Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 10/18/2021 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: Amended Agenda Amended Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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21-843 1B.1. Study Session ItemSUBJECT: Study the Results of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Survey and Discussion on Developing a Strategic Investment Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Council and Staff will study the results of the ARPA survey and discuss developing a strategic investment plan. RECOMMENDATION Provide Staff direction.   Action details Not available
21-842 1E.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by a representative from the Merced Fire IAFF Local 1479.   Action details Not available
21-801 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
21-800 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2021 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 October 4, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-700 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Contract for Purchases of Personal Protective Equipment, Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Fire Suppression and Prevention from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an Amount not to Exceed $200,000 Through June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the contract for purchases of various personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, supplies, and services from L.N. Curtis & Sons through June 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and, B. Approving the purchases of personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, and supplies from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the Agreement for Supplies and Services attached hereto.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-750 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) - State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 10-5085 and Approval to Accept Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Funds, CML-5085(052) 119070 CMAQ in the Amount of $403,472 for Construction of the Sidewalks on 7th and 8th Streets Between Linda Lane and West Avenue and Linda Lane Between 7th Street and Lopes Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $403,472 in Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant funding for Construction of the sidewalks on 7th and 8th Streets between Linda Lane and West Avenue and Linda Lane between 7th Street and Lopes Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in account 450-1104-321.32-00 by $403,472 and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Project No. 119070) for construction costs associated with construction of sidewalks on 7th and 8th Streets between Linda Lane and West Avenue and Linda Lane between 7th Street and Lopes Avenue; and, B. Approving the use oapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-757 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning and Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Bellevue Merced, LLC, Baxter Ranches, LLC, and Hostetler Investments, LLC for Preparation of an Environmental Document for General Plan Amendment #17-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #42 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning in the amount of $96,004 for preparation of an environmental document for General Plan Amendment #17-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #42 to change land use designations in portions of Bellevue Ranch. Also considers approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Bellevue Merced, LLC, Baxter Ranches, LLC, and Hostetler Investments, LLC, in the amount of $105,604.40 to cover the costs of the preparation of the environmental document and related administrative costs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with J.B. AnderapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-799 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Economic Planning Systems (EPS) for the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program Update, Status Report on the Update, and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Administrative Policy (A-32) for the Impact Fee Program REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Economic Planning Systems (EPS) in the amount of $10,000 to complete the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program Update as well as receiving a status report on the update and considering the adoption of a resolution amending Administrative Policy A-32 for the Impact Fee Program in the areas of exemptions, fee deferrals, and required security. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Economic Planning Systems (EPS) to complete the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program Update in the amount of $10,000; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from Fund 017-DeveloapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-812 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) from the SB2 Planning Grants Program in the Amount of $310,000, Approval to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the State of California HCD Local Early Action Planning Grant Program (LEAP) in the Amount of $300,000, and Approval to use Pooled Cash to Cover the Appropriation until Grant Funds are Reimbursed REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating grant funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) from the SB2 Planning Grants Program in the amount of $310,000, accepting and appropriating grant funds from the State of California HCD Local Early Action Planning Grant Program (LEAP) in the amount of $300,000, using pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed, authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments, and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all documents including any amendments. RECOMMENDATION City CounciapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-755 1H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Merced Chevrolet for the Purchase of Two (2) New Crew Cab Pickups for the Fire Department and Three (3) New Four-Door Sedans for the Police Department, for a Total Cost of $145,001.37 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the Bid to Merced Chevrolet for the purchase of two new crew cab pickups for the Fire Department and three four-door sedans for the Police Department to replace vehicles at end-of-life cycle. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the supply of two new crew cab pickups and three four-door sedans, for a total amount of $145,001.37; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-767 1H.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc., for Environmental Services Relating to the Annexation of the UC Merced Campus to the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers entering into a professional services agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc., in the amount of $52,540 to perform environmental services for the annexation of the UC Merced Campus to the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc., to perform environmental services for the Annexation of the UC Merced Campus to the City of Merced in the amount of $52,540; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreement.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-790 1H.