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Meeting date/time:
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8/3/2015
7:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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15-145
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Significant Exposure to Litigation: (1) Case; Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9 | | |
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15-148
| 1 | D.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: Youth Council Study
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presented by Dr. Robin DeLugan, Professor, UC Merced | | |
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15-130
| 1 | H.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Recognition of High School Ambassadors
REPORT IN BRIEF
Certificates will be received by 2015 High School Ambassadors Brandon Garcia, Valeria Michel, Miguel Rojas-Flores, and Katherine Tyler. | read into the record | |
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15-142
| 1 | K.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only Contracts | approved | Pass |
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15-129
| 1 | K.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Notice of Vacancy - Recreation and Parks Commission
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests direction for filling the newly created vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to notice a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission due to the resignation of Shawn Dwyer and to seek applicants for the position. | approved | Pass |
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15-144
| 1 | K.4. | | 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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15-011
| 1 | K.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., for the 2015 Water Main Installation, Mission Avenue and Tyler Road, Project 107033
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,099,600 for the installation of a water main along Mission Avenue and Tyler Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the 2015 Water Main Installation, Mission Avenue and Tyler Road, Project 107033, to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $1,099,600; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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15-012
| 1 | K.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Taylor Backhoe Service for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Wildlife and Irrigation Fields Pipeline Improvements Project 115044/113023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $341,561.84 for the installation of new irrigation lines at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Wildlife and Irrigation Fields Pipeline Improvements Project 115044/113023, to Taylor Backhoe Service in the amount of $341,561.84; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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15-119
| 1 | K.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Phase 1 Construction for the Water Meter Retrofitting Program Project 108068
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $112,600 for the cleaning of approximately 7,000 existing water boxes in various locations within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Water Meter Retrofitting Program, Project 108068, to Phase 1 Construction, in the amount of $112,600; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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15-107
| 1 | K.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Correct Typographical Error on Fiscal Year 2015-16 Annual Special Tax Rate (Exhibit A) for Community Facilities District (CFD) No.2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider amending Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2015-23, authorizing the establishment of Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2015-16 to correct the Special Tax Rates typographical error for Improvement Area 30.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution No. 2015-35, a Resolution of the City of Merced, California, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, amending Resolution 2015-23 to correct exhibit A thereto relating to the Annual Special Tax for said district for Fiscal Year 2015-16 | approved | Pass |
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15-088
| 1 | K.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 2014 Water-Energy Grant Awarded $2.5 Million for Purchase of Water Meters and Meter Reading Software
REPORT IN BRIEF
For Information Only | approved | Pass |
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15-096
| 1 | K.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 2014/2015 Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange Funds
REPORT IN BRIEF
Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) has received a RSTP exchange contract from Caltrans for Fiscal year 2014/2015 and the City of Merced can claim, by simple resolution, its portion of the exchange funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2015-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the City Manager to file the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds claim for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. | approved | Pass |
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15-113
| 1 | K.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FY 2015 - 2020 Airport Capital Improvement Plan and 2015 Grant Application
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the Merced Regional Airport five year Capital Improvement Program, approving the FAA grant application for Fiscal Year 2015, and accepting grant funds, if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving annual Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Fiscal Year 2015 - 2020; and,
B. Approving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA grant) application for Fiscal Year 2015; and,
C. Approving acceptance of grant funds and increasing the Airport Capital Improvement Fund revenue account 461-1303-321.10-00 in the amount of $124,260 and appropriating the same to account 461-1303-667.65-00, if awarded; and,
D. Transferring $1,540 from Fund 561 to Fund 461 and appropriating the s | approved | Pass |
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15-122
| 1 | K.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #15-08 for Bob Hart Square (Merced Center for the Performing Arts/Annual Gala)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use/closure of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., for the Merced Center for the Performing Arts for their annual gala fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the closure of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, August 15, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a gala fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. | approved | Pass |
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15-249
| 1 | K.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance Dealing with No Parking Zones, Two-Way Stop Intersections, and Stop Sections Designated
