CITY OF MERCED
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber
Merced Civic Center
2nd Floor
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development
Authority/Parking Authority
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
6:00 PMTuesday, February 22, 2022
Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361, there may be Council Members participating virtually for this meeting. Members of the public may participate in -person. Should any Council Member attend virtually, all votes for this meeting will be taken via rollcall.
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WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE MERCED CITY COUNCIL/BIENVENIDO A LA REUNIÓN DEL CONCILIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MERCED/ZOO SIAB TXAIS TOS KOJ
TUAJ RAU HAUV CITY COUNCIL LUB ROOJ SAB LAJ
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February 22, 2022City Council/Public Finance and
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A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
B. CLOSED SESSION
The legislative body shall provide the public with an opportunity to address the body on any item described in Closed Session [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)]. See MODIFIED PUBLIC COMMENT.
B.1. 22-155 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(e)(5): (1) Potential Matter
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Monika Grasley, Lifeline CDC
C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. ROLL CALL
D.1. In accordance with Government Code 54952.3, it is hereby announced that the City Council sits either simultaneously or serially as the Parking Authority and the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority. City Council members receive a monthly stipend of $400.00 by Charter for sitting as the City Council; and the Mayor receives an additional $100.00 each month as a part of the adopted budget and Resolution 2020-86. The members of the Parking Authority and the Public Financing and Economic Development Authority receive no compensation.
E. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
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F.1. 22-123 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from the Valley Crisis Center.
F.2. 22-147 SUBJECT: Recognition of the Albion SC Boys Soccer Team
REPORT IN BRIEF
A certificate will be received by the Albion SC boys soccer team for their recent championship.
F.3. 22-149 SUBJECT: Recognition of Members of the Golden Valley High School Wrestling Team
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize members of the Golden Valley High School wrestling team for their achievements.
F.4. 22-148 SUBJECT: Recognition of Diego Luna for His Exceptional Volunteer Work in the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Diego Luna.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public who wish to speak on any matter not listed on the agenda may speak during this portion of the meeting and will be allotted 5 minutes. The Mayor may, at his discretion, reduce the time to 3 minutes if there are more than 3 speakers, in order to accommodate as many speakers as possible. State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the public comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter that is listed on the agenda will be called upon to speak during discussion of that item. See MODIFIED PUBLIC COMMENT.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Council member, individual, or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the item will be discussed and voted on separately.
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I.1. 22-134 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.
I.2. 22-135 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022
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 January 18, 2022.
I.3. 21-976 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements Based on Standardization and Approval of a Contract for Purchases of a Type 6 Fire Engine and Accessories from Boise Mobile Equipment Using Measure Y Funds in the Amount of $256,779.99 Plus 10% Contingency Through May 31, 2022 Utilizing a Government Procurement Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval to waive the competitive bidding requirements Based on Standardization and approval of a multi-year contract for purchase of a Type 6 Fire Engine and Accessories from Boise Mobile Equipment using Measure Y funds in the amount of $256,779.99 plus 10% contingency through May 31, 2022 utilizing a competitively bid contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council procurement program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 based on standardization and
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authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchasing agreement through the Houston-Galveston Area Council competitively bid multi-year contract for a Type 6 engine and accessories: and, B. Approving the purchase of Type 6 Fire Engine from Boise Mobile Equipment in an amount not to exceed $256,779.99, plus 10% contingency: and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order.
