Meeting date/time:
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8/15/2022
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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22-651
| 1 | E.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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22-596
| 1 | E.2. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County to Develop a Merced City Stewardship Council 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 to develop a Merced City Stewardship Council 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 to develop a Merced City Stewardship Council 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. | approved | Pass |
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22-597
| 1 | E.3. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from International Coatings Company, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000 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 the Purchase of Goods with International Coatings Company, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager’s purchas | approved | Pass |
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22-633
| 1 | E.4. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement and Lien Affecting Real Property Deferral of Water Connection Fees for 67 S. Coffee Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Agreement and Lien Affecting Real Property - Deferral of Water Connection Fees for 67 S. Coffee Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Agreement and Lien Affecting Real Property- Deferral of Water Connection Fees with, Larry K. Wright, Trustee under Trust A of Wright Family Trust Agreement and Larry K. Wright Trustee under Trust B of Wright Family Trust Agreement dated November 1, 2006, for 67 S. Coffee Street; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-589
| 1 | E.5. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 10.16.010 “Speed Limits,” 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones,” 10.28.235 “Motorcycle Parking,” 10.28.275, “Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking,” 10.28.350 “Ten-Minute Parking Zones,” and 10.32.056 “Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent” of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduction of an Ordinance to amend sections 10.16.010, 10.28.230, 10.28.235, 10.28.275, 10.28.350, and 10.32.056 of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2542, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 10.16.010 “Speed Limits,” 10.28.230 “No Parking Zones,” 10.28.235 “Motorcycle Parking,” 10.28.275 “Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking,” 10.28.350 “Ten-Minute Parking Zones,” and 10.32.056 “Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent” of the Merced Municipal Code. | approved | Pass |
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22-658
| 1 | E.6. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Grant Offer for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-06-0152-028-2022, Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Merced Regional Airport, in the Amount of $84,236
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting a $84,236 Airport Improvement Program Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration for use at the Merced Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a grant agreement between Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City of Merced; and,
B. Approving acceptance of grant funds and increasing the Airport Capital Improvement Fund revenue account 461-1303-321.10-00 in the amount of $84,236 and appropriating the same to account 461-1303-667.65-00; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-619
| 1 | E.9. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: First Amendment to Program Year 2021-22 Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Merced for the City and County Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicant Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers increasing the administrative funding for the existing agreement with the County of Merced for the City and County Continuum of Care 2021-22 Collaborative Applicant Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement between City of Merced and the County of Merced for the City and County Continuum of Care 2021-22 Collaborative Applicant; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, and if necessary, authorize staff to make any necessary minor modifications to the agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary adjustments. | approved | Pass |
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22-624
| 1 | E.10. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Professional Services Agreement with Merced Area Sports Officials, Inc., for Officiating and Scorekeeping Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the Amount not to Exceed $39,470
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving an annual Professional Service Agreement with Merced Area Sports Officials not to exceed $39,470 for officiating and scorekeeping services for adult and youth sports programs, including youth basketball and flag football and adult fall and summer softball and basketball.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by the Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for Annual Services and Supplies Contract; and,
B. Approving a Professional Services agreement with Merced Area Sports Officials not to exceed $39,470; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-644
| 1 | E.11. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute Cost Sharing Agreement with Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced to Fund a Third Zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for Three Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to execute the Cost Sharing Agreement between the Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation, Inc. and the City of Merced for the funding of a third zookeeper at Applegate Zoo for a three-year duration.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-611
| 1 | E.12. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Request by the Merced County Rescue Mission for the Co-Sponsored Rental Rate for the Merced Senior Community Center on October 8, 2022 for its Annual Bingo Bash Event and Recommending the Event be Permanently Co-Sponsored
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request for the co-sponsored rate for the rental of the Merced Senior Community Center by the Merced County Merced Rescue Mission to hold its annual Bingo Bash event on October 8, 2022 and recommending the event be permanently co-sponsored.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission to approve co-sponsorship request from the Merced County Rescue Mission for the Merced Senior Community Center on October 8, 2022 and approving recommendation to permanently co-sponsor the event; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-574
