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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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1/18/2022
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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22-057
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Travis Lindsey, Lozano Smith, Attorney at Law; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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22-054
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Janell Van Bindsbergen, Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law; Employee Organization: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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22-050
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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22-041
| 1 | H.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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22-042
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of December 20, 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 December 20, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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22-012
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Measure V Regional Project Funding Agreement with Merced County Association of Governments to Receive Measure V Regional Funds for the Mission Avenue Widening Project Study Report Equivalent Document
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing a Measure V Regional Funding Agreement with Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to receive Measure V Regional funds for the Mission Avenue Widening Project Study Report Equivalent (PSR-E) Document Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Measure V Regional Funding Agreement for the Mission Avenue Widening PSR-E Document; and,
B. Authorizing the use of pooled cash for expenditures until City receives reimbursement funds; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-022
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Joint Application and Participation in the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the submittal of a joint application and participation in the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) Homekey Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing a joint application and participation in the Homekey Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the Homekey Program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Standard Agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary to participate in the Homekey Program; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any budget amendments necessary for the implementat | approved | Pass |
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22-025
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #21-13 by Velo Promo, LLC to Host the 35th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race, to Include M Street, From W. 21st to W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, From M to N Streets; and N Street, From W. 18th Street and Including the Merced County Courthouse Loop on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by Velo Promo, LLC for the closure and use of City streets on Sunday, February 27, 2022, for the 35th Annual Merced Criterium Bicycle Race. The request seeks approval to close M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to include the Merced County Courthouse loop from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of M Street, between W. 21st and W. 18th Streets; W. 18th Street, between M and N Streets; and N Street, from W. 18th Street to include the Merced County Courthouse loop on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to the deta | approved | Pass |
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22-026
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Two-Year Agreement for Medical Service Programs with Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center to Provide Occupational and Pre-Employment Medical Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the bid proposal submitted by Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center to provide occupational and pre-employment medical services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for medical service programs to Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center for a 2-year term and authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-028
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Two-Year Agreement for Medical Services for Current Workers’ Compensation Claims with The Noble Group - Patients First
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the bid proposal submitted by The Noble Group - Patients First to provide occupational medical services for employees that are currently being treated through workers’ compensation at Patients First.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the medical service program to The Noble Group - Patients First for a 2-year term on a month-to-month basis to provide primary medical care services in support of the self-insured workers’ compensation program and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-033
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Updated the Master license Agreement (“MLA”) Template to Utilize City-Owned Vertical Infrastructure Within the City’s Public Right-of-Way for Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update to the Master license Agreement (“MLA”) Template to utilize City-owned vertical infrastructure within the City’s public right-of-way for small cell telecommunication facilities
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the updated Template for a Master license Agreement (“MLA”); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to update the Master License Agreement (“MLA”) to reflect any future changes to State or Federal Legislation. | approved | Pass |
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22-008
| 1 | H.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of an Agreement in the Amount of $96,068 with Data Connect Enterprise for the Purchase of 335 Yealink VoIP Telephone Handsets and Accessories
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding bid to Data Connect Enterprise in the amount of $96,068 to provide for the purchase of 335 Yealink VoIP telephone handsets and accessories, which will replace the City’s current telephones that have exceeded their end of useful life.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid ($96,068) to the lowest bidder, Data Connect Enterprise; and,
B. Approving the attached contract for the purchase of 335 Yealink VoIP telephone handsets and accessories for $96,067.76; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-031
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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(048) 119042 CMAQ in the Amount of $639,449 for Construction of the Sidewalks on I Street From South of W. 25th Street to W. 28th Street, on Martin Luther King Jr. Way From W. 26th Street to W. 28th Street and on K Street From W. 26th Street to W. 28th Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $639,449 in Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant funding for Construction of the sidewalks on I Street from south of W. 25th Street to W. 28th Street, on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from W. 26th Street to W. 28th Street and on K Street from W. 26th Street to W. 28th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in account 450-1104-321.32-00 by $639,449 and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Project No. 119042) for construction costs associated with constructio | approved | Pass |
