|
Meeting date/time:
|
2/3/2025
6:00 PM
|
Minutes status:
|
Draft
|
|
|
Meeting location:
|
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
|
|
25-115
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-066
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: Finance Officer; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-095
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. A. Pilola, MSC Case No. 21CV-00824 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-124
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation. One (1) Potential Case, Pursuant to California Government Code Section Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-121
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Black History Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a Representative of the NAACP. | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
25-038
| 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. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-122
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of January 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
|
|
25-069
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of October 9, 2024, October 23, 2024, December 4, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-070
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of December 12, 2023, February 27, 2024, April 23, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-126
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of September 16, 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 September 16, 2024. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-110
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment Lease Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Office Space in the Terminal Building of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration for office space in the terminal building of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Lease Agreement First Amendment with Government Services Agency (GSA), an agent for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for office space at the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-087
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Joint Use Agreement with Merced Irrigation District for E. Childs Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers entering into a Joint Use Agreement with Merced Irrigation District (MID) for the use of the southerly 30 feet of E. Childs Avenue adjacent to the Crossing at River Oaks Subdivision for the undergrounding of MID canal.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Joint Use Agreement with Merced Irrigation District for the use of the southerly 30 feet of E. Childs Avenue adjacent to the Crossing at River Oaks Subdivision for the undergrounding of an MID canal; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-015
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #24-34 by Velo Promo, LLC to Host the 38th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race, to Include M Street, from West 21st to West 18th Streets; West 18th Street, from M to N Streets; and N Street, from West 18th Street to West 21st Street, Including the Merced County Courthouse Loop on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by Velo Promo, LLC for the closure and use of City streets on Sunday, March 2, 2025, for the 38th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race. The request seeks approval to close M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to W. 21st Street, including the Merced County Courthouse loop from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to W. 21st Street, including the Merced County Courthouse loop on Sunday, March 2, | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-112
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-02 By Gran Fondo Hincapie for the 2nd Annual Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced Bike Event, Family Festival & Expo. Closures Include the Parking Lot at N Street and W 18th Street Starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM; N Street Between Arbor Lane Alley and W 19th Street Starting Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM; and Expanded Closures to Include West Main Street and West 20th Street Starting Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 5:00 AM
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request from Gran Fondo Hincapie for the closure and use of City streets for the 2nd Annual Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced Bike Event, Family Festival & Expo. The requested street closures include the parking lot at N Street and W 18th Street, N Street between Arbor Lane Alley and W 19th Street, and W Main Street and W 20th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures as follows:
· Parking Lot at N Street and W 18th Street: Closed starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
· N Street between Arbor Lane Alley and W 19th Street: Close | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-060
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for Financial Auditing and Related Services for an Additional $9,120 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $242,970
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for Professional Auditing and Related Services, adding $9,120 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $242,970.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Third Amendment with Eide Bailly LLP to provide financial audit services of the Successor Agency for an additional $9,120 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $242,970; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-072
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and File Community Facilities District (CFD) Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced) Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
The continuing annual disclosure reports contain certain CFD information required to be filed annually by the City per Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b) and Government Code sections 50075-50077 and 53410-53412.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the CFD Annual Disclosure Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for CFD Nos. 2003-1 (Bellevue Ranch East), 2003-2 (Services), 2005-1 (Bellevue Ranch West), 2006-1 (Moraga of Merced). | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
25-088
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5423 for The Crossing at River Oaks Phase 5, Subdivision for 32 Lots at Coffee Street and E. Childs Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for The Crossing at River Oaks Phase 5
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting the Final Map #5423 for 32 lots, located between Coffee Street and Campus Parkway, south of E. Childs Avenue, and the Subdivision Agreement for The Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2025-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for The Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision (#5423); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for The Crossing at River Oaks, Phase 5 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
25-089
| 1 | J.1. | | Action Items | SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of Substantial Amendments to the 2019 and 2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plans, to Consider Repurposing Remaining Coronavirus Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Funding Originally Appropriated to COVID-19 Pandemic Response Programming in the 2019 Annual Action Plan; to Consider Repurposing CDBG Funding Originally Appropriated in the 2024 Annual Action Plan; and, to Consider Appropriating Unanticipated Amounts of 2024 Program Year CDBG Program Income to Suitable Eligible Project(s) that will Expedite Expenditures
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers and recommends approval of proposed amendments to the 2019 and 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plans involving a change in the use of the remaining 2019 Coronavirus Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds and the City’s normal entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, to activities that will expedite the disbursement of both funding sources to meet approaching HUD expenditure deadlines. Additionally, the 2024 Annual Ac | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
25-123
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Request to Display the Christian Flag in Bob Hart Square in Honor of Easter as Submitted by the Barn Church Beginning on April 11, 2025 Through May 9, 2025 and to Include this Request on the Annual Flag Calendar Adopted by the City Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request from the Barn Church to Display the Christian Flag in Bob Hart Square on April 11, 2025 through May 9, 2025 in honor of Easter and to include this request on the annual Flag Calendar adopted by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the request to be added to the Flag Calendar for the 2025 year in accordance with Council Policy C-7 regarding the display of commemorative flags; and,
B. Bringing a Resolution back for adoption. | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
25-044
| 1 | K.2. | | 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. | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
25-049
| 1 | K.3. | | 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. | | |
Not available
|
Video
|
|
|