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Meeting date/time:
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8/3/2020
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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20-409
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and City Councilmembers. Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6 | | |
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20-408
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT - Title: Interim City Manager; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957 | | |
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20-410
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 690 W. 16th Street and 710 W. 16th Street, Merced, CA; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, Acting City Manager, City of Merced; Negotiating Parties: Transit Joint Powers Authority of Merced County and City of Merced and; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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20-371
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Health Center Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented to Yamilet Valladolid, Manager of Government Affairs Golden Valley Health Centers. | | |
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20-378
| 1 | I.1. | | 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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20-347
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2019
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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20-388
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of March 10, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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20-372
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of July 2020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $32,000 and of Public Works contracts under $70,939. | approved | Pass |
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20-354
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $80,000 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety to Conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Traffic Safety Enforcement, Along with Purchasing Children Bicycle Helmets and DUI Checkpoint Supplies as Part of the 2020 California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety offered to the Merced Police Department in the amount of $80,000 from the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to conduct DUI Checkpoints, DUI Saturation Patrols, Pedestrian/Bicycle Enforcement, Traffic Safety Enforcement, along with conducting assemblies for middle schools, and purchasing children bicycle helmets.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant and increasing the revenue budget in account 035-1016-324.01-02 by $80,000; and,
B. Appropriating the same to Fund 035-Police Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursem | approved | Pass |
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20-370
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of Police Sergeants for the Term of January 1, 2020 Until June 30, 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Association of Police Sergeants for the term January 1, 2020 until June 30, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2020-54, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Merced Association of Police Sergeants and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-313
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Correct Typographical Errors on Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Special Tax Rate (Exhibit A) for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers amending Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2020-28, authorizing the establishment of Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to correct typographical errors for Improvement Areas 12 and 26.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2020-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acting as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, amending Resolution No. 2020-28 to correct Exhibit A thereto relating to the Annual Special Tax for said district for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. | approved | Pass |
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20-387
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of Ten (10) Budgeted Fleet Vehicles, Including One Asphalt/Patch Truck from M.M.E./PB Loader for $193,846.80, Two 6-Yard Dump Trucks from M.M.E./PB Loader for $132,750.52 Each, Two 12-Yard Dump Trucks from M.M.E./PB Loader for $144,053.98 Each, One Street Sweeper from Municipal Maintenance Equipment (M.M.E.) for $311,621.44, One Large Water Service Truck from National Auto Fleet Group Through American Truck & Trailer Body (AT&TB) for $243,300.54, One Rear Loader Refuse Truck from Ruckstell CA. Sales for $231,790.12, and Two Side Loader Refuse Trucks from Ruckstell CA. Sales for $300,060.60 Each Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing a waiver of competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase ten currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicles through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the purchase of one asphalt/patch t | approved | Pass |
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20-330
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Grant Awarded to the Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Authority, Which Includes a City of Merced Project for Surface Water Irrigation to Parks and Weather Based Irrigation Controllers
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (MIRWMA) has agreed to accept on behalf of its member agencies a Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Grant which includes a City of Merced project for Surface Water Irrigation to Parks and Weather Based Irrigation Controllers.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information Only. | approved | Pass |
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20-337
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Reimbursement Agreement With Virginia Smith Trust for City Staff Work Relating to Proposed Development Located South of the UC Merced Campus and East of Lake Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of a Reimbursement Agreement with the Merced County Board of Education acting as Trustee for the Virginia Smith Trust (VST) for City staff work related to their proposed development east of Lake Road, south of the UC Merced Campus.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Reimbursement Agreement with the Merced County Board of Education acting on behalf of the Virginia Smith Trust (VST), in the amount of $110,000 to cover the costs associated with the VST development project; and,
B. Approving an increase in revenue in the amount of $110,000 to Account 017-0804-331.01-11-Special Services/Cost Recovery and appropriating the same in Fund 017-Development Services; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the agreement; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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20-314
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Rejection of the Bid Protest Submitted by ANV Contractors, Inc. and Approval of Award of Construction Bid and Approval of the General Construction Contract to Daguerre Construction for the Lab Building and Solid Handling Building Restrooms, Project No. 120025, in the Amount of $86,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $86,000 to Daguerre Construction to construct a restroom in the Lab Building and a restroom in the Solid Handling Building.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Rejecting the Bid Protest Submitted by ANV Contractors, Inc.
