Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/3/2017 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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16-593 1B.1. Study Session ItemSUBJECT: 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   Action details Video Video
17-016 1E.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Video Video
17-018 1E.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Human Trafficking Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Received by representatives from Valley Crisis Center.   Action details Video Video
16-599 1H.1. 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
16-597 1H.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only-Bicycle Advisory Commission Minutes of October 25, 2016 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-012 1H.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-559 1H.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-545 1H.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-587 1H.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
16-580 1H.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-538 1H.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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).approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-602 1H.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Not available
16-586 1I.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-001 1I.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-452 1J.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-480 1J.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video