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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/3/2024 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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24-806 1B.1. 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
24-866 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Mansionette Drive and Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA APN 231-040-021; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: V. Beglinger, Cox Castle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8   Not available Not available
24-868 1B.3. 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 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8   Not available Not available
24-869 1B.4. 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 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8   Not available Not available
24-872 1B.5. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: 3400 Parsons Ave, Merced, CA APN 006-150-002; Agency Negotiators: D. Scott McBride, City Manager, Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager, Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer and Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney; Negotiating Party: AT&T Mobility; Under Negotiation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8   Not available Not available
24-876 1B.6. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8   Not available Not available
24-851 1B.7. 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
24-870 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Attendance Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Presented to a representative of the Merced City School District.   Not available Not available
24-786 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
24-787 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of August 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $38,000 and of Public Works contracts under $85,161.   Not available Not available
24-422 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the City’s 2024 Biennial Review and Revisions to the Conflict-of-Interest Code REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution with amendments to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, as required by the Political Reform Act. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-87, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Re-Adopting the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and Rescinding Resolution 2022-61.   Not available Not available
24-857 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Kristin Lowell, Inc. for Services Related to the Creation of a Tourism Based Improvement District for the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Kristin Lowell, Inc. extending the contract term to December 31, 2024. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Kristin Lowell, Inc., extending the contract term to align with the completion of the Tourism Based Improvement District Project; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements and any necessary documents.   Not available Not available
24-867 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Consider Approving a Design Professional Services Agreement with Melton Design Group, Inc for the Design of General Vang Pao Park and Aletha June All-Inclusive Playground REPORT IN BRIEF Authorizes an agreement for community engagement, site planning, and Park Master Plan design services for General Vang Pao Park including Aletha June All Inclusive Playground on the corner of Cardella Road and Freemark Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Design Professional Services agreement with Melton Design Group, Inc, in the amount of $319,165 for community engagement, site planning, and design services; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and   Not available Not available
24-807 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid to Garton Tractor Inc, for the Purchase of One (1) Compact Track Loader and Hopper Sweeper in the Amount not to Exceed $80,381.01 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Wastewater Treatment Facility REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid to Garton Tractor Inc. for the purchase of one Compact Track Loader and Hopper Sweeper for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid to Garton Tractor Inc, for the Purchase of one (1) Compact Track Loader and Hopper Sweeper for the Wastewater Treatment Facility, replacing vehicle E-1374, for a Total Cost not to Exceed $80,381.01; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.   Not available Not available
24-813 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorizing the Purchase of One Stationary Compactor Unit for $98,843.76 from Wastequip, LLC for the Refuse Department Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the purchase of One (1)Stationary Compactor Unit for $98,843.76 from Wastequip, LLC for the Refuse Department’s use. This opportunity was identified 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 for cooperative purchasing; and, B. Approving the purchase of one stationary compactor unit in the amount of $98,843.76 from Wastequip, LLC, through Sourcewell contract # 040621-WQI; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the issuance of a Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.   Not available Not available
24-814 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 for $730,866.29 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one Vac-Con truck in the amount of $730,866.29. Staff has identified the need 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 $730,866.29 from Vac-con, Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 101221-VAC replacing vehicle E-1379; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the issuance of   Not available Not available
24-833 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Assign Renne Public Policy Group’s Service Agreements for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Services to California Public Policy Group (CPPG) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the assignment of Renne Public Policy Group’s Service Agreements for legislative and grant writing services to California Public Policy Group (CPPG). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the assignment of Renne Public Policy Group’s Service Agreements for legislative advocacy and grant writing services to California Public Policy Group (CPPG); and, B. Approving the 2nd Amendment to the Service Agreement with California Public Policy Group assigning legislative advocacy; and, C. Approving the 1st Amendment to the Service Agreement with California Public Policy Group assigning the grant writing services; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
