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Meeting date/time:
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5/3/2021
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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21-371
| 1 | B.1. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -- Agency Designated Representative(s): Travis Lindsey and Janell Van Bindsbergen, Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law; Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1479 and Merced Association of City Employees (MACE). AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54957.6 | | |
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21-372
| 1 | B.2. | | Closed Session Item | SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Properties: APN #’s 049-200-005, 049-200-020, 049-200-022, 049-200-019, 049-200-023, 049-200-017, 049-200-021, 049-200-024, 049-200-025, 049-220-018, 049-220-019, 049-220-016, 049-220-020, 049-220-015, 065-030-004, 049-240-016, 049-240-017; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Foreclosure Trustee - WT Capital Lender Services and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment | | |
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21-273
| 1 | F.1. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Bike Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a BAC Commissioner | | |
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21-272
| 1 | F.2. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation in Support of Merced’s Asian American Community
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by members of Merced’s Asian American Community | | |
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21-379
| 1 | F.3. | | Ceremonial Matter Item | SUBJECT: Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by Jennifer Levesque, Assistant City Clerk | | |
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21-365
| 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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21-281
| 1 | I.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of April 2021
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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21-318
| 1 | I.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2021
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 April 19, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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21-278
| 1 | I.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with EMTS, Inc., for Maintenance of Various Community Facilities Districts, in an Annual Amount of $251,310 for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2023, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a professional services agreement with EMTS, Inc., for maintenance services at various Community Facilities Districts, including Bellevue Ranch East & West, Bright Development, Compass Pointe, Compass Pointe Apartments, Cottages, Cypress Terrace 6 & 7, Franco, Lantana Estates, Mansionette Estates #5, Mercy Hospital, Moraga, Northwood Professional Center, Provance, Sandcastle, Tuscany, University Park, and University Park II.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with EMTS, Inc., in the annual amount of $251,310, to provide landscape maintenance services at various Community Facilities Districts for two years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) thre | approved | Pass |
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21-261
| 1 | I.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for Supplies and Services with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric, and Authorization to Purchase Public Safety Vehicle Parts in an Amount not to Exceed $97,291.57
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Stommel, Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric, for the purchase of Public Safety vehicle parts in order to outfit six Police patrol vehicles and one K-9 vehicle in the amount of $64,291.57, as well as purchase any other parts needed from the bid parts list throughout the remainder of the fiscal year not to exceed $33,000.00 above the bid amount.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the supply of the requested Public Safety vehicle parts to Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric; and,
B. Approving the Agreement for Supplies and Services with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric; and,
C. Approving purchases of Public Safety vehicle parts in an amount not to exceed $97,291.57 from Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to | approved | Pass |
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21-342
| 1 | I.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of $7,448.04 in Fiscal Year 2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funds and Authorization to Purchase and Install Two (2) Vehicular Repeaters
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $7,448.04 in Fiscal Year 2018 SHSGP funds for the purchase and installation of two (2) Vehicular Repeaters as revenue, appropriating supplemental funds, and using pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting Fiscal Year 2018 SHSGP grant funds in the amount of $7,448.04 to account 001-0901-324.02-00-Other State Grants, and;
B. Appropriating $7,448.04 to account 001-0901-522.26-00-Supplies and Services / Other Equipment O & M to purchase and install two (2) vehicular repeaters; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed. | approved | Pass |
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21-313
| 1 | I.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for the Sale of Alcohol for the New Arco AMPM to be Located at 1295 West Yosemite Avenue (Land Use Determination #21-02)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides options for the City Council to consider making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), as required by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), to issue a Type 20 alcohol license (“off-sale general” allowing the sale of beer and wine) for the new Arco AMPM to be located at 1295 West Yosemite Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow Arco AMPM, to be located at 1295 West Yosemite Avenue, to obtain a Type 20 ABC license for “off-sale general” allowing the sale of beer and wine (Option #1 as shown in the “Council Action” section of this Administrative Report). | approved | Pass |
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21-258
| 1 | I.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Standard Demolition, Inc. for the Well Site 3 Tank Removal, Project No. 117047, in the Amount of $274,500
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $274,500 to Standard Demolition, Inc. to remove the elevated water storage tank at Well Site #3 located at 511 West 12th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Well Site 3 Tank Removal, Project No. 117047, to Standard Demolition, Inc., in the amount of $274,500; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract. | approved | Pass |
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21-298
| 1 | J.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for American Guard Services to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to American Guard Services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to American Guard Services. | approved | Pass |
