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Meeting date/time:
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4/17/2017
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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17-159
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Denim Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Chee Yang, Valley Crisis Center | | |
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17-172
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Arbor Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by George Sanchez | | |
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17-158
| 1 | I.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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17-154
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of February 22, 2017
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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17-102
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle Advisory Commission Minutes of December 13, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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17-179
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2016, March 14, 2017, March 20, 2017, and March 29, 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 June 6, 2016, March 14, 2017, March 20, 2017, and March 29, 2017. | approved | Pass |
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17-209
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization of Signing Authority for City Bank Accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider granting the City’s Acting Deputy Finance Officer signing authority for City bank accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2017-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing signature of City checks; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2017-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund; and,
C. Adopting Resolution PFA 2017-04, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing signature of Authority checks; and,
D. Adopting Resolution PFA 2017-05, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing investment of City of Merced monies in Local Agency Investment Fund; and, | approved | Pass |
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17-217
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approve Opposition to Assembly Bill 890
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approve Opposition to Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Local Land Use Initiatives: Environmental Review.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving staff to oppose AB 890 (Medina) Local Land Use Initiatives: Environmental Review. | approved | Pass |
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17-170
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Rolfe Construction, Inc., for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) Sidewalk Infill on Oleander Avenue Project 114050
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $90,444.00 for the construction of sidewalk infill along portions of Oleander Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the CMAQ Sidewalk Infill on Oleander Avenue Project 114050, to Rolfe Construction, Inc., in the amount of $90,444.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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17-167
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consider Approving a Professional Services Contract with Citygate Associates, LLC and Request for a Supplemental Appropriation From the General Fund
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a professional services contract with Citygate Associates, LLC for completion of a Standards of Cover Assessment and approve a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund for a not to exceed amount of $8,292 to pay for the cost of the project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund, FY 16/17 to Account 001-0901-522.17-00 (Professional Services) in the amount of $8,292 to cover the project’s cost; and,
B. Approving the professional services contract with Citygate Associates, LLC; and
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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17-137
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure for Youth Sports Parade
REPORT IN BRIEF
Street closure request for the Youth Sports Parade on Saturday, April 29, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of East Main Street, from “G” Street to Cedar Avenue and West Main Street, from “G” to “O” Streets, including side streets from Cedar Avenue to “O” Street, as requested by Merced Golden Lions for the Youth Sports Parade Saturday, April 29, 2017. Street closures will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report. | approved | Pass |
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17-148
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Use Request #17-03 for Bob Hart Square (The Regents of the University of California/Class of 2017 Graduation Reception)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (event time 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), for the Regents of the University of California/Merced’s annual graduation reception, which includes the serving of wine.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for a graduation reception (including the serving of wine); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report. | approved | Pass |
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17-168
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure Request #17-03 (Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the City of Merced, for Use of City Streets and Alleyways for the Merced Cowboy/Vaquero 5-Kilometer and Kids’ Half-Mile Runs, in Conjunction with the Merced Mercy Gulch Wild West Community Event)
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the City of Merced request the use of City streets and alleyways for a 5-kilometer and kids’ half-mile running race on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of specific portions of W. Main, Q, W. 23rd, O, W. 20th, Canal, and H Streets, and the use of Bob Hart Square, as detailed in the staff report, on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., for the Merced Cowboy/Vaquero 5k and Kids’ Half-Mile Runs, in conjunction with the Merced Mercy Gulch Wild West Community Event, subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. | approved | Pass |
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17-144
| 1 | I.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Maintenance Districts Engineer’s Reports and Budgets - Fiscal Year 2017/2018
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider setting a public meeting for Monday, June 5, 2017, to address the proposed Engineer’s Reports and Budgets. The Council must then conduct a formal public hearing set for Monday, June 19, 2017, before a determination is made on the level of assessment to approve.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion adopting Resolution 2017-20, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts and setting a public meeting and a public hearing thereon. | approved | Pass |
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17-182
| 1 | I.18. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Set a Public Hearing to Consider the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff requests the setting of a public hearing on May 15, 2017, to consider the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing to consider the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan on May 15, 2017. | approved | Pass |
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17-220
| 1 | I.19. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Formation of the Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request setting a Public Hearing to consider the formation of the Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency on May 1, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting the Public Hearing to consider the formation of the Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency on May 1, 2017. | approved | Pass |
