16-593
| 1 | B.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: New Council Member Training
REPORT IN BRIEF
Training will include an overview of the Brown Act, Public Records Act and Conflicts of Interest.
RECOMMENDATION
Information - Only | | |
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17-016
| 1 | E.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Oath of Office - Assistant City Manager, Stephanie Dietz
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Clerk’s office will swear in the Assistant City Manager, Stephanie Dietz. | | |
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17-018
| 1 | E.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Human Trafficking Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by representatives from Valley Crisis Center. | | |
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16-599
| 1 | H.1. | | 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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16-597
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Bicycle Advisory Commission Minutes of October 25, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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17-012
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $29,000 and of Public Works contracts under $65,204.
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 2016-2017 threshold of $65,204.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2016-2017 threshold of $29,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City. | approved | Pass |
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16-559
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Purchase of a Caterpillar Backhoe, John Deere Tractor and a Tiger Extended Boom Mower Utilizing Government Procurement Programs and Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Fleet Services is requesting approval from the City Council to purchase a new Caterpillar Backhoe from the National Joint Powers Alliance Government Procurement Program (NJPA) and a John Deere Tractor and an Extended Boom Mower from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) Cooperative Purchasing Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the purchase of One Caterpillar model 430F2 Backhoe from the NJPA for $136,965.60 and One Tiger, Extended Boom Mower and One John Deere model 6145M Tractor combination unit for a combined total of $215,784.00 from the HGACBuy Program; and,
B. Waiving the City’s bidding requirement, allowing a direct purchase from the NJPA and HGAC Buy Programs for the requested equipment; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary budgetary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-545
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Release of Lien and Agreement for Alternate Security for Deferred Work on Sandpiper Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
This is a request to release a lien on the property located at the southeast corner of Mercy Avenue and Mansionette Drive and enter into an agreement to accept $168,000 in a cash deposit as security for deferred work on Sandpiper Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the agreement and instructions for release of security lien and establishment and maintenance of alternate security and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-587
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community March and Celebration
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the use of City streets for the Annual Martin Luther King March and Celebration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the request by Tamara Cobb and The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee to close Martin Luther King Jr. Way from West 24th Street to West 8th Street on Monday, January 16, 2017; in order to hold a march and parade as part of a community celebration. | approved | Pass |
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16-580
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Feet Changing Lives, Inc. 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 Feet Changing Lives, Inc. on February 11, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Recreation and Park Commission’s recommendation to grant use of the Senior Community Center to Feet Changing Lives, Inc. at the co-sponsored rate. | approved | Pass |
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16-538
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Supplemental Budget Appropriation - Maintenance District Street Tree Replacement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the replacement of dead trees in various Maintenance Districts
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing supplemental budget appropriations in the amount of $11,454, to cover the costs for the replacement of street trees in identified Maintenance Districts (see attachment). | approved | Pass |
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16-602
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Supplemental General Fund Appropriation of $35,000 to Purchase Secured Fencing Around Fire Station 53.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation from the General Fund unreserved fund balance in the amount of $35,000 for a secured fence around Fire Station 53.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund unreserved fund balance in the amount of $35,000 in account 001-0901-627.65-00 to build a fence around Fire Station 53 to provide necessary station security. | | |
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16-586
| 1 | I.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of RuthAnne Harbison as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of the GIS Coordinator under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective January 9, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2017-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, for exemption to the CALPERS 180-day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224. | approved | Pass |
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17-001
| 1 | I.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: City Council Appointment to Splash Park Naming Selection Committee
REPORT IN BRIEF
Appoint two City Council members to the committee designated to review written requests for the naming of City parks and facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion selecting two Council members to serve with the Recreation and Parks Commission on the Splash Park Naming Selection Committee to consider naming the splash park in Stephen Leonard Park after Marci Stenberg. | approved | Pass |
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16-452
| 1 | J.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Belluomini’s Request to Discuss Land Annexation
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Council Member Belluomini’s request to discuss land annexation near Highway 99.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on this item. | approved | Pass |
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16-480
| 1 | J.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: City Council Committee Appointments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Confirming City Council Member appointments to various committees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion confirming the Mayor's appointments to various committees populated by City Council Members. | approved | Pass |
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