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second Reading of previously introduced Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Ordinance 2448, and Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 10.28.230, “No Parking Zones”, Section 10.28.370, “Two-Way Stop Intersections”, and Section 10.28.380, “Stop Intersections Designated” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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15-141
| 1 | K.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2015 and May 28, 2015
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 May 13, 2015 and May 28, 2015. | tabled | Pass |
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15-016
| 1 | K.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for Bridge Repair Design and Development of the City of Merced’s Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP), Project 108026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider accepting an additional $88,530 in Federal grant funds for the G and M Street Bridges at Bear Creek Repair Design Project and Development of the City of Merced’s Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant revenue from a Federal Grant, through Caltrans, increasing revenue account 450-1104-324.02-00 in the amount of $88,530, and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637.65-00-Project 108026 Bridge repairs;
B. Transferring matching funds in the amount of $11,470 from Street and Signal CIP Fund 450-1104-637.65-00-Projects to be Determined to 450-1104-637.65-00-Project No. 108026; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. | adopted | Pass |
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15-059
| 1 | K.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Fahren’s Park Assessment District Bond Call
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving Fahren’s Park Assessment District early Bond Call.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Fahren’s Park Assessment District Early Bond Call; and, authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | adopted | Pass |
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15-034
| 1 | L.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #14-06 and Zone Change #421 for the Southeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to change the General Plan designation from Low Density Residential (LD) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and to change the Zoning from R-1-6 to Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) for two parcels located at the southeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion
A. Adopting Resolution 2015-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment #14-06 and Zone Change #421 for two parcels containing approximately 5.42 acres located at the southeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road; and approving General Plan Amendment #14-06 for the same two parcels changing the General Plan Designation from Low Density Residential (LD) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2447, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the Official Zon | adopted as amended | Pass |
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15-035
| 1 | L.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #15-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision #18 to Planned Development (P-D) #4 - Southeast Corner of Olive Avenue and M Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to change the General Plan designation from Commercial Office (CO) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and the Site Utilization Plan designation from “Financial Institution” to “Retail Commercial.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion
A. Adopting Resolution 2015-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment #15-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #18 to Planned Development (P-D) #4 and approving General Plan Amendment #15-02 changing the Land Use Designation from Commercial Office (CO) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN) for a 0.92-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Olive Avenue and M Street; and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2446, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #18 to Planned Development (P-D) #4 changin | adopted | Pass |
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15-111
| 1 | L.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit #1200 involving a request to construct a 216-unit apartment complex on a 9.8-acre parcel located on the north side of Merrill Place (extended) approximately 1,200 feet east of G Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to overturn the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit #1200 to allow the construction of a 216-unit apartment complex.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
To Deny the Appeal adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2015-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Environmental Review #15-07 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings) and denying an appeal by B.P. Investors, L.P. concerning the action of the Planning Commission resulting in the denial of Conditional Use Permit #1200 and thereby denying Conditional Use Permit #1200.
To Approve the Appeal adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2015-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Environmental Review #15-07 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings | adopted | |
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15-111
| 1 | L.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit #1200 involving a request to construct a 216-unit apartment complex on a 9.8-acre parcel located on the north side of Merrill Place (extended) approximately 1,200 feet east of G Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to overturn the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit #1200 to allow the construction of a 216-unit apartment complex.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
To Deny the Appeal adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2015-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Environmental Review #15-07 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings) and denying an appeal by B.P. Investors, L.P. concerning the action of the Planning Commission resulting in the denial of Conditional Use Permit #1200 and thereby denying Conditional Use Permit #1200.
To Approve the Appeal adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2015-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Environmental Review #15-07 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings | adopted | Pass |
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15-137
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2015 League of California Cities Annual Conference - Annual Business Meeting, September 30 - October 2, 2015, San Jose
REPORT IN BRIEF
To expedite the conduct of business at this important policy-making meeting, each City Council is asked to designate a voting representative and two alternates who will be present at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion designating one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon, October 2, 2015 in San Jose. | adopted | Pass |
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15-147
| 1 | | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Belluomini Report on San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Meeting | read into the record | |
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