| 1 | E.8. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for $95,000 to Conduct a Prohousing Feasibility Study
REPORT IN BRIEF
Recommend approving an Agreement for Professional Services with RSG, Inc., for $95,000 to evaluate our current policy, conduct a Prohousing Feasibility Study, recommend an in-lieu fee structure for affordability, Housing Trust Fund guidance and assisting with applying for State of California Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Prohousing Designation Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Agreement for Professional Services with RSG, Inc. (RSG), in the amount of $95,000.00 to conduct a Prohousing Feasibility Study, recommend an in-lieu fee structure for affordability, policy guidance for establishing a Housing Trust Fund, and assisting with applying for HCD’s Prohousing Designation Program; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreement, and any necessary documents to apply for HCD’s Prohousing Designation Program. | approved | Pass |
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22-659
| 1 | E.7. | | Consent Item | SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Grant Offer for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-06-0152-029-2022, Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Merced Regional Airport, in the Amount of $331,644
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting a $331,644 Airport Improvement Program Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration for use at the Merced Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a grant agreement between Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City of Merced; and,
B. Approving acceptance of grant funds and increasing the Airport Capital Improvement Fund revenue account 461-1303-321.10-00 in the amount of $331,644 and appropriating the same to account 461-1303-667.65-00; project 122076; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents. | approved | Pass |
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22-441
| 1 | F.1. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 18 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services); Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 18 of Said District; and Annexing Annexation No. 18 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 18. Annexation No. 18 Consists of Approximately 10.43 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Horizons Avenue and Pacific Drive
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for approximately 10.43 acres of land, generally located at the southeast corner of Horizons Avenue and Pacific Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Holding a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2022-50, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legisla | approved | Pass |
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22-594
| 1 | F.2. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Approving the Sale of the Housing Successor Agency Property at 73 S. R Street; Accepting the Summary Report Pursuant to Section 33433 of the California Health and Safety Code; Approving a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Merced (Acting on its Own Behalf and as the Housing Successor) and CC915 Merced, Inc. for the Development of a 4-Unit Affordable Housing Complex with a Future Accessory Dwelling Unit for Extremely Low-Income Unsheltered Veterans; and Adopting a Regulatory Agreement for Density Bonus #22-02 with Terms of Affordability with Approval of Waivers and Concessions to Certain Development Standards and Zoning Codes. The 0.46-Acre Subject Site is Generally Located on the West Side of R Street, Approximately 225 Feet South of Childs Avenue. The Subject Site has a Zoning Classification of Low Density Residential (R-1-6) with a General Plan Designation of Low Density Residential (LDR)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution approving the sale of a housing successor agency property at 73 S. R Str | approved | Pass |
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22-612
| 1 | F.3. | | Public Hearing Item | SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Categorical Exemption and Introduction of Ordinance Regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment #22-01, Initiated by the City of Merced, Involving Changes to the Merced Zoning Ordinance (Title 20 of the Merced Municipal Code) Which Would Amend Merced Municipal Code Sections 20.08 (“Residential Zoning Districts”, 20.10 ("Commercial Zoning Districts"), 20.20.020 (“Planned Development Zoning Districts”), 20.32 (“Interface Regulations”), 20.38 (“Parking and Loading”), 20.46 (“Residential Design Standards”), 20.68.050 (“Permit Requirements-Site Plan Review Permit”), and 20.90 (“Glossary”)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to streamline housing and commercial development. The amendment involves various changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance involving duplexes, the level of review required for various land uses in commercial zoning districts, density requirements for residential uses in commercial districts, the minimum size and design standards for residential planned developments and planned developments, the | approved | Pass |
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22-533
| 1 | G.1. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #22-02 for UC Villages Annexation
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #22-02 for the UC Villages Annexation project, 35.6 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 UC Villages project. | approved | Pass |
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22-655
| 1 | G.2. | | Report Item | SUBJECT: Report on the Existing Facility Use Agreement Process and Terms of Lease Agreements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a report on the existing facility use process and request direction on the terms of lease agreements that support programming in youth centers.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the terms of facility use agreements established to facilitate programs and services offered in City operated youth centers. | approved | Pass |
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22-652
| 1 | H.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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22-653
| 1 | H.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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