Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/6/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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21-504 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Travis Lindsey and Janell Van Bindsbergen, Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA); Merced Association of Police Sergeants and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
21-503 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
21-542 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: City of Merced v. Armando Javier Pilola Merced Superior Court Case No. 21CV-00824   Action details Not available
21-556 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: City Attorney/Interim City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957   Action details Not available
21-535 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Recreation and Parks Department.   Action details Video Video
21-495 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
21-283 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of June 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $33,000 and of Public Works contracts under $71,862.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-485 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2021approvedPass Action details Not available
21-494 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 21, 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 June 21, 2021.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-557 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement with Berliner Cohen, LLP. to Allow for Interim City Attorney Legal Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the first amendment to the agreement with Berliner Cohen, LLP to allow for Interim City Attorney legal services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the first amendment to the agreement for Interim City Attorney legal services with Berliner Cohen, LLP, and; B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the first amendment to the agreement for Interim City Attorney legal services with Berliner Cohen, LLP.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-119 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Lease Agreement in the Amount of $850.00 Monthly Between REACH Air Medical Services, LLC, and the City of Merced for Merced Yosemite Regional Airport, Maintenance Hangar #16 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a twenty-four (24) month lease agreement for maintenance hangar #16 in the amount of $ 850.00 per month with REACH Air Medical Services, LLC, as recommended by the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Authority. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement with REACH Air Medical Services, LLC, for maintenance hangar #16 and, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-375 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map 5390 (Cypress Terrace 7, Phase C) for 33 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 C REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5390 for 33 single-family lots, generally located south of Gerard Avenue, west of M Street, and the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase C. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2021-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Cypress Terrace 7, Phase C Subdivision (#5390); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Cypress Terrace 7, Phase C; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-436 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map 5378 (Lantana Estates, Phase 2) for 50 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of El Redondo Drive and Cassis Drive, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Lantana Estates, Phase 2 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5378 for 50 single-family lots, generally located at the northwest corner of El Redondo Drive and Cassis Drive, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Lantana Estates, Phase 2 subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-63, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Lantana Estates, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5378); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Lantana Estates, Phase 2 subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-437 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map 5379 (Lantana Estates, Phase 3) for 49 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of San Augustine Drive and Pettinotti Road, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Lantana Estates, Phase 3 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5379 for 49 single-family lots, generally located at the southeast corner of San Augustine Drive and Pettinotti Road, and the Subdivision Agreement for the Lantana Estates, Phase 3 subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-64, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Lantana South, Phase 3 Subdivision (#5379); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Lantana Estates, Phase 3 subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-476 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F-030-Rev. 1 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(049) 119043 Motel Drive Sidewalk Project from Merced Avenue to Carol Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a resolution for a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for extending the Project End Date (PED) from 6/18/2021 to 6/18/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-57, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F-030, Rev. 1; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-551 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F031 Rev. 1 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(050) 119069 Sidewalk Infill for S. R Street, S. S Street, S. T Street and Stuart Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a resolution for a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for extending the Project End Date (PED) from 5/1/2021 to 5/1/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-58, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement agreement No. F031 Rev. 1; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-550 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F-032-Rev. 1 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(052) 119070 Sidewalk Infill for 7th Street, 8th Street and Linda Lane REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a resolution for a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for extending the Project End Date (PED) from 5/1/2021 to 5/1/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-59, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F-032, Rev. 1; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-547 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency State Program Supplement No. F033 Rev. 1 and Agreement Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(051) 120043 Sidewalk Infill for Olive Avenue, Parsons Avenue and Alexander Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for extending the Project End Date (PED) from 5/1/2021 to 5/1/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-60, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. F033, Rev. 1; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-422 1I.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Well Site Design Services, Project No. 113026 in the Amount of $32,285, for a Contract Not to Exceed Total of $332,398 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an amendment to a contract for well design services for the Well 21 pump station at the intersection of Bellevue Road and G Street, in the amount of $32,285. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a third amendment to an agreement for professional services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $32,285 for engineering design services; and, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-480 1I.19. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to the Agreement with Labworks, LLC, in the Additional Amount of $21,000 and the Total not to Exceed the Contracted Amount of $217,200, for Additional Training and Configuration for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Water Quality Control Laboratory REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the second amendment to the agreement with Labworks, LLC, for an additional amount of $21,000 and the total contracted amount not to exceed $217,200 to provide additional training and configuration for the LIMS program for the WWTP Water Quality Control Laboratory. