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Meeting date/time:
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12/2/2019
6:00 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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19-708
| 1 | E.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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19-704
| 1 | E.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of November 2019
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $32,000 and of Public Works contracts under $70,939. | approved | Pass |
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19-717
| 1 | E.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2019
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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19-710
| 1 | E.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of November 4, 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 November 4, 2019. | approved | Pass |
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19-668
| 1 | E.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Quad Knopf in the Amount of $96,991 for the Preparation of the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a professional services agreement with Quad Knopf in the amount of $96,991 for the preparation of the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Update.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a professional services agreement with Quad Knopf (DBA “QK”) in the amount of $96,991 for the preparation of the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Update and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the documents. | approved | Pass |
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19-676
| 1 | E.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Westamerica Bank for 6,100 Square-Feet Located at 1801 M Street Starting at $1.25 Per Square Foot for Three (3) Years and an Option for a Three (3) Year Extension
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement between the City of Merced and Westamerica Bank, located at the Merced Center Parking Garage (1801 M Street) for three (3)years and one (1) option for a three (3)year extension.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and Westamerica Bank and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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19-602
| 1 | E.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the Amount of $100,356 for Wastewater Collection System Hydraulic Model Conversion and Update, Flow Data Analysis/Input, Model Recalibration and South Trunk Sewer Service Alternatives Analysis, and Waive of Competitive Bidding Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for Professional Services, and approving an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $100,356, for wastewater collection system hydraulic model conversion and update, flow data analysis/Input, model recalibration and south trunk sewer service alternatives analysis.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waving City’s competitive requirements as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.120 for the procurement of Professional Services; and,
B. Approving a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $100,356 for Wastewater Collection System | approved | Pass |
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19-705
| 1 | E.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc., in the Additional Amount of $29,750 and the Total not to Exceed the Contracted Amount of $59,500 to Conduct a Feasibility Survey Regarding Potential 2020 Ballot Measures
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc., for an additional amount of $29,750 and the Total Contracted Amount not to exceed $59,500 to conduct a feasibility survey regarding the potential 2020 ballot measures.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $29,750 related to the potential 2020 ballot measures feasibility survey; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $29,750 from Fund 061-Measure C unreserved fund balance to the Professional Service account to provide funding for the amended agreement;
D. Providing staff direction on areas within t | approved | Pass |
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19-675
| 1 | E.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funding in the Amount of $1,000 for FY 2020 Merced County First 5 Community Engagement Event Sponsorship Program for Tiny Tots Santa’s Workshop
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting grant funding in the amount of $1,000 from Merced County First 5 for Santa’s Workshop.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from Merced County First 5 and increasing revenue in account 024-1226-360-02-01 - Creative Skills-Contributions and Donations in the amount of $1,000; and,
B. Appropriating the same to account 024-1226-542-29-00; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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19-685
| 1 | E.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funding in the Amount of $1,000 from FY 2019 Merced County First 5 Merced County Community Engagement Event Sponsorship Program for the Applegate Park Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas Event
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $1,000 from Merced County First Five for the Applegate Park Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas event.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from Merced County First Five and increasing revenue in account 024-1254-360-02-01 - Zoo Special Events (Contributions and Donations) in the amount of $1,000; and,
B. Appropriating $1,000 to account 024-1254-542-29-00 - Zoo Special Events (Supplies and Services); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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19-725
| 1 | E.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance for Sign/Zoning Ordinance Amendment #19-04 Regarding Various Additions and Modifications to the City’s Requirements for Signs
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance for Sign/Zoning Ordinance Amendment #19-04 regarding various additions and modifications to the City’s requirements for signs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2508, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 20.62, “Signs” of the Merced Municipal Code and Chapter 17.36, “Signs” of the Merced Municipal Code, including Article I-Definitions, Article II-General Regulations, Article III-Regulations for North Merced, and Article IV-Regulations for Downtown. | approved | Pass |
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19-724
| 1 | E.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 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 of park hours and update of 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. | approved | Pass |
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19-674
| 1 | F.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to Consider the Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $12,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of the Gateway Terrace II Project, Located at 13th and K Streets (APN 031-323-002)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests the City Council to conduct a TEFRA Public Hearing and consider adopting a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate amount not to exceed $12,000,000 on behalf of the Merced Gateway Investors II, L.P. for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the Gateway Terrace II Project. The City will not have any financial or legal obligations for the tax exempt status of the bonds, the debt service on the bonds, or for any other matter related to the proposed bonds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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19-716
| 1 | G.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Review of Council Directed Variations of Scenario 3 of the Draft Report of the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., Approval of the Report and Request to Set a Public Hearing for March 2, 2020, Following the Proposition 218 Notification
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation of Variations of Scenario 3 per Council Direction and the Draft Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study Report; and,
B. Selecting a Version of Scenario 3 and specifying with OR without an additional third party litter abatement funding; and,
C. Authorizing staff to proceed with the Public Notification process following Proposition 218 guidelines; and,
D. Setting a Public Hearing for March 2, 2020, at 6:00 PM to approve the amended rates. | approved | Pass |
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19-584
| 1 | G.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Report Overview and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Merced Groundwater Basin
REPORT IN BRIEF
Report on the Merced Groundwater Sustainability Plan and consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Merced Groundwater Basin.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2019-81, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing execution of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Merced Groundwater Basin. | approved | Pass |
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19-720
| 1 | H.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Serratto’s Report and Request to Discuss a Revitalization Pilot Program for the Loughborough Neighborhood
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Serratto will give a report on the feedback he received from his Town Hall and present ideas for a possible revitalization pilot program.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction for possible next steps. | approved | Pass |
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19-681
| 1 | H.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | | |
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19-682
| 1 | H.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: 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. | | |
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