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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/4/2020 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 Packet Agenda Packet Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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20-217 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Director, Economic Development; Negotiating Parties: Doug Collins Representing Merced City School Districts and City of Merced and; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment   Action details Not available
20-223 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
20-225 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organizations: Merced Association of Police Sergeants. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
20-224 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
19-754 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
20-192 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of April 2020 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $32,000 and of Public Works contracts under $70,939.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-209 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2020 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 April 6, 2020.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-181 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, for a Groundwater Monitoring Well and Municipal Well Sampling Services in the Amount of $15,380 for FY2019/20, Plus $13,000 Annually for Fiscal Years 2020/21 and 21/22 for a Total Amount not to Exceed $41,380 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing an amendment to an agreement for environmental remediation services in a total amount of $41,380. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a contract amendment with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. in the amounts of $15,380 for fiscal year FY 2019/20, and $13,000 annually for each of fiscal years FY 2020/21, and FY 2021/22 to provide groundwater well sampling services; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-117 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Stoneridge South, Phase 2 Subdivision - Final Map 5380 for 32 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located East of G Street, Between Winder Avenue and Mission Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Stoneridge South, Phase 2 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5380 for 32 single-family lots, generally located east of G Street, between Winder Avenue and Mission Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for Stoneridge South, Phase 2. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2020-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Stoneridge South, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5380); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Stoneridge South, Phase 2; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the subdivision agreement.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-200 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Allowing the Designation of an Authorized Agent to File an Application and Execute Documents Required to Obtain Disaster Relief Assistance from the California Covid -19 Pandemic (DR-4482) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution allowing the designation of an authorized agent to file an application and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance from the California Covid-19 Pandemic (DR-4482). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, designation of authorized agent to file applications and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-206 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept a Monetary Donation from the California Community Foundation in the Amount of $1,080,000 to Assist in the Purchase of Real Property for the Childs and B Street Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Affordable Housing Project and Approve the Associated Donation Acceptance Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting a monetary donation of $1,080,000 from the California Community Foundation to assist in the purchase of land for the Childs and B Street TOD Affordable Housing Project and approving the associated Donation Acceptance Agreement. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting donation and increasing revenue in the amount of $1,080,000 and appropriating the same in Fund 070 Housing Administration; B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager as designee, to execute all necessary agreements and documents; and C. Authorizing the Financer Officer to make necessary budget adjustment.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-214 1H.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Purchase and Sales Agreement Between the City of Merced and El Capitan Hotel Merced, LLC Exchanging Public Artwork for a Strip of Land (Walkway) Located Immediately West of the El Capitan Hotel Between 609 and 629 W. Main Street REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the terms of sale for a 1,286-square-foot strip of land previously used as a walkway located between 609 W. Main Street and 629 W. Main Street in exchange for one or more pieces of public artwork. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Merced and El Capitan Hotel Merced, LLC, for the strip of land located between 609 W. Main Street and 629 W. Main Street (Assessor’s Parcel Number 031-133-014); and, authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute all the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-216 1H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Continuing the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to COVID-19 as Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on March 13, 2020 and the City Council on March 16, 2020 REPORT IN BRIEF Asking the City Council to reaffirm the Declaration of a Local Emergency Due to the Outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus as proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on March 13, 2020 and the City Council on March 16, 2020 pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 8.20.070 and the Emergency Services Act. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, continuing the declaration of a local emergency related to COVID-19.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-215 1H.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with Chabin Concepts, Inc., to Expand the Scope of Service in an Additional Amount of $30,000 for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $80,000.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a first amendment to an agreement for professional services with Chabin Concepts, Inc., for an additional $30,000.00 to the original agreement amount of $50,000.00, with a total not to exceed $80,000.00. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a first amendment to an agreement of professional services with Chabin Concepts in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and, authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Action details Not available
20-087 1I.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Appeal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1238 and Site Plan Review #455 Which Would Allow the Construction of a Mixed-Use Development, Including 218 Apartments, Approximately 22,000 s.f. of Retail Commercial Space, and Approximately 14,000 s.f. of Office Space on a 5.94-Acre Parcel Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road REPORT IN BRIEF Considers an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP #1238) and Site Plan Review #455. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Open the Public Hearing and hear all testimony regarding the appeal; and, B. Close the Public Hearing; and, C. Provide direction to staff regarding findings to grant or deny the appeal, with or without prejudice.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-222 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report to Council on Possible Measures to Assist Local Businesses and Residents Through a Proposed COVID-19 Recovery Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Report from Staff and the Council Subcommittee regarding a potential COVID-19 Recovery Plan to assist local businesses and residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RECOMMENDATION Provide additional direction to staff on elements to include in a COVID-19 Recovery Plan for future Council adoption and implementation.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-221 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Mayor Pro Tempore Serratto’s Request to Discuss Eviction Concerns REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Pro Tempore Serratto request to discuss the eviction concerns pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff to evaluate possible solutions to eviction concerns within the City of Merced.approvedPass Action details Video Video
20-189 1K.2. 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
20-190 1K.3. 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