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Meeting date/time:
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6/1/2020
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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20-267
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carrigan; Employee Organization: International Association of Fire Fighters. AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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20-266
| 1 | B.2. | | 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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19-756
| 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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20-236
| 1 | H.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of May 2020
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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20-275
| 1 | H.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $359,047 from the Unencumbered, Unreserved General Fund Balance for the Approved FLSA Settlement Costs with International Fire Fighters Association, Local #1479
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $359,047 from the unencumbered, unreserved General Fund balance to cover the approved FLSA Settlement costs with Fire Fighters Local.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $359,047 from the unencumbered, unreserved General Fund balance to cover the approved Settlement costs with International Fire Fighters Association, Local#1479; and
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments necessary and distribute the payments as indicated in the settlement agreement. | approved | Pass |
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20-243
| 1 | H.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of 3-Year Agreement with Granicus, LLC for Agenda Management and Workflow, Board and Commission Management, and Webstreaming Services in a Total Amount not to Exceed $101,784.26
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a 3-year agreement with Granicus, LLC. for automating agenda workflow, minutes, board and commission management and webstreaming services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a 3-year agreement with Granicus LLC. for agenda management and workflow, board and commission management, and webstreaming services in a total amount not to exceed $101,784.26; and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-245
| 1 | H.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Distribution of the 2020 Wahnetta Hall Trust Funds in the Amount of $6,337 to the Sole Applicant Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced to Operate and Maintain a Mini Train in Applegate Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Wahnetta Hall Trust Funds application of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced in the amount of $6,337 to be used to operate and maintain the train at Kiddieland in Applegate Park.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an allocation of the 2020 Wahnetta Hall Trust funds of $6,337 to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced; and,
B. Authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $221 from the unreserved fund balance of Fund 795 - Wahnetta Hall Trust Fund to account 795-1903-592-29-00; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-251
| 1 | H.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Fire Fighters, Local 1479 (Fire) for the Term of January 1, 2020 until June 30, 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with Merced Fire Fighters, Local 1479 (Fire) for the term January 1, 2020 until June 30, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2020-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Memorandum of Understanding with the International Fire Fighters Association Local #1479; and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-208
| 1 | H.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Ameripride Uniform Services, Inc., in the Annual Amount of $65,592 for Uniform Rental and Cleaning Services of Work Apparel and Miscellaneous Items for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2020 Through June 30, 2022, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with Ameripride Uniform Services, Inc., in the annual amount of $65,592 for uniform rental and cleaning services of work apparel and miscellaneous items for the Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the agreement for professional services with Ameripride Uniform Services, Inc., in the annual amount of $65,592 for uniform rental and cleaning services of work apparel and miscellaneous items for a period of two-years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods; and,
B. Approving future amendments to adjust the number of uniforms and miscellaneous items provided based on staffing levels, or ch | approved | Pass |
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20-247
| 1 | H.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Special Tax Rates for Community Facilities (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting the Annual Special Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2020-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, acting as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, authorizing the establishment of an annual special tax for said district for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. | approved | Pass |
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20-250
| 1 | H.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Two Separate Agreements for the Harvesting and Brokerage of Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application Crops with McLaughlin Hay Service, Inc., in the Annual Amount of $250,000 for Harvesting Services and San Joaquin Hay Grower’s Association for Brokerage Services; Each Agreement for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning June 1, 2020 Through May 31, 2022, with an Option to Extend the Agreements for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two separate agreements, one with McLaughlin Hay Service, Inc., in the amount of $250,000, for harvesting services and the other with San Joaquin Hay Grower’s Association for brokerage services of Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application fodder crops.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the agreement for harvesting services with McLaughlin Hay Service, Inc., for the harvesting of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Land Application Area fodder crops; and,
B. Approving the agreement for brokerage services with San Joaquin Valley Hay Grower’s Association for the brokerage o | approved | Pass |
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20-259
| 1 | H.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 17.64, “Electric Vehicle Charging Systems,” to the Merced Municipal Code, Including Definitions, Permitting Process and Installation Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading to add Section 17.64 of Merced Municipal Code. Sections 17.64.010 Definitions, 17-64.020 Permitting Process, and 17.64.030 Installation Requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2515, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Chapter 17.064, "Electric Vehicle Charging Systems" of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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20-270
| 1 | H.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Terminating the Local Emergency Declared by the Director of Emergency Services on March 13, 2020 Pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Chapter 8.20
REPORT IN BRIEF
