Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 7/5/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Published agenda: Amended Agenda Amended Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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22-521 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1) Case   Action details Not available
22-538 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Italian Catholic Federation 90th Anniversary REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative from the Italian Catholic Federation.   Action details Video Video
22-537 1F.2. 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
22-501 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
22-540 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of June 2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $34,000 and of Public Works contracts under $76,875.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-490 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of May 18, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-554 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program, Execute the Grant Agreement and any Amendments and any Other Necessary Documents Associated with the Grant Application on Behalf of the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the California Intervention and Prevention Grant Program, execute the grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents associated with the grant application on behalf of the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-43, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the submittal of grant proposal for the 2022 California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CALVIP) grant program; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the standard grant agreement, any amendments, and other necessary documents associated with the grant application, and to take all actions reasonapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-553 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Request to Authorize a Supplemental Appropriation from Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance from Fund 561, Airport Operations, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 for Commercial Airport Terminal Planning Study, Design, and Environmental Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation within Fund 561, Airport Operations, in the amount of $600,000.00, to pre-fund Airport grants for Airport feasibility study, design, and environmental services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 561, Airport Operations, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 to account 561-1303-562.17-00 Professional Services; and, B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-362 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group to Prepare a Fiscal Analysis to Consider the Formation of a New Community Facilities District (CFD) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of a contract with Goodwin Consulting Group for the preparation of a Fiscal Analysis to consider the formation of a new Community Facilities District for Services. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the contract with Goodwin Consulting Group in the amount of $34,000 for the preparation of a Fiscal Analysis to consider the formation of a new Community Facilities District; and, B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 017-Development Services unencumbered, unreserved fund balance in the amount of $34,000 in 017-0804-512.17-00 Professional Services Planning Division; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-375 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement and Approval of a First Amendment with THOR, Inc. for AS/400 Consulting Services and Authorization to Increase the not to Exceed Spending Authority From $534,000 to $839,370 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement and approve the first amendment with THOR, Inc. for AS/400 consulting services and authorization to increase the not to exceed spending authority from $534,000 to $839,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements for professional services due to sole sourcing as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Approving the first Amendment to the agreement with THOR, Inc.; and, C. Authorizing the not to exceed spending authority to THOR, Inc. from $534,000 to $839,000; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-377 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Award a Five-Year Sole Source Contract to Central Square for Support and Hosting of the Current Enterprise Resource Planning System in the Amount of $853,274 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirements and award a five-year sole source contract to Central Square for support and hosting of the current enterprise resource planning system in the amount of $853,274. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bid requirements for purchases necessary for standardization on particular type of equipment as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Approving the agreement with Central Square including future professional services contract amendments up to 10% of the total contract amount; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, including future zero-dollar amendments to the agreements; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments for these aapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-376 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment with SDI Presence LLC. for Full Project Management Professional Services, and Authorization to Increase the not to Exceed Spending Authority from $251,250 to $467,950 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the first amendment with SDI Presence LLC. for full project management services and increasing the not to exceed spending authority from $251,250 to $467,950. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the first Amendment with SDI Presence LLC.; and, B. Authorizing the not to exceed spending authority to SDI Presence LLC from $251,250 to $467,950; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary Documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-453 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contract; County of Merced 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092 with AMS.net in a not to Exceed Amount of $135,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bid process, as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code, to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contract; 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092 with AMS.net in a not to exceed amount of $135,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code; and, B. Approving piggybacking onto the 2021 AMS FOCUS Agreement 2021092; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments; and, E. Authorizing the purchase of goods through AMS.net in the amount not to exceed $135,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-2approvedPass Action details Not available
22-380 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, for the PCE Groundwater Project for a Combined Total of $290,800.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing two separate agreements for environmental remediation services for a combined total of $290,800. 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 $224,800 for PCE groundwater cleanup Project 123031; and, B. Approving the Agreement for Professional Services (reporting contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, in the amount of $66,000 for report drafting; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-462 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, dba GCR Tires and Services in the Amount not to Exceed $300,000; From Interstate Truck Center, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From J A Momaney Services, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $200,000; From Next Level Parts, Inc., dba Carquest of Merced in the Amount not to Exceed $85,000; and From Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC in the Amount not to Exceed $85,000 Through June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations. 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 annual supplies and services agreements; and, B. ApprovinapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-481 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for the Purchase of Goods with Jenfitch, Inc., for the Supply and Delivery of Poly Aluminum Chloride Coagulant in the Amount of $45,000 for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Jenfitch, Inc., for the supply and delivery of poly aluminum chloride coagulant. