23-053
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/COMPLAINT; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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23-088
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (1) Potential Case | | |
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23-090
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Two (2) Potential Lawsuits | | |
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23-089
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 Name of Case: City of Merced v. John Kudulis dba, Bob’s Foreign Auto Parts, Merced Superior Court Case No. 21CV-00159 | | |
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23-060
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: City of Merced, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater, Petitioners, vs. Merced County Association of Governments, Respondents | | |
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23-021
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Valley Crisis Center. | | |
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23-101
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced Cougars Peewee Team
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize members of the Merced Cougars Peewee Team for their achievements. | | |
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23-103
| 1 | F.3. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced Junior Knight Team
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize members of the Merced Junior Knights Team for their achievements. | | |
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23-022
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Wastewater Collection System Master Plan (WCSMP)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeks Council direction on finalizing the draft Wastewater Collection Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide direction to staff on finalization of the draft Wastewater Collection Master Plan, provide direction to begin the CEQA environmental process. | continued | Pass |
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23-010
| 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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23-071
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
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 September 6, 2022. | approved | Pass |
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22-881
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration to Create an Honorary Historic Neighborhood District for the Spaghetti Acres Neighborhood
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider creating an honorary historic neighborhood district for the Spaghetti Acres neighborhood in Central Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2023-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Spaghetti Acres Honorary Neighborhood Residential Historic District Designation. | approved | Pass |
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23-018
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One Aerial Tree Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Global Rental Co, Inc., for $198,904
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase a currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicle through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one aerial tree truck in the amount of $198,904 from Global Rental Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 062320-ALT; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance Officer to make the appropr | approved | Pass |
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23-006
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Granting Abutter's Right to the Merced Holdings, LLC for the Hub Planned Development Project Located on McKee Road and Yosemite Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers restoring abutter’s rights of access that were relinquished and released by Grant Deed (Vol. 2611, Page 583, M.C.R.) to be restored to Merced Holdings, LLC., for purposes of completing the Hub Planned Development Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California approving grant of abutter’s rights and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer. | approved | Pass |
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23-023
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Waterline Appurtenances, Parts, Equipment, and Supplies Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000 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 waterline appurtenances, parts, equipment, and supplies 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. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager’s pur | approved | Pass |
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23-058
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval and Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Merced and the City of Atwater for Regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Authorization for the Fire Department to Submit a Regional Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 AFG Program to Fund Replacement of End-of-Life Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and Authorization for the Fire Department to Submit a Second Grant Application to FEMA Fiscal Year 2022 AFG for Advanced Life Support Equipment for the Merced Fire Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Merced and the City of Atwater for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Regional Grant. Provides authority to the Fire Department to submit a regional grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 AFG Program to fund replacement of an end-of-life Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Project cost will not exceed $2,000,000 per FEMA based upon the populations of Merced and A | approved | Pass |
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22-810
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 22 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 22 of Said District, and Annexing Annexation No. 22 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 22. Annexation No. 22 Consists of Approximately 39.35 Acres of Land Generally Located on the East Side of G Street, Approximately 1,100 feet North of Cardella Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for the approximately 39.35 acres of land generally located on the east side of G Street, approximately 1,100 feet north of Cardella Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Holding a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2023-04, a Resolution of the City Council of the C | approved | Pass |
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22-972
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Potential Introduction of an Ordinance to Approve Zone Change #431, Initiated By Sam Sahota, Property Owner; this Application is a Request for a Zone Change from an Urban Transition (U-T) Zone to a Low Density Residential (R-1-5) Zone at 385 S. Coffee Street to Develop a Future Subdivision with 45 Single-Family Home Lots at 385 S. Coffee Street; and, the Approximate 9.91-Acre Subject Site is Generally Located at the West Side of S. Coffee Street, 300 Feet North of E. Gerard Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request for City Council approval for a Zone Change from Urban Transition (U-T) to Low Density Residential (R-1-5) for one approximate 9.91-acre parcel located at 385 S. Coffee Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Environmental Review #22-32 (Negative Declaration); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2546, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 9.91 acres of land at 385 South Coffee Street, generally located on the west side of South Coff | approved | Pass |
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23-095
| 1 | L.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution 2023-08 Confirming the Existence of a Local Emergency Within the Territorial Limits of the City of Merced as Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on January 7, 2023 and Again on January 14, 2023 Pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 8.20.070
REPORT IN BRIEF
Asking the City Council to Declare a State of Emergency Due to Severe Storms and Potential Flooding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, confirming the existence of a local emergency | approved | Pass |
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23-061
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Accepting Flag Requests to be Added to the 2023 Flag Calendar for Approval
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting flag requests to be added to the flag calendar for the 2023 year for approval.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Flag Calendar for the 2023 year in accordance with Council Policy C-7 regarding the display of commemorative flags; and,
B. Bringing a Resolution back for adoption; and,
C. Providing Staff direction on selected request for future approval. | approved | Pass |
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23-049
| 1 | L.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss Establishing an Emergency Services Motel Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss establishing an emergency services motel policy pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps. | approved | Pass |
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23-054
| 1 | L.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Smith’s Request to Discuss Joint School District Meeting
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Smith’s request to discuss holding a joint School District meeting pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps. | tabled | Pass |
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23-062
| 1 | L.5. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss Directing the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission to Develop Various Arts Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Serratto will discuss potentially directing the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission to develop various Arts Districts in the City pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction for possible next steps. | approved | Pass |
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23-046
| 1 | L.6. | | 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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23-045
| 1 | L.7. | | 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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