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Meeting date/time:
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12/7/2015
7:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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15-324
| 1 | B.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: Joint Planning Commission/City Council Study Session on the Public Review Draft of the Zoning Ordinance
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will meet in a joint study session with the Planning Commission to discuss the Public Review Draft of the Updated Merced Zoning Ordinance, released in September 2015.
RECOMMENDATION
No action needed. Questions and discussion only. | | |
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15-359
| 1 | D.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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15-361
| 1 | N.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Employment Agreement with New City Manager
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the employment agreement with the new City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Employment Agreement and announcing the new City Manager/City Clerk; and,
B. Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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15-356
| 1 | K.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts | approved | Pass |
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15-330
| 1 | K.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, September 23, and October 21, 2015 | approved | Pass |
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15-355
| 1 | K.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of August 25, 2015. | approved | Pass |
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15-350
| 1 | K.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of September 8, 2015 | approved | Pass |
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15-353
| 1 | K.6. | | 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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15-286
| 1 | K.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2322 G Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2322 G Street to allow additional time to complete Phase One of the Pro Lube construction project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2322 G Street allowing additional time for the project to be completed and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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15-306
| 1 | K.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Agreement with Merced Zoological Society
REPORT IN BRIEF
Agreement with Merced Zoological Society to contribute at least $85,000 of the total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the agreement with the Merced Zoological Society for payment of at least $85,000, (approximately 30%) of the total operating budget at the Zoo and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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15-315
| 1 | K.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Minimum Wage Increase
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approve minimum wage in accordance with Minimum Wage Order MW-2014 and salaries tied to minimum wage.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2015-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the salary ranges for the temporary classifications of Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Pool Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Leader, and Recreation Specialist; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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15-317
| 1 | K.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Revise Personnel Allocation in Engineering Division of the Development Services Department by Deleting One Engineering Technician III/IV position and Adding One Senior Engineer Position to the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department.
REPORT IN BRIEF
The action requested is to staff the department appropriately for the planned upcoming projects in the City.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2015-44, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending the Classification Plan by Amending the Personnel Allocation in the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department by Deleting One Engineering Technician III/IV and Adding One Senior Engineer. | approved | Pass |
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15-352
| 1 | K.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2015, July 6, 2015, and July 20, 2015.
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 15, July 6, and July 20, 2015. | approved | Pass |
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15-349
| 1 | K.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Agreement with Merced Lao Community Inc. for Police Services at the 2015 Hmong New Year Festival
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing an agreement for the Merced Police Department to provide security and crowd control services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement in the amount of $4,000 with Merced Lao Community to provide security and crowd control services for the annual Hmong New Year Festival held at the Merced County Fairgrounds on December 18th, 19th and 20th 2015; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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15-347
| 1 | K.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Cooperative Work Agreement (CWA) Cycle 13 Funds Subject to Lapsing on June 30, 2016
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a submittal to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requesting an extension for preliminary funds subject to lapsing for the Bear Creek Bike Path Project and acknowledging completion of the preliminary phase for the Black Rascal Creek Bike Path.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the CWA Cycle 13 Submittal, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | tabled | Pass |
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15-187
| 1 | K.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Third Amendment with Quad Knopf, Inc., for the Preparation of Environmental Technical Studies for the Bear Creek Bike Path Project 111066
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a $27,054 amendment with Quad Knopf, Inc., to complete required environmental documents for the future construction of a Class I Bike Path along State Route 59.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc., in the amount of $27,054 for the Preparation of Environmental Technical Studies; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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15-354
| 1 | K.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Allocation of Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for a Warming Center with Merced County Rescue Mission
REPORT IN BRIEF
Contract authorization between the City of Merced and Merced County Rescue Mission for the operation of a community Warming Center.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the allocation of $13,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds to assist with the cost of operating a warming center; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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15-260
| 1 | L.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation 15-01 to Abandon a Portion of a Public Utilities Easement Located Along the East Property Line of 2936 Crestwood Court
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider the abandonment of approximately 620 square feet of an existing public utilities easement along the eastern property line of the property located at 2936 Crestwood Court.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2015-45, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California ordering the vacation of a portion of a public utilities easement located along the east property line of the property located at 2936 Crestwood Court (Vacation #15-01). | approved | Pass |
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15-323
| 1 | L.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Changes to the Massage Establishment Regulations and Specific Zoning Provisions Relating to Massage Uses
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider amendments to the Chapter 5.44 of the Merced Municipal Code relating to massage establishments and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 20) relating to massage uses.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Environmental Review #14-25 (Categorical exemption); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2451, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California Amending Chapter 5.44, “Massage Establishments,” of the Merced Municipal Code; and,
C. Introducing Ordinance 2452, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California Amending Sections 20.20.020, “Permitted Uses,” 20.20.040, “Conditional Uses,” 20.22.020, “Permitted Uses,” 20.22.050, “Conditional Uses,” 20.24.020, “Permitted Uses,” 20.24.040, “Conditional Uses,” 20.26.040, “Conditional Uses,” and 20.28.040, “Conditional Uses,” of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding the Zoning of Massage Establishmen | continued | Pass |
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15-345
| 1 | M.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Employment Agreement for Position of Interim City Manager and Adoption of Resolution Approving Appointment of John M. Bramble to Interim City Manager Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization request to fill vacant City Manager position with a California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) Retired Annuitant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the terms of an employment agreement with John M. Bramble to serve as Interim City Manager; and,
B. Authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Mr. Bramble after his official retirement date; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2015-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, making a determination of special need for an Interim City Manager pursuant to California Government Code sections 21221(h) and 7522.56. | approved | Pass |
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15-360
| 1 | M.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Follow up Reports Regarding Downtown Discussion
REPORT IN BRIEF
This follow up session provides reports on the Downtown Discussion requested at the November 16, 2015 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is seeking direction from Council to form a Downtown/Central Merced Ad Hoc Group. Staff would return to Council with recommendations on the Group’s composition and purpose. | approved | Pass |
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