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Meeting date/time:
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9/16/2024
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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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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24-908
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Reinero v. City of Merced, et al., Case Number 18CV-03052 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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24-912
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 615 W. 15th Street, Merced, CA APN 031-360-060; Agency Negotiator: D. Scott McBride, City Manager; Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer; Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: California High Speed Rail Authority, Under Negotiation: Appraisal of Property Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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24-913
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 755 W. 15th Street, Merced, CA APN 031-360-029; Agency Negotiator: D. Scott McBride, City Manager; Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer; Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: California High Speed Rail Authority; Under Negotiation: Appraisal of Property Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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24-914
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Mansionette Drive and Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA APN 231-040-021; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: V. Beglinger, Cox Castle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 | | |
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24-909
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager Suzanne Fierro, LCW Legal Representative Che Johnson, and LCW Legal Representative Michael Jarvis; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-763
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented to a representative of the Merced Fire IAFF Local 1479. | | |
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24-888
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Constitution Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution the Merced River Chapter. | | |
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24-893
| 1 | F.3. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Walktober/National Walk to School Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Merced City School District. | | |
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24-911
| 1 | F.4. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. | | |
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24-889
| 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. | | |
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24-871
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation & Parks Commission Minutes of June 24, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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24-803
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation for the Provision of Comprehensive Occupational Medical Physicals in an Amount not to Exceed $235,625 for a Three-Year Term
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement and approving a Professional Services Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation for the purpose of providing comprehensive occupational medical physicals to fire suppression personnel in an amount not to exceed $235,625 for a three-year term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirement due to the vendor being vetted through Merced Fire Department; and,
B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation in an amount not to exceed $235,625, for the purpose of providing comprehensive occupational medical physicals of fire suppression personnel through July 1, 2027; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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24-878
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Authorize the Purchase of Three Traffic Signal Detection Systems from Iteris, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of three traffic signal detection systems.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.4.210 for purchases necessary for standardization on particular types of equipment; and,
B. Approving the purchase of traffic signal detection systems from Iteris, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $75,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City buyer to issue the purchase order(s); and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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24-879
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Early Site Access Agreement with the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) for Early Morning Operations at the Highway 59 Landfill in the Amount of $89,250 Through June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with the MCRWMA for conducting early morning operations at the Highway 59 Landfill.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Early Site Access Agreement with the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority in the Amount not to Exceed $89,250 through June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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24-901
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Consolidation of Contracts and Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of a Five Year “Officer Safety Plan 10” Agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. to Renew and Consolidate all Axon Contracts and Upgrade Standardized Equipment to Include Conducted Energy Weapons (Known as “Tasers”) to Taser-10, Fleet Cameras with License Plate Readers Technology, Increase Body Worn Cameras from 98 to 108, Axon Interview Room, Licenses for Fusus Basic, Axon My90, and Axon Performance for the Police Department Totaling $1,812.168.51
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 considers the approval of an “Officer Safety Plan 10” agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. to renew and consolidate all Axon contracts and upgrade standardized equipment to include Conducted Energy Weapons (Known as “Tasers”) to Taser-10, Fleet cameras with License Plate Readers techno | | |
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24-896
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.51, “Camping and Storage of Personal Property” of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers introducing a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 9.51, “Camping and Storage of Personal Property” to create restrictions on camping in public spaces within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing and approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 2568, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 9.51 “Camping and Storage of Personal Property” of the Merced Municipal Code; and,
B. Set the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption. | | |
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24-832
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Request to Continue the Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Intent to Vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (Approximately 2,346 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Property Owner of 534 W. Main Street, Generally Located on the South Side of Main Street, Approximately 170 Feet East of M Street (Vacation #24-01)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers continuing the public hearing for the vacation of the southern portion of the Arbor Walkway easement (approximately 2,346 square feet), at 534 W Main Street, generally located on the south side of Main Street, about 170 feet east of M street. which would revert development rights back to the adjacent property owner of 531 W. Main Street, to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 7, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the public hearing for Vacation #24-01 to the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting. | | |
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24-900
| 1 | K.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Approval to Submit an Application for Track Two of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Change Grant and to Enter into a Service Agreement to Establish a Statutory Partnership with Merced County Office of Education’s (MCOE) Core Connections to Meet the Requirements of the EPA Community Change Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing staff to submit an application for a Track Two EPA Community Change Grant and enter into a Service Agreement to establish a Statutory Partnership with MCOE as required by the EPA Community Change Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the submission of an application for Track Two of the EPA Community Change Grant; and,
B. Authorizing a service agreement to establish a statutory partnership with the Merced County Office of Education, to meet the requirements of the EPA Community Change Grant; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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24-897
| 1 | K.2. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) - State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects and Approval to Accept Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Funds, CML-5085(059) CP220066 CMAQ in the Amount of $993,417 for Traffic Signal Synchronization/Timing Along R Street, M Street, G Street, Yosemite Avenue, and Olive Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $993,417 in Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant funding for Traffic Signal Synchronization/Timing along R Street, M Street, G Street, Yosemite Avenue and Olive Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds in the amount of $993,417 for construction costs of traffic signal synchronization; and,
B. Approving a budget amendment in the amount of $993,417 by increasing revenue in Fund 5005 - Street and Signal CIP and appropriating the same Project No. CP220066 for construction costs associated with the construction of traffic signal synchronization and timing; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement | | |
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24-905
| 1 | K.3. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Direction to Staff Regarding Valley Children’s Hospital’s Request for Approval for a Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed Continued from the City Council Meeting of August 19, 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Valley Children’s Hospital (VCH) is requesting approval of Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed with changes to the terms related to Covenant to Construct and Repurchase Price.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Extended Time Request for the Covenant to Construct, and the Amended Language to the Exercise to Repurchase Option and Repurchase Price Terms Contained in the Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed; and,
B. Provide Direction to Staff Concerning Recording the Proposed Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed with the Merced County Recorder’s Office. | | |
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24-887
| 1 | K.4. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2023-24 and Authorizing Submittal of the 2023 CAPER to HUD
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve HUD assisted activities as reported in the Draft 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorize its submission to HUD.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-90, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the 2023 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the 2023 CAPER and make any minor modifications to finalize reporting data and prepare the report for submittal to HUD before the due date; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments, if any. | | |
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24-895
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Presentation from the City Manager’s Office on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program as it Relates to the January 2023 and March 2023 Storms
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff from the City Manager’s office will make a brief presentation on the work performed under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to recover costs related to the January 2023 and March 2023 storms.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only. | | |
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24-898
| 2 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Selection of City of Merced Representatives to Participate in the May 2025 One Voice Program and Approval of Priority Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council to decide City Representatives to participate in the One Voice Program scheduled for May 13 -16, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting to send two City Council members and one staff member to the One Voice Conference May 13 - 16, 2025; and,
B. Setting proposed priorities to submit to Merced County Association of Governments by October 1, 2024. | | |
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24-902
| 1 | M.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s and Council Member Xiong’s Request to Discuss the Process and Procedures for Adding Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to the Project List and a Discussion on Roads
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Serratto’s and Council Member Xiong’s request for to discuss the process and procedures to adding CIPs to the project list and a discussion on roads.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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24-890
| 1 | M.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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24-891
| 1 | M.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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