Meeting date/time:
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6/20/2016
7:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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16-253
| 1 | F.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Site Plan Minutes of May 12, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-248
| 1 | F.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Planning Commission Minutes of May 4, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only | approved | Pass |
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16-254
| 1 | F.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Merced Regional Airport Authority Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-262
| 1 | F.5. | | 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. | approved | Pass |
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16-261
| 1 | F.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Calling an Election for November 8, 2016
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consideration of Resolutions Calling November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election for the Mayor and Three Members of the City Council by District and Requesting the County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the City's Election with the Consolidated District Election and the Unified District Election Being Held on the Same Date.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2016-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, calling a General Municipal Election for the election of the Mayor and three members of the City Council at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2016; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2016-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, California provide for the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Consolidated/Unified District Election to be held on November 8, 2016, direct the filing of a Notice of Election wi | approved | Pass |
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16-155
| 1 | F.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Contract Amendment for a Custom Modification Testing System
REPORT IN BRIEF
Amend the contract with SunGard for a custom modification testing system for $16,800.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the contract amendment with SunGard; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-251
| 1 | F.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Contract for Summer Camp Services With Boys and Girls Club of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving an agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced to provide summer camp services in the amount of $20,000 for FY 2016-17.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Merced in the amount of $20,000 to provide summer camp services; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-141
| 1 | F.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal year 2016-17 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution No. 2016-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, Authorizing the Establishment of an Annual Special Tax for Said District for Fiscal Year 2016-17. | approved | Pass |
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15-362
| 1 | F.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Merced Regional Airport Lease Renewal of Terminal Office Space for U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
REPORT IN BRIEF
TSA seeks to renew the lease for office space in the terminal building of the Merced Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement with Government Services Agency (GSA), an agent for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-258
| 1 | F.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc., for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project 116033
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $68,936.00 for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project in Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project 116033, to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc., in the amount of $68,936.00; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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16-233
| 1 | F.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: “B” Street Roadway Reconstruction - Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced for Project 116013
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Storm Drain Basin Property Transfer with the County of Merced for the “B” Street Roadway Reconstruction Project 116013.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Storm Drain Basin Property Transfer between the City of Merced and the County of Merced; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-266
| 1 | F.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Richard Townsend Construction for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Corrosion Control Project 116018 and Issue a Purchase Order to BioAir Solutions, LLC, for a Corrosion Control System
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $90,385.65 to Richard Townsend Construction for the headworks corrosion control project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Also, authorizes the purchase of equipment necessary to complete the project.)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Corrosion Control, Project 116018, to Richard Townsend Construction, in the amount of $90,385.65; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total construction contract; and,
C. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue a purchase order to BioAir Solutions, LLC, not to exceed $144,569.60 for the Corrosion Control Equipment. | approved | Pass |
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16-240
| 1 | F.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP) Grant for the M & G Street at Bear Creek Bridge Repair Project 108026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider accepting $1,707,744 in Federal grant funds for the construction costs associated with the repair of the M and G Street Bridges at Bear Creek.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant revenue from a Federal Grant, through Caltrans, increasing revenue account 450-1104-324.02-00 in the amount of $1,707,744; and,
B. Appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637.65-00-Project 108026 Bridge Repairs; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-164
| 1 | F.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Southeast Corner of Mansionette Drive and Mercy Avenue - Final Map 5356 for Mansionette Estates, Unit 5
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approval of Final Map 5356 for Mansionette Estates, Unit 5.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2016-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Manisonette Estates, Unit 5 Subdivision (#5356); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for “Mansionette Estates, Unit 5,” Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the Subdivision Map and execute the Subdivision Agreement and all other necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-244
| 1 | F.18. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure #16-09 - Street Closure Request for the Merced “Feast” Reception (Merced Main Street Association)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider a request for the closure of City streets and the use of Bob Hart Square with alcohol service.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of Main Street (between Canal Street and M Street) and the use of Bob Hart Square with alcohol service, as requested by the Merced Main Street Association to host the Merced “Feast” Reception, on Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. | approved | Pass |
