier Harnish (MH), in the amount of $500,000 to prepare the Central Merced/Downtown Rail Station Area Plan; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements and any necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-187 1J.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the First Amendment with JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc. for an Extension of the Term of Agreement to October 31, 2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the First Amendment with JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc for an extension of the Term of Agreement to October 31, 2025. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a First Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc. to extend the Term of Agreement to October 31, 2025. B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.   Not available Not available
25-242 1J.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for Craig Drive Sewer Main, Project Number CP250064, in the Amount of $393,550 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $393,550 for Project CP250064, Craig Drive Sewer Main. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the construction contract for Craig Drive Sewer Main, Project CP250064, to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $393,550; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the total contract.   Not available Not available
25-166 1J.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Amendment in the Amount of $9,750 with Tyler Technologies for the Professional Services of a New Message Switch Server, Installation of a CalPhoto Interface, and a 3-Year Subscription to RedHat Services for a Total Contract Amount of $909,117.91 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an amendment in the amount of $9,750 to the City’s existing agreement with Tyler Technologies for the professional services of a New Message Switch Server, Installation of a CalPhoto Interface, and a 3-Year Subscription to RedHat Services for a Total Contract Amount of $909,117.91. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an Amendment to the original contract with Tyler Technologies in the amount of $9,750 for the Professional services of a New Message Switch Server, Installation of a CalPhoto Interface, and a 3-Year Subscription to RedHat Services; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents needed related to this report.   Not available Not available
25-236 1J.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Standardize Equipment, Authorization to Purchase Mobile Computers from LEHR Automotive and Related Equipment with Use of Budgeted Funds in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive competitive bidding and authorizing the purchase of Panasonic FZ40 computers and equipment for Police Patrol Vehicles using current budgeted funds in an amount not to exceed $110,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirement for equipment standardization; and, B. Authorizing the purchase of mobile computers and related equipment from LEHR Automotive in an amount not to exceed $110,000; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for this purpose.   Not available Not available
25-176 1J.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement with Hoffman Electronic Systems for Electronic Monitoring Services at City Owned-Facilities in the Annual Amount not to Exceed $26,394 for the Initial Contract Term Beginning July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the annual amount not to exceed $26,394 for the initial two-year term, for electronic monitoring services at city owned facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Services Agreement with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the annual amount not to exceed $26,394 annually during the initial contract term, for electronic monitoring services at City-owned facilities for a two (2) year period, with an option to renew for a maximum of three (3) additional one (1) year periods including a limit of 5% increase in compensation per renewal term; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and sign future contract amendments to exercise the option(s) to renew, including a maximum of 5% increase in compe   Not available Not available
25-233 1J.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement and First Amendment with TK Elevator Corporation, in the Annual Amount of $32,327.04 for Elevator Maintenance Services for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2027, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) through June 30, 2030 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Services Agreement and First Amendment with TK Elevator Corporation in the annual amount of $32,327.04 for maintenance of eight (8) elevators located at the Merced Civic Center, Ralph Shannon Parcade, Merced Center Parking Garage, HWY 59 Lift Station, and Central Police Station. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Services Agreement and First Amendment with TK Elevator Corporation in the annual amount of $32,327.04 for elevator maintenance services for a period of two-years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute future    Not available Not available
25-211 1J.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Meeting for Monday, June 2, 2025, and a Public Hearing for Monday, June 16, 2025, Regarding Maintenance Districts Engineer’s Reports and Budgets - Fiscal Year 2025/2026 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public meeting for Monday, June 2, 2025, to address the proposed Engineer’s Reports and Budgets and a formal public hearing for Monday, June 16, 2025, before a determination is made on the level of assessment to approve. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-20, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts and setting a public meeting and a public hearing thereon.   Not available Not available
25-254 1K.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider General Plan Amendment #24-17, Zone Change #436 and Site Utilization Plan Revisions #19 to Planned Development (P-D #4), #8 to Planned Development (P-D #46) and #14 to Planned Development (P-D #42), Initiated by the City of Merced to Change the General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning for Twenty-Seven (27) Sites Located Throughout the City, Totaling Approximately 95 Acres to Provide Opportunity Sites to Accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Shortfall REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Change and Site Utilization Plan Revisions amending the land use designations for approximately 95 acres of land within the City of Merced to create opportunity sites to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) shortfall. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Addendum to the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan EIR (ERC #24-42) for General Plan Amendment GPA #24-17, Site Ut   Not available Not available
25-186 1L.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Recently Approved Housing Successor Agency Grant of $200,000 to CC915 Merced, Inc., Appropriating the Funds, and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement, Regulatory Agreement, and Related Covenants and Restrictions REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the recently approved Housing Successor Agency Grant of $200,000 to CC915 Merced, Inc., appropriating the funds, and authorizing the execution of a Grant Agreement, Regulatory Agreement, and related covenants and restrictions for the affordable container home project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2025-17, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acting as the Housing Successor Agency to the City of Merced Redevelopment Agency, Approving a Housing Successor Grant to CC915 Merced, Inc. in the Principal Amount of $200,00., Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement, Regulatory Agreement and related Grant Documents, and Authorizing certain other actions in connection there   Not available Not available
25-255 1M.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revision of the City Council Policy for How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda, Provide Direction on Modifications Thereto, if any, and Approve the Policy as Proposed or Modified REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution and the proposed revisions to the City Council Policy for How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting City Council Policy C-1, How Members of the City Council and the Public Have Items Placed on the City Council Agenda.   Not available Not available
25-258 1M.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revision of the City Council Policy for the Display of Flags at City Facilities, Provide Direction on Modifications Thereto, if any, and Approve the Policy as Proposed or Modified REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution and the proposed revisions to the City Council Policy for the Display of Flags at City Facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2025-19, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting a Policy for Display of Ceremonial and Commemorative Flags on City Flagpoles.   Not available Not available
25-047 1M.3. 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.   Not available Not available
25-206 1M.4. 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.   Not available Not available