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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/15/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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24-710 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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, and; Under Negotiation: Appraisal of Property   Not available Not available
24-711 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Not available Not available
24-712 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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)   Not available Not available
24-703 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Not available Not available
24-704 1B.5. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Not available Not available
24-660 2F.1. Special Presentation ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on the New Broadband Provider in Merced REPORT IN BRIEF A presentation will be given by Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology and Jim Miller from Race Communication to give a community update on a new Broadband service provider coming to the City.   Not available Not available
24-702 1G.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Weaver Middle School, El Capitan High School, and West Point Graduate Brian Matthews for Trying Out for the United States Olympic Team in Track and Field REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by Brian Matthews.   Not available Video Video
24-713 1G.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representatives from local Scouting Troops.   Not available Video Video
24-581 1J.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.   Not available Not available
24-672 1J.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation & Parks Commission Minutes of February 26, 2024 and March 25, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
24-693 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission Minutes of April 18, 2024 and June 20, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
24-706 1J.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Modification to Street Closure Request #24-14 by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado), Located on W. Main Street Between M Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Canal Street Between Main Street and W. 18th Street, Including Bob Hart Square, to Change the Approved Date of Thursday, July 11, 2024, to Thursday, July 18, 2024, From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Approval of a Request for a City of Merced Co-Sponsorship REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to modify the approved closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square for a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado) previously approved for Thursday, July 11, 2024, to move the event to Thursday, July 18, 2024, due to the hot weather. The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between M Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Canal Street between Main Street and W. 18th Street, including Bob Hart Square from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Co-Sponsorship. On June 1   Not available Video Video
24-615 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #24-19 by Man Up Opportunity Foundation for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host Their Annual Fundraising Event, “Burgers and Brews” Which Includes the Serving of Alcohol, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by Man Up Opportunity Foundation to allow the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for their “Burgers and Brews” fundraiser event, to include the serving of alcohol. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a “Burgers and Brews” gourmet burger and local microbrewery beer sampling event, allowing the serving of alcohol; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to ensure compliance with the approved conditions.   Not available Not available
24-570 1J.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Lease and Service Agreements for Use of the Central (27th & K Street), McCombs and McNamara Youth Centers by the Current Youth Service Providers for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as Recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation to extend contracted Youth Service Provider’s use of City owned youth centers for one additional year (FY24/25). Each center is currently in contract for use by Youth Service Providers and each provider has expressed an interest in renewing their agreement for fiscal year 24/25. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County & revising the contribution of $35,000 to $25,000 for use of McCombs Youth Center; and, B. Approving a service agreement with Restorative Justice League for use of the Central Youth Center; and, C. Approving a service agreement with Challenged Family Resource Center for use of the Central Youth Center; and, D. Approving a service a   Not available Not available
24-613 1J.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. to Provide Parking Citation Processing and Collection Services for a Five-Year Period Starting July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2029, for an Annual Amount not to Exceed $70,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a five-year Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc., not to exceed $70,000 annually, to provide parking citation processing and collections services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a five-year Service Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc., not to exceed $70,000 annually, to provide parking citation processing and collections services; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the City Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.   Not available Not available
24-649 1J.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process, Allow the City to Piggyback onto Existing Contracts for Office Supplies and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies, and Authorize Purchases in a not to Exceed Amount of $620,000 Per Fiscal Year Through the Life of the Contracts with Staples, Amazon, Fastenal, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process, piggybacking onto existing contracts, and authorizing procurements by various City departments in an amount not to exceed $620,000 per fiscal year through the life of Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners’ multiyear competitively bid contracts for office and MRO supplies and other miscellaneous tools and equipment with Staples, Amazon, Fastenal, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.004.210 due to piggybacking; and, B. Approving piggybacking onto the Staples contract 012320-SCC expiring October April 6, 2025, for a not to exc   Not available Not available
24-658 2J.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Conti LLC for the Council Chamber Audio/Video Technology Refresh Project for $237,082.58 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Services Agreement for the Council Chamber Audio/Video Technology Refresh Project bid to Conti LLC for $237,082.58 and to approve change orders or contract amendments of 10% for a total cost of $260,791. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid for the Council Chamber Audio/Video Technology Refresh project to Conti LLC, in the amount of $237,082.58; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders or contract amendments of 10% with a total cost of $260,791; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.   Not available Video Video
24-661 2J.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Renew Software Subscription with Accela for Merced Connect Software for $26,423 in Fiscal Year 24/25 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement to renew a software subscription with Accela for Merced Connect Software for $26,423 through waiving the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code pursuant to annual service or supply agreement and purchases necessary for standardization on particular types of equipment; and, B. Approving a software subscription amendment with Accela for Merced Connect software of $26,423 for fiscal year 24/25; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.   Not available Not available
