Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/6/2022 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: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: Special Meeting Notice
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22-472 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Christopher Cowings v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number ADJ14807111 and ADJ13189460; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
22-473 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Daniel Richardson v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number ADJ11399305, ADJ11398896, ADJ11399184, ADJ11399289, ADJ11399279; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
22-474 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 case); AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)   Action details Not available
22-435 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Merced Pride Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of the Merced LGBTQ+ Alliance.   Action details Video Video
22-434 1F.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Juneteenth REPORT IN BRIEF Received by Allen Brooks, NAACP President.   Action details Video Video
22-438 1F.3. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of the Golden Valley High School Crime Scene Investigation Team REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will recognize members of the Golden Valley High School crime scene investigation team for their achievements.   Action details Video Video
22-414 1I.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
22-379 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Reports REPORT IN BRIEF Annual attendance review conducted with results filed with the City Clerk's Office. RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-383 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, March 9 and 23, and April 6, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-455 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of May 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $34,000 and of Public Works contracts under $76,875.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-357 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2022 and May 16, 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 May 2, 2022 and May16, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-457 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Property Access License Between CC915 Merced, Inc. and The City of Merced Subject to Review by the City Attorney REPORT IN BRIEF Consideration of a Property Access License between CC915, Inc., a Florida for profit-corporation, and the City of Merced for property located at 73 S. R Street, APN No. 059-256-004. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Property Access License between CC915, Inc., a Florida for profit-corporation and City of Merced for property located at 73 S. R Street, APN No. 059-256-004 in a form subject to review by the City Attorney; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents to implement this action.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-406 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Three Professional Services Agreements with Goodwin Consulting Group for Preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District (CFD) Annexations Numbers 18, 19 and 20 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving contracts with Goodwin Consulting Group for preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District Annexations Numbers 18, 19, and 20. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Professional Services Agreements with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the Rate and Method of Apportionment for Community Facilities Annexations Numbers 18, 19, and 20 in the amounts of $7,000, $9,000, and $7,000 respectively, and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-410 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program in the Amount of $1,324,969 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider accepting and appropriating grant funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program in the Amount of $1,324,969. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting PLHA grant funds in the amount of $1,324,969; and, B. Increasing revenue account 099-1301-324.02-00 in the amount of $1,324,969 and appropriating the same to 099-1301-512.17-00 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-451 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request and Use of City Owned Real Estate by the Juneteenth Celebration Committee for the Juneteenth Community March and Celebration on June 18th, 2022, for the Use of a Portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 18th Street to West 11th Street, W 11th Street to K Street (McNamara Park) REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes the use of a portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and the closure of Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 18th Street to West 11th Street, W 11th Street to K Street (McNamara Park) on Saturday June 18th, 2022 to have a staging area, hold a march, parade and food preparation for the Juneteenth Celebration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the request by Tamara Cobb and the Juneteenth Celebration Committee to use a portion of Parking Lot #14 Located at 1739 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and close Martin Luther King Jr Way from West 18th Street to West 11th Street, W 11th Street to K Street (McNamara Park) on Saturday June approvedPass Action details Not available
22-413 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Increase Expenditure Authority in the Amount of $800.00 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri) for the Duration of the Small Government Enterprise Agreement, (SGEA) for Fiscal Years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, in a not to Exceed Amount of $55,400.00 per Year REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an increase to the expenditure authority in the amount of $800.00 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri) for the duration of the Small Government Enterprise Agreement, (SGEA) for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for the Sole Source Purchase of software licenses and maintenance; and, B. Approving the increase expenditure allowance in the amount of $800.00 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri) for the duration of the Small Government Enterprise Agreement, (SGEA) for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, not to exceed $55,400.00 per year; and, C. AutapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-342 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Project List for the Road Repair Accountability Act (SB 1), Local Streets and Roads Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Requests the City Council to approve the list of projects proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds pursuant to SB1 for FY 2022/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-384 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F029 Rev. 1 and Award of Bid to Avison Construction, Inc. for the CMAQ John Muir Sidewalk Project, Project Number 119042, in the Amount of $898,832.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $639,449 in CMAQ Grant funding and awarding a construction contract to Avison Construction, Inc. in the amount of $898,832.00 for the CMAQ John Muir Sidewalk Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F029 Rev. 1; and, B. Awarding the CMAQ John Muir Sidewalk Project 119042 to Avison Construction, Inc., in the amount of $898,832.00; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and, D. Authorizing the approvedPass Action details Not available