24-837 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Custodial Agreement with Principal Bank to Provide Institutional Securities Custody Services for a Three (3) Years, with Two Additional One (1) Year Terms for a Total up to Five (5) Years for an Annual Amount not to Exceed $15,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Custodial Agreement with Principal Bank to provide Institutional Securities Custody Services for a three (3) Year, with two additional (1) year terms for a total of up to 5 years in an amount not to exceed $15,000 annually. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Custodial Agreement with Principal Bank to provide Institutional Securities Custody Services for three (3) Years, with two additional (1) year terms, total up to 5 years terms for an amount not to exceed $15,000 annually; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
24-841 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the 2025 Cafeteria Plan Renewal Regarding Employees’ and Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and Flexible Spending REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the renewal of the 2025 Cafeteria Plan regarding employees’ and retirees’ health and welfare benefits. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the employees’ health and welfare benefits cafeteria plan renewal for calendar year 2025; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.   Not available Not available
24-853 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution to Establish a New Employer-Employee Relations Policy with the International Fire Fighters Association Local 1479 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Resolution to establish a new Employer-Employee Relations Policy with the International Fire Fighters Association Local 1479. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2024-89, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Establishing Employer-Employee Organization Relation Within the City of Merced for Local 1479.   Not available Not available
24-852 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption 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 Second Reading and Final Adoption 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 adopting 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    Not available Not available
24-839 1J.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(051) for Use of $80,600 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment to Supplement the Construction Phase Funding for Project No. CP200043 - Sidewalks Along Olive Avenue, Parsons Avenue, Alexander Avenue, and Hansen Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $80,600 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment for construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps on Olive Avenue from East Queen Circle to Parsons Avenue, Parsons Avenue from Olive Avenue to South of Hansen Avenue, and along Alexander Avenue from Nottingham Lane to Parsons. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment funds in the amount of $80,600; and, B. Approving a budget amendment increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $80,600 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP200043 for costs associated with the construction of sidewalks on Olive Avenue, Parsons, Avenue, Alexander   Not available Not available
24-840 1J.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(055) for Use of $94,200 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment to Supplement the Construction Phase Funding for Project No. CP210044 - Sidewalks on Nottingham Lane from Olive Avenue to Hansen Avenue, Tamworth Court, and Buckingham Court REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting $94,200 in Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment for construction of sidewalks on the east and west side of Nottingham Lane from Olive Avenue to Hansen Avenue, and the construction of sidewalks on Tamworth Court, Buckingham Court and an approximately 120-foot section along Alexander Avenue, and the installation of ADA ramps where necessary. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting Post-Programming CMAQ Carryover Apportionment funds; and, B. Approving a budget amendment increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $94,200 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP210044 for costs associated with the co   Not available Not available
24-849 1J.3. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F039 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Carbon Reduction Program (CRPL) Grant CML-5085(062), (Project No. CP250055), CRPL-Melody Lane Sidewalk Project for the use of $36,679 in CRPL Grant Funding for Preliminary Engineering for the Melody Lane Sidewalk Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $36,679 in CRPL Grant funding for Preliminary Engineering for the Melody Lane Sidewalk Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-88, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F039; and, B. Accepting CRPL grant funds in the amount of $36,679 for preliminary engineering costs associated with the design of the Melody Lane Sidewalk Project; and, C. Approving a budget amendment in the amount of $36,679 by increasing revenue and appropriating the same in Fund 5005-Street an   Not available Not available
24-855 1J.4. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate $1,500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds from Merced County for Community Park 42 North - Project CP250062 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to accept and appropriate $1,500,000 in ARPA funding from Merced County for the annexation, environmental review, design, and any other related costs for the northside of Community Park 42. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Merced County in the amount of $1,500,000; and, B. Approving a budget amendment to increase revenue in Fund 5000 by $1,500,000 and appropriating the same to Fund 5000 (Project No. CP250062); and, C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from Merced County; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, E. Authorizing the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments.   Not available Not available
24-785 1J.5. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Land Use Determination #24-01 - Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for Kashmir, Inc., for Alcohol Sales for Off-Site Consumption for You See Liquor at 663 Fairfield Drive REPORT IN BRIEF This report provides options for the City Council to consider making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), as required by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a Type 21 alcohol license (allowing the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for off-site consumption) You See Liquor, located at 663 Fairfield Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow You See Liquor, located at 663 Fairfield Drive to obtain a Type 21 license for off-site consumption allowing the sale of beer, wine, and spirits (Option #1 as shown in the “Council Action” section of this Administrative Report).   Not available Not available
24-788 1K.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 Not available
24-789 1K.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 Not available