24-681 1J.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Entisys Solution Doing Business As e360 in a not to Exceed Amount of $557,400 in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Entisys Solution Doing Business As e360 in an amount not to exceed $557,400 in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 through the State of California’s Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19H1. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to the State of California’s cooperative purchasing program; and, B. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19H1 (Enterprise Technology Data Center); and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Entisys Solution Doing Business As e360 in an amount not to exceed $557,4   Not available Not available
24-692 1J.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Accepting and Appropriating Youth Community Access Grant in the Amount of $102,764 from the California Natural Resources Agency to Fund the Purchase of Two Hybrid Vehicles to Transport the Youth to Local, State and National Parks Through Parks and Community Services Outdoor Recreation Programs REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting and appropriating the Youth Community Access Grant from the California Natural Resources Agency. Grant funds will be used to purchase two Hybrid vehicles that will be used to transport program participants in the My City Mentoring and other outdoor recreational programs offered through Parks & Community Services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the California Natural Resources Agency, Youth Community Access grant funds in the amount of $102,764; and, B. Increasing revenue in the amount of $102,764 and appropriating the same in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services- Project GR250000; and, C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the expenses until grant funds are reimbursed; and, D. Authorizing the Financ   Not available Not available
24-701 1J.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting Police Department's Military Equipment Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance adopting the Police Department’s military equipment policy. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2566, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a Military Equipment Use Police, Otherwise Referred to Herein as a Specialized Police Equipment Use Policy, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and Government Code Sections 7070, et seq.   Not available Not available
24-684 1K.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s Written Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the Recommended City Council Monthly Stipend to be $500 and the Mayor’s Monthly Stipend to be $600 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s written recommendation to increase the monthly stipend for the City Council and the Mayor. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2024-78, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission’s recommendation to increase the monthly stipend it deems appropriate for the City Council and the Mayor pursuant to Section 402 of the City of Merced Charter; and, B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance of $4,522 to cover the cost of the City Council stipend from January 2025 through June 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-694 1K.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution to Call for a General Municipal Election for the Purpose of Placing a Ballot Measure Before the Voters to Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax by Two Percent on November 5, 2024, to be Consolidated with the Presidential General Election to be Conducted by the County of Merced and Requesting the Merced County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate Said Election with the General Municipal Election Being Held on the Same Date REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution calling a November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election for the purpose of placing a measure on the ballot regarding the two percent increase in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City's election with the General Municipal Election being held on the same date. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-79, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced Approving and Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Merced a Ballot Measure to Amend Merced Municipa   Not available Video Video
24-700 1L.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Request for Continuance of Second Public Hearing Regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2024 Annual Action Plan to the Council Meeting of August 5, 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Requests Council to continue the scheduled Second Public Hearing to the August 5, 2024, Council meeting, to allow staff additional time to finalize the plan to an approval-ready status. RECOMMENDATION City Council - A. Open the scheduled Public Hearing, receive any new public comment; and, B. Adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the Council Meeting of August 5, 2024   Not available Not available
24-709 1M.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Xiong’s Request for an Updated on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Agreements Timeline REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Xiong’s request for an updated on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) agreements timeline. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.   Not available Video Video
24-584 1M.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (At-Large, District 3, District 4, and One Ex-Officio) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (At-Large, District 3, District 4, and 1 Ex-Officio); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Video Video
24-585 1M.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Four Ex-Officio Members) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (4 Ex-Officio Members); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Video Video
24-586 1M.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (Two Seats) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Building and Housing Board of Appeals. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (two [2] vacancy); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Video Video
24-590 1M.5. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Personnel Board to Appoint One Employee Nominated Individual REPORT IN BRIEF Considers appointing one Employee nominated individual to the Personnel Board. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion appointing Dorothea White to serve as the Employee Nominated member for the Personnel Board with a full term expiring on July 1, 2028, respectively.   Not available Video Video
24-587 1M.6. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Planning Commission (At-Large) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill seats on the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing an individual to serve as a member of the Planning Commission (At-Large); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Video Video
24-588 1M.7. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 3) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill seats on the Recreation and Parks Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 3); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Video Video
24-589 1M.8. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 1 and 3) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill seats on the Tax Transparency Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (Districts 1 and 3); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.   Not available Video Video
24-582 1M.9. 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.   Not available Video Video
24-583 1M.10. 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.   Not available Video Video