B. Awarding the bid for the Lab Building and Solid Handling Building Restrooms, Project No. 120025, to Daguerre Construction, in the amount of $86,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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20-357
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Dokken Engineering, a California Corporation, for Project Approval, Environmental Documents (PA/ED), Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Highway 59 Phase 1 Widening and Highway 59 Bridges Over Black Rascal Creek Project for a Total Amount not to Exceed $2,399,223.01
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a professional services agreement with Dokken Engineering, a California Corporation, for the PA/ED and PS&E for Highway 59 Widening Phase 1 and Highway 59 Black Rascal Bridge Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for professional services (environmental and engineering design services) with Dokken Engineering, a California Corporation, in the amount of $2,399,223.01; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-411
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 10.16.010 Speed Limits, 10.28.230 No Parking Zones, 10.28.275 On-Street Disabled Persons Parking, 10.28.370 Two-Way Stop Intersections and 10.32.057 Seven a.m. to Four p.m. Passenger Loading Zones
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading to amend sections 10.16.010, 10.25.230, 10.28.275, 10.28.370, and 10.32.057 of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2517, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 10.16.010 “Speed Limits;” 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones;” 10.28.275 “Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking;” 10.28.370 “Two-Way Stop Intersections;” and 10.32.057 “Passenger Loading Zones - Locations - Seven a.m. to Four p.m.” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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20-360
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Measure Y Fund Allocation in the Amount of $206,525 for Recreation Programming and Park, Zoo, One Time Events and Youth Center Upgrades
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers how to allocate available Measure Y funds for various park, Zoo, and youth center maintenance and upgrades, one-time events, and new recreation programs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the allocation of Measure Y funds in the amount of $206,525 for the proposed park, Zoo, and youth center maintenance projects, one-time events, and new recreation programming; and,
B. Allowing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments for the unprogrammed funds of $206,525. | approved | Pass |
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20-389
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - United States (U.S.) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments for Fair Housing Choice, and Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, and Direction from City Council on any Additional Community Outreach
REPORT IN BRIEF
Continuation of the Public Hearing from July 6, 2020, and July 20, 2020, in order to receive additional public comment on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and 2020 Annual Action Plan, and direction from the City Council on any Additional Community Outreach.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Re-open the public hearing to receive any additional public input regarding the Draft 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, and the Draft 2020 Annual Action Plan, including the proposed expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds for Fiscal Year 2020-2021; and,
B. Close the public hearing after all public comments have been rec | | |
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20-413
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Allow Interested Persons to be Heard on Proposed Submittal of an Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Financing Through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the Childs Court Apartments - Childs and B Street Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Affordable Housing Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Continued Public Hearing to allow interested persons to be heard prior on the proposed application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for financing through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the Childs Court Apartments - Childs and B Street Affordable Housing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Recommending that the City Council conduct the Public Hearing, receive any testimony given; and,
B. Close the Public Hearing. | | |
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20-235
| 1 | J.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation No. 20-02 for the Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a 25-Foot-Wide Access Easement in Foothill Drive (Extended), a 25-Foot-Wide Temporary Access Easement Along the East Side of G Street at Foothill Drive (Extended), and a 15-Foot-Wide Road Right-of-Way Consisting of 1,432 Square Feet, Located Approximately 1,100 Feet East of G Street, North of Merrill Place (Extended) (Vacation #20-02)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution to order the vacation of a 25-foot-wide access easement in Foothill Drive (extended), a 25-foot-wide temporary access easement along the east side of G Street at Foothill Drive (extended), and a 15-foot road right-of-way consisting of approximately 1,432 square feet located approximately 1,100 feet east of G Street, north of Merrill Place (extended).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-51, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California ordering the vacation of a 25-foot-wide temporary access easement in Foothill Drive (extended) (Vacation #2 | approved | Pass |
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20-339
