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Meeting date/time:
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10/19/2020
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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20-619
| 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): (3) cases | | |
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20-635
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: Interim City Manager; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 | | |
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20-636
| 1 | B.3. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Title: City Manager; AUTHORITY: Government Code 54957. | | |
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20-567
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative of the Merced Fire Department. | | |
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20-610
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative from the Merced Fire IAFF Local 1479. | | |
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20-578
| 1 | G.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Presentation - the Gateway Marketplace Progress Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
A presentation given by Project Manager Eric Pluim.
RECOMMENDATION
For information-Only. | | |
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20-585
| 1 | J.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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20-499
| 1 | J.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Consideration of a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement Between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Healthcare for the 4.54 Acre Parcel Located at 301 W. Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers modifying the terms of the purchase and sale agreement for 301 W. Yosemite Avenue to Valley Children’s Healthcare with the escrow date changing to October 30, 2020 and allowing for 24-months for construction to start.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving the third amendment to purchase and sale agreement between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Healthcare for 301 W. Yosemite Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 231-040-021); and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-558
| 1 | J.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Donate the Reinero’s Sign to the Merced County Historical Society
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers providing staff authorization to donate the Reinero’s Sign to the Merced County Historical Society.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the donation of the Reinero’s Sign to the Merced County Historical Society and authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign the temporary receipt for the donation. | approved | Pass |
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20-568
| 1 | J.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving Contract Number S2080016 with the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Program in Order to Provide Hunting and Bird Watching Opportunities at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and Accept $7,053.67 into Account 024-1216-360.01-01 to Administer the Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution and agreement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide hunting and bird watching opportunities at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant property through the SHARE program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-66, a Resolution of the City of Merced, California, approving contract number S2080016 with the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Program and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-515
| 1 | J.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with TDA Consulting, Inc. to Assist with the Preparation and Submittal of the HUD Consolidated Plan, First Year Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers extending the term of the agreement for professional services with TDA Consulting, Inc. to April 15, 2021; and, considers restructuring the last payment of the contract to adjust for the time extension and contracted work remaining.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to agreement for professional services with TDA Consulting, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement to April 15, 2021, and approving the restructured compensation schedule, to adjust for the time extension and contracted work remaining; and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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20-563
| 1 | J.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Application for and Receipt of First-Time Homebuyer Program Grant Funding Through the California State Department of Housing and Community Development 2020 CalHOME Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes Housing Division staff to apply for grant funding in association with a CalHome Program Notice of Funding Availability issued by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development, and authorizes the receipt of grant funds, if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, hereby authorizes the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the CalHome Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program; and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the standard agreement and other necessary documents associa | approved | Pass |
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20-555
| 1 | J.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 101 - West Creek Homes Maintenance District in the Amount of $28,027, Fund 102 - Silverado Maintenance District in the Amount of $63,477, Fund 108 - Sunset West Maintenance District in the Amount of $34,869, Fund 119 - Landscape Maintenance District No.1 in the Amount of $27,027, Fund 136 - Las Brisas Maintenance District in the Amount of $46,377, Fund 141 - Fahrens Park II Maintenance District in the Amount of $84,103, Fund 142 - La Bella Vista Maintenance District in the Amount of $27,611, Fund 143 - Davenport Ranch Maintenance District in the Amount of $42,809, and Fund 167 - Bright Development Community Facilities District in the Amount of $44,625; and Approval of a One-Year Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services in Bellevue Ranch West and Bright Development Community Facilities Districts and Davenport, Fahrens Park II, La Bella Vista, Landscape Maintenance District 1, Las Brisas, Sequoia Hill, Silverado, Sunset West, and West Creek Maintenance Districts, fo | approved | Pass |
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20-512
| 1 | J.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., in the Amount of $1,025,968.00, for a Measure V, RSTP, SB1, and Sewer Enterprise Funded Project for the R Street Improvements from Loughborough Drive to Buena Vista Drive, Project No. 119003
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,025,968.00 funded by Measure V, RSTP, SB1, and Sewer for City Project No. 119003 - R Street Improvements from Loughborough Drive to Buena Vista Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the R Street Improvements from Loughborough Drive to Buena Vista Drive, Project 119003, to United Pavement Maintenance Inc., in the amount of $1,025,968.00 and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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20-513
| 1 | J.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Rolfe Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $1,839,263.00, for a Sewer Funded Project for the Gerard Avenue Sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road), Project No. 117020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,839,263.00 funded by Sewer Enterprise funds for City Project No. 117020 - Gerard Avenue Sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Gerard Avenue sewer from Highway 99 to Water Well 10-R2 (Kibby Road), Project 117020, to Rolfe Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,839,263.00 and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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20-580
| 1 | J.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with TBS Contractors, in the Amount of $611,480.27 for a Measure V and a Water Enterprise Funded Project for Alpine Drive Improvements from G Street to Wainwright Avenue, Project No. 119006
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $611,480.27 funded by Measure V and Water Enterprise funds for City Project No. 119006 - Alpine Drive Improvements from G Street to Wainwright Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Alpine Drive Improvements from G Street to Wainwright Avenue, Project 119006, to TBS Contractors, in the amount of $611,480.27 and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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20-611
