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20-497
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9, Name of Case: Travis Lawrie v. City of Merced; 20CV-02335 | | |
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20-495
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Employee Organizations: Merced Police Officers’ Association (MPOA). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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20-452
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager Stephanie Dietz; Unrepresented Management AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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20-496
| 1 | B.4. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: Surface Water Purchase, Merced, CA; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, Interim City Manager, City of Merced; Negotiating Parties: Merced Irrigation District and City of Merced and; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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20-511
| 1 | B.5. | | 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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20-501
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Volunteer of the Year Awards
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Members nominated a volunteer within their district and the Mayor nominated one at-large volunteer to highlight those who have given back to their community. | | |
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20-500
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation will be presented. | | |
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20-488
| 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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20-477
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of August 2020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $33,000 and of Public Works contracts under $71,862. | approved | Pass |
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20-447
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 17 and 24, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
For information only. | approved | Pass |
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20-483
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: 2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept and file the 2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the 2020 Local Biennial Notice; and, directing staff to return the amended Conflict of Interest Code within 90 days of this date for final adoption by City Council. | approved | Pass |
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20-425
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the 2020/2021 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $86,853 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approves and accepts $86,853 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for the Highway 59 and 16th Street Right Turn Channelization project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-57, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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20-474
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Selection of the Highway 59 and 16th Street Turn Channelization as the Eligible Roadway Project and Submittal of 2019/2020 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds Claim Form in the Amount of $77,731 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to Fund a Portion of the Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Selects the Highway 59 and 16th Street Right Turn Channelization project and authorizes staff to complete the FY 2019/2020 Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) Claim Form in the amount of $77,731 for submittal to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting the Highway 59 Right Turn Channelization project; and,
B. Directing staff to complete the 2019-2020 RSTP claim form by listing the selected project and corresponding project costs; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2020-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the City Manager to file the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds claim for Fiscal Year 2019- | approved | Pass |
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20-445
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Addendum to the Existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Merced and Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) for Police Services in the District’s Four (4) High Schools for a Term of Three Years, Fiscal Year 2019 - 2022, with an Option to Extend the Term for One Additional Year
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests council approval of an addendum to the existing MOU between Merced Union High School District and the City of Merced temporarily reducing Police Services at the District’s four (4) high schools.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the addendum to the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and Merced Union High School District to provide police services in the District’s four high schools; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the 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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20-449
| 1 | I.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Standardize Equipment and Authorize the Purchase of New Police Department Radio Communications Equipment in the Amount Not to Exceed $180,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the purchase of new Motorola radio communications equipment up to a not to exceed amount of $180,000 and waiving the competitive bidding requirement to purchase from a single vendor/brand to allow for the standardization of equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to standardization; and,
B. Approving the purchase of Motorola brand communications equipment and accessories through J’s Communications, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $180,000. | approved | Pass |
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20-455
| 1 | I.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Merced Community College District Contract for the Professional Services of a Police Administrator for the 2020/21 Fiscal Year in the Amount of $234,554.44
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced Community College District for police administrative services at the District’s campuses.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and the Merced Community College District to provide police services in the District’s campuses; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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20-419
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Considers a Lease Agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center with Restorative Justice League for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional Term of Two Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center to Restorative Justice League for afterschool youth programming.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the contract with Restorative Justice League for afterschool youth programming at the Central Youth Center. | approved | Pass |
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20-418
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Allow Interested Persons to be Heard Prior to the Submittal of an Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $2,000,000 for Financing Through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the Childs Court Apartments - Childs and B Street Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Affordable Housing Project and Adopting City Council Resolution 2020-49 Approving a Conditional Commitment of HUD 108 Loan Guarantee Funds, Authorizing the Loan Guarantee Application Submittal to HUD, and Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to Execute and Make Minor Modifications as Necessary on Behalf of the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
A continued Public Hearing to allow interested persons to be heard prior to the submittal of an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $2,000,000 for financing through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the Childs Court Apartments - Childs and B Street Affordable Housing Transit Oriented Development | approved | Pass |
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20-494
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period to Hire a Temporary Payroll Supervisor to Fill a Critical Need in the Finance Department Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Joni Vierra as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Payroll Supervisor under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective September 14, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-58, 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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20-484
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Appointment to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission for District 5
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the appointment of an individual to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission for District 5.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing one individual to City Council District 5 to the Citizens’ Stipend Setting Commission. | approved | Pass |
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20-485
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings During COVID-19 and Guidance for Other City Boards and Commissions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discuss the format of City Council, Board, and Commission Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council, Board, and Commission Meetings. | | |
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20-486
| 1 | L.3. | | 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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20-487
| 1 | L.4. | | 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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