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17-166
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure Request #17-02 (Tsunami Collaboration Inc. and the City of Merced, for Use of W. Main and Canal Streets)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Tsunami Collaboration, Inc. and the City of Merced request the use of City streets for a Merced Mercy Gulch Wild West Community event on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street between K and M Streets, and Canal Street between W. Main Street and the alley between W. Main and W. 18th Streets, and the use of Bob Hart Square, on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. | approved | Pass |
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17-149
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure Request #17-05 (Friends of Sober Grad Nite, for Use of W. Main and Canal Streets)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Friends of Sober Grad Nite request the use of City streets for a car show fundraiser on Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street between K and M Streets, and Canal Street between W. Main and W. 18th Streets, on Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative staff report. | approved | Pass |
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17-150
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement and Third Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Merced Gateway Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approving a Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with FCS International, Inc., and a Third Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement with Gateway Park Development Partners, LLC, for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Merced Gateways commercial project at the northeast and northwest corners of Campus Parkway and Coffee Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with FCS International, Inc., to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Merced Gateway Center in the additional amount of $15,800 (bringing the total contract up to $213,300); and,
B. Approving the Third Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement with Gateway Park Development Partners, LLC, regarding the Environmental Impact Report in the amount of $17,380 (bringing the total | approved | Pass |
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17-145
| 1 | I.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the City of Merced Sewer Master Plan Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a Third Amendment to an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the preparation of a future Sewer Assessment District formation, associated financing options and for other additional tasks, such as further evaluation of the potential expansion of the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF), additional stakeholder meetings, workshops, cost estimates, satellite treatment information, for the City of Merced Sewer Master Plan Update.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $201,650 for the City of Merced Sewer Master Plan Update; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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17-173
| 1 | I.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Maintenance Districts Assessment Ballot Proceeding - Pleasanton Park, Olivewood, Mansionette, and Hansen Park Maintenance Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing an assessment ballot proceeding and setting a public hearing for Monday, June 19, 2017, for the Pleasanton Park, Olivewood, Mansionette, and Hansen Park Maintenance Districts, to obtain property owner approval in advance of increase in annual levy assessments.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2017-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing an assessment ballot proceeding for the Pleasanton Park, Olivewood, Mansionette, and Hansen Park Maintenance Districts, and;
B. Setting the public hearing for Monday, June 19, 2017, to obtain property owner approval prior to increase in annual assessment levy to cover operation and maintenance costs to each identified District, and;
C. Approving a supplemental budget appropriation from the Unreserved Fund Balance of the General Fund in the amount not to exceed $1,900, to cove | approved | Pass |
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17-183
| 1 | I.20. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading: Ordinance No. 2474 Amending Section 15.24.110 of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Specific Pollutant Limitations and Local Industrial Discharge Limitations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2474 which will amend Municipal Code Section 15.24.110 to Lower the City’s Existing Specific Pollutant Limitations and Local Industrial Discharge Limitations For Arsenic, Copper and Zinc.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2474, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending section 15.24.110, “Specific Pollutant Limitations,” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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17-136
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Conditions #8 and #17 of Planning Commission Resolution #3077 for Conditional Use Permit #1216 for Merced Poker Room at 1459 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
REPORT IN BRIEF
This is an appeal of Conditions #8 and #17 of Planning Commission Resolution #3077 regarding the number of tables allowed to be present within the card room facility.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2017-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, denying an appeal by Jarhett Blonien on behalf of Tongtoua Yang concerning Conditions #8 and #17 of Planning Commission Resolution #3077 approving Conditional Use Permit #1216. | approved | Pass |
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17-120
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2017 Annual Action Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public hearing for Adoption of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] 2017 Annual Action Plan and approval of a Resolution for submission to HUD.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2017-19, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the 2017-2018 HUD Annual Action Plan, certifying compliance with the requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, and authorizing staff to submit all approved documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to submit the application; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on acceptance of the grant; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the SF 424 and HUD Certificates documents required to be submitted with t | approved | Pass |
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17-105
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Request to Name the Splash Pad in Stephen Leonard Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to name splash pad in Stephen Leonard Park after Marci Stenberg.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion approving the recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission/Selection Committee to name the splash pad in Stephen Leonard Park after Marci Stenberg. | approved | Pass |
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17-181
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Citizens’ Oversight Committee - Measure V Appointment
REPORT IN BRIEF
Nomination for appointment to the Measure V Transportation Expenditure Plan - Citizens Oversight Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion nominating a member to the City of Merced seat on the Citizens' Oversight - Measure V Committee. | approved | Pass |
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