| 1 | J.4. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution to Vacate a 315-Square-Foot Excess Portion of an Alley to the Adjacent Property at 1001 West 16th Street, Generally Located on the Northwest Corner of 16th Street and Q Street (Vacation #20-03)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers vacating an excess portion of an alley at 1001 W. 16th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-50, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, ordering the vacation of a 315-square-foot excess portion of an alley to the adjacent property at 1001 West 16th Street, generally located at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Q Street (Vacation #20-03). | approved | Pass |
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20-393
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Accept Coronavirus Relief Funds from the State of California Department of Finance up to the Allocated Amount of $1,088,029, Appropriating $144,014 to Cover Expenditures Due to COVID-19 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and Approval of Policy Items Implemented During the COVID-19 Declared Local Emergency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approving the acceptance of Coronavirus Relief Funds from the State of California Department of Finance up to the allocated amount of $1,088,029, appropriating $144,014 to cover expenditures due to COVID-19. In addition, this item seeks the Council’s approval on two policy items implemented during the COVID-19 declared local emergency.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the acceptance of up to $1,088,029 in Coronavirus Relief Funds from the State of California Department of Finance; and,
B. Approving an appropriation in the amount of $144,014 in order to cover COVID-19 expenditures in Fiscal Year 2020-2021; and,
C. Approving the allocation of compensated time off (CTO) hours in the amount of $537,805 to Essential Employee | approved | Pass |
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20-402
| 1 | K.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of the Recommendation by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for a Street Mural with the Phrase “Black Lives Matter” on Canal Street (South of Bob Hart Square) and Provide Staff Direction on the Development of a Street Mural Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request made from the NAACP, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, WeCed and the United Way, as the lead applicant, to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for a proposed street mural with the phrase “Black Lives Matter” on Canal Street. Also seeks direction on developing a policy for future street mural requests.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s recommendation to support the proposed street mural of the phrase “Black Lives Matter” on Canal Street, south of Bob Hart Square; or
B. Provide staff direction on developing a policy for future street mural requests for review and recommendation by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for approval by the City Council which incorporates the government speech doctrine. | approved | Pass |
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20-350
| 1 | K.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Update and Final Report on Celebrate Safe Fireworks Campaign for 2020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides a final report to City Council on the Celebrate Safe Fireworks Campaign from the Fire Chief and Police Chief.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction as needed on preparing the Celebrate Safe Fireworks Campaign for next year. | | |
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20-414
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (1 At-Large) (1 Ex-Officio) and Recreation and Parks Commission (1)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission At-Large vacancy, Ex-Officio vacancy and a Recreation and Parks Commission vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing two individuals to serve as an At-Large member (term ending July 1, 2024) and an Ex-Officio member of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission; and,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing an individual to serve as a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission, with a term date ending July 1, 2022. | approved | Pass |
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20-415
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointments to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission with 6 Members to be Appointed by District and 1 Member to be Appointed At-Large
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the appointment of individuals to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing one individual to each of the six City Council Districts and one individual to be appointed at-large to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission. | approved | Pass |
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20-401
| 1 | L.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings During COVID-19 and Guidance for Other City Boards and Commissions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discuss the format of City Council, Board, and Commission Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council, Board, and Commission Meetings. | approved | Pass |
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20-375
| 1 | L.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on Attendance and Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference - Annual Business Meeting, October 7 - October 9, 2020, Virtual Event
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 virtual 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, October 9, 2020 virtually. | approved | Pass |
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20-397
| 1 | L.5. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | | |
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20-398
| 1 | L.6. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | | |
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