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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/19/2024 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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24-817 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; Under Negotiation: Appraisal of Property   Not available Not available
24-818 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
24-805 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Merced v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, et al. MSC Case No. 23CV 03845 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
24-799 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Jeffery Christensen v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Numbers FRE-ADJ 7289931 and FRE-ADJ 7289927; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
24-815 1B.5. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Sean Greene v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Numbers FRE-ADJ 211029244; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Not available Not available
24-795 1B.6. 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
24-791 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced SKIP Water Polo Team REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will recognize members of the Merced SKIP Water Polo team for their achievements.   Not available Not available
24-740 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.   Not available Not available
24-794 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2024, and June 5, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
24-796 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of April 25, 2024 and May 16, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
24-797 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Building and Housing Board of Appeal Minutes of September 7, 2023 RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Not available Not available
24-809 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Request from Valley Children’s Hospital to Approve a Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed REPORT IN BRIEF Valley Children’s Hospital (VCH) is requesting approval of Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed with changes to the terms related to Covenant to Construct and Repurchase Price. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Second Amended and Restated Grant Deed between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Healthcare for 301 E. Yosemite Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 231-040-021); and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents.   Not available Video Video
24-784 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Intent to Vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (Approximately 2,346 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Property Owner of 534 West Main Street, Generally Located on the South Side of Main Street, Approximately 170 Feet East of M Street, and Setting a Public Hearing for September 16, 2024, (Vacation #24-01) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public hearing for September 16, 2024, to vacate an approximately 2,346-square-foot easement at 534 W Main Street, generally located on the south side of Main Street, approximately 170 feet east of M Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-85, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (approximately 2,346 square feet) which would revert development rights to the property owner of 534 W Main Street (Vacation #24-01) and setting time and place for Public Hearing.   Not available Video Video
24-793 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Resources, and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Merced, on Behalf of its Human Services Agency, for the Respective Project Approved in Support of the Continuum of Care with the Adopted 2023 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the execution of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Merced, on behalf of its Human Services Agency, in the amount of $38,000 for 2023 Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicant administrative support. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the agreement for the program identified in the 2023 Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2023-24 CDBG funds with the County of Merced on behalf of its Human Services Agency, in the amount of $38,000 for the “City and County Continuum of Care 2023-24 Collaborative Applicant” administrative project; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute, and if necessary, make non-mate   Not available Not available
24-769 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Purchase Order to Vac-Con, Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) Vac-Con Truck in the Amount of $716,975.11 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Water Department REPORT IN BRIEF Staff has identified an opportunity to replace a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a 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 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one Vac-Con Truck in the amount of $716,975.11 from Vac-con, Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 101221-VAC replacing vehicle W-1407; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments; and, E. Authorizing th   Not available Not available
24-792 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Services Agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for the Supply and Delivery of Sodium Fluoride in an Amount not to Exceed $99,840 Each Year for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2026, with the Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Periods Ending June 30, 2028, at the Amounts not to Exceed $99,840 in Year 3, and $99,840 in Year 4 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for the supply and delivery of sodium fluoride. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving the agreement with Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for the purchase of sodium fluoride in the amount not to exceed $99,840 per year for the contract term ending June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods ending June 30, 2028, at the amounts not to exceed $99,840 in year 3, and $99,840 in year 4; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budge   Not available Not available
24-766 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Esri for a Three (3) Year Term for Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Software, in the Total Amount of $192,000 with an Additional $19,200 Contingency for Additional Services, Software, and Maintenance REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three (3) year contract with Esri for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software, licensing, services, and maintenance in the amount of $192,000 with an additional $19,200 contingency for additional services, software, and maintenance. 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 three (3) year term with Esri for GIS software, licensing, services, and maintenance in the amount of $192,000 with an additional $19,200 contingency for additional services, software, and maintenance; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary document   Not available Not available
24-779 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adopting a Resolution Repealing Resolution 2017-57, to Re-Adopt the Authorization of Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to repeal Resolution 2017-57 and to Re-adopt the authorization of use of unmanned aircraft systems. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-84, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 2017-57 and Authorizing the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.   Not available Not available