I.4. 22-113 SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funding in the Amount of $750 from Northern California Tennis Foundation to Purchase Supplies for U.S.T.A. Tennis Hits Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and appropriating grant funding in the amount of $750 from Northern California Tennis Foundation in the Contributions and Donations account to Supplies and Services to purchase supplies for our Tennis Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds from Northern California Tennis Foundation Contributions and increase revenue in account 024-1209-360.02-01 - Recreation Programs-Contributions and Donations in the amount of $750; and;
B. Appropriating the same to account 024-1209-542-29-00 - Recreation Programs-Supplies and Services; and
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.5. 22-096 SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements with O’Dell Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying), Which the City has Executed Services with the Firm for CP-42 ($463,000) and Yosemite Avenue Improvements from
Mansionette to Parsons ($30,000) and Advanced Mobility Group (Traffic Engineering) Which the City has Executed Services for R
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Street from Northwood to Olive ($19,555) and will Execute Services on CMAQ Traffic Synchronization ($324,995). The Amendments will Allow for the Firms to Continue to Provide Support Services for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects by Increasing Each Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $1,500,000 for Each Contract Based on the Consultant Hourly Rates Listed Within Exhibit B of Each Respective Agreement for the Period Ending September 6, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two (2) amendments to Professional Services Agreements for engineering and design services for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects. The services provided under these agreements will be funded from individual Capital Improvement Project budgets as the projects occur through the contract period ending September 6, 2023, at the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit B of each respective agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreements, for a contract period ending September 6, 2023, with O’Dell Engineering (Civil Design, Engineering and Surveying) and Advanced Mobility Group (Traffic Engineering), to Provide Support Services for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects in a not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.00 for each contract; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
I.6. 22-128 SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $155,460.36 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in the Final Change Order #2 Associated with the N Street Improvements - 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 120060 Which will be the Final Increase for the Project in Order to Close out the Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $155,460.36 for City Project No. 120060 - N Street Improvements, 16th Street to 18th Street. This increase will be the Final increase for the project in order to close out the project.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders up to a total contingency amount of $251,706.30 including an increase in contingency of $155,460.36.
I.7. 22-021 SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Contract with Total Online Protection, LLC., for the Replacement of Data Center HVAC and Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems, Project No. 120066, in the Amount of $330,370.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $333,370.00 to Total Online Protection, LLC., for the Replacement of Data Center HVAC and Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Systems.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding bid and approving the Professional Services Agreement with Total Online Protection, LLC., for the Replacement of Data Center HVAC and UPS Systems, Project No. 120066, in the amount of $333,370.00; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation to 672-0403-617.65-00 Project #120066 from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance in Fund 672-Support Services in the amount of $145,000; and,
C. 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.
I.8. 22-145 SUBJECT: Approval of Partial Termination of an Agreement Creating a Lien Upon Real Property with Shelley Cox, Terry Lombardi and Cindy Wathen, Successors Co-Trustees of the Spalding G. Wathen Q-Tip Trust for a 32-Foot-Wide Strip of Land Described Within the Agreement and Accepting the Land for a Future Development Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider partially terminating an Agreement Creating a Lien Upon Real Property with Shelley Cox, Terry Lombardi and Cindy Wathen, Successors Co-Trustees of the Spalding G. Wathen Q-Tip Trust for a 32-foot-wide strip of land described within the Agreement and
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Accepting the land for a Future Development Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Partial Termination of Agreement Creating a Lien Upon Real Property with the Executor and Successors of the Estate of Spalding G. Wathen and Della Wathen; and,
B. Accepting the 32-foot strip of land from Shelley Cox, Executor of the Estate of Della Wathen, Probate Case No. CE PR 00885, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno and Shelley Cox, Terry Lombardi and Cindy Wathen, Successors Co-Trustees of the Spalding G. Wathen Q-Tip Trust; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents.
I.9. 22-079 SUBJECT: Approval of Change Order #3 with Hoffman Electronic Systems in the Amount of $14,495, to Upgrade an Existing Alarm Monitoring System at the Wastewater Treatment Facility for a total contract amount of $70,769.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a third contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $14,495, to upgrade the existing alarm monitoring system at the Wastewater Treatment Facility for a total contract amount of $70,769.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the third contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $14,495, to upgrade the existing alarm monitoring system at the Wastewater Treatment Facility for a total contract amount of $70,769; and authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.10. 22-045 SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Notification of Intent to Comply to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to Secure Administrative Civil Penalty Relief for SB 1383 Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of a Notification of Intent to
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Comply to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to secure administrative civil penalty relief for SB 1383 (organic waste) requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Notification of Intent to comply for CalRecycle approval regarding Organic Waste Reductions.
