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16-388
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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16-327
| 1 | D.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: Study Session - Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation by the Department of Water Resources on the formation of Sustainable Groundwater Agencies (SGA). | | |
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16-387
| 1 | H.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificates of Recognition to the City of Merced and Valley Crisis Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Certificate of Recognition to acknowledge the City‘s and Valley Crisis Center’s efforts to ensure there is a safe place for victims of domestic violence in the community. | | |
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16-389
| 1 | H.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificates of Recognition for the Recreation and Parks Summer Programming Sponsors
REPORT IN BRIEF
Certificates of recognition for the following Recreation and Parks Summer Programming sponsors; Summer Playground Program, Movie in the Park, Aquatics Program, and UC SAFE Program. | | |
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16-340
| 1 | L.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Planning Commission Minutes of July 6, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-361
| 1 | L.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Regional Airport Authority Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-367
| 1 | L.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 16, 2016
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For information only. | approved | |
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16-348
| 1 | L.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 | |
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16-382
| 1 | L.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of July 5, 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 July 5, 2016. | approved | |
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16-357
| 1 | L.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Statement of Responsibility
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing City Manager to execute O & M agreements with property owners for all required projects that create or replace more than 5,000 square feet of impervious surface.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Statement of Responsibility for all projects that are considered regulated projects. | approved | |
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16-313
| 1 | L.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Dealing with No Parking Zones and Freight and Passenger Loading Zones
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider recommendations from the Traffic Committee approving the addition of no parking zones along the east side of Parsons Avenue, south side of Loughborough Drive, west side of Kibby Road, and south side of West 22nd Street, and the alteration of an existing freight and passenger loading zone designated hours along East 20th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2466, 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,” and Adding Section 10.32.051, “Freight and Passenger Loading Zones - Locations - Seven A.M. to Four P.M.” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | |
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16-241
| 1 | L.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Designating Enforcement Officers for Purposes of Issuing Administrative Citations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Update the Resolution designating “Enforcement Officers” who would be authorized to issue administrative citations under the provisions of the City’s Municipal Code. Additional fire personnel will be authorized to issue citations to gain life safety compliance, which results in the need to update the Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2016-45, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Designating Enforcement Officers Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | |
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16-386
| 1 | L.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds to Purchase a Decontamination Trailer
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider accepting Fiscal Year 2015 SHSGP funds to purchase a decontamination trailer.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2016-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services FY 2015 Grant Assurances Agreement; and,
B. Accepting FY 2015 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $100,000 as revenue in the Intergovernmental - State Government Grants - Other State Grants account 001-0901-324.02-00; and
C. Appropriating $100,000 to the Machinery/Equipment account 001-0901-523.43-00 to purchase a decontamination trailer; and
D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed. | approved | |
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16-324
| 1 | L.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds to Purchase Mobile Computers for Fire Department Vehicles
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepting Fiscal Year 2015 SHSGP funds to Mobile Computers for the Fire Department’s emergency vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2016-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Merced County Office of Emergency Services FY 2015 Grant Assurances Agreement; and,
B. Accepting FY 2015 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $15,000 as revenue in the Intergovernmental - State Government Grants - Other State Grants account 001-0901-324.02-00; and
C. Appropriating $15,000 to the Machinery/Equipment account 001-0901-523.43-00 to purchase a five (5) mobile computers; and
D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed. | approved | |
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16-311
| 1 | L.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Amend Existing Administrative Services Agreement with ICMA-Retirement Corporation Addressing Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for Participants
REPORT IN BRIEF
The current IRAs available to participants through ICMA-Retirement Corporation are scheduled to close September 2016. This amendment is necessary in order to restructure the IRA platform for participants.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an amendment to the existing Administrative Services Agreement with ICMA-Retirement Corporation by offering the Vantagepoint Payroll Deduction IRA Program as the new IRA platform. | approved | |
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16-366
| 1 | L.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #16-10 for Bob Hart Square (Merced Center for the Performing Arts/Annual Gala)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, August 20, 2016, 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 use of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, August 20, 2016, 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 | |
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16-385
| 1 | L.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FY 2016 - 2020 Airport Capital Improvement Plan and FY 2016 Grant Application
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approval of the amended FY 2016 - 2020 Airport Capital Improvement Plan; and approval of FAA grant application for Fiscal Year 2016, and accepting grant funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving amended Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Fiscal Year 2016 - 2020; and,
B. Approving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA grant) application for Fiscal Year 2016; 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 $116,286 and appropriating the same to account 461-1303-667.65-00; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant funds and submit the required documents to the Federal Aviation Administration. | approved | |
