18-497
| 1 | B.1. | | Study Session Item | SUBJECT: Tax Exempt Trust 115 for Pension Study Session
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provide Study Session for a Tax Exempt Trust 115 for Pension. | | |
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18-541
| 1 | E.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition for Merced Art Hop
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Murphy will present a certificate of recognition to a representative of the Merced Art Hop for their 10 Years of providing Art Events in the City. | | |
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18-495
| 1 | H.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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18-493
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of September 5, 2018
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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18-522
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 and September 27, 2018
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 September 17, 2018 and September 27, 2018. | approved | Pass |
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18-538
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorize the submittal of a Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the submittal of a grant application for funding from the FEMA FY 2018 AFG program; and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to sign the necessary documents; | approved | Pass |
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18-519
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consider Approval of 2018-19 Regional, State and Federal Legislative Platform
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council is asked to update Regional, State, and Federal Legislative Platform.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting the updated 2018-19 Regional, State and Federal Legislative Platform. | approved | Pass |
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18-419
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the Amount of $11,508 for Well Site Design Services, Project No. 114001
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes a second amendment to the agreement for well design services for a new production water well at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an amendment to an agreement for professional services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $11,508 for engineering design services; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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18-498
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for the Kibby Road Sewer Main Replacement, Project 117020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $556,159 for the Kibby Road Sewer Main Replacement Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the Kibby Road Sewer Main Replacement Project 117020 to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $556,159; and, 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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18-494
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Amendments to Land Secured Financing Policies
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting Amendments to the City’s Land Secured Financing Policies.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Land Secured Financing Policies. | approved | Pass |
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18-505
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $500 in Fund 342 - Fahrens Park Assessment (Debt Service) for Additional Administrative Expense
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a $500 supplemental appropriation to cover administrative fees in the Fahrens Park Debt Service Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $500 from the unappropriated, unreserved fund balance of Fund 342 - Fahrens Park Assessment (Debt Service) to cover administrative fees. | approved | Pass |
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18-515
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure for Veterans Parade
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use of City streets on November 11, 2018 for the Veteran’s Day Parade.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of Calimyrna Avenue from E Main Street to E 18th Street, East Main Street, from “G” Street to Calimyrna Avenue; West Main Street, from “G” to “Canal” Streets; Canal Street from Main to 18th Street and 18th Street from Canal to “M” Street and 18th Street from “M” to “N” Streets.“H”, “I”, “K”, and “N” Streets, from the north and south alleys of West Main Street; Canal Street, from the north alley of West Main Street to Bob Hart Square; and “O” Street, from 18th to 20th Street as requested by Ricky Pal, Merced County Veterans Services for the 2018 Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11, 2018. The street closures will be between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report. | approved | Pass |
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18-520
| 1 | H.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a One-Year Agreement with Merced City School District for Police Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a one-year agreement with the Merced City School District for police services in the District’s four middle schools.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Agreement with the Merced City School District to provide police services in the District’s four middle schools; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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18-517
| 1 | H.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance 2493 Approving General Plan Amendment #18-01
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2493, an Ordinance of the City Council for the City of Merced, California, approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #13 to Planned Development (P-D) #42 changing the land use designation from Park to Single-Family Residential for approximately 5.88 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (extended) and changing the Land Use designation from Single-Family Residential to Park for approximately 5.0 acres of land generally located at the southeast corner of the future Catherine A. Hostetler Boulevard and Freemark Avenue (extended). | approved | Pass |
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18-521
| 1 | H.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance 2494 Amending Zoning Map
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced ordinances.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2494, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the official zoning map by Pre-zoning land generally located at the northwest corner of North Highway 59 and Santa Fe Drive as Thoroughfare Commercial (C-T) and the land generally located at the southwest corner of North Highway 59 and Santa Fe Drive as Light Industrial (I-L). | approved | Pass |
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18-525
| 1 | H.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance 2495 Approving Pre-Annexation Development Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading of previously introduced ordinances.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2495, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Pre-Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Merced and Lou Ann Bianchi for the Highway 59 and Santa Fe Annexation. | approved | Pass |
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18-507
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization of Signing Authority for City Bank Accounts and Local Agency Investment Fund
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider granting the City’s Officers 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 2018-65, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing signature of City checks; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2018-66, 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 2018-02, a Resolution of the City of Merced Public Financing and Economic Development Authority authorizing signature of Authority checks; and,
D. Adopting Resolution PFA 2018-03, 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,
E. Adopting Resolution PA 2018- | approved | Pass |
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18-526
| 1 | H.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Agreement for legal services with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP for the not to exceed amount of $85,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to the agreement for legal services with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung, & Wong, LLP; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the agreement and any necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. | | |
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18-441
| 1 | H.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Fee Agreement with Rutan & Tucker, LLP. to Provide Legal Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Recommends approving a fee agreement with Rutan & Tucker, LLP. to provide legal services on behalf of the City in the case Merced Citizens for Responsible Planning v. City of Merced, et al., for the not to exceed amount of $95,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the fee agreement with Rutan & Tucker; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation of $95,000 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 557- Water System Enterprise to a professional service account 557-1106-532-17-00; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the agreement. | | |
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18-451
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adjustments to Water Rate Charges and Capital Facility Charges Over a Five-Year Period for all Water Rate Customers (Inside City and Outside City); Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.36 “Rates and Charges”; Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.42.050 “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions”
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a Public Hearing to consider approving adjustments to water rates and capital facility charges over a five-year period, through July 1, 2022, for all water rate customers (inside City and outside City); Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.36 of the Merced Municipal Code “Rates and Charges”; Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.42 of the Merced Municipal Code “Water Conservation Levels and Prohibitions.”
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving proposed water rate changes and Capital Facility Charges; and,
B. Adopting a Categorical Exemption; and,
C. Introducing Ordinance 2496, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending various sect | approved | Pass |
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18-537
| 1 | J.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Authority to Pursue an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement Regarding the Former Police Headquarters Site
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is requesting authority from the City Council to begin discussions with Valley Children’s Healthcare for an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement regarding the former Police Headquarters Site.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing staff to pursue an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Valley Children’s Healthcare for the former Police Headquarters Site; and, directing staff to return the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to the City Council for consideration. | approved | Pass |
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18-464
| 1 | J.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Overview of Bellevue Ranch
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will receive an overview of the Bellevue Ranch project and a preview of upcoming changes.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information Only. | | |
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18-539
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Update on Yosemite Avenue Corporation Yard Satellite (Leaf Collection Site)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides a brief overview of the Corporation Yard Satellite facility with reduced scope.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to open the bidding process with the revised/reduced scope. | approved | Pass |
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18-540
| 1 | K.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Considers Approving the Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council is asked to consider approving the second amendment to the employment agreement for the City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the employment agreement with the City Manager/City Clerk; and,
B. Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments | approved | Pass |
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