Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 6/20/2016 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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16-253 1F.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only-Site Plan Minutes of May 12, 2016 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-248 1F.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only-Planning Commission Minutes of May 4, 2016 RECOMMENDATION For information onlyapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-254 1F.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Merced Regional Airport Authority Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2016 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-262 1F.5. 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
16-261 1F.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Calling an Election for November 8, 2016 REPORT IN BRIEF Consideration of Resolutions Calling November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election for the Mayor and Three Members of the City Council by District and Requesting the County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the City's Election with the Consolidated District Election and the Unified District Election Being Held on the Same Date. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2016-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, calling a General Municipal Election for the election of the Mayor and three members of the City Council at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2016; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2016-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced, California provide for the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Consolidated/Unified District Election to be held on November 8, 2016, direct the filing of a Notice of Election wiapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-155 1F.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Contract Amendment for a Custom Modification Testing System REPORT IN BRIEF Amend the contract with SunGard for a custom modification testing system for $16,800. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the contract amendment with SunGard; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-251 1F.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Contract for Summer Camp Services With Boys and Girls Club of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving an agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced to provide summer camp services in the amount of $20,000 for FY 2016-17. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Merced in the amount of $20,000 to provide summer camp services; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-141 1F.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) REPORT IN BRIEF Consider setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal year 2016-17 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution No. 2016-21, a Resolution of the City Council 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, Authorizing the Establishment of an Annual Special Tax for Said District for Fiscal Year 2016-17.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-362 1F.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Merced Regional Airport Lease Renewal of Terminal Office Space for U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) REPORT IN BRIEF TSA seeks to renew the lease for office space in the terminal building of the Merced Regional Airport. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement with Government Services Agency (GSA), an agent for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-258 1F.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc., for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project 116033 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $68,936.00 for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project in Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the bid for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project 116033, to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc., in the amount of $68,936.00; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-233 1F.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: “B” Street Roadway Reconstruction - Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced for Project 116013 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Storm Drain Basin Property Transfer with the County of Merced for the “B” Street Roadway Reconstruction Project 116013. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Storm Drain Basin Property Transfer between the City of Merced and the County of Merced; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-266 1F.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award Bid to Richard Townsend Construction for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Corrosion Control Project 116018 and Issue a Purchase Order to BioAir Solutions, LLC, for a Corrosion Control System REPORT IN BRIEF Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $90,385.65 to Richard Townsend Construction for the headworks corrosion control project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Also, authorizes the purchase of equipment necessary to complete the project.) RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Corrosion Control, Project 116018, to Richard Townsend Construction, in the amount of $90,385.65; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total construction contract; and, C. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue a purchase order to BioAir Solutions, LLC, not to exceed $144,569.60 for the Corrosion Control Equipment.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-240 1F.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP) Grant for the M & G Street at Bear Creek Bridge Repair Project 108026 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider accepting $1,707,744 in Federal grant funds for the construction costs associated with the repair of the M and G Street Bridges at Bear Creek. 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 $1,707,744; and, B. Appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637.65-00-Project 108026 Bridge Repairs; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-164 1F.17. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Southeast Corner of Mansionette Drive and Mercy Avenue - Final Map 5356 for Mansionette Estates, Unit 5 REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will consider approval of Final Map 5356 for Mansionette Estates, Unit 5. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2016-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Manisonette Estates, Unit 5 Subdivision (#5356); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for “Mansionette Estates, Unit 5,” Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the Subdivision Map and execute the Subdivision Agreement and all other necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-244 1F.18. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Street Closure #16-09 - Street Closure Request for the Merced “Feast” Reception (Merced Main Street Association) REPORT IN BRIEF Consider a request for the closure of City streets and the use of Bob Hart Square with alcohol service. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of Main Street (between Canal Street and M Street) and the use of Bob Hart Square with alcohol service, as requested by the Merced Main Street Association to host the Merced “Feast” Reception, on Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff report.