| 1 | J.13. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 10.28.335 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones - All-Day”, 10.28.341 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones -Eight-Thirty a.m. to One-Thirty p.m.”, 10.28.350, “Ten-Minute Parking Zones”, 10.32.057 “Passenger Loading Zones - Seven a.m. to Four p.m.”, 10.32.058, “Passenger Loading Zones - Locations -Seven a.m. to Eight-Thirty a.m. and One-Thirty p.m. to Three-Thirty p.m.”, 10.32.100, “Bus Zones - Location”, 10.32.105, and “School Bus Loading Zones”
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading to amend sections 10.28.335, 10.28.341, 10.28.350, 10.32.057, 10.32.058, 10.32.100, and 10.32.105 of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2517, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Sections 10.28.335 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones - All-Day”, 10.28.341 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones -Eight-Thirty a.m. to One-Thirty p.m.”, 10.28.350, “Ten-Minute Parking Zones”, 10.32.057 “Passenger Loading Zones - Seven a.m. to Four p.m.”, 10.32.058, “Passenger Loading Zones - Seven a | approved | Pass |
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20-480
| 1 | J.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept a $16,000 Monetary Donation from Merced Sunrise Rotary and Appropriating the Same to Purchase a LUCAS 3, v3.1 Chest Compression System and Accessories
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting a $16,000 monetary donation from Merced Sunrise Rotary and appropriating the same to purchase a LUCAS 3, v3.1 Chest Compression System and accessories.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting $16,000 donation, increasing Contributions and Donations account 001-0901-360.02-01 and appropriating the same in Other Equipment Operation & Maintenance account 001-0901-522.26-00; and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Donation Acceptance form; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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20-520
| 1 | J.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with LSA Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $11,555.06, for Environmental Compliance Services, Including the Preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, for the Proposed Well Site No. 22, Project No. 116020
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes an amendment to a contract for environmental compliance services with LSA Associates, Inc., to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration document for the proposed Municipal Well 22 at 3987 North Hatch Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the first amendment to an agreement for professional services with LSA Associates, Inc., in the amount of $11,555.06 and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | | |
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20-538
| 2 | K.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amended and Restated Legislative Action Agreement with Yosemite & G, LLC.
REPORT IN BRIEF
In order to proceed with the commercial development at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street, the developers and City staff have proposed modifications to the Legislative Action Agreement made in January 2020; this new agreement is proposed to supersede all previous agreements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2020-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving an amendment to an existing legislative action agreement with Yosemite & G., LLC and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | adopted | Pass |
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20-590
| 1 | K.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Reintroduction and Review of the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2020 First-Year Annual Action Plan, and 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; Proposed Expenditure of CDBG and HOME Funds for FY 2020-2021; and, Opportunity for Public Comment and Participation
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation and discussion of the goals, priorities, and projects included in the Draft HUD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020 First-Year Annual Action Plan, and 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and, provide the public with an opportunity to provide their input to the draft plans during the public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive the public’s input regarding the Draft 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan, and 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and,
B. Provide Council comment, if any, regarding the Draft Consolidated Plan, Draft Annual Plan, and Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing | continued | Pass |
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20-598
| 1 | K.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Consider Amendments Requested by Rick Telegan on Behalf of Exposition Properties, LLC to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Absolute-Bright Annexation Which Includes Approximately 100 Acres Located on the East Side of G Street, North of Cardella Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers modifications to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Absolute-Bright Annexation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Open the Public Hearing and hear all testimony regarding the proposed amendments to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for the Absolute-Bright Annexation; and,
B. Provide direction to staff regarding approval or denial of the proposed amendments to the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement; or,
C. Continue the matter to a future City Council meeting. | continued | Pass |
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20-570
| 1 | L.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intent Regarding Annexation into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services) for the Moraga, Phase 2 Subdivision and Setting a Public Hearing for November 2, 2020, and Acceptance of a Petition, Consent and Waiver from Lennar Homes for Annexation in the CFD No. 2003-2 (Services)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests the City Council to adopt a Resolution of intent to annex the Moraga Phase 2 Subdivision into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2; and set a Public Hearing for November 2, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-69, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the City of Merced Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services), declaring its intention to annex area to said district and authorize the levy of a special tax within said annexation; and,
B. Setting the Public Hearing for November 2, 2020.
C. Accepting the petition, consent and waiver from Lennar Homes of California, Inc. and certain homeowners. | adopted | Pass |
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20-531
| 1 | L.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Update on North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study-Annexation Policies and Procedures, Current Annexations, and Performance Standards for Interim Sewer Capacity
REPORT IN BRIEF
As a follow-up to the August 17, 2020, City Council meeting on the North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study, staff will provide further information on proposed Annexation policies and procedures, current annexation applications being processed, and proposed performance standards for allocating interim sewer capacity. Staff is seeking Council direction for all three areas.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept information and provide direction to staff. | | |
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20-629
| 1 | M.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Mayor Pro Tempore Serratto’s Request to Discuss Rental Registration
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor Pro Tempore Serratto request to discuss rental registration pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to explore the creation of a rental registration ordinance. | | |
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20-626
| 1 | M.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Martinez’s Request to Discuss Proposition 15
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Martinez’s request to discuss Proposition 15 pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff. | | |
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20-607
| 1 | M.3. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings During COVID-19
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discuss the format of City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council Meetings. | | |
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20-608
| 1 | M.4. | | 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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20-609
| 1 | M.5. | | 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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