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the second amendment to the professional services agreement with Labworks, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $21,000 for additional training and configuration; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-401 1I.24. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Acceptance of a Type VI Fire Engine and Approval of an Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type VI Fire Engine by and Between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Merced Fire Department REPORT IN BRIEF Accept the Type VI fire engine and enter into an “Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type VI Fire Engine” by and between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Merced Fire Department; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement to Implement City Council’s Actions. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Cal OES Type VI fire engine; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment - Type VI Fire Engine between the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (State) and the Merced Fire Department (Transferee) for the transfer of Cal OES Fire Engine No. 5601.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-522 1I.26. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the 2020-2021 Master Tow Service Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the extension of the 2020-2021 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will extend the current agreement 90 days to September 30th, 2021. This will allow ample time for Council to approve the 2021-2022 Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect July 1, 2021 and expire June 30, 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-66, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the first amendment to the 2020-2021 Master Tow Service Agreement; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-516 1I.23. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 558 - Refuse Enterprise in the Amount of $65,100, and Approval of an Agreement for Services with Restore Merced for Litter Abatement Services for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $185,100 per Year for a Two (2) Year Term Ending June 30, 2023, with the Option to Extend for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 558, and approving a two-year agreement, with option to extend, with Restore Merced for litter abatement services of designated areas, in a total amount not to exceed $185,100 per contract year. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance for Fund 558 - Refuse Enterprise in the amount of $65,100; and, B. Approving an agreement for services with Restore Merced in the amount not to exceed $185,100 annually for litter abatement services of designated areas for a period of two years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods; and, C. AuthapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-492 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Agee Construction Corporation, in the Amount of $558,883.00 for a Measure V and RSTP Funded Project for V Street Improvements 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 117038 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $558,883.00 to Agee Construction Corporation for Project No. 117038 - V Street Improvements 16th Street to 18th Street funded Measure V and RSTP. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding a bid for V Street Improvements 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 117038, to Agee Construction Corporation in the amount of $558,883.00; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-429 1I.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Two (2) Agreements for Professional Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, for the PCE Groundwater Project No. 122052 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing two separate agreements for environmental remediation services for a combined total of $294,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the agreement for professional services (cleanup contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, in the amount of $230,000 for PCE groundwater cleanup; and, B. Approving the agreement for professional services (reporting contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, in the amount of $64,000 for report drafting; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-478 1I.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with BSK Analytical for General Laboratory Services in the Total Contract Amount of $377,706 for a Three (3) Year Agreement with Contract Term Ending June 30, 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three-year agreement with BSK Analytical for general laboratory services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services with BSK Analytical for general laboratory services in the total contract amount of $377,706 with contract term ending on June 30, 2024; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-479 1I.18. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for Supplies and Services with SNF Polydyne for the Supply and Delivery of Cationic Polymer Emulsion in the Amount of $321,860 for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with SNF Polydyne for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer emulsion. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid and approving the agreement with SNF Polydyne for the supply and delivery of cationic polymer emulsion in the amount of $321,860 for the contract term ending June 30, 2022; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-513 1I.20. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with McCampbell Analytical, Inc. for Bioassay Laboratory Services in the Total Contract Amount of $52,959 for a Three (3) Year Agreement with Contract Term Ending June 30, 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a three-year agreement with McCampbell Analytical, Inc. for bioassay laboratory services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services with McCampbell Analytical, Inc. for bioassay laboratory services in the total contract amount of $52,959 with contract term ending on June 30, 2024; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-514 1I.21. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Allow Cooperative Purchasing Through the Competitively Bid Bay Area Chemical Consortium and Authorization to Purchase Chemicals for Wastewater, Water, and Facilities for a Three (3) Year Term for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $1,204,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirement to purchase chemicals from the competitively bid Bay Area Chemical Consortium for a three-year term. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement and authorizing the purchase of chemicals for wastewater, water, and facilities from vendors competitively bid through the Bay Area Chemical Consortium for a three-year term for a total amount of $1,204,000; and B. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional expenditures not to exceed 10% of the three-year total for bid pricing changes in year two and three; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary contracts and documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-515 1I.22. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Tractor with a Horsepower Range of 300-340 Through the Sourcewell Government Procurement Program with a Total not to Exceed Amount of $325,000 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing a waiver of competitive bidding requirement to purchase one replacement tractor through the governmental procurement program Sourcewell and approving a supplemental appropriation of $169,119 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the purchase of a replacement tractor with a horsepower range of 300-340 from a vendor competitively bid through the Sourcewell governmental procurement program, with a not to exceed amount of $325,000; and, B. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and authorizing the tractor purchase to be made through Sourcewell; and, C. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $169,119 from approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-462 1I.25. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Accept the Grant Award of $573,636 From the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and Authorization for the City Manager to Sign the Grant Award for the Police Department to Conduct Checkpoints, Conduct Saturation Patrols, Conduct Educational Presentations, Attend Court all on Overtime Status, and Attend Training, Issue Press Releases, and Purchase Supplies and Equipment REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting grant funding from the California Highway Patrol offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $573,636 from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to conduct checkpoints, conduct saturation patrols, conduct educational presentations, attend court on overtime status, and attend training, issue press releases, and purchase supplies and equipment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-61, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to accept grant funds in the amount of $573,636 from the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol, CHP CaapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-486 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 3.38.050 “Citizens Oversight Committee” of the Merced Municipal Code to Facilitate the Consolidation of all Current and Future Tax Oversight Committees into One Oversight Commission and Discussion on Changing the Appointments to Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission to by District REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the introduction of an ordinance to consolidate all current and future tax measure oversight commissions into a single commission and opens the discussion on moving Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission appointments to by district. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance 2525, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending section 3.38.050, “Citizens Oversight Committee,” of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Providing staff direction on moving forward with ordinances to appoint Planning Commissioners and Recreation and Parks Commissioners by district.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-530 1J.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Final Public Hearing for Receipt of Additional Public Comment and Approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Re-open the Public Hearing from June 21, 2021, to receive additional public input regarding the Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan and provide direction to staff regarding any final changes to funding activities or other items; Approval of the 2021 Annual Action Plan; and, Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the finalized plan to HUD and to accept the CDBG and HOME grants after approval by HUD. RECOMMENDATION City Council - A. Re-open and conduct the Public Hearing to receive any final public input regarding the Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan; and, B. Provide direction to staff regarding any final changes to be made to any part of the Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan; and, And, Adopt a Motion: C. Adopting Resolution 2021-65, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan, Certifying Compliance with tapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-397 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on the 2020 City of Merced Fire Department Annual Report and a Preliminary Report on the 2021 Illegal Fireworks Efforts by Merced Fire and Merced Police Departments REPORT IN BRIEF Fire Chief Derek Parker to provide a presentation on the 2020 City of Merced Fire Department Annual Report. In addition, Chief Parker will provide preliminary data on the 2021 Illegal Fireworks campaign. RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Action details Video Video
21-548 1K.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Ordinance to Establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program, and Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to Introduce the Ordinance on August 2, 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Discussion and direction on a proposed Housing Ordinance to establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program, and authorization to set a Public Hearing to Introduce the Ordinance on August 2, 2021. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion establishing a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program and setting a Public Hearing to introduce the Ordinance for August 2, 2021.   Action details Video Video
21-475 1K.3. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report for Council Discussion and Direction on Amending the City of Merced Street and Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance, Chapter 5.54, to Comply with SB 946, Making Sidewalk Vendor and Street Vendor Permitting, Penalties and Hours of Operation the Same and Setting a Public Hearing for August 2, 2021 REPORT IN BRIEF Council is asked to provide direction to staff on updating the City of Merced Street and Sidewalk Vendor ordinance to reflect changes in State law due to the passage of SB 946, making sidewalk vendor and street vendor permitting, penalties and hours of operation the same, and scheduling a public hearing for August 2, 2021. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide direction to staff on the revised ordinance and schedule a public hearing for August 2, 2021.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-531 1K.6. Report ItemSUBJECT: Consideration of the Merced Regional Airport Authority Recommendation for the Advanced Air-Option 2 (1st Choice), Advanced Air-Option 3 (2nd Choice) and Southern Airlines (3rd Choice) as the Airline Carrier to Serve the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Under the Essential Air Service and Make a Recommendation to the Department of Transportation REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the Merced Regional Airport Authority’s recommendation for air carrier service to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a selection of an essential air service carrier provider for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Regional Airport Authority’s recommendation for air carrier service to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning selection of an essential air service provider by priority as follows: 1. Advanced Air, Option 2 (KLAS/KHHR PC12); or, 2. Advanced Air, Option 3 (KLAS/KLAX PC 12); or, 3. Southern Airways, Option D; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documenapprovedFail Action details Not available
21-217 1K.4. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report on the Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan, with the Potential Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Merced Municipal Code Chapter 15.42 - Water Conservation Regulation, Request to Set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2021 for Comments on the Draft Plans and Possible Direction on Future Citywide Conservation Programs and Strategies REPORT IN BRIEF Consultant to present the Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and the Draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Introduction of an ordinance revising Merced Municipal Code Chapter 15.42-Water Conservation Regulations to comply with the revised California Water Code Section 10631 and guidance by the Department of Water Resources. Request to set a Public Hearing to receive comments on the plans. In addition, staff are seeking direction on future citywide conservation programs and strategy to aide in enhanced water conservation. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance No. 2526, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, aapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-490 1K.5. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report to Consider Final Pre-Application Process for Annexations Involving Early Consultation with the City Council REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a new Pre-Application Process for Annexations, which will involve early consultation with the City Council. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the new Pre-Application process for Annexations as outlined in the report.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-511 1L.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Consideration of Draft Policy for the Display of Flags at City Facilities, Provide Direction on Modifications Thereto, if any, and Approve the Policy as Proposed or Modified REPORT IN BRIEF Brings back for discussion, consideration, and potential adoption of a policy for display of flags at City facilities. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Administrative Policy C-7 regarding the display of flags at City facilities.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-496 1L.2. 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
21-497 1L.3. 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