22-427 1I.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Supplies and Services Agreement with Interstate Truck Center, LLC, for the Purchase of Various Vehicle Parts and Vehicle Repair/Parts Installation Services in the Additional Amount not to Exceed $50,000 for the Contract Terms Ending June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an amendment to the supplies and services agreement for purchase of various vehicle parts and vehicle repair/parts installation services through June 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a First Amendment to Supplies and Services Agreement with Interstate Truck Center, LLC, in the additional amount not to exceed $50,000; and, authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents and approve amendments up to the City Manager threshold of $34,000.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-221 1I.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from Hach Company, Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; and with Trojan Technologies Group, LLC in the Additional Amount not to Exceed $100,000, for a Total Purchase Amount of $250,000 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 purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and, B. Approving the purchase of various laboratory supplies and equipment, as well as annual maintenance or repair services for related equipment from Hach Company, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/20approvedPass Action details Not available
22-385 1I.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of Agreement for Purchase of Goods with Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply for the Purchase of Various Parts, Equipment, Tools, Materials, and Supplies Used in Public Works Operations in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000, and with Schoettler Tire, Inc., for the Purchase of Various Vehicle and Equipment Tires in the Amount not to Exceed $125,000 for the Contract Terms Ending 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 two separate agreements for the purchase of vehicle parts, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in daily Public Works operations, as well as the purchase of various vehicle and equipment tires. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supply agreements; and, B. Approving an Agreement for Purchase of Goods with Western approvedPass Action details Not available
22-387 1I.18. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase VI Improvement Upgrades to Extend Contract End Date REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing a second amendment to professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for engineering design of wastewater treatment facility improvement upgrades to extend the original contract term date through completion of the project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a second amendment to agreement for professional services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to extend the contract term and, authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-393 1I.19. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $29,000 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674 for the Purchase of a Striping Machine, Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorization for the Purchase of Two (2) Budgeted Fleet Vehicles, Depending on Availability, Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell, Including One Front-Loader Refuse Truck for $330,784.01 from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., and One Truck-Mounted Striping Machine for $228,971.46 from EZ Liner REPORT IN BRIEF Considers appropriating an additional $29,000 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund and authorizing waiving competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicles through the government procurement program Sourcewell. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 to utilize cooperative purchasing agreements through Sourcewell, a approvedPass Action details Not available
22-436 1I.20. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution to Approve No Increase to Water Rates per City Council Direction REPORT IN BRIEF Resolution to Approve No Increase to Water Rates per City Council Direction. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California continuing the base water service rates and charges unchanged for the next fiscal year.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-469 1I.21. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation Within the General Fund in the Amount of $33,000 and Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services for Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, & Associates to Conduct Survey Ballot Measure Feasibility for Affordable Housing and Measure C REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation within the General Fund in the amount of $33,000 and approval of the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services for Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, & Associates to Conduct Survey Ballot Measure Feasibility for Affordable Housing and Measure C. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services for Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation within the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of $33,000; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-475 1I.22. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the General Fund in the Amount of $202,000 and Fund 666-Workers Compensation in the Amount of $8,690 Due to Increased Worker’s Compensation Claims Activity in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $202,000 and in Fund 666-Worker’s Compensation in the amount of $8,690 due to higher than projected worker’s compensation claims activity than what was originally budgeted for in fiscal year 2021-2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund unencumbered, unreserved fund balance in the amount $202,000, transfer to Fund 666-Worker’s Compensation and appropriate the same in Fund 666-Worker’s Compensation; and, B. Approving a supplemental appropriation of $8,690 from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance in Fund 666-Worker’s Compensation to cover expenditures; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-772 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5397 for Sage Creek, Phase 2 Subdivision for 78 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located South of Cardella Road (Extended) Between El Redondo Drive (Extended) and Horizons Avenue (Extended) and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 2 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5397 for 78 single-family lots, located south of Cardella Road (extended) between El Redondo Drive (extended) and Horizons Avenue (extended), and the Subdivision Agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 2 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2022-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Sage Creek, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5397); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 2 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-396 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(057) for Phase End Date Extension and the Use of $610,136.00 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Project No. 121045 - Construction of the Merced North Transit Hub REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an extension of the Phase End Date (PED) from 3/1/2022 to 9/1/2023 and accepting $610,136 in Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant funding for Construction of the Merced North Transit Hub RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the PED extension from March 1, 2022, to September 1, 2023; and, B. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in fund 450-1104-321.32-00 by $610,136 and appropriating the same to fund 450-1104-637.65-00-Project #121045 CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub; and, C. Approving a budget adjustment for local matching funds from Fund 075-Measure V Alternate Mode, project 122009-Project to be Determined, in the amount of $10,000 to Project 121045-CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub; and, D. AppapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-320 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing to Allow the Interested Public an Opportunity to Provide Input on the Content of the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority and the Parking Authority Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget and After Hearing all Comments Continue the Public Hearing to June 21, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Public Hearing to afford the interested public an opportunity to provide input on the content of the 2022-23 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Proposed Budget. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority - It is recommended that the City Council/Authorities conduct the Public Hearing and provide direction to the City Manager on the content of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget; and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the June 21, 2022 Council Meeting.approvedFail Action details Video Video
22-373 1J.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution to Vacate the Excess Portion of a Bicycle Path at 897 Lehigh Drive, Generally Located on the North Side of Lehigh Drive, Approximately 500 Feet West of San Jose Avenue (Vacation #21-04) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers vacating an excess portion of a City bike path at 897 Lehigh Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, ordering the vacation of an 8,179-square-foot excess portion of a bicycle path at 897 Lehigh Drive, generally located on the north side of Lehigh Drive, approximately 500 feet west of San Jose Avenue (Vacation #21-04).approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-374 1J.3. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution to Vacate 15 Easements Within the Merced Mall Parking Lot at 851 W. Olive Avenue to Accommodate the Merced Mall Remodel and Expansion Project, Generally Located on the North Side of Olive Avenue, Approximately 450 feet East of R Street (Vacation #21-05) REPORT IN BRIEF Staff recommends tabling this item to allow time to review project details with the applicant. It will be brought back to a future Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion tabling this item.tabledPass Action details Video Video
22-249 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report to Allow for Public Input on the Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 During the Public Meeting REPORT IN BRIEF Considers public input on the various Maintenance Districts’ budgets during the public meeting, without taking action on the determination of assessment levy until the close of the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion seeking public input on the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Maintenance Districts’ budgets, without taking action until the Public Hearing is closed on June 21, 2022.   Action details Video Video
22-470 1L.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Direction Regarding Cost Sharing Agreement with Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced to Fund a Third Zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for Three Years REPORT IN BRIEF Provide staff direction regarding a Cost Sharing Agreement between the Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced for the funding of a third zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for a three-year duration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide staff direction on pursuing the Cost Sharing Agreement between the Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced, for the funding of a third zookeeper for three years.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-463 1L.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Reappointment of Robert Tyler as the Citizens’ Oversight Committee - Measure V City Representative REPORT IN BRIEF Nomination for reappointment to the Measure V Transportation Expenditure Plan - Citizens Oversight Committee. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion nominating Robert Tyler for reappointment to the City of Merced seat on the Citizens' Oversight - Measure V Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-439 1L.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Shelton’s Request to Discuss City Council Meeting Length and a Proposed Ending Time REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Shelton’s request to discuss placing a meeting end time for City Council Meetings pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on a potential ending time for Council MeetingsdeniedPass Action details Video Video
22-415 1L.4. 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
22-416 1L.5. 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