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Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/16/2022 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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22-381 1C.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - National Public Works Week REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of the Public Works Department.   Action details Video Video
22-411 1C.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Foster Care Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF The Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation will be presented to a representative of Merced College NextUp.   Action details Video Video
22-356 1F.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
22-353 1F.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 9, 2021 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-124 1F.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Master Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., for the Cloud-Based Automatic Meter Reading System and Approval of Purchase of Goods Agreement for Replacement Water Meter Endpoints Due to Cellular Changes from 3G to 4G in the Amount of $528,660, Plus Taxes and Freight REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a First Amendment to the Master Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., to reduce the monthly service fee and approval of replacement water meter endpoints due to wireless cellular service changes from 3G to 4G in the amount of $528,660 plus taxes and freight. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to Master Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., for the cloud-based automatic meter reading system; and, B. Approving the Purchase of Goods Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., for the purchase of replacement water meter endpoints in the amount of $528,660, plus taxes and freight; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-334 1F.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program Resources and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreements with the County of Merced, on Behalf of its Human Services Agency, for the Respective Programs Approved in Support of the Continuum of Care With the Adopted 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the execution of two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements with the County of Merced, on behalf of its Human Services Agency, for the 2020 ($38,000) and 2021 ($38,000) Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicant administrative support programs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an agreement for the program identified in the 2020 HUD Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2020-21 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 2020-21 Collaborative Applicant” Program (Account 018-1301-552-17.00/Professional Services); andapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-367 1F.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Merced Chevrolet for the Purchase of Three New Tahoe Police Vehicles (PV) for the Police Department and One New Traverse Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the Fire Department, for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $190,608.06 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the purchase of three Tahoes as scheduled replacements for the Police Department and one new Traverse SUV as an acquisition for the Fire Department. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the supply of three new Tahoes and one new Traverse SUV, for a total amount not to exceed $190,608.06; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-771 1F.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5396 for Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision for 26 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 1 Subdivision REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5396 for 26 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 1 Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2022-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5396); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-352 1F.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing and Approving the 2022-2023 Master Tow Service Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of the 2022-2023 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect July 1, 2022 and expire June 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-27 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing and approving the 2022-2023 Master Tow Service Agreement and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-395 1F.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval and Ratification of an Agreement with Lozano Smith to Allow for City Attorney Legal Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the ratification of the agreement with Lozano Smith, LLP to allow for City Attorney legal services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving and ratifying the agreement for City Attorney legal services with Lozano Smith, LLP, and; B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $161,000 to cover the cost of the City Attorney agreement for the remainder of the Fiscal Year.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-409 1F.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Display the Pride Flag at Bob Hart Square for the Month of June per City Council Policy C-7 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to display the Pride Flag in Bob Hart for the month of June per the City Council Policy C-7. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2022-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the display of the Pride Flag on the City flagpole in Bob Hart Square for the month of June 2022.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-404 1F.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance for Zone Change #430 for Approximately 4.59 Acres Located on the East Side of Parsons Avenue, Approximately 300 Feet South of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140) REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Thoroughfare Commercial (CT) to High-Medium Density (HMD) Residential and change the Zoning designation from Thoroughfare Commercial (C-T) to Medium Density Residential (R-3-1.5) for approximately 4.59 acres generally located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2540, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 4.59 acres of land generally located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, south of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140) (1808 Parsons Avenue) from thoroughfare Commercial (C-T) to Medium Density Residential (R-3-1.5).approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-378 1G.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Second Public Hearing for Receipt of Public Comment Regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Annual Action Plan; Review Changes to Proposed Expenditures of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; Update on 2022 HUD Allocation; and Continue the Public Hearing to June 21, 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Provides an update on the delayed announcement by HUD of 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) grant allocation amounts, as well as review of changes to anticipated project funding categories and amounts since the First Public Hearing on April 4, 2022; conduct a Public Hearing to receive any new public comments; and, continue this Public Hearing to June 21, 2022, after receiving all comments. RECOMMENDATION City Council - A. Open the Public Hearing to receive any new public comment regarding the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan; and, B. Discuss and provide any additional direction and/or comment regarding the Draft 2022 Annual AapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-319 1H.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding Community Funding Requests, Water Rates, and of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Review of the Community Funding Requests, Discussion and Direction on Water Rates, and the City Manager’s proposed FY 2022/23 Budget. RECOMMENDATION For information and discussion only.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-370 1I.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Personnel Board Appointments REPORT IN BRIEF Consider appointing two employee nominated individuals and one Council nominated individual to the Personnel Board. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Appointing Andrew Guzman and Jessica Fernandez to serve as employee nominated replacement members of the Personnel Board with terms expiring on July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2023 respectively; and, B. Appointing one individual from the remaining applicants to serve as a Council nominated replacement member of the Personnel Board to a term expiring on July 1, 2022 and to the subsequent term expiring on July 1, 2026.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-358 1I.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
22-359 1I.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