I.11. 22-107 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) Budgeted Fleet Vehicles, Depending on Availability, Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell, Including One Front Loader Refuse Truck for $298,244.60 from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., One Aerial Tree Truck for $213,309.00 from Altec Industries, Inc., and One Trailer-Mounted Hydro-Excavator for $39,688.46 from RDO Equipment Co.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to waive competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicles through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchases to be made with cooperative purchase agreements through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one front loader refuse truck in the amount of $298,244.60, from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 091219-NWY; and,
C. Approving the purchase of one aerial tree truck in the amount of $213,309.00 from Altec Industries, Inc. through Sourcewell contract # 012418-ALT; and,
D. Approving the purchase of one trailer-mounted hydro-excavator for the Parks Division in the amount of $39,688.46 from RDO Equipment Co.,
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through Sourcewell contract # 110421-VRM; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments and City Buyer to issue the Purchase Orders, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.12. 22-103 SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Yosemite Crossing Subdivision, Phase 2 - Final Map #5400 for 3 Commercial Lots, Generally Located on the Northeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street, and Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Yosemite Crossing, Phase 2
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of Final Map #5400 for 3 commercial lots, generally located at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and G Street, and the Subdivision Agreement for Yosemite Crossing, Phase 2.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Yosemite Crossing, Phase 2 Subdivision (#5400); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Yosemite Crossing, Phase 2; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement.
I.13. 22-133 SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance to Update the City's Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of a previously introduced ordinance to update the City’s Public Facilities Financing Plan and Impact Fee Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2537, An Ordinance
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of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending Chapter
17.62, “Public Facilities Impact Fees,” And Repealing Chapter 17.38 “Park and Recreation Facilities Fee” And Chapter 18.40, “Park Dedication,” of the Merced Municipal Code.
J. REPORTS
J.1. 22-046 SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, Including Adoption of a Resolution for Approval of Additions and Changes to Positions, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds Totaling $13,276,362, Providing a Utility Bill Relief Program Update and Seeking Direction on Utility Delinquency Process
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presents the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Financial Report, seeks approval of additions and changes to positions, General Fund Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Amendments in Various Funds totaling $13,276,362 providing a Utility Bill Relief Program Update and seeking direction on Utility Delinquency Process.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the addition of a Management Analyst and a Records Clerk and the deletion of an Executive Assistant in the City Council/City Manager’s Departments; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $85,000 to 001-0301-512.17-00 Professional Services in the City Attorney’s Department; and,
C. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $60,000 to the Fire Division 001-0901; and,
D. Approving revenue increase to Contributions and Donations in the amount of $100,000 in the General Fund and appropriating the same to 001-1120-637.65-00 Project #122069 Laura Fountain Restoration; and, E. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $100,000 and
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appropriating the same to 001-1120-637.65-00 Project #122069 Laura Fountain Restoration; and,
F. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 086-Measure Y Discretionary 40% in the amount of $50,000 and transferring to Fund 085-Measure Y Parks & Recreation 20% and appropriating the same to 085-1120-637.65-00 Project #122069 Laura Fountain Restoration; and,
G. Approving the addition of a Development Services Technician I in the Development Services Department; and,
H. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $20,792 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 017-Development Services to cover the cost of the position in recommendation G through the end of the fiscal year; and,
I. Approving the addition of an Administrative Analyst and the deletion of an Accountant II in the Public Works Administration Division; and, J. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance in the amount of $80,000 to the Parks Division 001-1120; and,
K. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $12,625,000 based on Council’s approved use for the 1st traunch; and,
L. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan act in the amount of $50,000 for internal COVID mitigation costs; and, M. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $33,570 to cover the cost of two part-time administrative analysts and 50% of one full-time Management Analyst to assist in administration of the funding through the end of the fiscal year; and, N. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $75,000 for reimbursement of California 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave bill; and,
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O. Approving Resolution 2022-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the Classification Plan by updating the Personnel Allocation in the City Council/City Manager’s Department by deleting one Executive Assistant position and adding one Management Analyst position and adding one Records Clerk I/II position; the Development Services Department by adding one Development Services Technician I/II position; and the Public Works Department by deleting one Accountant II position and adding one Administrative Analyst position; and, P. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 22-102 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Making Findings to Hold City Council, Commission, and Committee Meetings Using a Combination of In-Person/Virtual (Hybrid) Meetings Under Assembly Bill (AB) 361
REPORT IN BRIEF
That the City Council finds that during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, the City Council and all commission and committee meetings will be held as hybrid meetings, allowing for direction on format elements. Also included, is the opportunity to discuss the format of future meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-11, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, making findings consistent with the requirements of AB 361 to allow for in-person/virtual (hybrid) public meetings; and,
B. Providing staff direction on the format of future City Council, Commission and Committee meetings.
K.2. 22-156 SUBJECT: Selection of Council Members to Attend the One Voice Trip
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council to decide who will attend the One Voice trip.
K.3. 22-136 SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
February 22, 2022City Council/Public Finance and
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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.
K.4. 22-137 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.
L. ADJOURNMENT