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23-676
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957 | | |
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23-640
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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23-655
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Christopher Cowings v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number 211020962; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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23-656
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Matthew Williams v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Claim Number 17671896, 18746011, 19785892, and 211033664; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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23-657
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): one (1) Potential Case | | |
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23-692
| 1 | B.6. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Properties: Highway 140 and Snowbird Lane APN #’s 049-200-005, 049-200-020, 049-200-022, 049-200-019, 049-200-023, 049-200-017, 049-200-021, 049-200-024, 049-200-025, 049-220-018, 049-220-019, 049-220-016, 049-220-020, 049-220-015, 065-030-004, 049-240-016, 049-240-017; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Robert C. Rice, Sandton Capital Partners and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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23-603
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Health Center Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented to a representative of the Golden Valley Health Centers. | | |
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23-678
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of Local Musician Eduardo Nepomuceno-Vega for Using His Success in the Music Industry to Give Back to His Community
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Eduardo Nepomuceno-Vega. | | |
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23-674
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing, Ballot Count, and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Formation for the Property Based Improvement District for Downtown Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
A coalition of property and business owners proposed the creation of the Downtown Merced Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) as a benefit assessment district designed to enhance safety, maintenance, and beautification programs in Downtown Merced above and beyond those already provided by the City. On June 20, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intent to form the PBID (Resolution 2023-53) after receiving a successful petition in support of forming a PBID.
The Council is being asked to conduct a public hearing to receive public input related to the PBID formation. Sealed ballots of property owners will be accepted by the City Clerk up until the close of the public hearing. At the close of the public hearing, the City Clerk's Office will open and count the ballots to determine if there is a majority protest.
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Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, if the vote is succe | | |
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23-600
| 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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23-664
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of July 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $36,000 and of Public Works contracts under $82,718. | approved | Pass |
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23-580
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023, July 17, 2023, and July 24, 2023
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 January 3, 2023, July 17, 2023, and July 24, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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23-660
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Reject All Bids Received for Project No. CP230060 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers rejecting all bids received to construct the new airport terminal due to non-responsive bids.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion rejecting all bids received for Project No. CP230060 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Project due to irregularities and/or non-responsive bidders and direct staff to re-bid project. | approved | Pass |
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23-671
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request for Authorization to Apply for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Airport Capital Improvement Plan Program Funds for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing a request to the City Council regarding Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Capital Improvement Plan Federal Aviation Administration upcoming Grant Application.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the submittal of the five-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan to the Federal Aviation Administration; and,
B. Authorizing an application for grant for federal fiscal year 2024 Airport Capital Improvement Plan projects; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute and submit the necessary documentation to the Federal Aviation Administration. | approved | Pass |
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23-677
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Annual Salary of the Chief of Police Position within the Merced Police Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a Resolution to amend the annual salary of the Chief of Police position within the Merced Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-66, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending the Salary Range for the Police Chief Position within the Merced Police Department. | approved | Pass |
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23-261
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate $65,996 in Grant Funding from the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $65,996 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting and increasing the revenue in Fund 1000-General Fund-Police Admin, Project GR240013 in the amount of $65,996; and,
B. Appropriating the same to Fund 1000-General Fund-Police Admin, Project GR240013; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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23-672
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request Submitted from City of Merced Parks and Recreation Department, to Close Downtown Streets and Temporarily Stop Traffic at Intersections for Participants in the City Sponsored 5K / 10K Run on November 19th from 5:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the use of City streets and the use of Bob Hart Square on November 19th, 2023, for a City of Merced sponsored 5K / 10K run.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of West Main Street, from “K” Street to “M” Street, and Canal Street from W 19th Street to W Main Street along with the use of Bob Hart Square from 5:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Street closure of the #2 lane (slow lane) of southbound M Street from W 25th Street to W 23rd Street on November 19th, 2023, from 5:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. | approved | Pass |
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23-615
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of the Purchase of Supplies as Necessary with Momar, Inc., for the Supply and Delivery of Crude Glycerin for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Amount not to Exceed $180,000 Through June 30, 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid and approving the purchase of crude glycerin for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid and approving purchases up to $180,000 with Momar, Inc., through June 30, 2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City buyer to issue the purchase order. | approved | Pass |