24-767 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request with the Use of City Owned Property Located at Bob Hart Sq, Submitted by Merced City Parks and Recreation Department for the 2024 Halloween Parade on Saturday October 12th, 2024, From 2:30 P.M. Until 9:00 P.M. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers allowing the use of City streets on Saturday October 12th, 2024, for the Halloween Parade. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of East Main Street, from Calimyrna Avenue to “G” Street, West Main Street, from “G” to “O” Streets, “O” Street from West Main Street to 20th Street including side streets, the City owned property known as Bob Hart Sq, as requested by Merced City Parks and Recreation Department for the 2024 Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 12th, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-696 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval and Establish the 2024-2025 Master Tow Service Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the 2024-2025 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect August 1, 2024, and expire July 31, 2025. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Establishing and approving the 2024-2025 Master Tow Service Agreement; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
24-758 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Tennyson Electric LLC for the Safe Streets Streetlight Retrofit, Project Number CP230002, in the Amount of $1,093,750 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Tennyson Electric LLC in the amount of $1,093,750 for the Safe Streets Streetlight Retrofit. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the Safe Streets Streetlight Retrofit, Project CP230002 to Tennyson Electric LLC, in the amount of $1,093,750; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the total contract; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments.   Not available Not available
24-798 1I.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(061) for Use of $201,000 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment to Supplement the Construction Phase Funding for Project No. CP220063 - E. Childs Ave Multi-Use Path REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $201,000 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment for construction of an eight-foot-wide concrete pedestrian/bicycle multi-use pathway along E. Childs Avenue from Golden Valley High School to Weaver Middle School on Coffee Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment funds; increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $201,000 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP220063 for costs associated with the construction of the E. Childs Multi-Use Path; and, B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, D.    Not available Not available
24-730 1I.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendments to Renew the Professional Service Agreements with NV5 (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, Materials Testing, and Traffic Engineering), Quad Knopf, Inc., (Surveying), JLB Traffic Engineering (Traffic Engineering), and Approval of Third Amendments to Renew the Professional Services Agreements to Advanced Mobility Group (Traffic Engineering), North Star Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), and O’Dell Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), and Approval of Second Amendments to Renew and Increase Compensation to Professional Service Agreements with BSK Associates (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, and Materials Testing), Crawford & Associates (Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Observation, and Materials Testing), and Dokken Engineering (Civil Design and Engineering) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving multiple Professional Services Agreement Amendments for Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design, and Surveying services for the City’s Capital Im   Not available Not available
24-780 1I.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 10.28.235 “Motorcycle Parking”, Section 10.28.330 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones- Nine A.M. to Five P.M.”, Section 10.32.056 “Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent”, and Section 10.32.100 “Bus Zones-Location” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Considers introducing an Ordinance and approving recommendations from the Traffic Committee to approve amending the following to the Merced Municipal Code: “Motorcycle Parking- West side of N Street”, “Thirty-minute parking zones- Nine A.M. to Five P.M. on the West side of N Street”, “Passenger loading zones- Permanent on the West side of N Street” and “Bus zones- Location on T Street”. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance 2567, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 10.28.235 “Motorcycle Parking”, Section 10.28.330 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones- Nine A.M. to Five P.M.”, Section 10.32.056 “Passenger Loading Zones- Permanent”, and Section 10.32.100 “Bus-Zones-Location” of the Merced Municipal Code; and   Not available Not available
24-752 1J.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT Considers Recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission to Name the Merced Police South Station After Joe Cortez REPORT IN BRIEF The Recreation and Parks Commission has recommended the naming of the Merced Police South Station as the Merced Police Joe Cortez South Station in support of the application submitted by Rogina Cortez. RECOMMENDATION City Council- Adopt a motion approving recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission to name the Police Station at McNamara Park, Merced Police Joe Cortez South Station.   Not available Video Video
24-804 1J.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation from the Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the Amount of $53,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the amount of $53,000 for property utilities and building repairs at the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 3002-Bell Station in the amount of $40,000 for property utilities and $13,000 in Professional Services at the Bell Station located at 415 W. 18th Street; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.   Not available Video Video
24-782 1J.3. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,800,000; and Approve a Supplemental Appropriation From Fund 2001-(Former) Measure “C” in the Same Amount REPORT IN BRIEF Consider adopting a Resolution to purchase a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and approve a supplemental appropriation from Fund 2001- (Former) Measure “C” in the same amount. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-86, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Declaring the Infeasibility of Using Public Bidding to Purchase a Type 1 Fire Engine and Fire Apparatus and Authorizing Limited Direct Purchases; and, B. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 due to infeasibility of using public bidding; and, C. Approving a supplemental appropriation of up to $1,800,000 from Fund 2001-(Former) Measure “C”; and, D. Authorizing the Purchase of a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in    Not available Video Video
24-812 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Boyle’s Request for Staff to Present and Discuss the Court Ruling Regarding Homeless Encampments REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Boyle’s request for staff to present the court ruling regarding homeless encampments. RECOMMENDATION For information-only   Not available Not available
24-738 1L.1. 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
24-741 1L.2. 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