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24-200
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) and Merced Association of Police Sergeants (MAPS). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-203
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; 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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24-202
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-201
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Scott McBride, Deputy City Manager Frank Quintero, and Finance Officer Venus Rodriguez; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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24-144
| 1 | B.5. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Paul Thompson v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case No. FRE-ADJ 16217417; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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24-145
| 1 | B.6. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Lisa Cascia v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case No. FRE-ADJ 16369256; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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24-147
| 1 | B.7. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Daniel Dabney v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Case Nos. FRE-ADJ 17129221, FRE-ADJ 17134919, FRE-ADJ 2131689 and FRE-ADJ 12482372; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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24-177
| 1 | B.8. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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24-175
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - International Women’s Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Susan Walsh from the League of Women Voters of Merced County. | | |
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24-176
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Gateway Quilters’ Guild
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from the Gateway Quilters’ Guild. | | |
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24-130
| 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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24-220
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts for the Month of February 2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $37,000 and of Public Works contracts under $84,338. | | |
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24-181
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Tax Transparency Commission Minutes of November 14, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | | |
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24-173
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of June 5, 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 June 5, 2023. | | |
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24-210
| 2 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of Software Subscription Amendment with FreshWorks, Inc with a not to Exceed Amount of $15,443 in Fiscal Year 23/24
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchase and the approval of the software subscription with FreshWorks, Inc for $15,443 for fiscal year 23/24 with a total not to exceed amount to FreshWorks of $86,326.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code pursuant to an annual service or supply agreement; and,
B. Approving a software subscription amendment with Fresh works Inc. for an Information Technology Service Management software of $15,443 for fiscal year 23/24; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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24-172
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Public Facilities Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with 2980 East Yosemite, LLC, for Improvements on Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road in the Amount of $727,523.68
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Reimbursement of Public Facilities Impact Fees (PFFP) to 2980 East Yosemite, LLC in the amount of $727,523.68 for the cost of constructing a portion of roadway and installing a traffic signal on Yosemite Ave and Lake Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Public Facilities Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with 2980 East Yosemite, LLC for the work performed to install a traffic signal and roadway improvements on Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 3505 Facilities-Roadways Developer in the amount of $219,062.45, transfer to Fund 5005-Streets and Signals CIP and appropriating the same in Fund 5005, project CP240059; and,
C. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 3506 | | |
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24-182
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program Resources and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreements with Harvest Time ($61,660) and Project Sentinel ($51,385) for the Respective Programs Approved with the Adopted 2023 Annual Action Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and authorization of Program Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements with Harvest Time in the amount of $61,660; and Project Sentinel in the amount of $51,385.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Subrecipient Agreement for the program identified in the 2023 Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2023-24 CDBG funds with Harvest Time in the amount of $61,660 for the “Food 4 You” Program; and,
B. Approving a Subrecipient Agreement for the program identified in the 2023 Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2023-24 CDBG funds with Project Sentinel in the amount of $51,385 for the “Tenant/Landlord Counseling Services” Program; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manag | | |
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24-123
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Instructional Services Agreement Amendment with the Merced Community College District to Provide Credit Fire Class for Students Aspiring a Future or Advancement in the Fire Professions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an Instructional Services Agreement amendment with the Merced Community College District to provide credit fire classes for students aspiring a future or advancement in the fire professions. The current agreement does not allow college credit for training hours documented by fire personnel on a daily basis. This agreement would allow fire personnel to enroll in Fire Technology-24 and receive additional credit along with those classes listed in exhibit A.
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 Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
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24-117
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #24-04 by the Merced Main Street Association for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host Their Fundraising Event, “Pizza and Pints” Which Includes the Serving of Alcohol, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced Main Street Association to allow the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for their “Pizza and Pints” fundraiser event, to include the serving of alcohol.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a “Pizza and Pints” gourmet pizza and local microbrewery beer sampling event, allowing the serving of alcohol; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to ensure compliance with the approved conditions. | | |
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24-207
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 25 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 25 of Said District, and Annexing Annexation No. 25 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 25. Annexation No. 25 Consists of Approximately 28.10 Acres of Land Generally Located on the East Side of G Street, Approximately 800 Feet North of Merill Place
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for the approximately 28.10 acres of land generally located on the east side of G Street, approximately 800 feet north of Merill Place.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Holding a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2024-29, a Resolution of the City Council of th | | |
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24-208
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 26 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 26 of Said District, and Annexing Annexation No. 26 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 26. Annexation No. 26 Consists of Approximately 10 Acres of Land Generally Located on the West Side of Coffee Street, Approximately 300 Feet of North Gerard Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for the approximately 10 acres of land generally located on the west side of Coffee Street, approximately 300 feet of North Gerard Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Holding a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2024-32, a Resolution of the City Council of the Ci | | |
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24-206
| 1 | I.10. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5405 for Capella Terrace Subdivision for 45 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located on the West Side of S. Coffee Street, 300 Feet North of E. Gerard Avenue and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Capella Terrace
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving the Final Map #5405 for 45 single-family lots, located on the west side of S. Coffee Street, approximately 300 feet north of E. Gerard Avenue, and approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Capella Terrace Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Capella Terrace Subdivision (#5405); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Capella Terrace Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | | |
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24-221
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Continued Appointments to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission to Appoint District One (1)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the appointment of an individual to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing one individual to the District 1 seat of the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission. | | |
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24-224
| 1 | K.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on Attendance for the 2024 League of California Cities City Leaders Summit, April 17 - April 19, 2024, Sacramento, CA
REPORT IN BRIEF
The event offers?opportunities for city officials to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for cities’ top priorities, as well as participate in peer-to-peer discussions and in-depth educational sessions.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion designating members of the City Council to the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit, scheduled for April 17 - April 19, 2024, in Sacramento, CA. | | |
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24-131
| 1 | K.3. | | 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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24-133
| 1 | K.4. | | 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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