Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/7/2017 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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17-388 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: Finance Officer; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957   Action details Not available
17-402 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Director, Economic Development; Negotiating Parties: Kevin Crawford representing McClatchey Newspapers Inc. and City of Merced and; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment   Action details Not available
17-385 1F.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - National Health Center Week REPORT IN BRIEF Presented to Tony Weber and Jennifer Henson, Golden Valley Health Centers.   Action details Video Video
17-393 1F.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Outgoing City Commission Members REPORT IN BRIEF Certificates for City Board, Committee, or Commission Members who have completed their terms.   Action details Video Video
17-399 1F.3. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Outgoing Youth Council Members REPORT IN BRIEF Certificates for Youth Council Members who are going away to college.   Action details Video Video
17-269 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
17-401 1I.2. 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 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 threshold of $29,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-262 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Agreement Between Merced College and Merced Fire Department to Provide In-House Fire Technology Instruction REPORT IN BRIEF Agreement between Merced College and the Merced Fire Department to enable City of Merced Fire Department personnel to concurrently earn college credit and certificates in fire related subject matter. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Increasing revenue account number 001-0901-360.01-01 by $7,600, and; B. Appropriating $7,600 in the training account number 001-0901-522.20-00, and; C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the Agreement between Merced College and the Fire Department.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-387 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Petition to Annex into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) and Approval of a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement to Cover the Costs of the Annexation for the University Village Merced - Lake Project REPORT IN BRIEF Accept Petition to annex into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) from Fagundes Dairy and CBCP Assets, LLC and approve a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement to cover the costs of annexing into CFD No. 2003 for a property located on the south side of Yosemite Avenue at Lake Road (University Village Merced - Lake). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2017-42, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement for Commercial Development between the City of Merced and University Village Merced, LLC, Fagundes Dairy, a General Partnership, and CBCP Assets, LLC; and, B. Accepting the Petitions for the Initiation of Proceedings for Establishment of a Community Facilities District from Fagundes Dairy, a General PartnershapprovedPass Action details Not available
17-373 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Renewal of the Merced Regional Airport Agricultural Ground Lease REPORT IN BRIEF Considers Renewing an Agricultural Ground Lease at Merced Regional Airport with John Gurr. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving as recommended by the Regional Airport Authority; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-392 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of July 5, 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 July 5, 2017.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
17-341 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Selection of Three Street Improvement Projects for the 2016/2017 Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange Funds; Authorization to Submit the Required Claim Form REPORT IN BRIEF Selects three street improvement projects to be funded by Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds and authorizes filing of the FY 2016/2017 Claim Form. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Selecting “N Street - 8th Street to Childs Avenue”, “Yosemite Avenue and San Augustine”, and “HWY 59 and 16th Street Improvements” to be completed utilizing the FY 2016-2017 RSTP Exchange Funds; and, B. Directing staff to complete the 2016-2017 RSTP Claim Form by listing the selected projects and corresponding project costs; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2017-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to file the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds claim for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and, D. Authorizing the Interim Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustapprovedPass Action details Video Video
17-296 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Javier Rodriguez, DBA Viajes California for Office Space in the Merced Transportation Center REPORT IN BRIEF Authorize the City to enter into a lease agreement with Javier Rodriguez for 330 square feet of office space and use of the common area facilities located at the Merced Transportation Center, 710 West 16th Street. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Lease Agreement between Javier Rodriguez, a sole proprietor, doing business as Viajes California and the City of Merced; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
17-298 1J.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment #15-03, Zone Change #422, Establishment of Planned Development (P-D) #74, and Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Development of a 601,127-Square-Foot Retail Shopping Center, 178 Apartments, and a Fire Station on 77 Acres Located at the Northeast and Southeast Corners of Campus Parkway and Coffee Street REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council is being asked to consider various actions, including the certification of an Environmental Impact Report, to approve the future construction of a 601,127-square-foot regional shopping center (including retail, restaurants, a hotel, gas station, etc.), 178 multi-family units, and a fire station site on 77 acres, bounded by Gerard Avenue, Coffee Street, Mission Avenue, and Pluim Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2017-43, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring Program, and certifying the Final EnvironmenapprovedPass Action details Video Video
17-356 1J.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Amended Department of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2017 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Public hearing for Adoption of the Amended 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- 41, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the 2017 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 or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents to submit the application; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents on acceptance of the grant; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to sign approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-367 1J.3. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing - Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Regarding the Facilitation of Bond Sales by the Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Gateway Terrace II Project REPORT IN BRIEF Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed issuance of revenue bonds to Merced Gateway Investors II, LP for the construction of a 50-Unit low income multi-family apartment complex at 13th and K Streets in Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2017- 40 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Gateway Terrace II Apartments; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-383 1K.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: City of Merced Legislative Platform 2017-18 REPORT IN BRIEF Approve City of Merced Legislative Platform for 2017-18. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the City of Merced Legislative Platform for 2017-18.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17-398 1K.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement and Lease Agreement Between the McClatchy Newspaper, Inc., and the City of Merced for the Property at 3033 North G Street REPORT IN BRIEF Agreement to purchase the Merced Sun-Star property from McClatchy Newspaper, Inc. for $1.62 million for use as a future Police Headquarters, and rent the facility back to McClatchy for one-year. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving transfers from Public Facilities Financing Fees-Police in the amount of $816,000 from Fund 47 and $816,000 from Fund 57 to Fund 449; and, B. Appropriating the same to Project #116040 New Police Headquarters; and, C. Approving the Purchase and Sales Agreement and associated Lease Agreement between the City of Merced and McClatchy Newspapers, Inc.; and, D. Authorizing payment to the current owner, McClatchy Newspapers, Inc.; and, E. Authorizing payment of all fees associated with the property acquisition, i.e., document recording, escrow fees, deposit, parcel reconveyance; and, F. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to executeapprovedPass Action details Video Video