23-189
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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23-188
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (1) Potential Case | | |
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23-187
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case | | |
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23-161
| 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, City of Los Banos, and City of Atwater, Petitioners, vs. Merced County Association of Governments, Respondents | | |
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23-165
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Eugene Drummond v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number 211021274; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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23-167
| 1 | B.6. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Paul Thompson v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number 17687346; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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23-166
| 1 | B.7. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Rodney Court v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Number 19774107, 19782964, and 19785618 AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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23-170
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from the Valley Crisis Center. | | |
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23-072
| 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. | | |
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23-146
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of December 15, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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23-145
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of December 7, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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23-163
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of October 3, 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 October 3, 2022. | | |
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23-097
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Second Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Lozano Smith, LLP, in an Amount not to Exceed $300,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a second amendment to agreement for legal services with Lozano Smith, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a second amendment to agreement for legal services with Lozano Smith, LLP in an amount not to exceed $300,000 and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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23-151
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement for Consultant Services with Chandler Asset Management to Provide Investment Portfolio Management Services for an Additional Two Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of the Second Amendment to Agreement with Chandler Asset Management to provide investment portfolio management services for an additional two years.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Second Amendment to Agreement with Chandler Asset Management for Investment Advisory Services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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23-065
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Instructional Services Agreement with the Merced Community College District to Provide Credit Fire Classes for Students Aspiring a Future or Advancement in the Fire Professions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an Instructional Services Agreement with the Merced Community College District to provide credit fire classes for students aspiring a future or advancement in the fire professions.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Instructional Services Agreement with the Merced Community College District to provide credit fire classes for students aspiring a future or advancement in the fire professions; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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23-091
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Accept the Department of Justice 2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the Amount of $21,912.88 to Cover 50% of the Purchase Cost of New Vests and Authorization to Utilize the Use of Pooled Cash to Cover the Purchase Cost Which will be Reimbursed from the Grant Proceeds
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept grant award for reimbursement of bulletproof vest expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant; and,
B. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager and Police Department to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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23-056
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Additional $3,253.82 in Grant Funding from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Incentive Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating additional grant funding in the amount of $3,253.82 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to reimburse the City for the purchase of electric vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting and Increasing the revenue budget in account 001-1002-324.02-00-Project 243027 by $3,254; and,
B. Appropriating the same to 001-1002-523.43-00-Project 243027; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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23-027
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for Special Tax Services Related to Annexations to the Community Facilities District (CFD) in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for special tax services related to annexations to the Community Facilities Districts (CFD) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a contract period ending June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the Rate and Method of Apportionment for Community Facilities Annexations in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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23-152
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, March 20, 2023, to Vacate the 60-Foot-Wide Right-of-Way for Streets within the Paseo Subdivision, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of G Street and Bellevue Road (Vacation #22-04)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public hearing for March 20, 2023, to vacate the 60-Foot-Wide Right-of-Way for Streets within the Paseo Subdivision, generally located at the northwest corner of G Street and Bellevue Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-11, A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Merced, California, declaring its Intention to Vacate the 60-Foot-Wide Right-Of-Way Dedicated for Streets within Portico Drive, Montage Drive, Promenade Avenue, Countryside Avenue, Mosaic Avenue, and Savannah Avenue within the Paseo Subdivision generally located at the Northwest Corner of G Street and Bellevue Road (Vacation #22-04) and setting a time and place for a Public Hearing. | | |
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23-125
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Adhere to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) Flow Control Policy Regarding Organic Waste Disposal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution authorizing agreement to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority’s Flow Control Policy regarding organic waste disposal to aid in the Senate Bill (SB) 1383 compliance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-13, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to Adhere to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) Flow Control Policy. | | |
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23-069
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds Totaling $3,230,337; and Requesting Direction on American Rescue Plan Act Allocation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presents the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Report, seeks approval of General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds totaling $3,230,337, and requesting Direction on American Rescue Plan Act Allocation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the addition of a full time Deputy Finance Officer for a two-month period; and,
B. Approving a transfer from Fund 674 Fleet Replacement to the General Fund in the amount of $338,000 and appropriating the same to 001-0901-523.43-00; and,
C. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $152,000 and appropriating the same to 001-0901-523.43-00; and,
D. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $55,000, trans | | |
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23-157
| 1 | J.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Aviation and Tourism Marketing Information, Airport Logo and Taglines for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a presentation of Vela Marketing Firm’s proposed aviation and tourism marketing information, airport logo and taglines for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the aviation and tourism marketing information and airport logo for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport as recommended by the Merced Regional Airport Authority. | | |
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23-173
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Request to Display the Italian Flag in Bob Hart Square in Honor Italian Americans as Submitted by the Italo-American Lodge Beginning on October 1, 2023 Through October 31, 2023 and to Include this Request on the Annual Flag Calendar Adopted by the City Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request from the Italo-American Lodge to Display the Italian Flag in Bob Hart Square on October 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023 in honor of Italian Americans and to include this request on the annual Flag Calendar adopted by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the request to be added to 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. | | |
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23-115
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the City Council FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities to Include Downtown & Economic Development, Housing & the Unhoused, Merced Unity Project, Natural Disaster/Flood Response, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Public Works & City Beautification, South Merced Study, and Quality of Life
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of the FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities to include Downtown & Economic Development, Housing & Homelessness, Merced Unity Project, Natural Disaster/Flood Response, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Public Works & City Beautification, South Merced Study, and Quality of Life.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities. | | |
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23-180
| 1 | K.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member De Anda’s Request to Reconsider Sending the Letter to the Attorney General
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member De Anda’s request to reconsider sending a letter to the Attorney General.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on next steps. | | |
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23-082
| 1 | K.4. | | 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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23-112
| 1 | K.5. | | 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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