Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/20/2017 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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17-141 1B.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: 1 Case   Action details Not available
17-138 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Paul Johnson v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. FRE-ADJ 8041585; FRE-ADJ 8405639; FRE-ADJ 10325918; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
17-142 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Reginald “Andre” Matthews v. City of Merced; Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. FRE-ADJ 10214661; FRE-ADJ 10214682; FRE-ADJ 10214667 and FRE-ADJ 10214501; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)   Action details Not available
17-123 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Tahitian Dance Performance REPORT IN BRIEF A Tahitian dance performed by the South Pacific Dance Company.   Action details Video Video
17-092 1I.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
17-100 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2017 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-114 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2016, April 18, 2016, April 20, 2016, February 16, 2017, and February 21, 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 April 4, 2016, April 18, 2016, April 20, 2016, February 16, 2017 and February 21, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-131 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Request to Approve a Letter to the State Water Resources Control Board Regarding the Draft Revised Substitute Environmental Document REPORT IN BRIEF Requests Approval to Send a Letter to the Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board Regarding the Draft Revised Substitute Environmental Document. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion supporting the letter sent to Felicia Marcus, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board asking for revisions in the Draft Revised Substitute Environmental Document.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-134 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds for the Police Headquarters Site #2 Project 116040 REPORT IN BRIEF Transfers a total of $30,000 in funds for consultant services, including environmental consultation and appraisal services to proceed with entitlement modifications and valuation services for the property located at 669 E. Yosemite Avenue. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion transferring $15,000 from Fund 047 Facilities-Police (City) and $15,000 from Fund 057 Facilities - Police (Developer) to Fund 449 Public Safety CIP and appropriating the same to 449-1001-627.65-00 Project 116040 Police Headquarters #2.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-124 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 01.08 of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Custody and Use of the City’s Seal REPORT IN BRIEF Consider adoption of City Ordinance that confirms that the City Clerk is the Custodian of the City Seal and prohibits the use by any person of the seal of the City of Merced, or any imitations or derivations thereof. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2473, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 1.08, “City Seal,” of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding the Use of the City Seal.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-090 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Street Closure #17-01 - Street Closure Request for the Merced County Fair (Merced County Sheriff’s Department) REPORT IN BRIEF Consider a request for use of City streets for the Merced County Fair. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of G Street, between West Childs Avenue and West 11th Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. each day, from Wednesday, June 7, 2017, through Sunday, June 11, 2017, for the Merced County Fair, subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative staff report.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-115 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Use of the Economic Opportunity Fund to Contribute Toward Public Storm Drain Improvements at the Intersection of South Parsons Avenue and East Childs Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Staff is seeking City Council approval for the use of the Economic Opportunity Fund to contribute toward the construction of public storm drainage facility improvements at the intersection of South Parsons Avenue and East Childs Avenue. If approval is obtained, a future agenda item will be brought before the City Council seeking authority to execute a cooperative agreement for the proposed Merced Retail Center. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to use the Economic Opportunity Fund to contribute toward public storm drain improvements at the intersection of South Parsons Avenue and East Childs Avenue; and instructing Staff to report back with a Cooperative Agreement with Merced Retail Center developer to construct said public improvements for Council approval.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-101 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Vacation #16-02 - Submitted by Robert Lattanzio for the Abandonment of an Old Sidewalk Easement at 3172 M Street REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will consider the abandonment of a 14-foot wide sidewalk easement along the western property line at 3172 M Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2017-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, ordering the vacation of a 14-foot wide sidewalk easement along the western property line of 3172 M Street, generally located on the east side of M Street, approximately 200 feet north of Fairfield Drive (Vacation #16-02).approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-104 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Belluomini’s Request to Discuss Railroad Quiet Zones REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Council Member Belluomini’s request to discuss “railroad quiet zones.” RECOMMENDATION It is requested Council give Staff direction on this item.   Action details Video Video
17-087 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Member Martinez’ Request to Discuss Awarding Scholarships to Seniors in the Merced High School District REPORT IN BRIEF This item is in response to Council Member Martinez’ request to discuss scholarships for Seniors in the Merced High School District. RECOMMENDATION It is requested Council give staff direction on this item.   Action details Video Video