Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2024 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: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: Special Meeting Notice
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24-146 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Rodney Court v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Nos. STK-ADJ 12586765, STK-ADJ 12561426 and STK-ADJ 12561425; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
24-148 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Jeffery Tomerlin v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Claim Number 20801172; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
24-244 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
24-245 1B.4. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
24-246 1B.5. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
24-247 1B.6. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
24-248 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - American Red Cross Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by a representative of the American Red Cross.   Action details Not available
24-170 1G.1. Special Presentation ItemSUBJECT: Tahitian Dance Performance REPORT IN BRIEF A Tahitian dance performed by the South Pacific Dance Company.   Action details Not available
24-178 1J.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
24-228 1J.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation & Parks Commission Minutes of January 22, 2024 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-174 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023, and January 2, 2024 REPORT IN BRIEF Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, and January 2, 2024.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-253 1J.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $260,000 in Fund 7002-Workers Compensation from Multiple Funds Due to Increased Worker’s Compensation Medical and Professional Services Costs and the Advancement of Industrial Disability Retirement Payments in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7001-General Liability from Multiple Funds in the Amount of $500,000 Due to Premium Increases Higher than Projected in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in the General Fund in the Amount of $90,401; and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Measure C in the Amount of $52,162 to Contribute REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $260,000 in Fund 7002-Workers Compensation from multiple funds due to Increased Worker’s Compensation Medical and Professional Services Costs and the Advancement of Industrial Disability Retirement Payments in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; approval of supplemental appropriation in Fund 7001-General Liability from multiple funds in the amount of $500,approvedPass Action details Not available
24-205 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Amend the Purchase Order for Graffiti Abatement from Brisco Enterprises Increasing the Total Compensation to $168,618.60 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an amendment of the purchase order with Brisco Enterprises for graffiti abatement services from $107,523.60 of abatement services that have already been provided from December 2023 to March 2024. This purchase order is for an additional service to the end of the fiscal year while a new Request for Proposals (RFP) is processed per Council’s request. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the amendment of a Purchase Order for Graffiti Abatement with Brisco Enterprises to increase the total compensation to $168,618.60; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and, D. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Amended Purchase Order(s).approvedPass Action details Not available
24-243 1J.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for and Authorization to Accept if Awarded Grant Funds of $150,000 from the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for the Development of a City-Wide Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to apply for $150,000 in grant funding from the Central Valley Community Fund (CVCF) for the development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. The grantor requires the adoption of a resolution in support of the development and implementation of a new Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. Authorization is required by council to accept funding if awarded. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving a Grant Application with the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for the Development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan; and, If awarded, B. Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 CVCF Grant Funds in the amount of $150,000; and appropriating the fundinapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-242 1J.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2023/2024 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $660,768 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving and accepting $660,768 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to supplement funding for the bridge railing repairs on G Street bridge, the crash cushion on G Street on the G Street undercrossing and for roadway improvements on Childs Avenue and Canal Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Video Video
24-209 1J.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2023 General Plan Annual Report Summarizing the Status of the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan and the Steps Taken to Implement the General Plan Policies and Implementation Actions and Acceptance of the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summarizing the City’s Progress in Meeting the City’s Share of Regional Housing Needs and the Goals and Policies of the Housing Element Including Number of Entitlements, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy for All Housing Types REPORT IN BRIEF Considers accepting the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and allows the public an opportunity to provide oral testimony and written comments regarding the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the 2023 General Plan Annual Report and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for information only.approvedPass Action details Video Video
24-083 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 REPORT IN BRIEF Annual Report summarizing Housing Successor activity for the City of Merced (“City”) in Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2022-23 per Senate Bill (“SB”) 341 (DeSaulnier 2013-14), which requires the City to prepare an annual report on the City’s compliance with housing successor requirements imposed by Health and Safety Code (“HSC”) Section 34176.1(f). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-179 1L.1. 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
24-180 1L.2. 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