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: 9/19/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Published agenda: Amended Full Agenda Packet Amended Full Agenda Packet Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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16-429 1B.1. Study Session ItemSUBJECT: City Council Request to Discuss Maintenance Districts, Community Facility Districts and Community Facilities Parks REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to City Council request to discuss the state of the Maintenance Districts, Community Facilities Districts and Community Facilities Parks. RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Action details Not available
16-441 1D.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
16-410 1D.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: The Legislative Body has Decided or is Deciding to Initiate Litigation Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Case   Action details Not available
16-442 1D.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 725 West 18th Street, Merced, CA; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Director, Economic Development; Negotiating Parties: City of Merced and Fluetsch and Busby Insurance; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.   Action details Not available
16-440 1H.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Youth Council Member REPORT IN BRIEF A plaque will be received by Linda Moua, a Youth Council Member.   Action details Video Video
16-420 1L.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only-Site Plan Minutes of July 28, 2016 RECOMMENDATION For information onlyapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-421 1L.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only-Bicycle Advisory Minutes of June 28, 2016 RECOMMENDATION For information onlyapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-434 1L.4. 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
16-320 1L.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Encroachment Permit #16-01 to Allow the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (TJPAMC) to Install Bus Facilities, Including Shelters, Benches, Signs, and Painted Curbs at Various Transit Stop Locations within the City of Merced. REPORT IN BRIEF Request to approve an Encroachment Permit for the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (TJPAMC) to install transit stops and equipment at various locations within the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving an Encroachment Permit for the placement, operation, and maintenance of bus stops within the City’s property.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-384 1L.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 1 Grant for the Highway 59 Multi-Use Pathway Crossing Project 115047 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider accepting $106,000 in Federal grant funds for the preliminary engineering costs associated with the pedestrian crossing project. 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 $106,000; and, B. Appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637.65-00-Project 115047 Highway 59 Multi-Use Pathway Crossing; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-428 1L.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds for National Night Out Celebration REPORT IN BRIEF Accept donations from MERCO Credit Union, Merced Toyota, Jim Costa for Congress Committee, Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union, Merced Chevrolet, and Rabobank, and appropriate funds to offset costs of National Night Out Celebration. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting donations totaling $1,300 from multiple donors for the National Night Out Celebration B. Increasing Police revenue account #001-1001-360-02-01 by $1,300 and appropriating the same amount to expense account #001-1037-522-29-00 for expenses related to National Night Out.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-403 1L.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Accept Additional FY 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds, and Appropriate Supplemental Funds for the Purchase of a Mobile Decontamination Trailer and Accessories REPORT IN BRIEF Consider accepting additional FY 2015 SHSGP funds for the purchase of a mobile decontamination trailer, and appropriate supplemental funds to complete the purchase. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2016-50, 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 additional FY 2015 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $4,196.97 as revenue in the Intergovernmental - State Government Grants - Other State Grants account 001-0901-324.02-00; and C. Appropriating $4,196.97 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; and; E. AuthorapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-409 1L.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Request Co-Sponsored Rate for use of the Senior Community Center REPORT IN BRIEF Consider the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation to approve a request for the co-sponsored rate for use of the Senior Community Center by the NAACP on October 8, 2016. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Recreation and Park Commission’s recommendation to grant use of the Senior Community Center to the NAACP at the co-sponsored rate.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-412 1L.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Allocation of Fiscal Year 2016/17 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to Fund Various Agreements to Provide Allowable Activities per the Approved 2016 Department of Housing and Urban Development Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Approves various Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program Sub-Grantee agreements to perform activities throughout the community. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving agreements identified in the 2016 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Plan with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the 2016/17 Fiscal Year (accounts 018-1301-552-17.00 / Supplies and Services and 033-1349-552-17.00 / Supplies and Services) per previous City Council recommendation for: 1. An agreement with Merced County Housing Authority for the Rental Deposits/Rapid Rehousing Program in the amount of $30,000; 2. An agreement with Habitat for Humanity - Merced County for the purchase and renovation of a property in the amount of $100,000; 3approvedPass Action details Not available
16-427 1L.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading - Zoning Ordinance Amendment #16-01 REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt Ordinance 2465, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Title 20 ‘Zoning’ of the Merced Municipal Code.”approvedPass Action details Not available
16-431 1L.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2016 and August 15, 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 25, 2016 and August 15, 2016.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-393 1L.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Merced Community College District Contract for Police Services REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving an agreement between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced Community College District for police administrative services at the District’s campuses. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and the Merced Community College District to provide police services in the District’s campuses; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-419 1L.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Amendment to the School Resource Officer Contract with Merced City School District REPORT IN BRIEF Consider an amendment to the existing School Resource Officer (“SRO”) contract between the City of Merced and the Merced City School District to delete the maximum weekly hour limitation. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a contract amendment with the Merced City School District; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-396 1M.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - Consideration of Approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Program Year 2015 - 2016 REPORT IN BRIEF Review and approve Housing Division activities as reported in the 2015-2016 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2016-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the 2015-2016 Program Year CAPER; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to make minor modifications to the final CAPER document as necessary to implement the City Council's actions.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-436 1N.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Contract Authorization for Black Rascal Creek Storm Drain Emergency Replacement Project - 116045 REPORT IN BRIEF Consider approving the contract for Black Rascal Creek Storm Drain Emergency Replacement - Project 116045, which was declared an emergency due to the threat of flooding caused by a failing culvert. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Deeming the Black Rascal Creek Storm Drain Project to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, or property based on the finding of facts; and, B. Approving the emergency contract for Project 116045 with Rolfe Construction, including subsequent change orders, in the total amount of $297,722.00; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-417 1O.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Murphy’s Request to Discuss the Recreation and Parks Unexpended Budget REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Council Member Murphy’s request to discuss the Recreation and Parks Unexpended Budget. RECOMMENDATION It is requested Council give staff direction on this item.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-430 1O.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Belluomini’s Request to Discuss Street Trees and Parks REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Council Member Belluomini’s request to discuss the street trees and parks. RECOMMENDATION It is requested Council give staff direction on this item.approvedPass Action details Video Video