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22-229
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957 | | |
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22-325
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (1) Threat of Litigation | | |
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22-242
| 1 | G.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Serratto will present the proclamation. | | |
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22-261
| 1 | G.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Lao New Year
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Serratto will present the proclamation to a member of the Lao Community. | | |
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22-294
| 1 | G.3. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: City Council Volunteer of the Year Awards
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Members nominated a volunteer within their district and the Mayor nominated one at-large volunteer to highlight those who have given back to their community. | | |
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22-310
| 1 | H.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Merced County Sheriff’s Department Presentation on Their Trap and Release Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation from the Merced County Sheriff’s Department on their Trap and Release Program. | | |
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22-262
| 1 | K.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. | approved | Pass |
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22-152
| 1 | K.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of November 3, and December 8, 2021 and January 19, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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22-263
| 1 | K.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2022
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 March 7, 2022. | approved | Pass |
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22-194
| 1 | K.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process to Allow Piggybacking onto Fresno County Agreement No. 17-446 and Approval of Agreements with CORE Spaces and Design for Updating City of Merced Office Space at 1735 M Street in a not to Exceed Amount of $277,712.89
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to waive the competitive bidding and approve agreements with CORE Spaces and Design for updating the City of Merced office space at 1735 M Street not to exceed $277,712.89.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bid requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to piggybacking; and,
B. Approving the Supplies and Services Agreement with Core Spaces and Design in an amount not to exceed $277,712.89; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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22-214
| 1 | K.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adoption of a resolution adopting the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) for the County of Merced, and Cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos and Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, adopting the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. | approved | Pass |
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22-232
| 1 | K.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Accept and Appropriate $13,000 in the Fiscal Year 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds and Authorization to Purchase and Install Four (4) Vehicular Repeaters for the Fire Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating $13,000 of Fiscal Year 2020 SHSGP Grant for the purchase and installation of four (4) vehicular repeaters for the Fire Department and using pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting $13,000 of Fiscal Year 2020 SHSGP grant funds to account 001-0901-324.02-00 Other State Grants; and,
B. Appropriating $13,000 to account 001-0901-522.26-00 Supplies and Services / Other Equipment O & M to purchase the mobile repeaters, accessories, installation and,
C. Authorizing the City to purchase requested radio equipment through Ten-Four Communications for equipment costs not to exceed $13,000; and,
D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and,
E. Authorizing the City | approved | Pass |
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22-258
| 1 | K.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #22-04 by the Regents of the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host the Class of 2022 Graduation Reception, Which Includes Serving Alcohol, on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by UC Merced allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (event time 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), for the Graduating Class of 2022’s graduation reception, which includes the serving of alcohol.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., for a graduation reception (including the serving of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report. | approved | Pass |
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22-283
| 1 | K.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) From the Homekey Program in the Amount of $4,420,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider accepting and appropriating grant funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) from the Homekey Program in the amount of $4,420,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting Homekey grant funds in the amount of $4,420,000; and,
B. Increasing revenue account 097-1301-324-02-00 in the amount of $4,420,000 and appropriating the same to 097-1301-512-17-00 for expenditures; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments. | approved | Pass |
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22-212
| 1 | K.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intent Regarding Annexation No. 20 into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for Approximately 15.93 Acres of Land Located at the Northeast Corner of El Redondo Drive (Extended) and Monaco Drive and Setting a Public Hearing for May 2, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests the City Council to adopt a Resolution of Intent to annex 15.93 acres of land located at the northeast corner of El Redondo Drive (extended) and Monaco Drive into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) and set a public hearing for May 2, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-20, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services), declaring its intention to annex area to said district and authorize the levy of a special tax within said annexation and approving a certain agreement related thereto; and,
B. Setting the Public Hearing for May 2, 2022; and,
C. Accepting the Petition, | approved | Pass |
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22-211
| 1 | K.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $6,589.50 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in the Final Change Order #4 with Agee Construction Corporation for V Street Improvements - 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 117038 Which will be the Final Increase for the Project in Order to Close out the Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $6,589.50 for City Project No. 117038 - V Street Improvements, 16th Street to 18th Street and Change Order #4 with Agee Construction Corporation. This increase will be the Final increase for the project in order to close out the project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders with Agee Construction Corporation up to a total contingency amount of $61,703.03 including an increase in contingency of $6,589.50. | approved | Pass |
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22-287
