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16-363
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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16-354
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Case | | |
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16-312
| 1 | J.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of May 10, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-323
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of June 8, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only | approved | Pass |
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16-339
| 1 | J.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation & Parks Commission minutes of April 25, 2016 and May 23, 2016
REPORT IN BRIEF
For Information Only. | approved | Pass |
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16-350
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $28,000 and of Public Works contracts under $63,054.
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the authority delegated to the City Manager on behalf of the City by Article XI, Section 1109, of the Merced City Charter to execute Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2015-2016 threshold of $63,054.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2015-2016 threshold of $28,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City. | approved | Pass |
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16-347
| 1 | J.5. | | 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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16-334
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc., for the CMAQ Sidewalk Infill on Alexander Avenue Project 114051
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $247,121.90 for the construction of sidewalk infill along portions of Alexander Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the CMAQ Sidewalk Infill on Alexander Avenue Project 114051, to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc., in the amount of $247,121.90; 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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16-302
| 1 | J.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure for First Responders 911 Memorial Parade
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use of City streets on September 11, 2016 for the First Responders 911 Memorial Parade.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of Calimyrna Avenue from E Main Street to E 18th Street, East Main Street, from “G” Street to Calimyrna Avenue; West Main Street, from “G” to “O” Streets; “H”, “I”, “K”, and “N” Streets, from the north and south alleys of West Main Street; Canal Street, from the north alley of West Main Street to Bob Hart Square; and “O” Street, from the south alley of West Main to 20th Street; 20th Street to N Street. North on N Street to 21st Street where the parade will conclude at 21st and N Street as requested by Bill Baker, American Patriots Chrome Cowboys and Chrome Cowgirls for the 2016 First Responders 911 Memorial Parade on Sunday September 11, 2016. The street closures will be between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. The parade will commence at 2:00 PM; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report. If there | approved | Pass |
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16-330
| 1 | J.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds for National Night Out Celebration
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept donation from McLane Company and appropriate funds to offset costs of National Night Out Celebration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the donation of $2,000 from the McLane Company for National Night Out Celebration
B. Increasing Police revenue account #001-1001-360-02-01 by $2,000 and appropriating the same in Fund #001-1037-522-29-00 for expenses related to National Night Out. | approved | Pass |
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16-353
| 1 | J.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Transfer All Parking Authority’s Interests in Parking Lot #1 to Merced Designated Local Authority, Authorize the City Manager to Accept Such Assets on the City’s Behalf, and Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Non-Exclusive Easement Over Parking Lot #1 for Access by Merced Lofts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the Parking Authority of the City of Merced to transfer all of its interests in Parking Lot #1 to the Merced Designated Local Authority, authorizes the City Manager to accept and consent to the transfer of this asset to the City, and authorizes the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to convey a non-exclusive easement over Parking Lot #1 for access by Merced Lofts.
RECOMMENDATION
Parking Authority - Adopt Resolution PA 2016-04, a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Merced authorizing the transfer of all of the Parking Authority’s interests in Parking Lot #1 to the Merced Designated Local Authority.
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-41, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California authorizing the City Manager to accept | approved | Pass |
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16-346
| 1 | J.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Appropriation from the Economic Development Opportunity Fund (074-2002-617-65-00) to Line 074-2002-572-17-00 (Professional Services) for Appraisal and Other Consulting Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
The requested Appropriation transfers a total of $10,000 in funds for appraisal and other consulting services to be used for the Merced Downtown Commons Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Parking Authority - Adopt a Motion Appropriating $10,000 to Line 074-2002-572-17-00 (Professional Services - Economic Development Opportunities Fund) for appraisals and other consulting services to be used for the Merced Downtown Commons Project. | approved | Pass |
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16-351
| 1 | J.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request to Set a Public Hearing for the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Regarding the Facilitation of Bond Sales by the Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Gateway Terrace II Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to set a public hearing for Monday, August 15, 2016, to consider the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Regarding the Facilitation of Bond Sales by the Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Gateway Terrace II Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a public hearing for Monday, August 15, 2016, to consider the Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for Gateway Terrace II Apartments. | approved | Pass |
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16-331
| 1 | J.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Agreement for Special Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes an agreement for employment relations services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for special services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for labor relations services. | approved | Pass |
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16-345
| 1 | J.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from Pacific Gas and Electric for Mercy Gulch Days
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept and appropriate grant funds ($3,000) from Pacific Gas and Electric to be used for the 2015 Mercy Gulch Day community event.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant funds totaling $3,000 from Pacific Gas and Electric into Fund 001-2002-360-02-01; and,
B. Appropriating the same to Fund 001-2002-572-17-00 (Economic Development - Professional Services) to be used for the Mercy Gulch Days community event via the Agreement between the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce and the City of Merced; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | tabled | Pass |
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16-319
| 1 | K.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Holding Election for Annexation No. 9 into Community Facilities District 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District 2003-2 (Services) Annexation No. 9 for property located at the southeast corner of Mercy Avenue and Mansionette Drive (Mansionette Estates Unit No. 5).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Complete the following items in order:
A. Hold a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes.
B. Adopt Resolution 2016-37, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced determining the validity of prior proceedings, calling a special election related to Annexation No. 9.
C. Hold Election.
D. Adopt Resolution 2016-38, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced canvassing the results of t | approved | Pass |
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16-341
| 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 authorizing medical marijuana dispensaries (subject to specific conditions and requirements), delivery of medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries, and limited indoor cultivation of medical marijuana for qualified patients.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion to:
A. Adopt a Negative Declaration and Introduce Ordinance 2464 that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the Professional/Commercial Office (C-O) zone with a conditional use permit once the City Council adopts additional regulations; allow delivery of medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries; and allow limited indoor growth of medical marijuana (up to 6 plants per lot) for qualified patients under specific circumstances:
“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,” of the Merce | approved | Pass |
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16-307
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of Roadway Projects for the 2015/2016 Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange Funds Claim
REPORT IN BRIEF
Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) has received a RSTP exchange contract from Caltrans for Fiscal year 2015/2016 and the City of Merced can claim, by simple resolution, its portion of the exchange funds.
RECOMMENDATION
OPTION 1:
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting “Yosemite Avenue - San Augustine to Highway 59” to be completed utilizing the FY 2015-2016 RSTP Exchange Funds; and,
B. Directing staff to complete the 2015-2016 RSTP Claim Form by listing the selected projects and corresponding project costs; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2016-40, 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 2015-2016.
OPTION 2:
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting “N Street - 8th Street to Childs Avenue” and “15th Street - R Street to O Street” to be completed utilizi | approved | Pass |
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16-358
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Murphy’s Request to Discuss Recreation and Parks Unexpended Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Council Member Murphy’s request to discuss the unexpended budget of the Recreation and Parks Department pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on this item. | | |
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16-360
| 1 | M.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Belluomini’s Request to Discuss the Naming of City Streets after Veterans
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Council Member Belluomini’s request to discuss the naming of City streets after veterans pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on this item. | approved | Pass |
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16-359
| 1 | M.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Mayor Thurston’s Request to Discuss the Permit Application for Alarm Systems
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Mayor Thurston’s request to discuss the permit application for the False Alarm Ordinance pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on this item. | | |
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16-335
| 1 | M.4. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2016 League of California Cities Annual Conference - Annual Business Meeting, October 5 - October 7, 2016, Long Beach
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 7, 2016 in Long Beach. | approved | Pass |
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