Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2019 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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19-625 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA); Merced Association of Police Sergeants. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
19-628 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 57; Local 2703; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479; Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
19-627 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6   Action details Not available
19-506 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by a representative of the Merced Fire Department.   Action details Video Video
19-579 1F.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month REPORT IN BRIEF Accepted by a representative from the Merced Fire Department.   Action details Video Video
19-639 1G.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on Young Legislators Program 2019 REPORT IN BRIEF Presented by Diana Westmoreland from State Senator Ana Caballero’s Office.   Action details Video Video
19-640 1G.2. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Update on the Boys and Girls Club and the Summer Camp Program REPORT IN BRIEF Update by Michelle Allison from the Boys and Girls Club.   Action details Video Video
19-569 1J.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
19-616 1J.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 17 and August 21, 2019 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-621 1J.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2019 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 16, 2019.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-565 1J.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution to Implement a Donation and Gift Policy as Part of the City’s Administrative Policies and Procedures REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a Resolution to implement a Donation and Gift Policy for the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2019-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the Donation and Gift Policy.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-567 1J.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of First Technical Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan; and Professional Services Agreement with TDA Consulting, Inc. in the of Amount of $75,735 to prepare the HUD Consolidated Plan, First Year Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development REPORT IN BRIEF Considers reallocation of CDBG Administrative funds to accommodate consulting fees; and, approving the terms and scope of services for a Professional Services Agreement with TDA Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $75,735 to prepare the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, First Year Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for five-year strategic planning and implementation of the City’s CDBG and HOME Programs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a technical amendment to the 2019 HUD Annual Plan in the amount of $75,735, appropriating the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrative funds from Housing AdminapprovedPass Action details Not available
19-580 1J.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Allocation of Fiscal Year 2019/20 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Fund Sub-Grantee Programs and Approval of Agreements with Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project, Merced Rescue Mission, Habitat for Humanity of Stanislaus County, Restore Merced, Inc., and County of Merced for their Respective Programs Previously Approved with the 2019 Annual Action Plan REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing the execution of Community Development Block Grant Sub-Grantee agreements for Sierra Saving Grace and Merced Rescue Mission’s Acquisition/Rehabilitation Programs, Habitat for Humanity of Stanislaus County’s Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, Restore Merced’s Neighborhood Cleanup Program, and County of Merced’s Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicant Program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving agreements for programs identified in the 2019 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the 2019/20 Fiscal Year (Accounts: 018-1301-552.17.00/Professional Services, and 018-1approvedPass Action details Not available
19-312 1J.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Intent to Vacate a 20-Foot Wide Temporary Access Easement Located on Lot 137 within the Summer Creek Subdivision (Vacation 19-02), Generally Located East of McKee Road at Silverstone Drive and Setting a Public Hearing on November 18, 2019, for the Vacation Process REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution to declare the intent to vacate a 20-foot wide temporary access easement located on Lot 137 (APN: 008-450-005) within the Summer Creek Subdivision, generally located east of McKee Road at Silverstone Drive, and setting a public hearing for November 18, 2019, for the vacation process. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2019-66, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate a 20-foot wide temporary access easement on Lot 137 within the Summer Creek Phase Two Subdivision (Vacation #19-02) and setting time and place for Public Hearing.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-594 1J.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Final Map for Moraga of Merced, Unit No. 2 Subdivision - Final Map #5370 for 233 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located on the South Side of Yosemite Avenue, East of Via Moraga REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Final Map #5370 for 233 single-family lots, generally located on the south side of Yosemite Avenue, east of Via Moraga. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Resolution 2019-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Moraga of Merced, Unit No. 2 Subdivision (#5370); and, B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Moraga of Merced, Unit 2 Subdivision; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-593 1J.