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Meeting date/time:
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7/18/2016
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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16-325
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; David Alcaraz vs. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ-10058236; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) | | |
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16-304
| 1 | J.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Bicycle Advisory Commission Minutes of April 26, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-318
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2016, February 18, 2016, and June 20, 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 February 16, 2016, February 18, 2016, and June 20, 2016. | approved | Pass |
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16-315
| 1 | J.3. | | 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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16-280
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure #16-10, Use of City Streets and Bike Paths for the Merco Credit Union Half Marathon and 5K Run.
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Merced Athletic Corporation is requesting approval for the closure of City streets (Bellevue Road, Barclay Way, Mandeville Lane, M Street, McKee Road, Silverstone Drive, and Creekview Drive) and sections of City bike paths (Rascal Creek and unnamed bike paths) for the Merco Credit Union Half Marathon and 5K Run on October 16, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the closure of portions of City streets and City bike paths, as outlined in the Administrative Report, beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2016, as requested by the Merced Athletic Corporation for the Merco Credit Union Half Marathon and 5K run. All roadways and bike paths shall re-open by 11:00 a.m., with the exception of shoulder lanes containing aid stations re-opening no later than 5:00 p.m. | approved | Pass |
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16-281
| 1 | J.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #16-06 for Bob Hart Square (Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation Dinner Fundraiser)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square for the Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation Dinner Fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol) on Friday, September 23, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the use of Bob Hart Square on Friday, September 23, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as requested by the Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation for a dinner fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. | approved | Pass |
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16-297
| 1 | J.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of $100,000 from the Merced County Remote Access Network Board as Reimbursement Funding for the Purchase of In-Car Mobile Computers.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider the Acceptance of $100,000 in Remote Access Network (RAN) funding from the Merced County Remote Access Network for the purchase of twenty one (21) in car computer systems for police patrol vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting and appropriating $100,000.00 in reimbursable funds from the Merced County RAN Board for the purchase of computer equipment for police patrol vehicles. Increase Revenue account 001-1002-324-02-00 by $100,000.00 and appropriate the same for expenditures to account 001-1002-523-43-00.
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for this purpose.
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash for the purchase until the reimbursed RAN funds are received. | approved | Pass |
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16-264
| 1 | J.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Merced County Office of Education Contract for Police Services
REPORT IN BRIEF:
Consider approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) for police services at Valley Community School.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a contract between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced County Office of Education for police services of one police officer at Valley Community School; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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16-265
| 1 | J.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Merced City School District Contract for Police Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced City School District (MCSD) for police services in the District’s four middle schools.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and the Merced City School District to provide police services in the District’s four middle schools; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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16-310
| 1 | J.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 2016/2017 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepts $831,156 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for street and road maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution No.2016-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2016/2017; and,
B. Accepting Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG), increasing revenue account 007-0701-324.05-00 in the amount of $831,156; transferring to Fund 450 and Appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637.65-00-Projects to be Determined. | approved | Pass |
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16-291
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Petition for Annexation of a 5.92-Acre Parcel Located at the Southeast Corner of Mercy Avenue and Mansionette Drive into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) (Annexation #9).
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report is a request to accept the Petition to Annex into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services) from ME-5 Merced, Inc., for 5.92 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Mercy Avenue and Mansionette Drive (Mansionette Estates No. 5).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the Petition for the Initiation of Proceedings for Annexation into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) from ME-5 Merced, Inc. | approved | Pass |
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16-306
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for Engineering Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for engineering services, including an acting City Engineer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Agreement for Professional Services with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., to provide as needed engineering services for one year in an amount not to exceed $200,000; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the above agreement. | approved | Pass |
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16-299
| 1 | J.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization for the Purchase of Twenty one (21) New Panasonic Toughbook Laptop Computer Systems for Police Patrol Vehicles and Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement.
REPORT IN BRIEF:
Consider authorizing the purchase of twenty one (21) New Panasonic Toughbook Laptop Computer Systems for police patrol vehicles by using pooled cash until RAN reimbursement funds are received.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion waiving competitive bid requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code, and authorizing the City to enter into a contract with LEHR Auto Electric to “piggyback” on an existing contract with the County of Sacramento for the purchase of the Panasonic Toughbook computer equipment at a cost not to exceed $92,492.00 which includes sales tax. | approved | Pass |
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16-316
| 1 | J.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance - 2-Year Suspension of Collection of the Regional Transportation Impact Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt 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.” | approved | Pass |
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16-292
| 1 | K.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment #16-03 - Adoption of Revised Housing Element
REPORT IN BRIEF
This General Plan Amendment involves the review and adoption of the Revised Housing Element. If adopted, the Housing Element would be forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final review.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution No. 2016-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California Adopting a Negative Declaration and Amending the Housing Element of the General Plan, with any required changes per HCD. | approved | Pass |
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16-314
| 1 | K.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment #16-02 Regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Deliveries, and Cultivation for Qualified Patients
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adoption of an ordinance to establish regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries, deliveries, and cultivation for qualified patients.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving one of the following options:
A. Adopt a Negative Declaration and Introduce Ordinance 2463 (as recommended by the Planning Commission) that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the Professional/Commercial Office (C-O), Light Industrial (I-L), and Heavy Industrial (I-H) zones with a conditional use permit; allow delivery of medical marijuana under specific circumstances; and allow limited growth, indoors only, of medical marijuana (6 plants or less per lot) for a qualified patient:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 20.84, “Medical Marijuana and Cultivation” and amending Sections 20.20.040 “Conditional Uses,” 20.34.040 “Conditional Uses,” and 20.36.040 “Conditional Uses,” | approved | Pass |
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16-328
| 1 | L.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Code Enforcement/Animal Control Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an update to the Code Enforcement/Animal Control Division of the Police Department as requested by Council Member Murphy.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information Only. | | |
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16-283
| 1 | L.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Donation of Art Work in Bob Hart Square
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept donation of art work from Monica Modest to be placed in Bob Hart Square.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the donation of the mosaic art work from Monica Modest, to be placed in Bob Hart Square; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-303
| 1 | L.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Annex Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Mercy Avenue and Mansionette Drive into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) and Set a Public Hearing for August 1, 2016, for the Annexation.
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report requests that the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intent to annex property located at the southeast corner of Mercy Avenue and Mansionette Drive into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) and set a public hearing for August 1, 2016, for the annexation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2016-35, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the legislative body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-02 (Services), declaring its intention to annex area to said District and authorize the levy of a special tax within said annexation, and approving a certain agreement related thereto; and,
B. Approving the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreements submitted and appropriate the funds from the depos | approved | Pass |
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