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-275 1F.19. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Amendment to City Manager’s Employment Agreement Clarifying Automatic Entitlement to Annual Salary Increases Already Set Forth in the City Manager Employment Agreement REPORT IN BRIEF A First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement is necessary to clearly indicate that the annual salary increases set forth in his Employment Agreement are to be implemented automatically on the scheduled dates without the need for annual formal action by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-252 1F.20. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Transfer of Former RDA Assets to Merced Designated Local Authority and Authorization for City Manager to Accept Such Assets on the City’s Behalf REPORT IN BRIEF Authorize the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority to transfer specific assets to the Merced Designated Local Authority or its designee, and authorize the City Manager to accept and consent to the transfer of these assets to the City, if offered. RECOMMENDATION City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution PFA 2016-04, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, authorizing the transfer of specific assets to the Merced Designated Local Authority or its designee; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2016-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to accept and consent on the City’s behalf the transfer of specific former assets of the Merced Redevelopment Agency; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the approvedPass Action details Not available
16-259 1F.21. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Residential Water Connections and Right-of-Way Purchases REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving Purchase and Sales Agreements to acquire public right-of-way and amending the Merced Municipal Code to allow water connection fees to be financed over a 20-year period. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Introducing Ordinance No. 2462, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 15.40.110, “Payment” of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Water Main Extensions; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Sales Agreements for Water Service Connections, acting on the City’s behalf in acquiring the necessary right-of-way and authorizing payment of all costs; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-260 1F.22. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance Dealing with No Parking Zones and Freight and Passenger Loading Zones REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt Ordinance 2459, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 10.28.230, “No Parking Zones,” and Section 10.32.050, “Freight and Passenger Loading Zones - Locations,” of the Merced Municipal Code.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-271 1F.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2016, February 1, 2016, February 20, 2016, and February 29, 2016 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 January 19, 2016, February 1, 2016, February 20, 2016, and February 29, 2016.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
16-257 2F.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: CCTV Camera Storage System Expansion REPORT IN BRIEF The City of Merced Information Technology Department is requesting the City Council approve the purchase of a CCTV Camera storage system expansion from CDW-G for $149,317. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments for the purchase of a CCTV Camera storage system expansion from CDW-G for $149,317.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-246 1F.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Water Service Request 16-02 for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church REPORT IN BRIEF Consider the request to allow a water connection to serve a church with classrooms within an unincorporated area within the City’s Sphere of Influence. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2016-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving Water Service Request 16-02 for an Out-of-Boundary Water Service Agreement to provide water to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 2916 McKee Road; and, B. Authorizing the application to LAFCO for an Out-of-Boundary Service Request; and, C. Approving the Agreement Affecting Real Property and Covenant to Annex (Water Connection Agreement), subject to LAFCO approval of the Out-of-Boundary Service Request; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
16-234 1G.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: 2-Year Suspension of Collection of the Regional Transportation Impact Fees REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will consider a proposed Ordinance which will suspend the City’s collection of Regional Transportation Impact Fees (RTIF) on all new development projects for a period of two years, or until June 20, 2018. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2461, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 17.64.150, ‘Repeal,’ of the Merced Municipal Code Relating to the Regional Transportation Impact Fees.”continuedPass Action details Not available
16-247 1G.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Report and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider adopting a Resolution approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports and Budgets; and a Resolution approving abeyances for Districts with operating reserve balances above the amount required by the Fund Balance policy for the various Maintenance Districts after the close of the Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2016-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts; and, B. Adopting Resolution 2016-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving, confirming, and adopting Engineer’s Reports on Glenhaven, Quail Run, Sequoia Hill, and Sky Moss Maintenance Districts, including the adoption of temporary, partial abeyances and assessments for each district.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-263 1G.3. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Adoption of Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Continued Public Hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Budget. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2016-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and, B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 8, 2016 finding of consistency of Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan and as modified by recalculation of carryover projects to reflect actual balances as of June 30, 2016. Public Financing and Economic Development Authority - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution PFA 2016-03, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Adopting the Budget and Appropriating Revenue for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and, B. Approving capital projects based upon the Planning Commission’s June 8, adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-272 1H.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Murphy’s Request to Discuss Mansionette Maintenance District REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Council Member Murphy’s request to discuss the Mansionette Maintenance District upkeep pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1. RECOMMENDATION It is requested Council give staff direction on this item.approvedPass Action details Not available