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Annual Agreement with Merced Zoological Society to Contribute a Minimum of $75,000 from its Total Operating Budget to the City for the Operation of Applegate Park Zoo for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 to Supplement the Zoo Operating Budget REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approval of annual agreement with Merced Zoological Society to supplement Zoo annual operating by at least $75,000 through collecting gate fees, operating gift shop, and holding other fundraisers. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the agreement with the Merced Zoological Society for payment of at least $75,000 (approximately 24%) of the total operating budget at the Zoo and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-619 1J.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning Approximately 0.52 Acres of Land Generally Located on the East Side of McKee Road Approximately 360 Feet South of Yosemite Avenue REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2504, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 0.52 acres of land generally located on the east side of McKee Road, approximately 360 feet south of Yosemite Avenue from R-1-6 to Neighborhood Commercial (C-N).approvedPass Action details Not available
19-633 1J.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Recreation and Parks Commission’s Recommendation to Accept a Donation of a Tile Mosaic Artwork Installation at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) by Monica Modest REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation to accept a donation of a tile mosaic artwork installation at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) from Monica Modest. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Recreation and Park Commission’s recommendation to accept a donation of a tile mosaic artwork installation from Monica Modest, to be placed at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT); and, authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-620 1J.12. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance to Revise Park Hours and Amending Section 14.04.070 - Hours - Permits to Reflect Approved New Park Hours REPORT IN BRIEF Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance revising park hours and updating Code of Ordinances Title 14, Chapter 14.04, Amending Section 14.04.070 - Hours - Permits. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2505, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Section 14.04.070, “Hours - Permit,” of the Merced Municipal Code regarding City parks.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-599 1K.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing Pursuant to the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,000,000, of Which $6,500,000, Will be Allocated for the Golden Valley Health Centers Project in the City of Merced REPORT IN BRIEF Considers conducting a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000, of which approximately $6,550,000 will be allocable to a project in the city for the purpose of financing the acquisition of a practice management system at Golden Valley Heath Centers headquarters located at 737 West Childs Avenue, in the City of Merced, California. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2019-65, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amountapprovedPass Action details Video Video
19-617 1L.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions for Calling a Special Election for March 3, 2020 for the Purpose of Placing Three Ballot Measures Before the Voters to Amend Various Sections of the City of Merced Charter Including Sections 400, 402, 604, and 1051 and Requesting the Merced County Board of Supervisors Consolidate Said Election with the Statewide Primary Election Being Held on the Same Date REPORT IN BRIEF Consideration of Resolutions Calling a March 3, 2020 Special Municipal Election for the purpose of placing three measures on the ballot amending sections 400, 402, 604 and 1051 of the City of Merced Charter and requesting the County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's election with the Statewide Primary Election being held on the same date. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2019-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, calling a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 3, 2020, for the Purpose of Submitting Three Ballot Measures to Amend Various Sections of the City of Merced Charter to the ElectoraapprovedPass Action details Video Video
19-631 1L.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on Property Based Improvement District REPORT IN BRIEF Presentation on establishing a Property Based Improvement District RECOMMENDATION For information-only.   Action details Video Video
19-642 1M.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Council Direction Concerning Hosting Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California which may include Proceeding with a Letter of Intent to Host Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California REPORT IN BRIEF Council to discuss whether or not the City of Merced will direct staff to commit funds, staff, and other resources to host Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California through a Letter of Intent. RECOMMENDATION Provide staff direction on the 2020 Amgen Tour.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-618 1M.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Discussion Regarding Options to Fill Vacancies on the City of Merced Planning Commission and Potential Appointment of Individuals to Fill the Vacancies (2 Vacancies) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers options for appointing individuals to the City of Merced Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Appointing individuals to one, or both of the vacant seats from the list of the qualified applicants either by Council District or At-Large at Council discretion; or, B. Directing staff to schedule a Special Meeting to conduct interviews of Planning Commission applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
19-570 1M.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda REPORT IN BRIEF Provides members of the City Council to request that an item be placed on a future City Council agenda for initial consideration by the City Council.   Action details Video Video
19-571 1M.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: City Council Comments REPORT IN BRIEF Provides an opportunity for the Mayor and/or Council Member(s) to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.   Action details Video Video