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Professional Services with PrivITation Consulting Corp. in the not to Exceed Amount of $142,200 (Phases 1 & 2) for Replacement of the Siemens HVAC Automation System at the Civic Center and Central Police Department for the Term Ending June 30, 2023; and Approval of a HVAC Automation Preventative Maintenance Agreement with PrivITation Consulting Corp. in the Amount of $17,250 for the Term Ending July 31, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements and approving two separate agreements with PrivITation Consulting Corp. for Phases 1, 2, & 3 of the HVAC automation system replacement project, as well as maintenance of the HVAC automation system at the Civic Center and Central Police Department. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and, B. Approving the agreement for professional services with PrivITation Consulting Corp., in the not to exceed aapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-816 1H.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Number S2180027 with the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Program in Order to Provide Hunting and Bird Watching Opportunities at the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant and Approval to Accept $8,105.50 into Account 024-1216-360.01-01 to Administer the Program, Increase the Revenue Account in the Amount of $1,052, and Appropriate the Same to the Contingency Account 024-1201-542.34-00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution and agreement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide hunting and bird watching opportunities at the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant property through the SHARE program, increases the revenue account 024-1216-360.01-01 by the amount of $1,052, and appropriates the increased amount to the contingency account 024-1201-542.34-00. RECOMMENDATION City Council- Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2021-91, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving contract number S21approvedPass Action details Not available
21-830 1H.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Professional Agreement with LPA, Inc., to Conduct a Structural Analysis of the Central Police Station and Assess Programming and Facility Layout for an Additional Cost of $17,500 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider the approval of the First Amendment to the LPA, Inc. Professional Services Agreement, to conduct a structural analysis of the Central Police Station and assess programming and facility layout for an additional not-to-exceed amount of $17,500. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the first amendment to the agreement with LPA, Inc., and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-834 1H.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Merced Police Officers Association (MPOA) with a Term of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2024 and Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 087 American Rescue Plan Act in the Amount of $121,508 and Fund 157 CFD-Police in the Amount of $1,445 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Police Officers Association (MPOA) with a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and approval of Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 087 American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $121,508 and Fund 157 CFD-Police in the amount of $1,445. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2021-96, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Police Officers Association (MPOA); and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to make non-substantive modifications subject to City Attorney approval and to execute the necessary documents; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amoapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-831 1H.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 8.04.640 “Commercial Recycling Rates and Charges”, Section 8.04.800 “Commercial Green or Organic Waste Rates and Charges”, and Adding Article V of Chapter 8.04 “Commercial Waste Generators” to the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption an ordinance to amend Section 8.04.640 “Commercial Recycling Rates and Charges”, Section 8.04.800 “Commercial Green or Organic Waste Rates and Charges” and adding Article V of Chapter 8.04 “Commercial Waste Generators” to the Merced Municipal Code to aid in compliance with California State regulations for mandatory recycling and green or organic waste diversion. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2533, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 8.04.640 “Commercial Recycling Rates and Charges”, and 8.04.800, “Commercial Green or Organic Waste Rates and Charges” and adding Article V, “Commercial Waste Generators,” to Chapter 8.04, “Garbage and Rubbish” of the MercedapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-820 1H.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Merced County and the City of Merced for Administration of the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Cohort 2 for the Three-Year Pilot Program, up to a Maximum of $355,094, to Provide Prevention and Early Intervention Services to the Youth Identified through Middle and High Schools REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Merced County and the City of Merced for Administration of the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Cohort 2 for the three-year pilot program, up to a maximum of $355,094, to provide prevention and early intervention services to the youth identified through middle schools and high schools. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Merced County and the City of Merced, up to a maximum of $355,094, for the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Cohort 2; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the contract/standard agreement, including any amapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-832 1H.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Opposing the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company’s June 2021 General Rate Case Filing to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Requesting Substantial Rate Increases REPORT IN BRIEF Adopting a Resolution calling upon the CPUC and PG&E to cease from authorizing further electricity rate increases until equitable rate reforms and spending control measures offset measures are implemented to offset rate increases. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion - Adopting Resolution 2021-94, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, in opposition to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) company’s June 2021 general rate care (GRC) filing to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting substantial rate increases.continuedPass Action details Video Video
21-833 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a Resolution in support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-95, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to support the black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) Merced Community.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-829 1I.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Site Utilization Plan (SUP) Revision #4 to Planned Development (P-D) #72 Initiated by Yosemite & G, LLC., Property Owner, and Approval of an Amendment to the Legislative Action Agreement for the Yosemite Crossing Development to Include a Car Wash, Additional Retail Buildings, and 52 Additional Multi-Family Units, as Well as Reconfiguring the Location of Various Buildings on the Site REPORT IN BRIEF This application is to modify the Site Utilization Plan (SUP) for the Yosemite Crossing Development at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street to allow inclusion of a car wash, additional retail buildings, realignment of the uses on-site, and an increase of 52 multi-family units from 44 (approved) to 96 (proposed). RECOMMENDATION City Council- Adopt a motion: A. Approving Environmental Review #21-18 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings); and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2534, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Site Utilization Plan RevisiodeniedFail Action details Video Video