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23-616
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of the Purchase of Supplies as Necessary with JenFitch, Inc., for the Supply and Delivery of Poly Aluminum Chloride Coagulant for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Amount not to Exceed $110,000 Through June 30, 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid and approving the purchase of poly aluminum chloride coagulant for use at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid and approving purchases up to $110,000 with JenFitch, Inc., through June 30, 2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the purchase order. | approved | Pass |
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23-617
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approval of the Purchase of Supplies as Necessary with Nutrien Ag Solutions for the Supply and Delivery of Farm Chemicals for the Land Application Division in the Amount not to Exceed $60,000 Through June 30, 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid and approving the purchase of farm chemicals for the Land Application Division for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid and approving purchases up to $60,000 with Nutrien Ag Solutions through June 30, 2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City buyer to issue the purchase order. | approved | Pass |
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23-626
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan (WCSMP) Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Project CP130059 for a not to Exceed Additional Amount of $75,000 for a Total Contract not to Exceed Amount of $1,022,850
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a seventh amendment to an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to include preparation of a draft and final Recirculated Environmental Impact Report (REIR).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a seventh amendment to professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the additional amount of $75,000 for the City of Merced Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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23-630
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 10.28.230 No Parking Zones
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers recommendations from the Traffic Committee approving the addition of no parking zones on the north side of Buena Vista Drive both east and west of San Lorenzo Way.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2551, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending section 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones;” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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23-427
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Merced County Association of Governments for the Administration of the Merced County Multijurisdictional Housing Element and SB244 Technical Analysis Contract and Adoption of a Resolution Agreeing to the Costs Share for the SB 244 Analysis
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Agreement with Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for the Administration of the Merced County Multijurisdictional Housing Element (MJHE) and the SB244 Technical Analysis Contract and Authorizes the increase in cost by $12,000 for the SB244 Analysis from the consultant for the MJHE.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the Agreement with MCAG for the Administration of the Merced County MJHE and SB244 Technical Analysis Contract; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2023-63, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, agreeing to the cost share for the SB244 Analysis portion of the Multijurisdictional Housing Element; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreement with MCAG | approved | Pass |
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23-653
| 1 | I.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Merced Municipal Code Section 20.44.170 (Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities - Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance to amend Merced Municipal Code Section 20.44.170 (Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities - Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2550, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, CA, amending section 20.44.170 “Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities - Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required” of the Merced Municipal Code. | continued | Pass |
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23-592
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Merced Fire Department Master Fee Schedule
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to hear comments and adopt a resolution updating the Merced Fire Department’s Master Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2023-64, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Fire Department’s Master Fee Schedule to Adjust Existing Fees for Inflation and to Include Fees for Emergency Medical Services. | approved | Pass |
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23-608
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on the Multijurisdictional Housing Element
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation on the Multijurisdictional Housing Element
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Information Only. | | |
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23-565
| 1 | K.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Review and Discuss a Potential Ordinance Regulating RV Street Parking
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review of ordinances from cities in California that set specific guidelines for RV street parking. This includes time of day restrictions and permits.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only. Should the City Council want to take further action a separate agenda item will be prepared for consideration and possible action. | | |
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23-675
| 1 | K.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction Regarding Re-Opening the Commercial Truck Parking Lot Located at Stuart Avenue and S. West Avenue in the Airport Industrial Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council about re-opening the commercial truck parking lot in the Airport Industrial which is currently closed to on-site commercial truck parking.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide direction to staff regarding re-opening the commercial truck parking lot in the Airport Industrial Park. | approved | Fail |
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23-673
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on the Preferred Policy, Process, and Procedure Updates to Resolution 2018-78 Related to City Council, Board, Commission and Committee Meetings
REPORT IN BRIEF
At the request of the City Council, a report was prepared to outline alternative policy, process, and procedures to be considered for updates to Resolution 2018-78 on the operations of City Council, Board, Commission and Committee meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the preferred policy, process, and procedure updates to Resolution 2018-78. | approved | Pass |
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23-601
| 1 | L.2. | | 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. | approved | Pass |
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23-602
| 1 | L.3. | | 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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