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21-304
| 1 | J.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Shield Private Security to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Shield Private Security.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Shield Private Security. | approved | Pass |
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21-276
| 1 | J.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Categorical Exemption and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 20.74 (Appeals), 20.44.170 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses), 20.64 (Administrative Responsibility), 20.68 (Permit Requirements), and 20.70 (Public Notice And Hearings) of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Appeals and the Number of Votes Required for Planning Commission Action
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adopt a Categorical Exemption and Introduce an Ordinance amending various sections of the Zoning Ordinance regarding appeals and the number of votes required for Planning Commission action.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #21-03); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2523, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.74 (Appeals), 20.44.170 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses), 20.64 (Administrative Responsibility), 20.68 (Permit Requirements), and 20.70 (Public Notice And Hearings) of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding the Timing of Appeals and the Number of Votes R | approved | Pass |
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21-271
| 1 | J.4. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment #20-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision #2 to Planned Development #12, Changing the Land Use Designation from Commercial Office (CO) and Industrial (IND) to Business Park (BP) for Approximately 3.38 Acres Located at the Northeast Corner of Olive Avenue and State Highway 59; Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Site Utilization Plan Revision #2 to Planned Development #12, Including a Mini-Mart with Fuel Island, a Drive-Through Business, and an Office/Retail Building; and Approval of a Legislative Action Agreement for the Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Request for City Council approval to change the General Plan and Site Utilization Plan designations for a parcel of approximately 3.38 acres located at the northeast corner of Olive Avenue and State Highway 59 to allow a commercial development, including the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merc | approved | Pass |
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21-328
| 1 | J.5. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving Substantial Amendment #1 to the 2020-2024 Consolidated and 2020 Annual Action Plans to Amend Expected Funding Sources, Expected Program Income, Funding Amount for Project #1- CDBG: Administration, Funding Source for Project #3: Public Facility and Infrastructure, and Associated Text Changes Related to a Change in Funding Source for the Childs and B Affordable Housing Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents, Agreements, and Certifications Resulting from this Amendment; Authorizing Staff to Make these Amendments to the Plans and Submit all Required Documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the first Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated and 2020 Annual Action Plans to amend expected funding sources, expected program income (PI), funding for Project #1: Administration, Funding Source for Project #3: Public Facility and Infrastructure, and associated text changes related to a change in the funding source for the Childs and B Affor | approved | Pass |
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21-311
| 1 | K.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Overview of the Upcoming Redistricting Process Including the Possible Formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee, and Approval of an Agreement with National Demographics Corporation to Assist in the Map Drawing Process in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides Council with a brief overview on the upcoming redistricting process and potential formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee and authorizes an agreement with National Demographics Corporation to assist with demography work potentially adjusting the current City Council district map after release of the 2020 Census data.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Providing staff direction on the formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee; and,
B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with National Demographics Corporation in a not to exceed amount of $50,000 for redistricting consulting and demography work; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents; and,
D. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 from | approved | Pass |
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21-374
| 1 | K.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Recommendation of Local Artists, Artwork, and Location Process for the Utility Box Art Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission recommendation of local artists, artwork, and location process for the utility box art project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the local artist, artwork, and location process as recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. | approved | Pass |
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21-366
| 1 | L.1. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Council Member Ornelas’ Request to Discuss the Display of the Pride Progress Flag in Bob Hart Square for the Month of June
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Ornelas’ request to discuss the display of the Pride Progress Flag in Bob Hart Square for the month of June pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on the display of the Pride Progress Flag and potential flag display policy. | approved | Pass |
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21-315
| 1 | L.2. | | Business Item | SUBJECT: Discussion on the Format of Future City Council Meetings and City of Merced Boards and Commissions Meetings Post COVID-19
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discuss the format of City Council Meetings and Boards and Commissions Meetings going forward post COVID-19.
In addition, staff is seeking clarification on the following areas:
· Configuration of seating in City Council Chambers
· If all City Commissions, Committees and Boards should follow Council meetings
· If recording of City Commissions, Committees and Boards should continue via Facebook live
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the format of future City Council Meetings and Board and Commission Meetings. | | |
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21-316
| 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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21-317
| 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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