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Meeting date/time:
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2/6/2017
7:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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17-067
| 1 | B.1. | | 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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17-065
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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17-044
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: Finance Officer; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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17-046
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Director Chee Yang and Volunteer Coordinator Sophie Kanabay of the Valley Crisis Center. | | |
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17-045
| 1 | J.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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17-039
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2016 and January 3, 2017.
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 December 19, 2016 and January 3, 2017. | approved | Pass |
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17-059
| 1 | J.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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17-054
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Recreation and Parks Commission Minutes from November 28, 2016
REPORT IN BRIEF
For Information Only | approved | Pass |
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17-038
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission meeting Minutes of November 9, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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16-566
| 1 | J.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Joint Funding Agreement with Merced Irrigation District for Local Share for Additional Work on Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction Model for the Merced Groundwater Basin
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consideration of an agreement with Merced Irrigation District (MID) for an amendment to the contract for the Merced Water Resources Model in the amount of $173,773.50; a jointly funded agreement with Merced Irrigation District, which will be partially reimbursed from cost shares of other groundwater users collaborating on the future Groundwater Sustainable Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the expenditure of $173,773.50 for the Merced Water Resources Model, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents, and the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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17-041
| 1 | J.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc., for Engineering Construction Services for the M and G Street Bridges at Bear Creek Project 108026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving an agreement in the amount of $180,887.06 for specialized bridge engineering construction services for the M and G Street Bridges over Bear Creek Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Professional Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $180,887.06; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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16-08
| 1 | J.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Administering Agency Program Supplement and Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant for Sidewalk Infill on Oleander Avenue, CML-5085(043), Project 114050
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider a resolution approving a California Department of Transportation Program Supplement for the use of $53,853 in CMAQ Grant funding for construction costs associated with sidewalk infill on Oleander Avenue, bounded by Alexander Avenue and Olive Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2017-06, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving Federal-Aid Projects Program Supplement Agreement No. 024-N1; and
B. Accepting and appropriating $53,853 in grant funds from CMAQ for construction costs associated with sidewalk infill on Oleander Avenue; and,
C. Transferring matching funds of $6,977 from Street and Signal CIP Fund 450-1104-637.65-00-Projects to be Determined to 450-1104-637.65-00-114050; and,
D. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimburs | approved | Pass |
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17-058
| 1 | J.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Reimbursement Agreement with California High Speed Rail Authority for Technical Review
REPORT IN BRIEF
Proposed Reimbursement Agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority to reimburse the City for staff costs associated with reviewing plans necessary to construct the Merced segment and Downtown Station. Amount of the Agreement shall not exceed $55,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2017-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a reimbursement agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority for reimbursement of costs related to the review of technical studies, legal documents, and design plans for the high speed rail project; and,
B. Authorizing the City of Merced to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority for Technical Review not to exceed $55,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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17-042
| 1 | J.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance No. 2472 Dealing with Limited Time Parking Lots, On-Street Disabled Persons Parking, No Parking Zones, and Four-Way Stop Intersections
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2472, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 10.28.215 “Limited Time Parking Lots-Two Hours”, 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones”, 10.28.275 “Disabled Persons-On-Street Parking”, 10.28.380 “Stop Intersections Designated” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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17-024
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Community Facilities District (CFD) Annual Reports
REPORT IN BRIEF
Specific sections of the California Government Code require annual reporting for special tax measures and local bond measures. Each year, City staff prepares the Community Facilities District Annual Reports, which summarizes the financial activity of the CFD and certifies that use of funds is consistent with the purpose of the CFD. These reports are required to be filed with the Agency’s governing board annually.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the reports with the City Clerk. | approved | Pass |
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17-028
| 1 | J.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Supplemental Budget Appropriation - Northwood Village Maintenance District
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation to cover installation of landscape irrigation system and the re-seeding of the associated park strip lawn.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a supplemental budget appropriation from the unappropriated reserves of the Northwood Village Maintenance District, in the amount of $2,000, to cover installation of landscape irrigation system and the re-seeding of park strip lawn. | approved | Pass |
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17-040
| 1 | J.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Viking Construction Company, Inc., for the M and G Street Bridges at Bear Creek Project 108026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $2,716,573.00 for the repair of the M and G Street bridges over Bear Creek.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the M and G Street Bridges at Bear Creek Project 108026, to Viking Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,716,573.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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16-569
| 1 | J.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Vacation #16-01 - Setting a Public Hearing for February 21, 2017, to Vacate a 2.18-Acre Storm Drain Basin and a 0.95-Acre Storm Drain Easement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Sets a public hearing for February 21, 2017, to vacate a 2.18-acre storm drain basin and a 0.95-acre storm drain easement, generally located east of G Street and approximately 390 feet north of Yosemite Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2017-05 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate a 2.18-acre storm drain basin and a 0.95-acre storm drain easement generally located east of G Street and approximately 390 feet north of Yosemite Avenue (Vacation #16-01) setting time and place for public hearing. | approved | Pass |
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17-007
| 1 | J.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group, CSG Consultants Inc., and 4-Leaf Inc. for Building Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approving amendments to Professional Services Agreements with three consultants for planning and building services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the 2nd Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., to provide as needed building services in an amount not to exceed an additional $80,000; and,
B. Approving the 1st Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with CSG Consultants, Inc., to provide as needed building services in the amount not to exceed an additional $25,000; and,
C. Approving the 1st Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with 4-Leaf, Inc., to provide as needed building services in the amount not to exceed an additional $5,000; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager to e | approved | Pass |
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17-064
| 1 | J.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Support Assembly Bill No. 1 and Senate Bill No. 1
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeking Council support of AB 1 (Frazier) and SB 1 (Beall) that would provide a new transportation funding plan for the state.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion supporting AB 1 and SB 1 and directing staff to produce letters of support and other materials to reflect the City’s position. | continued | |
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17-008
| 1 | J.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance No. 2469 “Regulated Communications in City Procurement Process” Adding Chapter 3.06 to the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2469, an Ordinance of the City Council for the City of Merced, California adding Chapter 3.06, regulated communications in City procurement process to the Merced Municipal Code. | continued | Pass |
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17-013
| 1 | K.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing Assessment Ballot Proceeding - Oakmont #3, Campus North, and Mansionette Maintenance Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider conducting a public hearing to hear public testimony regarding proposed assessment increases, and continue hearing to allow staff sufficient time to tally the ballots, and report the results at the February 21, 2017 Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Conducting a Public Hearing for the Oakmont #3, Campus North, and Mansionette Maintenance Districts to allow for public testimony on proposed assessment increases; and,
B. Continuing Public Hearing until Tuesday, February 21, 2017, to allow staff sufficient time to tally the ballots and report the results at the February 21, 2017, City Council Meeting. | continued | Pass |
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17-066
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Locating Merced’s Next Industrial Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
At the January 3, 2017 Council meeting, Staff was directed to bring back a report on Industrial Land Use.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information Only. | | |
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17-063
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Belluomini’s Request to Discuss City Entry Signs
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Council Member Belluomini’s request to discuss entry signs into the City.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested Council give staff direction on this item. | approved | Pass |
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