Meeting Name: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final-Amended
Meeting date/time: 7/18/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Published agenda: Amended Agenda Amended Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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22-586 1B.1. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1) Case   Action details Not available
22-587 1B.2. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1) Case   Action details Not available
22-585 1B.3. Closed Session ItemSUBJECT: 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: Robert C. Rice, Sandton Capital Partners and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment   Action details Not available
22-576 1F.1. Ceremonial Matter ItemSUBJECT: Recognition of Youth Council Members REPORT IN BRIEF Recognition of Youth Council Members Kaylie Escobar-Islas, Ana Quintana-Ceja, Satya Ortega, and Diego Luna for their service.   Action details Not available
22-529 1I.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-563 1I.2. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of March 8, 2022 RECOMMENDATION For information only.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-500 1I.4. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contracts; (Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE #530067, State of Utah Cooperative Online Marketplace Contract MA3458, Sourcewell Contract #081419, and NASPO ValuePoint Software ADSPO16-130652) with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contracts; (Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE #530067, State of Utah Cooperative Online Marketplace Contract MA3458, Sourcewell Contract #081419, and NASPO ValuePoint Software ADSPO16-130652) with CDW-G in a not to exceed amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 to utilize cooperative purchases with competitively bid contracts; and, B. Approving the Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE agreemapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-512 1I.5. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for the Preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District (CFD) Annexation No. 21 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the first amendment to the contract with Goodwin Consulting Group for preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District Annexation No. 21. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the rate and method of apportionment for Community Facilities Annexation No. 21 in the amount of $10,000; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-485 1I.6. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award a Professional Services Agreement for an Infill Study and to Design a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving an agreement for professional services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc., for $105,000 to prepare an Infill Study and to Design a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving an agreement for professional services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE), in the amount of $105,000 to conduct an Infill Study and to prepare designs for a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes and to prepare program documents; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements and any necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-546 1I.9. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for a not to Exceed Amount of $100,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for a not to exceed amount of $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-555 1I.10. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for a not to Exceed Amount of $100,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-562 1I.11. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for a not to Exceed Amount of $50,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for a not to exceed amount of $50,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-556 1I.12. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for the Purchase of Goods with Momar, Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Vita Micro CS 70 (a Refined Form of Crude Glycerin) in the not to Exceed Amount of $150,000 for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Momar Inc. for the supply and delivery of Vita Micro CS 70 for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility in the not to exceed amount of $150,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the bid and approving the agreement with Momar, Inc. for the supply and delivery of Vita Micro CS 70 in the not to exceed amount of $150,000 for the contract term ending June 30, 2023; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-520 1I.13. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Construction Contract with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $72,886.48 for Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements, Project No. 120053 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving Change Order No. 1 with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., for Project No. 120053 - Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements in the additional amount of $72,886.48, for a total construction contract amount of $1,282,226.93. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving Change Order No. 1 for Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements, Project No. 120053, with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., in the additional amount of $72,886.48, for a total construction contract amount of $1,282,226.93; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Not available
22-559 1I.14. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000; From Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; and From Badger Meter, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and, B. Approving the agreement for PapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-560 1I.15. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $115,000; From Tesco Controls, LLC in the Amount not to Exceed $85,000; From SYAR Industries, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000; and From Western Systems, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $115,000 Through June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and, B. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $115,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and, C. AppapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-561 1I.16. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Merced Truck & Trailer, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Razzari-Dodge, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From Ron Smith Buick GMC, L.P., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From with Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $115,000; and From Schoettler Tire, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $175,000 Through June 30, 2023 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and servapprovedPass Action details Not available
22-486 1I.3. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Approval of a Three-Year Lease Renewal Option for an Agricultural Ground Lease Between the City of Merced and Fagundes Dairy for Use of Approximately Thirty-Five (35) Acres in and Around the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport with Rent Starting at $5,355.00 per Year for a Term of Three (3) Years REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a lease agreement (3-year term) with Fagundes Dairy for use of approximately thirty-five (35) acres located in and around the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between Fagundes Dairy and the City of Merced and authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-532 1I.7. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Selection of the Yosemite Avenue, M Street to R Street, Reconstruction as the Eligible Roadway Project and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds Claim Form for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 REPORT IN BRIEF Selects the Yosemite Avenue, M Street to R Street, reconstruction project in the amount of $1,050,517.00, and authorizes staff to complete the FY 2021/2022 Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) Claim Form in the amount of $1,050,517.00 for submittal to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Selecting the Yosemite Avenue, M Street to R Street, project; and, B. Directing staff to complete the 2021/2022 RSTP claim form by listing the selected projects and corresponding project costs; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2022-45, 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 2021/2022; andapprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-557 1I.8. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Award of Bid to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. for the CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub, Project Number 121045, in the Amount of $1,666,296.25 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a construction contract to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. in the amount of $1,666,296.25 for the CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub Project Number 121045. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub Project Number 121045 to Dirt Dynasty, Inc., in the amount of $1,666,296.25; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy 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.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-534 1J.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Presentation on the 2021 City of Merced Fire Department Annual Report and a Preliminary Report on the 2022 Illegal Fireworks Efforts by Merced Fire and Merced Police Departments REPORT IN BRIEF Fire Chief Derek Parker to provide a presentation on the 2021 City of Merced Fire Department Annual Report. Additionally, Fire Chief Parker will provide preliminary data on the 2021 Illegal Fireworks campaign. Please note, the presentations and the information presented herein is subject to change prior to the scheduled City Council Meeting. Consistent with the Brown Act, any changes to the presentation will be made available to the public and City Council at the same time. RECOMMENDATION For information only.   Action details Video Video
22-293 1J.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #22-01 for Branford Point Annexation REPORT IN BRIEF The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #22-01 for the Branford Point Annexation project, 47.7 acres of mixed-use development on the west side of Lake Road, south of Bellevue Road. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Branford Point project.approvedFail Action details Video Video
22-577 1J.3. Report ItemSUBJECT: Report on the Existing Graffiti Abatement Services Contract as Requested During the FY 2022/23 Goals & Priorities Setting Session REPORT IN BRIEF Staff to provide a report on the existing Graffiti Abatement Services Contract as requested during the 2022/23 Goals & Priorities Setting Session. RECOMMENDATION Information Only.   Action details Video Video
22-499 1K.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (Districts 1, 2, 5, 6) (1 At-Large) (2 Ex-Officio) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (Districts 1, 2, 5, 6) (1 At-Large) and (2 Ex-Officio); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-508 1K.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 2 and 6) (1 At-Large) and (3 Ex-Officio) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 2 and 6) (1 At-Large) and (3 Ex-Officio); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-510 1K.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (3 Seats) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Building and Housing Board of Appeals. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (one [1] vacancy and two [2] expiring terms); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-517 1K.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Planning Commission (Districts 2 and 5) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill seats on the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Planning Commission (Districts 2 and 5); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-518 1K.5. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 1,3,4 and 6) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill seats on the Recreation and Parks Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 1, 3, 4, and 6); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-516 1K.6. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Regional Airport Authority (2 Seats) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill two vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Regional Airport Authority (2); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-519 1K.7. Business ItemSUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4 and 5) REPORT IN BRIEF Accept nominations to fill seats on the Tax Transparency Commission. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4 and 5); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.approvedPass Action details Video Video
22-530 1K.8. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Video Video
22-531 1K.9. Business ItemSUBJECT: 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.   Action details Video Video