21-768 1I.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 20.44.160 of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Tobacco Sales Near Schools and Adoption of a Categorical Exemption (Zoning Ordinance Amendment #21-03), as Requested by Ashley Investments REPORT IN BRIEF Considers introducing an Ordinance amending Section 20.44.160 of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Tobacco Sales Near Schools, which would more closely match the regulations for Commercial Cannabis Permits and allow for exceptions to be made under certain circumstances for tobacco retailers near youth-oriented facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #21-24); and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2535, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, CA, amending section 20.44.160 “Tobacco Sales Prohibited Near Schools” of the Merced Municipal Code regarding tobacco sales near schools and other sensitive uses.approvedFail Action details Video Video
21-837 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Requests for Approval of Additions and Deletions to Positions and a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $122,957 in Fund 558-Refuse Operations REPORT IN BRIEF Staff seeks approval of additions and deletions to positions and a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $122,957 in Fund 558-Refuse Operations. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the addition of an Economic Development Manager, an Economic Development Associate, and the deletion of an Economic Development Director in the Economic Development Department; and, B. Approving the addition of a Human Resources Manager, a Human Resources Technician I, and the deletion of a Human Resources Director in the Human Resources Department; and, C. Approving the addition of a Management Analyst and the deletion of a Senior Management Analyst in the Development Services Department; and, D. Approving the addition of two Refuse Equipment Operator I and one Container Maintenance Worker in the Public Works - Refuse Division; and, E. Approving a Supplemental Appropriate from the unreserapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-828 1J.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report to Council Regarding the Expiration of Governor’s Executive Order N-42-20 (Water Shut-Off Moratorium) REPORT IN BRIEF Provide direction to staff regarding the expiration of Governor’s Executive Orders N-42-20 (Water Shut-Off Moratorium). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion providing direction to staff regarding the expiration of Governor’s Executive Order N-42-20 and when to reinstate the utility billing delinquency and water shut-off process.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-811 1J.3. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report to Council to Consider Selection of Affordable Housing Development Partners for Housing Successor Agency In-Fill Properties Including Authorization for the Execution of Exclusive Negotiation Agreements with the Selected Development Partners Subject to Approval by the City Attorney, and the Execution of all Documents by the City Manager or Deputy City Manager REPORT IN BRIEF Selection of Affordable Housing Development Partners for Housing Successor Agency (HSA) In-Fill Properties, authorizing the execution of Exclusive Negotiation Agreements (ENA) with the selected Development Partners subject to approval by the City Attorney, and authorizing the execution of all documents necessary to implement direction by the City Manager or Deputy City Manager. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Selecting Affordable Housing Development Partners for the Housing Successor Agency In-Fill Properties including: · Linc Housing - Sites 1 through 5 · Habitat for Humanity Merced County - Sites 6 and 8 · Housing Development Corporation Monterey County - Sites 7 and 9 · CapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-826 1J.4. Report ItemSUBJECT: Approval of an Affordable Housing Funding Plan and Authorization of Conditional Letters of Commitment Subject to Review by the City Attorney REPORT IN BRIEF Approval of an Affordable Housing Funding Plan, authorizing Conditional Letters of Commitment consistent with the Council Direction in a form subject to review by the City Attorney, and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents to implement the Affordable Housing Funding Plan and Conditional Letters of Commitment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving of an Affordable Housing Funding Plan; and, B. Authorizing Conditional Letters of Commitment consistent with the approved Affordable Housing Funding Plan in a form subject to review by the City Attorney; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents to implement the Affordable Funding Plan and Conditional Letters of Commitment.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-841 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Findings to Hold City Council, Commission, and Committee Meetings Using a Combination of In-Person/Virtual (Hybrid) Meetings Under Assembly Bill (AB) 361 REPORT IN BRIEF That the City Council finds that during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, the City Council and all commission and committee meetings will be held as hybrid meetings. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-98, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, making findings consistent with the requirements of AB 361 to allow for in-person/virtual (hybrid) public meetings.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-817 1K.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Appointment to the Vacant Redistricting Advisory Committee District 1 Seat REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will appoint an individual to the vacant Redistricting Advisory Committee District 1 seat. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion appointing a qualified applicant to the vacant Redistricting Advisory Committee District 1 seatapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-818 1K.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission by District, Appointment to the At-Large Seat and Appointment of a Liaison to a Vacant District Seat REPORT IN BRIEF Considers appointing sitting commission members to Council District seats as required by Ordinance 2525. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion appointing sitting commission members to District 1, District 3, District 4, District 6, the At-Large Seat, and appoint the remaining member as a liaison to either District 2 or District 5.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-822 1K.5. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss Potential Changes to the Merced Municipal Code Chapter 8.30 “Regulation of Shopping Carts” REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss potential changes to the City’s current shopping cart ordinance pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on any potential changes to the City’s current shopping cart ordinance.   Action details Video Video
21-802 1K.6. 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
21-803 1K.7. 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