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16-275
| 1 | F.19. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Amendment to City Manager’s Employment Agreement Clarifying Automatic Entitlement to Annual Salary Increases Already Set Forth in the City Manager Employment Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
A First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement is necessary to clearly indicate that the annual salary increases set forth in his Employment Agreement are to be implemented automatically on the scheduled dates without the need for annual formal action by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement. | approved | Pass |
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16-252
| 1 | F.20. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Transfer of Former RDA Assets to Merced Designated Local Authority and Authorization for City Manager to Accept Such Assets on the City’s Behalf
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorize the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority to transfer specific assets to the Merced Designated Local Authority or its designee, and authorize the City Manager to accept and consent to the transfer of these assets to the City, if offered.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution PFA 2016-04, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, authorizing the transfer of specific assets to the Merced Designated Local Authority or its designee; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2016-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to accept and consent on the City’s behalf the transfer of specific former assets of the Merced Redevelopment
Agency; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the | approved | Pass |
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16-259
| 1 | F.21. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Residential Water Connections and Right-of-Way Purchases
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving Purchase and Sales Agreements to acquire public right-of-way and amending the Merced Municipal Code to allow water connection fees to be financed over a 20-year period.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing Ordinance No. 2462, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 15.40.110, “Payment” of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Water Main Extensions; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Sales Agreements for Water Service Connections, acting on the City’s behalf in acquiring the necessary right-of-way and authorizing payment of all costs; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-260
| 1 | F.22. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance Dealing with No Parking Zones and Freight and Passenger Loading Zones
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Ordinance 2459, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 10.28.230, “No Parking Zones,” and Section 10.32.050, “Freight and Passenger Loading Zones - Locations,” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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16-271
| 1 | F.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2016, February 1, 2016, February 20, 2016, and February 29, 2016
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 January 19, 2016, February 1, 2016, February 20, 2016, and February 29, 2016. | approved as amended | Pass |
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16-257
| 2 | F.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: CCTV Camera Storage System Expansion
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City of Merced Information Technology Department is requesting the City Council approve the purchase of a CCTV Camera storage system expansion from CDW-G for $149,317.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments for the purchase of a CCTV Camera storage system expansion from CDW-G for $149,317. | approved | Pass |
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16-246
| 1 | F.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Water Service Request 16-02 for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider the request to allow a water connection to serve a church with classrooms within an unincorporated area within the City’s Sphere of Influence.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2016-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving Water Service Request 16-02 for an Out-of-Boundary Water Service Agreement to provide water to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 2916 McKee Road; and,
B. Authorizing the application to LAFCO for an Out-of-Boundary Service Request; and,
C. Approving the Agreement Affecting Real Property and Covenant to Annex (Water Connection Agreement), subject to LAFCO approval of the Out-of-Boundary Service Request; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved with conditions | Pass |
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16-234
| 1 | G.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: 2-Year Suspension of Collection of the Regional Transportation Impact Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider a proposed Ordinance which will suspend the City’s collection of Regional Transportation Impact Fees (RTIF) on all new development projects for a period of two years, or until June 20, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2461, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 17.64.150, ‘Repeal,’ of the Merced Municipal Code Relating to the Regional Transportation Impact Fees.” | continued | Pass |
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16-247
| 1 | G.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Report and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2016/2017
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a Resolution approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports and Budgets; and a Resolution approving abeyances for Districts with operating reserve balances above the amount required by the Fund Balance policy for the various Maintenance Districts after the close of the Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2016-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2016-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Glenhaven, Quail Run, Sequoia Hill, and Sky Moss Maintenance Districts, including the adoption of temporary, partial abeyances and assessments for each district. | adopted | Pass |
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16-263
| 1 | G.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Adoption of Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Continued Public Hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2016-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and,
B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 8, 2016 finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects to reflect actual balances as of June 30, 2016.
Public Financing and Economic Development Authority - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution PFA 2016-03, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and,
B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 8, | adopted | Pass |
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16-272
| 1 | H.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Murphy’s Request to Discuss Mansionette Maintenance District
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Council Member Murphy’s request to discuss the Mansionette Maintenance District upkeep pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on this item. | approved | Pass |
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