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16-391
| 1 | L.18. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of Retention of Berliner Cohen, LLP for Interim City Attorney and Interim Legal Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
It is requested that the City Council authorize the retention of the law firm Berliner Cohen, LLP to provide Interim City Attorney Services, including the appointment of Jolie Houston as Interim City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Agreement for Interim Legal Services for Interim City Attorney Services with Berliner Cohen, LLP, with Jolie Houston being appointed as the Interim City Attorney; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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16-349
| 1 | L.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of a City Loan Commitment Agreement with the Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing for the Development of Gateway Terrace II Apartments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to authorize a commitment of financial assistance to Gateway Terrace II Apartments for up to $1,385,000 from HOME Investment Partnership, Community Housing Development Organization, and Community Development Block Grant Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the funding agreement for Gateway Terrace II Apartments in the amount of $1,385,000 with Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-379
| 1 | L.13. | | 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 2017 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. | approved | Pass |
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16-370
| 1 | L.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from Pacific Gas and Electric for Cap & Town 2016.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept and appropriate grant funds ($3,000.00) from Pacific Gas and Electric to be used for 2016 Cap &Town community event.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant funds totaling $3,000.00 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 2016 Cap & Town 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. | approved | Pass |
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16-321
| 1 | L.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Water and Sewer Service Request 15-01 for 2400 Brookdale Drive
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider a request to provide City water and sewer services to a vacant parcel located outside the City Limits (2400 Brookdale Drive) to allow the construction of a single-family dwelling.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion
A. Approving Resolution 2016-43, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Water and Sewer Service Request #15-01 for an Out of Boundary Water and Sewer Service Agreement to provide water and sewer services to an approximately 2.0-acre vacant property at 2400 Brookdale Drive; 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 and Sewer Agreement), subject to LAFCO approval of the Out-of-Boundary Service; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-380
| 1 | L.19. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance - Zoning Ordinance Amendment #16-02 Regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Deliveries, and Cultivation for Qualified Patients
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Ordinance 2464 “ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 20.84, “Medical Marijuana and Cultivation” and Amending Section 20.20.010 “Conditional Uses,” of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding the Zoning of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as Conditional Uses.” | approved | Pass |
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16-342
| 1 | N.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Merced and Merced Main Street Association in the Amount of $105,000 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Agreement between the City of Merced and Merced Main Street Association to provide services to the Downtown Business Improvement Area during Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving an agreement with the Merced Main Street Association for Downtown Services for 2016-2017 for the amount of $105,000.00; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $25,000.00 from Unreserved/Unencumbered Funds from 006 (Downtown Fund) to 006-1801-512.17-00 Professional Services line; and
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-369
| 1 | N.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Consideration for Prioritizing Roadway Projects with Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds
REPORT IN BRIEF
Selects the priority order in which the roadway projects will be completed, as listed in this report with funding by Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving staff recommendation for the “Yosemite Avenue - San Augustine to Highway 59” project to be completed utilizing 2015-2016 RSTP Exchange Funds and prioritizing the remaining projects for future opportunities; and,
B. Directing staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Yosemite Avenue project, and authorizing the project to be advertised for bids. | approved | Pass |
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16-381
| 1 | N.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Revenue Sharing Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Property Tax (revenue) Sharing Agreement with County of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Property Tax Sharing Agreement between the City of Merced and County of Merced. | approved | Pass |
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16-352
| 1 | M.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - 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
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed issuance of revenue bonds to Merced Gateway Investors II, LP for the construction of a 50-Unit low income multi-housing apartment complex at 13 and K Streets in Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution No. 2016-42 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Gateway Terrace II Apartments; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-364
| 1 | M.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Addition of Honorary Title of “Veterans Boulevard” to “M Street”
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider whether to add the honorary title of “Veterans Boulevard” to “M Street” within the City Limits of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2016-44, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding ‘Veterans Boulevard’ as an Honorary Name to ‘M Street’ within the City Limits of the City of Merced;” and,
B. Directing the City Manager and the Directors of Development Services and Public Works to work with Mr. Miller and the citizens group on the implementation of the honorary title, including the street sign design, the costs and fundraising, which intersections to target for early designation, a dedication ceremony, etc. | approved | Pass |
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16-390
| 1 | O.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Letter of Opposition to United States Department of Transportation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers giving the Mayor authority to sign a letter of opposition regarding the Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform Proposed Rulemaking.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - adopt a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to the United States Department of Transportation. | approved | Pass |
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