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Meeting date/time:
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4/2/2018
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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18-154
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (1) case | | |
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18-158
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: 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 | | |
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18-159
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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18-172
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Adult Education Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Steve Hobbs Merced Adult School Principal. | | |
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18-156
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Chee Yang, Valley Crisis Center | | |
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18-134
| 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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18-153
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $30,000 and of Public Works contracts under $67,779.
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 FY 2017-2018 threshold of $67,779.00, and Chapter 3.04.080 - 3.04.110 of the Merced Municipal Code to execute Non-Public Works contracts under the adjusted FY 2017-2018 threshold of $30,000.00, the contracts listed on the attached table were entered into by the City. | approved | Pass |
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18-117
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only-Bicycle Advisory Commission Minutes of December 12, 2017
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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18-130
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of February 21, 2018
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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18-176
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Traffic Committee Minutes of January 9, 2018
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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18-155
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018 and March 8, 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 March 5, 2018 and March 8, 2018. | approved | Pass |
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18-164
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Resolution Implementing Local Business Preference Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Resolution implementing a policy that allows for a 5% local preference when purchasing goods and services from vendors.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting a Local Business Preference Policy. | approved | Pass |
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18-174
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Tait Environmental Services, Inc., for a Commodities Flow Study and a Community Risk Assessment Plan and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement Which May Be Waived For Professional Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two agreements for professional services with Tait Environmental Services, Inc., for a Commodities Flow Study and a Community Risk Assessment Plan. The work will be paid for by Cal OES Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Program grant funds ($55,000) that the City Council accepted on October 16, 2017. Also considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement as the work being performed is a professional service.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement for $29,694 with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a Commodities Flow Study; and,
B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement for $14,951 with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a Community Risk Assessment Plan; and,
C. Waiving the Competitive Bidding | approved | Pass |
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18-150
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request to Set a Public Hearing for the 2018 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request to set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 16, 2018, to consider the 2018 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing for Monday, April 16, 2018, to consider the Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan. | approved | Pass |
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18-121
| 1 | I.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Funding From the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Incentive Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $86,749.65 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to reimburse the City for the purchase of electric vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant award and increasing the revenue budget in account 001-1002-324.02-00 by $86,749.65; and,
B. Appropriating the same to 001-1002-523.43-00; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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18-148
| 1 | I.15. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure for Youth Sports Parade
REPORT IN BRIEF
Street closure request for the Youth Sports Parade on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street, from “G” Street to “O” Street, including side streets, and “O” Street from W. Main Street to W. 21st Street, as requested by Merced Golden Lions for the Youth Sports Parade on Saturday, April 14, 2018. 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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17-545
| 1 | I.16. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1 - Final Map 5358
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approval of Final Map #5358, generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (extended), and the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1, along with a Deferred Improvement Agreement for a traffic signal and bike path.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2018-16, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5358); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1; and,
C. Approving the Deferred Improvement Agreement for the deferral of certain improvements related to Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 1, between the City of Merced and Stonefield Home, Inc.; and,
D. Approving a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Merced and Stonefield Home, Inc. for the installation of a traffic signal at Cardella Road and M S | approved | Pass |
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17-548
| 1 | I.17. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2 - Final Map 5359
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approval of Final Map #5359 for Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2, generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (extended).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2018-17, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5359); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for “Bellevue Ranch West, Village 12, Phase 2,” between the City of Merced and Stonefield Home, Inc., (property owner); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement. | approved | Pass |
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18-118
| 1 | I.18. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Street Closure Request #18-05 for the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host the Second Annual Merced Cowboy/Vaquero 5-Kilometer and Kids’ Half-Mile Runs
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider a request for the use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Saturday, May 19, 2018, for a 5K and Half-Mile runs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of W. Main Street (between H and Q Streets), Q Street (between W. Main and W. 19th Streets), W. 19th Street (between Q and O Streets) O Street (between W. 19th and W. 21st Streets), W. 21st Street (between O and Q Streets) Q Street (between W. 21st and W. 23rd Streets), W. 23rd Street (between Q and H Streets), H Street (between W. 23rd and W. 21st Streets), W. 21st Street (between H and I Streets), I Street (between W. 21st and W. 19th Streets), W. 19th Street (between I and H Streets), H Street (between W. 19th and W. Main Streets), and the use of Bob Hart Square, as detailed in the staff report. The event will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (event time from 7:30 | approved | Pass |
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17-590
| 1 | I.19. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Improvement Maintenance Agreement within State Highway Right of Way on Route 59 within the City of Merced for State Highway 59 Multi-Use Path Crossing Project 115047
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approves an agreement with the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, to establish terms and conditions for the City responsibility for the improvements placed within the State Highway right of way on State Route 59, constructed by the ATPL (045) State Highway 59 Multi-use Path Crossing Project 115047.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Improvement Maintenance Agreement, and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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18-096
