Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/15/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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23-417 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957   Action details Not available
23-425 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one (1) Potential Case   Action details Not available
23-362 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Foster Care Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF The Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation will be presented to a representative of Merced College NextUp.   Action details Not available
23-078 1I.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
23-429 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of December 05, 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 December 05, 2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-408 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #23-09 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department for Merced County Fair (36th District Agricultural Association/Merced County Fair) to Close Traffic on G Street, Between W. Childs Avenue and 11th Street, During the Merced County Fair from June 7th - 8th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 9th - 10th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a request by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department for the Merced County Fair (36th District Agricultural Association/Merced County Fair) for the closure and use of City streets to control traffic for the Merced County Fair. The request seeks approval to close G Street, between W. Childs Avenue and 11th Street, on June 7th - 8th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 9th - 10th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of G Street, between W. Childs Avenue and 11th Street, from June 7th - 8th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 9th - 10th, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 approvedPass Action details Not available
23-380 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Adopt and Implement the Integrated Pest Management Policy as Required by the Central Valley Water Board (CVWB), Order Number R5-2017-0057 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing to adopt and implement the policies set forth in the City of Merced’s Integrated Pest Management Policy as required by the CVWB, Order Number R5-2017-0057. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the proposed Integrated Pest Management Policy as a City-wide policy for the internal and external use of pesticides on City-owned property.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-389 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of 24,192 Kitchen Bins Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Toter LLC, for $133,964.06 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase kitchen bins mostly funded through a CalRecycle issued grant, currently budgeted, and Council approved 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 24,192 kitchen bins in the amount of $133,964.06 from Toter LLC., through Sourcewell contract # 041521-TOT; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance OfficeapprovedPass Action details Not available
23-402 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the Amount of $289,823 and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One 3600 Gallon Water Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Interstate Truck Center for $263,475.00, Plus Applicable State and DMV Fees REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the amount of $289,823, waiving the competitive bid requirement and authorizing the purchase of one 3600-gallon water truck. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement and appropriating in Vehicle Expenditure in the amount of $289,823; and, B. 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, C. ApprovingapprovedPass Action details Not available
23-404 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Acceptance of Future Reimbursement from McLaren’s Insurance for a Refuse Roll-Off Truck that is Damaged Beyond Repair, Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Fleet Replacement Fund 7006 in the Amount of $225,429, and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One Refuse Roll-Off Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Interstate Truck Center for $204,935.40, Plus Applicable State and DMV Fees REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving future reimbursement approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet Vehicle Replacement in the amount of $225,645 and approval to waive the competitive bid requirement and authorize the purchase of one roll-off refuse truck and accept future reimbursement from McLaren’s Insurance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting insurance reimbursement and increasing revenue in the amount of $179,936.00 (estimate) from McLaren’s Insurance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement and approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from insurance is rapprovedPass Action details Not available
23-405 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One 12-Foot Dumping Flatbed Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via PB Loader Corporation for $162,539.10 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving 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 12-foot dumping flatbed in the amount of $162,539.10, from PB Loader Corporation through Sourcwell contract #080521-PBL; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, the CapprovedPass Action details Not available
23-407 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services at Several Identified Priority 1 Locations in Districts 3 and 5 (Funded by Measure Y), Davenport, Fahrens Park I, Fahrens Park II, Mansiontette, Yosemite Gateway, and Village Landing Maintenance Districts, and Bellevue Ranch East, Cypress Terrace East, and Moraga Community Facilities Districts, in a Total Amount not to Exceed $545,425 Through the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2025 with an Option to Extend Through June 30, 2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at several identified priority 1 locations in Council District 3 and 5, as well as various maintenance and community facilities districts for a total amount not to exceed $545,425. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $545,425 for Tree Pruning and Removal ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
23-134 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Kaljian Family Revocable Trust for the Evidence Storage Facility at 450/460 Grogan Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the third amendment to the lease agreement exercising an option to extend the lease 5-years with a new lease rate for a ±10,410 square foot warehouse and ±1.12-acre yard for use by the Merced Police Department with the Kaljian Family Revocable Trust. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Kaljian Family Revocable Trust for the facility and yard at 460 Grogan Avenue extending the lease for five years with new lease rates; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-352 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement, Approval of the Purchase of Sansio’s HealthEMS Master Software Licensing Agreement for Use of Their “Electronic Patient Care Records” System, Authorization for Four Additional One-Year Renewals, and Approval to Terminate the Existing “Electronic Patient Care Records” Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase the Sansio’s HealthEMS Master Software Licensing Agreement for use of their “Electronic Patient Care Records” system, authorization for four additional one-year renewals for a total not to exceed $122,142, and approval to terminate the existing “Electronic Patient Care Records” Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing the waiving of the competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for sole sourcing based upon Sansio being the only company licensed to provide the unique necessary approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-412 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Considers Adopting the Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendation to Extend Current Lease Agreements for McCombs Youth Center with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County, 27th & K Street Youth Center with Restorative Justice League and Challenged Family Resource Center and to Open McNamara Youth Center to Request for Interest for Youth Programming Over a One Year Term with an Option to Extend an Additional One Year Term Next Fiscal Year REPORT IN BRIEF The Recreation and Parks Commission is recommending Council’s approve the extension of lease agreements with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for the McCombs Youth Center, Restorative Justice League and Challenged Family Resource Council for the 27th & K Street Youth Center and opening a Request for Interest to lease McNamara Youth Center for afterschool and summer youth programming. All leases are subject to a one-year extension with the potential to extend one additional year. RECOMMENDATION City Council- Adopt a motion: A. Approving the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission to extend the currenapprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-437 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Approval for City Manager or Deputy City Manager to Sign Petition and Assessment Ballot REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is requesting that the City Council and Parking Authority authorize the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the Property Based Improvement District (PBID) petition and Assessment Ballot for City owned properties with the proposed PBID boundary. RECOMMENDATION: City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the petition and assessment ballot in support of the Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District formation for all City-owned properties included within the PBID boundary. Parking Authority - Adopt a Motion: A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the petition and assessment ballot in support of the Downtown Merced Property Based Improvement District formation for all City-owned properties included within the PBID boundary.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-438 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $14,451,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security Act Program for Use on the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project, Project Number CP230060 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to accept CARES Act Funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal project in the amount of $14,451,000 (upon issuance by the Federal Aviation Administration.) RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to accept CARES Act funding from the FAA for use on the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documentation; and, C. Directing staff to bring the FAA awarded grant to Council for appropriation.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-387 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding Community Funding Requests, Water Rates, Parks and Community Services Program Fees, and of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Review of the Community Funding Requests, Discussion and Direction on Water Rates and Parks and Community Services Program Fees, and the City Manager’s proposed FY 2023/24 Budget. RECOMMENDATION For information and discussion only.   Action details Not available
23-435 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Housing Trust Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Ornelas’ Housing Trust Policy. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-416 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Boyle’s Request for Council to Consider Providing City Funding for a Designated Slot as a Member of the Great Valley American Leadership Forum (ALF) Chapter Annually REPORT IN BRIEF Council Member Boyle’s request to consider providing City funding for a designated slot as a member of the Great Valley American Leadership Forum (ALF) Chapter annually. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on next steps.   Action details Video Video
23-327 1K.3. 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
23-329 1K.4. 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