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Meeting date/time:
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1/16/2024
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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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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24-063
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Scott McBride; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-064
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Scott McBride; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-065
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Scott McBride; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-066
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride; Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-052
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Day of Service
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Tamera Cobb of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. | | |
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24-012
| 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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24-010
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2023 and December 4, 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 May 1, 2023 and December 4, 2023. | approved | Pass |
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24-016
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., for Maintenance of Various City Owned Facilities, Well Sites, Streetscapes, and Medians, in an Annual Amount of $189,909 for a Two (2) Year, Five (5) Month Term Beginning February 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2026, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with BrightView Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc., for maintenance services in an annual amount of $189,909 at various City owned facilities, well sites, streetscapes, and medians.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the annual amount of $189,909, to provide landscape maintenance services at various City owned facilities, well sites, streetscapes, and medians for two years and five months, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods, effective February 1, 2024; and,
B. Auth | approved | Pass |
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24-062
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Regulatory Agreement with UP Mercy Village, L.P. Setting Up the Terms of Affordability; Deed Restriction and Loan Agreement for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds for Mercy Village, an Affordable Housing Project on Park Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Regulatory Agreement with UP Mercy Village, L.P. setting up the Terms of Affordability; Deed Restriction and Loan Agreement for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for Mercy Village, an Affordable Housing Project on Park Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Regulatory Agreement with UP Mercy Village, L.P. setting up the Terms of Affordability; Deed Restriction and Loan Agreement for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for Mercy Village, an Affordable Housing Project on Park Avenue; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to make any minor changes to the PLHA loan agreements should the State require language changes, subject to the agreements and/or documents being approved as to form by the City Attorney; and,
C. Author | approved | Pass |
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24-054
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(055) for Use of $470,813 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Project No. CP210044 - Construct Sidewalks on Nottingham Lane from Olive Avenue to Hansen Avenue, Tamworth Court, Buckingham Court, and an Approximately 120-Foot Section Along Alexander Avenue, Along with the Installation of ADA Ramps Where Necessary
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $470,813 in Federal CMAQ Grant funding for construction of sidewalks on the east and west side of Nottingham Lane from Olive Avenue to Hansen Avenue, and the construction of sidewalks on Tamworth Court, Buckingham Court and an approximately 120-foot section along Alexander Avenue, and the installation of ADA ramps where necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $470,813 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP21004-CMAQ Nottingham Sidewalk for costs associated with construction of | approved | Pass |
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24-057
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(051) for Use of $402,998 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Project No. CP200043 - Sidewalk Infill on Olive Avenue, Parsons Avenue and Alexander Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $402,998 in Federal CMAQ Grant funding for construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps on Olive Avenue from East Queen Circle to Parsons Avenue, Parsons Avenue from Olive Avenue to South of Hansen Avenue, and along Alexander Avenue from Nottingham Lane to Parsons.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount of $402,998 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP200043-CMAQ Sidewalk infill Olive/Parsons/Alexander for costs associated with construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps on Olive Avenue from East Queen Circle to Parsons Avenue, Parsons Avenue from Olive Avenue to South of Hansen Avenue, and along Alexander Avenue from Nottingham Lane to Parsons; and,
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24-058
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(061) for Use of $1,005,266 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Project No. CP220063 - Childs Multi-Use Path
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $1,005,266 in Federal CMAQ Grant funding for construction of a multi-use path along Childs Avenue from Golden Valley High School to Weaver Middle School on Coffee Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in Fund 5005-Street and Signal CIP in the amount $1,005,266 and appropriating the same to Project No. CP220063 for costs associated with construction of an eight-foot-wide concrete pedestrian/bicycle multi-use pathway on Childs Avenue from Golden Valley High School to Weaver Middle School on Coffee Street; and,
B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary b | approved | Pass |
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24-055
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5372 for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase A, Subdivision for 32 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located West of G Street, North of Farmland Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase A Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Final Map #5372 for 32 single-family lots, located west of G Street, north of Farmland Avenue, and the subdivision agreement for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase A Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-10, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase A Subdivision (#5372); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue North, Village 23, Phase A Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Fail |
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24-056
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5373 for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase B, Subdivision for 32 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located West of G Street, North of Farmland Avenue, and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase B Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Final Map #5373 for 32 single-family lots, located west of G Street, north of Farmland Avenue, and the subdivision agreement for Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23, Phase B Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-11, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch North, Village 23 Phase B Subdivision (#5373); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Bellevue North, Village 23, Phase B Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Fail |
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23-1121
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with RSG Inc. for Affordable Housing Consulting Services in the Amount of $45,000, totaling $237,060
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with RSG Inc. for Affordable Housing Consulting Services in the amount of $45,000, totaling $237,060.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement with RSG Inc. for Affordable Housing Consulting Services by increasing the budget by $45,000; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements. | approved | Pass |
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24-045
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Consider General Plan Amendment #17-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #42, Initiated by Benchmark Engineering, on Behalf of Bellevue Merced, LLC, Baxter Ranches, LLC, and Stonefield Home, Inc., the General Plan Amendment and Site Utilization Plan Revision Would Amend the Land Use Designation for Approximately 156 Acres of Land Within the Bellevue Ranch Master Development Plan (BRMDP) Area. The Site Utilization Plan Revision Would Also Amend Table 6.1 of the BRMDP Related to Required Roadway Improvements and the Timing of Said Improvements. This Property is Generally Bounded by the City Limit Line to the North, Cardella Road to the South, G Street to the East, and the City Limit Line to the West
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request for City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment and Site Utilization Plan Revision amending the land use designations for approximately 156 acres of land within the Bellevue Ranch Master Development Plan (BRMDP) and the modification of Table 6.1 of the BRMDP related to required improvement | approved | Pass |
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24-068
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Annexation and Pre-zoning Application #23-03, Adoption of a Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement, General Plan Amendment #23-04, Establishment of Planned Development #80, Adoption of VST Specific Plan and Environmental Review #23-44 all Initiated by the Virginia Smith Trust (VST), Property Owner
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the proposed annexation and pre-zoning of 654 acres of land generally located near the northeast corner of Cardella Road and Lake Road (4600 Lake Road -APNs 060-010-004 and 060-020-048), along with adoption of a Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement, changes to the text of the General Plan, creation of a Planned Development Zone and adoption of the VST Specific Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2024-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Acting as a Responsible Agency Adopting the Final Focused Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the VST Annexation (Environmental Review #23-44), and Adopting the Statement of Facts and Findings Required | approved | Pass |
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23-1063
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Density Bonus #23-02, Initiated by Devonwood Apartments, LP, on Behalf of Devonwood 64, LP, Property Owner; this Application Involves a Request to Reduce the Minimum Parking Requirements and Concessions for Relief from Certain Design Standards for Multi-Family Dwellings, the Reduction in Parking Requirements and Granting of Concessions Would Allow the Construction of a 156-Unit Affordable Apartment Complex on Approximately 5.90 Acres of Land, Generally Located on the South Side of Devonwood Drive Between Loughborough Drive and Austin Avenue; and, Approval of City Council Resolution No. 2024-12 Approving Various Financing Transactions and Documents for Affordable Housing on Behalf of Devonwood Apartments, L.P. in the Approximate Amount of $10,171,476.06 Consisting of Loan Agreements, Regulatory Agreements, Subordination Agreements, and Related Loan Documents; and, Authorizing Certain Other Actions in Connection to the Devonwood Apartments Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of a Regulatory Agreement with Devonwood Apartments, LP, approving Density Bonus # | approved | Pass |
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24-013
| 1 | L.1. | | 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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24-014
| 1 | L.2. | | 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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