Asking the City Council to Terminate the Local Emergency Declared by the Director of Emergency Services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Declared by the Director of Emergency Services on March 13, 2020 Pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Chapter 8.20. | approved | Pass |
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20-237
| 1 | H.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Measure V Regional Project Funding Agreements with Merced County Association of Governments to Receive Measure V Funds for the Highway 59 Widening Phase 1 (Agreement No. 20180913SD_L) and Highway 59 Black Rascal Bridge Project (Agreement No. 20180913SD_M)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorizing a Measure V Regional Funding Agreements with Merced County Association of Governments to receive Measure V Regional funds for the Highway 59 Widening Phase 1 and Highway 59 Black Rascal Bridge Projects.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Measure V Regional Funding Agreement for the Highway 59 Widening Phase 1; and,
B. Approving the Measure V Regional Funding Agreement for the Highway 59 Black Rascal Bridge Project, with Merced County Association of Governments; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash for expenditures until City receives reimbursement funds; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-262
| 1 | I.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation No. 20-01 for the Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a Sewer Lift Station Easement, Temporary Construction Access Easement, and a Public Utilities Easement Generally Located at the West End of the Property Located at 1610 West 16th Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Continue the public hearing to July 20, 2020, for a request to vacate a 908-square-foot sewer lift station easement, a 980-square-foot temporary construction easement for the sewer lift station, and a 2,791-square-foot public utilities easement generally located on the west end of the property located at 1610 West 16th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Open the continued Public Hearing and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the meeting of July 20, 2020. | approved | Pass |
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20-242
| 1 | I.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Affords the Interested Public an Opportunity to Provide Input on the Content of the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority and the Parking Authority Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to afford the interested public an opportunity to provide input on the content of the 2020-21 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, and Parking Authority Proposed Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority - It is recommended that the City Council/Authorities conduct the Public Hearing and provide direction to the City Manager on the content of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget; and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the June 15, 2020 Council Meeting. | approved | Pass |
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20-238
| 1 | J.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Appeal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1238 and Site Plan Review #455 Which Would Allow the Construction of a Mixed-Use Development, Including 218 Apartments, Approximately 22,000 s.f. of Retail Commercial Space, and Approximately 14,000 s.f. of Office Space on a 5.94-Acre Parcel Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP #1238) and Site Plan Review #455.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Providing direction to approve or disapprove Environmental Review #19-37 (Mitigated Negative Declaration) for Conditional Use Permit #1238 and Environmental Review #20-05 (CEQA Section 15162 Findings) for Site Plan Review #455.
B. Providing direction to staff regarding findings to grant or deny the appeal, with or without prejudice. | approved | Pass |
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20-269
| 1 | J.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Temporarily Supplementing and Modifying Municipal Code Chapter 12.36, Restaurant Encroachment Permits, to Expand Outdoor Seating and Providing Staff Direction on Other Options and the Phasing of Those Options to Expand Outdoor Seating
REPORT IN BRIEF
The proposed Resolution allows for supplemental and modified changes to the City’s Restaurant Encroachment Permit ordinance allowing restaurants and other food and beverage serving establishments to use City right-of-way to expand seating capacity.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, supplementing the existing municipal code Chapter 12.36 of the Merced Municipal Code (Restaurant Encroachment Permits) to allow for additional outdoor seating;
B. Providing additional direction to staff on suggested phasing to expand outdoor seating for future City Council adoption and implementation; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-268
| 1 | J.3. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Provide Staff Direction on Project Funding Proposals Received for Program Year 2019-2020 HUD Annual Action Plan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funding; and Authorize Staff to Begin Negotiating Contracts for Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers project applications for the prevention, preparation, and response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus that were submitted by community non-profit organizations for use of the additional HUD CDBG-CV funds amended into the Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan; and requests direction from the City Council on which proposals to approve and fund. Also considers an expedited contractual approval process to allow services to be implemented as quickly as possible, pending HUD approval and required environmental clearances.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Identifying and Approving submitted funding request applications for CDBG-CV and CDBG project funding for the Prevention of, Preparation for, and Response to the COVID-19 Coronaviru | approved | Pass |
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20-231
| 1 | J.4. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report - Allows for Public Input on Various Maintenance Districts’ Engineer’s Reports and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 During the Public Meeting
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers public input on the various Maintenance Districts’ budgets during the public meeting, without taking action on the determination of assessment levy until the close of the public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion seeking public input on the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Maintenance Districts’ budgets, without taking action until the public hearing is closed on June 15, 2020. | | |
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20-263
| 1 | J.5. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Sub-Committee Report on Efforts Regarding a Possible Eviction Moratorium
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Pro Tempore Serratto and Council Member Echevarria make up the Council Sub-Committee tasked with researching ideas and issues surrounding evictions and certain restrictions within California related to COVID-19. This item allows for a report of their findings and recommendations moving forward.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on recommendations related to a possible Eviction Moratorium. | approved | Pass |
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20-227
| 1 | K.1. | | 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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20-228
| 1 | K.2. | | 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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