Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/18/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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16-153 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 2 cases.   Action details Not available
16-150 1I.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2015 and November 16, 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 November 2, 2015 and November 16, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-152 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-144 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds for Police K9 Unit REPORT IN BRIEF Accept donation from Edward Suz and appropriate funds to offset costs of the Police K9 Program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the donation of $3,000 from Edward Suz for the Police K9 Program; and, B. Depositing the $3,000 donation to revenue account #001-1001-360-01-01 and appropriate the same amount to account #001-1027-522-29-00 to purchase equipment and supplies for the K9 Unit.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-126 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Use Request #16-02 for Bob Hart Square (The Regents of the University of California/Class of 2016 Graduation Reception) REPORT IN BRIEF Consider allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (event time 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), for the Regents of the University of California/Merced’s annual graduation reception, which includes the serving of wine. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for a graduation reception (including the serving of wine); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-037 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Purchase Property for Well Site 21, Project No. 113026 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider reapproving the Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property with the County of Merced for property located at the corner of G Street and Bellevue Road for future Well Site 21. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property with the County of Merced for the property know as APN 224-020-016; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-145 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Consideration of an Ordinance Dealing with Angle Parking, No Parking Zones, Freight and Passenger Loading Zones, and Accessible Passenger Loading Zone on N Street between W. 18th and W. 19th Streets REPORT IN BRIEF Consider introducing ordinance for the removal of angle-parking along a portion of N Street and replacing with a Freight and Passenger Loading Zone and Accessible Passenger Loading Zone as part of UC Merced’s Downtown Building Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion introducing Ordinance 2458, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Merced Municipal Code Sections 10.28.090, “Angle Parking Permitted Where,” 10.28.230, “No Parking Zone,” and 10.32.050, “Freight and Passenger Loading Zones - Locations,” and adding Section 10.28.059, “Accessible Passenger Loading Zones,” to the Merced Municipal Code.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-143 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance Dealing with False Alarms REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading of previously introduced ordinance that includes amendments requested by Council at its introduction. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt Ordinance 2456, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Chapter 8.28, “Burglar Alarm Systems and False Alarms,” to the Merced Municipal Code.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-146 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Driveway License Agreement with Merced Irrigation District for a New Driveway at Stuart Drive and West Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Agreement outlining terms, plans and specifications for a new driveway on the west side of West Avenue at Stuart Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Non-Exclusive Driveway License Agreement with Merced Irrigation District for a new driveway on the west side of West Avenue at Stuart Drive; and, authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-125 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Maintenance Districts Engineer’s Reports and Budgets - Fiscal Year 2016/2017 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider setting a public meeting for Monday, June 6, 2016, to address the proposed Engineer’s Reports and budgets. The Council must then conduct a formal public hearing set for Monday, June 20, 2016, before a determination can be made on the level of assessment to be approved. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Engineer’s Reports and budgets on the various Maintenance Districts and setting a public meeting and a public hearing thereon.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-099 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2016 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Public hearing for Adoption of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] 2016 Annual Action Plan and approval of a Resolution for submission to HUD. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving Resolution 2016-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the 2016 HUD Annual Action Plan, certifying compliance with requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, and authorizing staff to submit all approved documents to the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to submit the application; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on acceptance of the grant; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the SF 424 and HUD Certificates documents required to be submitted with the 2016 HUD AnapprovedPass Action details Video Video
16-112 1J.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Cardrooms REPORT IN BRIEF Introduction of an Ordinance Modifying Regulations Relating to Cardrooms RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2457, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 9.08.020, “Cards,” of the Merced Municipal Code Relating to Cardrooms. ALTERNATIVES 1. Modify ordinance for introduction; or, 2. Deny; or, 3. Take no further action regarding this matter.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
16-148 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Revenue Sharing REPORT IN BRIEF The report describes the history of Revenue Sharing and latest proposals between the City and County. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide direction to City Manager on next steps to be taken.   Action details Not available
16-159 1L.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Policy C-6, Finance Director’s Annual Evaluation REPORT IN BRIEF Council Policy C-6 is in response to City Council direction to staff to provide a yearly review of the Finance Director position. RECOMMENDATION City Council - adopt a motion adding Council Policy C-6 to the City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures.   Action details Not available
16-142 1L.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Citizens’ Oversight Committee - Measure C Appointment REPORT IN BRIEF Accept recommendation to fill Citizens' Oversight Committee - Measure "C" vacancy. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion accepting recommendation from the Citizens' Oversight - Measure "C" Committee and appointing one individual to the Northern District to serve as a member of the Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video