| 1 | I.20. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 1 Grant for the Construction Phase of the Highway 59 Multi-Use Pathway Crossing Project 115047
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consideration of acceptance and appropriation of $834,000.00 in ATP Grant funding for the construction costs associated with the pedestrian crossing project on Highway 59 at the BNSF RR crossing.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant revenue from ATP (Caltrans) for construction cost associated with the pedestrian crossing project on Highway 59 at the BNSF RR crossing; increasing revenue account 450-1104-321-17-00, Proj 115047 in the amount of $834,000; and,
B. Appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00- Project 115047 Highway 59 Multi Use Pathway Crossing; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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17-641
| 1 | I.21. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Agreement for Use of Easement with Porges Properties 1, LLC, a California Limited Company for a Proposed Prime Shine Car Wash on 16th Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the Agreement for Use of Easement with the property owner to allow certain private improvements, as specified in the attached agreement, to be installed on the existing City easement for a future development project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Agreement for Use of Easement with Porges Properties 1, LLC, a California Limited Company; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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17-490
| 1 | I.22. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award Bid to Rolfe Construction Company for the B Street Sewer Main Replacement Project 116013
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract to Rolfe Construction in the amount of $811,785.00 for the replacement of sewer main along B Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the B Street Sewer Main Replacement Project 116013 to Rolfe Construction Company of Atwater, Ca, in the amount of $811,785.00; 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; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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18-132
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement between the City of Merced and Merced Main Street Association in the Amount of $60,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
REPORT IN BRIEF
Agreement between the City of Merced and Merced Main Street Association to provide services to the Downtown Business Improvement Area during Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement with the Merced Main Street Association for Downtown Services for 2017-2018 in the amount of $60,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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18-141
| 1 | I.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Update to the City’s Investment Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an update to the City’s Investment Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Investment Policy. | approved | Pass |
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18-138
| 1 | I.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Revenue Stabilization Fund Policy and Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting the Revenue Stabilization Fund Policy and Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2018-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Revenue Stabilization Fund Policy; and
B. Adopting Resolution 2018-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Merced, California, adopting Economic Development Opportunity Fund Policy. | approved | Pass |
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18-135
| 1 | I.14. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Accept and Appropriate Donated Funds for Police K9 Unit
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept private person donations from Mary Allison ($100, unspecified), North Merced Rotary ($1,000 for Safe Kids ID), John Bankson $2,000 (for K9), and William/Jung Purcell ($100, unspecified) and appropriate to specified accounts.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting donations totaling $3,200 for the Police Department and Police K9 Unit; and,
B. Increasing Police Revenue Account #001-1001-360.02-01, “Contributions and Donations,” in the amount of $3,200 and appropriating to expense accounts: $1,000 to 001-1037-522.29-00 (Public Relations), and $2,200 to 001-1027-522.29-00 (K9). | approved | Pass |
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18-142
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Repeal of Regional Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider the repeal of the Regional Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance (Merced Municipal Code Chapter 17.64).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance No. 2487, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Repealing Chapter 17.64 of the Merced Municipal Code relating to the Regional Transportation Impact Fees. | continued | Pass |
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18-166
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period to Hire a Temporary Dispatcher Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Lisa Linares as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Temporary Dispatcher under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective April 5, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2018-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving an exception to the CALPERS 180-day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224. | approved | Pass |
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18-149
| 1 | K.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: 2017 California Housing Legislative Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Belluomini requested that staff provide the Council with a presentation on the 15 housing bills signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Staff has attached a detailed overview of the new housing legislation and will present a summary to the Council as requested. | | |
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18-128
| 1 | K.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of Ballot Proceeding Voting Results for the Northwood Village, East College Homes, Moss Landing, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts; Approval of Annual Increase in Assessment Levy to the Moss Landing Maintenance District and Approval of No Increases to the Northwood Village, East College Homes and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Acceptance of ballot results on the proposed increase in annual assessment levy to property owners in the Northwood Village, East College Homes, Moss Landing, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts. Approves an annual increase in assessment levy to the Moss Landing Maintenance District; subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments and approves no increase in annual assessment levies to Northwood Village, East College Homes, and Ridgeview Meadows Maintenance Districts with the previous year’s annual assessment remaining in effect.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting assessment ballot proceeding results for the Northwood Village, East College Homes, Moss Landing, and Ri | approved | Pass |
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18-127
| 1 | K.4. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Sewer Master Plan Discussion
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeks Council direction on finalizing the draft Sewer Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on finalization of the draft Sewer Master Plan, provide approval to begin the CEQA environmental process, and direct staff to explore financing options to support the construction of the plan. | approved | Pass |
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18-165
| 1 | L.1. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request to Discontinue all Work on an Ordinance for Meeting Decorum and Conduct
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Council’s request to have staff discontinue all work in drafting an ordinance regarding decorum and conduct at Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to discontinue all work related to a decorum and conduct ordinance for Council Meetings. | approved | Pass |
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18-173
| 1 | L.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: City Council Downtown Subcommittee
REPORT IN BRIEF
This item is in response to Mayor Pro-Tempore McLeod’s request to discuss the formation of a Council subcommittee to meet with other local municipalities with successful downtown areas.
RECOMMENDATION
Select Council subcommittee and direct staff as needed. | | |
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