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Meeting date/time:
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10/16/2023
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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23-912
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - TITLE: City Attorney; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957 | | |
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23-923
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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23-876
| 1 | F.1. | | Special Presentation Item | SUBJECT: Presentation on the Young Legislators Program 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented by Arturo Ramirez from State Senator Anna Caballero’s Office. | | |
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23-845
| 1 | G.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative from Valley Crisis Center and members of the Merced Police Department. | | |
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23-846
| 1 | G.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative of the Merced Fire Department. | | |
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23-910
| 1 | G.3. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of Rudolfo Coronado for Winning Lowrider Truck of the Year at the Las Vegas Super Show with His Truck “One Bad Plum”
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Rudolfo Coronado. | | |
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23-731
| 1 | J.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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23-836
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of August 31, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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23-895
| 1 | J.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of September 6, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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23-894
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023, March 13, 2023, August 28, 2023, September 15, 2023, and September 18, 2023
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 March 6, 2023, March 13, 2023, August 28, 2023, September 15, 2023, and September 18, 2023. | | |
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23-885
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting, LLC, for a Sewer and Water Rate Study in the Amount not to Exceed $83,250
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting, LLC, to conduct a Sewer and Water Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $83,250, to prepare a comprehensive sewer and water rate study; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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23-691
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., CSG Consultants Inc., and Bureau Veritas North American Inc. for Building Services Including, but not Limited to, Plan Checking and Inspection Services, for a Term of Two (2) Years with an Option to Extend for One (1) Additional Year, in an Amount not to Exceed Funds Available in the Budget as Adopted or Amended
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Professional Services Agreements with three consultants for planning and building services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the contract for Professional Services with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., the term for services for two years with extension option for one additional year term, in an amount not to exceed funds available in the budget as adopted or as amended; and,
B. Approving the contract for Professional Services with CSG Consultants Inc., the term for services for two years with extension option for one additional year term, in an amount not to exceed funds available in the budget as adopted or as a | | |
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23-881
| 1 | J.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Distribute the 2022-23 Wahneta Hall Trust Funds in the Amount of $2,395 to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced to Operate and Maintain a Mini Train in Applegate Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the disbursement of the Wahneta Hall Trust Fund to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced in the amount of $2,395 to be used to operate and maintain the train at Kiddieland in Applegate Park.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an allocation of the 2022-23 Wahneta Hall Trust Funds of $2,395 to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced per the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation. | | |
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23-812
| 1 | J.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Apparatus Refurbishing; Total Amount not to Exceed $250,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for apparatus refurbishing. The total amount not to exceed $250,000.
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 Sole Source; and,
B. Authorizing the purchase order with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for apparatus refurbishing not to exceed $250,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order. | | |
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23-893
| 1 | J.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for November 20, 2023, for the Introduction and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Fee Schedule
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting a Public Hearing for November 20, 2023, for the purpose of introducing and adopting a Resolution establishing the Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing to set a Public Hearing for November 20, 2023, to consider introducing and adopting a Resolution establishing the Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Fee Schedule. | | |
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23-913
| 1 | J.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Agreements Regarding Police Canines; Sam, Stas, and Tank; and their Respective Handlers to Transfer Liability and Ownership and Accept these Retired Canines as Pets
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements regarding Police Canines; Sam, Stas, and Tank; and their Respective Handlers to Transfer Liability and Ownership and accept these retired Police Canines as pets.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Declaring police canines Sam, Stas and Tank as police service animals that have fulfilled their law enforcement purpose and allowing their handlers to purchase at a cost of $1.00 (one dollar); and,
B. Approving transfer of ownership and liability for retired police canines to Angela Henke (K9 Sam), Tevon Prevostini (K9 Stas) and William McComb (K9 Tank); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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23-856
| 1 | J.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Award Thunderbird Maintenance, Inc the Contract for Graffiti Abatement Services in an Amount not to Exceed $264,747.60 in the First Year
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the contract with Thunderbird Maintenance, Inc for graffiti abatement services in the amount not to exceed $264,747.60 for the first year. This agreement is for a term of 5 years, with an annual cost adjustment of up to 5% for operational costs.
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,
B. Approving one of the proposed bids and awarding the contract to Thunderbird Maintenance, Inc. for graffiti abatement services in an amount not to exceed $264,747.60 in the first year, a 5-year term, with annual increases of up to 5% for operational costs; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy Ci | | |
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23-882
| 1 | J.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Provost & Pritchard to Provide Environmental Consulting Services to the City of Merced as Successor Agency in a not to exceed amount of $486,500
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Professional Service Agreement with Provost & Pritchard to provide environmental consulting services to the City of Merced as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency in a not to exceed amount of $486,500.
RECOMMENDATION
Successor Agency - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Service Agreement with Provost & Pritchard for consulting services through June 30, 2024, in a not to exceed amount of $486,500 from the 2023-2024 Successor Agency Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS); and,
B. Authorizing the Executive Director or designee to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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23-883
| 1 | J.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, P.C. to Provide Special Council Legal Services to the City of Merced as Successor Agency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, P.C. to provide Special Council Legal Services to the City of Merced as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDATION
Successor Agency - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement with Leibold McClendon & Mann, P.C. for legal services, in a not to exceed amount according to the annual Successor Agency Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS); and,
B. Authorizing the Executive Director or designee to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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23-892
| 1 | J.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20.62 - “Signs,” Chapter 20.90.020 “Definitions,” and Repealing Chapter 17.36 - “Sign” of the Merced Municipal Code to Establish New Sign Regulations Within the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second Reading and Final Adoption Ordinance Amending Chapter 20.62 - “Signs,” Chapter 20.90.020 “Definitions,” and Repealing Chapter 17.36 - “Sign” of the Merced Municipal Code to Establish New Sign Regulations Within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2549, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 20.62 - “Signs,” Chapter 20.90.020 “Definitions,” and Repealing Chapter 17.36 - “Sign” of the Merced Municipal Code to Establish New Sign Regulations Within the City of Merced. | | |
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23-886
| 1 | K.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Annexation and Prezoning Application #22-01, Initiated by the City of Merced, on Behalf of the Regents of the University of California, Property Owners; the Application Would Involve the Annexation of the University of California, Merced Main Campus as Described in the University of California, Merced 2020 Long-Range Development Plan (Dated March 2020) Consisting of Approximately 1,125 Acres to the City of Merced and Prezoning of the Property to “Public Facility” (P-F) as well as the Annexation of the 2-Mile Long Section of Bellevue Road Right-of-Way from the Current Merced City Limits at G Street to Lake Road (Approximately 14 acres) for a Total of 1,139 acres, as Allowed by Assembly Bill 3312 (Enacted in 2020) for a Total Annexation Area of 1,139 Acres. The University of California Campus is Generally Located at the Northeast and Southeast Corners of Bellevue and Lake Roads with a General Plan Designation of “School.” This Request also Includes the Approval of Three Agreements Related to the Annexation of the University of California Merced Campus - 1) A | | |
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23-901
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: SB 1100 - Brown Act Provisions Regarding Managing Meeting Disruptions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discussion on the updated Brown Act provisions regarding managing meeting disruptions.
RECOMMENDATION
Information - Only. | | |
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23-888
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss a City Run Election
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss a City run election.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the next steps. | | |
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23-841
| 1 | M.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. | | |
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23-842
| 1 | M.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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