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid and approving the agreement with Jenfitch, Inc., for the supply and delivery of poly aluminum chloride coagulant in the amount of $45,000 for the contract term ending June 30, 2023; and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-479 1I.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Westamerica Bank for 6,100 Square-Feet Located at 1801 M Street Starting at $1.33 Per Square Foot for Three (3) Years and an Option for a Three (3) Year Extension REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a lease agreement between the City of Merced and Westamerica Bank, located at the Merced Center Parking Garage (1801 M Street) for three (3) years and one (1) option for a three (3) year extension. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and Westamerica Bank; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-497 1I.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and NCWPCS MPS 29-Year Tower Holding, LLC. Allowing up to Two Additional Renewal Options for Use of the Transmission Tower Located on Top of the Ralph Shannon Parcade (1729 M Street), and Expanding the Lease Area by 160-Square-Feet to Accommodate a Backup Generator, with a Minimum Base Rent of $2,450 Per Month REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a third lease agreement amendment allows one additional five-year term and up to one additional two-year term for the use of the transmission tower and the addition of a backup generator located on the top floor of the Ralph Shannon Parcade. In 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to require all cell towers to have 72 hours of backup power in emergency situations, including electricity shutoffs during fire seasons. The additional lease space of 160-square-feet to accommodate a backup generator will satisfy this requirement and provide additional rent revenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the third amendmeapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-524 1I.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8 Changing the Land Use Designation for 5.59 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance introduced at the Council Meeting held on June 21, 2022. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2541, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8 changing the land use designation for 5.59 acres of land generally located at the southeast corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue from “High-Medium Density Residential” to “High Density Residential” and changing the land use designation for 1.34 acres of land located near the southeast corner of Loughborough Drive from “High-Medium Density” (HMD) Residential to “Commercial Office” (CO).approvedPass Action details Not available
22-488 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Lease Agreement for McNamara Youth Center with Students with Aspiring Goals (S.W.A.G.) for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional Term of Two Years on a Year-to-Year Basis REPORT IN BRIEF In 2021 the lease agreement for McNamara Youth Center had expired and the City released a Request for Interest (RFI) from community groups who had a desire to provide community based, youth specific, after school programming in that location. After review of the proposals in relation to department goals and City Council priorities, it is the recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission and staff that the City agree to lease the McNamara Community Center to Students with Aspiring Goals (S.W.A.G.). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Lease Agreement with S.W.A.G. for afterschool youth programming at the McNamara Youth Center for a one-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessarapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-514 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Final (Second) Public Hearing for Receipt of Additional Public Comment and Approval of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Re-open and hold the Second Public Hearing that was continued from May 16 and June 21, 2022, to receive final public comment regarding the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan; Discuss and provide any direction to staff regarding any final changes to funding activities or other items; Commitment of funding to proposed subrecipient projects; Approval of the 2022 Annual Action Plan; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the finalized plan to HUD and to accept the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (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 2022 Annual Action Plan; and, B. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding any requested final changes to the Annual Plan text and Subrecipient and other approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-487 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Consideration of Renaming Merced Youth Sports Complex as Nannini Youth Sports Complex as Recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission REPORT IN BRIEF An application has been received by the Director of Parks and Community Services to consider renaming the Youth Sports Complex in honor of Mr. Dave Nannini. RECOMMENDATION Council - Adopt a motion approving the request from the community and supported by the subcommittee of the Recreation and Parks Commission to rename the Merced Youth Sports Complex in honor of Dave Nannini as the Nannini Youth Sports Complex.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-428 1K.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Resolutions to Call for a General Municipal Election for the Three Members of the City Council by District on November 8, 2022 and Placing a Proposed Ballot Measure to Extend the Half-Cent Sales Tax without a Sunset Date and Requesting Consolidation with the Gubernatorial General Election to be Conducted by the County of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving Resolutions Calling November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for the three Council Members of the City Council by district and placing a proposed Ballot Measure to end the sunset date on the half-cent sales tax and requesting the County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's election with the Gubernatorial Election being held on the same date. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-42 , a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, calling a General Municipal Election for the election of Members of the City Council; requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, California, to provide for the consolidation of a general mapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-509 1K.3. Report ItemSUBJECT: Review and Approve the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s Recommendations for the Caltrans Mural Art Project REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will review and approve eight mural designs and design locations recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for eight Caltrans under crossings in the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion advancing eight mural designs recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for final review and funding approval by Caltrans.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-511 1L.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Discussion on Attendance and Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference - Annual Business Meeting, September 7 - September 9, 2022, Long Beach, CA REPORT IN BRIEF To expedite the conduct of business at this important policy-making meeting, each City Council is asked to designate a voting representative and two alternates who will be present at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion designating one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting, scheduled for Friday afternoon, September 9, 2022 in Long Beach, CA.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-536 1L.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Echevarria’s Request to Discuss Possible Cul De Sac and Alleyway Projects in South Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Echevarria’s Request to discuss a possible cul de sac and alleyway projects in South Merced pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff regarding establishing a cul de sac and alleyways in South Merced.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-503 1L.3. 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
22-504 1L.4. 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