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22-032
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021-22 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Resources to Fund Subrecipient Agreements with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project and the Merced Rescue Mission for the Respective Programs Approved With the Adopted 2021 Annual Action Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the execution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project ($500,000) and Merced Rescue Mission ($400,000) for both organizations’ Acquisition with Rehabilitation Programs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for a program identified in the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan using CDBG funds from the 2021/22 Fiscal Year, per previous City Council recommendation, with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project in the amount of $500,000 for the “Supportive Housing Project” Program (Account 018-1301-552-29.00/Supplies and Services); and,
B. Approving an agreement for a program identified in the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan | approved | Pass |
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21-520
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Map 5392 (Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E) for 32 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located South of Gerard Avenue, West of M Street, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of Final Map #5392 for 32 single-family lots, generally located south of Gerard Avenue, west of M Street, and the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2021-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E Subdivision (#5392); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase E; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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22-056
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Potential Introduction of an Ordinance to Approve Zone Change #428, Initiated by MCP, LLC, Property Owner, Involving a Zone Change From Low-Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium-Density Residential with an Urban Residential Zoning Overlay (R-3-2/UR) for Four 0.22-Acre Parcels Located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request for City Council approval for a Zone Change from Low Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium Density Residential with an Urban Residential Overlay (R-3-2/UR) for four 0.22-acre parcels located at 565, 575, 601, and 609 Q Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Environmental Review #21-39 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2536, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 0.88 acres of land generally located on the west side of Q Street, directly south of West 6th Street, from Low-Density Residential (R-1-6) to Medium-Density Residential (R-3-1.5) with Urban Residential (U | approved | Pass |
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22-064
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on the Implementation of the City Council Adopted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Strategic Investment Plan, Including Seeking Direction on Program Elements for the Stimulus Program, Utility Bill Relief Program and Other Additional Operational Needs
REPORT IN BRIEF
Report on the implementation of the City Council adopted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Strategic Investment Plan, including seeking direction from the City Council on program elements as they relate to the Stimulus Program, Utility Bill Relief Program, and other operational needs related to the continued impact of COVID-19 to essential services.
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. | | |
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22-055
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report and Request for Council Direction to Proceed with the Distribution of Petition Packets as Part of the Process in Forming a Property Based Improvement District in Downtown Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers providing staff direction to distribute petition packets to Downtown property owners within the proposed Property Based Improvement District boundary as the next step in the process of establishing a Downtown Property Based Improvement District.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Providing staff direction to distribute petition packets amongst Downtown property owners within the identified Property Based Improvement District; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager and Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-004
| 1 | J.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report and Public Meeting on Update of the City’s Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will receive a report on the Update of the City’s Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program and hold a public meeting in advance of the public hearing on the same item scheduled for February 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should provide direction regarding any additions or changes to the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program so staff can prepare the draft Ordinance for a public hearing and possible introduction on February 7, 2022. | | |
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22-069
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Authorizing the Director of Emergency Services to Proclaim a Local Emergency Due to the Recent Surge in the Omicron Variant and Shall Remain in Effect for Thirty (30) Days or Until Rescinded by the City Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim a local emergency due to the recent surge in the Omicron variant and shall remain in effect for thirty (30) days or until rescinded by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim a local emergency due to the recent surge of the Omicron variant. | approved | Pass |
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22-058
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Making 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, allowing for direction on format elements. Also included, is the opportunity to discuss the format of future meetings during the recent Omicron surge.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-04, 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; and,
B. Providing staff direction on the format of future City Council, Commission and Committee meetings during the recent Omicron surge. | approved | Pass |
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22-048
| 1 | K.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss Holding a Potential Study Session Regarding a Violent Crime Cost Assessment
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss holding a potential Study Session regarding a violent crime cost assessment pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps. | | |
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22-049
| 1 | K.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss Reviewing Mailing Addresses for Future Mailers
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss reviewing mailing addresses for future mailers pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps. | | |
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22-043
| 1 | K.5. | | 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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22-044
| 1 | K.6. | | 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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