| 1 | K.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Lease Agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center with Restorative Justice League for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional Two Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center to Restorative Justice League for afterschool youth programming.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a lease agreement with Restorative Justice League for afterschool youth programming at the Central Youth Center for a one-year term; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-309
| 1 | K.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with the County of Merced to Administer the Youth Jobs Program Using American Rescue Plan Act Funding in an Amount of $1,025,000 Over Two Years and a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $25,000 from Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council directed staff to use a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act allocation for a youth job training program that provides young people with paid work experience supported by career guidance and skills development. The proposed agreement is with the County of Merced via their Department of Workforce Investment to provide the program over two years for a total of $1,025,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $25,000; and,
B. Approving the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Merced and County of Merced to provide a youth job training program over the next two years in an amount not to exceed | approved | Pass |
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22-230
| 1 | K.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Supplemental Appropriations / Budget Modifications Totaling $750,000 from Various Division Budgets to Fund 670-Fleet Management Vehicle Fuel Expense Account to Cover Funding Shortage Through June 30, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers transferring $750,000 from various divisions to Fund 670-Fleet Management and appropriating in the Vehicle Fuel expense account to cover the funding shortage through June 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $71,480 for the Fire Department; and,
B. Approving the transfer of $750,000 from various divisions to Fleet Fund 670 and appropriating the same to Vehicle Fuel expense account 670-1103-532.33-00; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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22-231
| 1 | K.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Donlee Pump Company, Inc., for the Replacement of Diesel Fuel Dispensing Equipment at the City of Merced Corporation Yard in a Total Amount not to Exceed $114,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for professional services with Donlee Pump Company, Inc., for replacement of diesel fuel dispensing equipment at the City of Merced Corporation Yard for a total amount not to exceed $114,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for professional services with Donlee Pump Company, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $114,000 for Replacement of Diesel Fuel Dispensing Equipment at the City of Merced Corporation Yard; and,
B. Authorizing contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-251
| 1 | K.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Vela Strategic Marketing and Public Relations for Marketing of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport in an Amount not to Exceed $69,975.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Professional Services Agreement for consultant services for marketing of the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Vela Strategic Marketing & Public Relations in the amount of $69,975.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-099
| 1 | L.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #21-03 to Change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Low-Medium Density (LMD) Residential and Zone Change #429 to Change the Zoning Designation from Planned Development (P-D) #73 to Residential Planned Development (RP-D) #63 to Allow the Construction of Single-Family Homes, Initiated by Peter Lau on Behalf of Bellevue Ranch Paseo, LLC, for Approximately 8.5 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Bellevue Road and Barclay Way
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request for City Council to consider changing the General Plan land use designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Low-Medium Density (LMD) Residential and changing the Zoning from Planned Development (P-D #73) to Residential Planning Development (RP-D) #63, including an Environmental Review and Legislative Action Agreement for approximately 8.5 acres of land generally located at the northeast corner of Bellevue Road and Barclay Way.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-19, A Resolution of the | approved | Pass |
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22-282
| 1 | M.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report and Request for City Council Direction on the Main Street One-Way Pilot Program and Downtown Merced Circulation Traffic Impact Analysis
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff received the Final Traffic Impact and Parking Analysis for the Downtown One-Way Program. The analysis evaluated the circulation of traffic in the downtown corridor and provides recommendations to implement a permanent one-way street on Main Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to O Street. Traffic will also flow in the West bound direction. Additionally, the analysis provides recommendations to increase parking in the downtown area from G Street to R Street along Main Street and 18th Street. A minimum of 96 additional parking stalls would be created from implementation of the recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Providing direction to staff regarding transitioning W. Main Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to O Street to one-way traffic and adding diagonal parking; and,
B. Providing direction to staff regarding transitioning Canal Street from W. 18th Street to W. Ma | approved | Pass |
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22-307
| 1 | M.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Review and Approve the Recommended Allocations of American Rescue Plan Act to Non-Profit Organizations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve the recommended allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Non-Profit Support as part of the approved City Council ARPA Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on program elements and operational needs related to the implementation of the ARPA Strategic Investment Plan and continued impact of COVID-19 to essential services. | approved | Pass |
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22-296
| 1 | M.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report for Discussion and to Provide Direction on the Advance Peace Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a brief report on Advance Peace and possible next steps regarding the implementation of a violence prevention program. Staff are seeking City Council discussion and direction on next steps.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council to receive the report on Advance Peace and provide Staff direction on next steps. | approved | Pass |
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22-308
| 1 | N.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction Regarding Commercial Truck Parking Alternatives
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding commercial truck parking alternatives including allowing commercial truck parking in the Airport Industrial Park, partnerships/agreements for the construction and use of parking lots, and referrals to existing truck parking yards.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff regarding the commercial truck parking alternatives. | approved | Pass |
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22-264
| 1 | N.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. | approved | Pass |
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22-265
| 1 | N.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. | | |
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