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Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
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6:00 PMTuesday, February 22, 2022
A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
Mayor Matthew Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Kevin Blake, Council Member Delray Shelton, Council Member Bertha Perez, Council Member Jesse Ornelas, and Council Member Sarah Boyle
Present: 6 -
Council Member Fernando EchevarriaAbsent: 1 -
B. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor SERRATTO called the Closed Session to order at 5:01 PM.
Clerk's Note: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, Council Member PEREZ participated in the Closed Session virtually.
B.1. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(e)(5): (1) Potential Matter
Clerk's Note: Council adjourned from Closed Session at 5:25 PM.
C. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor SERRATTO called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
C.1. Invocation - Monika Grasley, Lifeline CDC
The invocation was delivered by Monika GRASLEY from Lifeline CDC.
C.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Council Member ECHEVARRIA led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
D. ROLL CALL
Mayor Matthew Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Kevin Blake, Council Member Fernando Echevarria, Council Member Delray Shelton, Council Member Bertha Perez, Council Member Jesse Ornelas, and Council Member Sarah Boyle
Present: 7 -
Absent: 0
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Clerk's Note: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, Council Member PEREZ participated in the meeting virtually.
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
There was no report.
F. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
F.1. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from the Valley Crisis Center.
Mayor SERRATTO presented the Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation to Riley FETTE from Valley Crisis Center.
F.2. 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.
Mayor SERRATTO and Council Member ECHEVARRIA presented
certificates to the Albion SC Boys Soccer Team for their recent state championship.
F.3. 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.
Council Member ORNELAS presented certificates to members of the Golden Valley High School Wrestling Team for their Central California
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Championship.
F.4. SUBJECT: Recognition of Diego Luna for His Exceptional Volunteer Work in the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Diego Luna.
Mayor SERRATTO presented a certificate to Diego LUNA for his volunteer work in the City of Merced.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk's Note: A email was received for the following agenda item and forwarded to Council prior to the meeting.
Oral Communications - Julissa RUIZ-RAMIREZ.
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk's Note: The following comment was received via voicemail.
Steve DONAHUE - spoke about the recent change in air service providers at the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
Clerk's Note: The following speakers appeared in person.
Pangcha VANG, Merced - asked for a moment of silence.
Fue XIONG, Merced - asked the Council to explore a public bank.
Michelle ALLISON, Merced - spoke about the Merced County Courthouse being named after Dr. Charles James OGLETREE, Jr.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Ornelas, seconded by Council Member Echevarria, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
7 -
No: 0
Absent: 0
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I.1. 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.2. 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.3. 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.
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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 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.4. 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.
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This Consent Item was approved.
I.5. 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 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
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I.6. 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.
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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.7. 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
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necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.8. 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 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.9. 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
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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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.10. 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 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.11. 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.
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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., 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.12. 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
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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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.13. 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 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
J. REPORTS
J.1. 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
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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 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,
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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,
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.
Finance Officer Venus RODRIGUEZ gave a mid-year review of the Fiscal
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Year 2021-2022 budget, discussed additions and changes to staff positions, detailed supplemental appropriations and budget amendments in various funds, and requested Council direction on the utility delinquency process.
Council, Ms. RODRIGUEZ, and City Manager Stephanie DIETZ discussed the impacts of COVID-19 on City revenues, the need to adjust personnel in different departments, and discussed the various appropriations and budget amendments.
Fue XIONG, Merced - questioned some of the proposed budget changes.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability - commented on the delinquent utility bills and the General Fund balance.
Clerk's Note: Council Member Ornelas requested that recommendations D, E, and F be voted on separately.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member Boyle, to approve recommendations A through C and G through P. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0
Council briefly discussed funding for the Laura Fountain project.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member Boyle, to approve recommendations D, E, and F. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, and Council Member Boyle
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No: Council Member Perez, and Council Member Ornelas2 -
Absent: 0
Council and Ms. RODRIGUEZ discussed July 1, 2022 as the date to reinstate water shut offs, potential funding provided by the State to partially cover some of the delinquencies, and the payment program details for those delinquent on their bill.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member Ornelas, to reinstate water shut off notices beginning July 1, 2022 and allow citizens up to 24 months to pay for delinquent accounts. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 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.
City Manager Stephanie DIETZ briefly discussed the resolution to continue the hybrid format of Council meetings.
Council briefly discussed returning to the dais and to allow hybrid meetings.
A motion was made by Council Member Echevarria, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to return all Council Members to the dais at the next meeting and to adopt Resolution 2022-11. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0
K.2. SUBJECT: Selection of Council Members to Attend the One Voice Trip
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council to decide who will attend the One Voice trip.
Council discussed which members would attend the annual One Voice delegation to Washington DC.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member Shelton, that Council Member Ornelas, Council Member Perez, and City Manager Dietz attend the One Voice delegation to Washington DC. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0
K.3. 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.
There were none.
K.4. 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.
Council Member PEREZ commented on the youth that were recognized at the meeting.
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Mayor SERRATTO mentioned upcoming park clean ups and Arbor Day event.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member Shelton, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of former Police Officer Bob Luna. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0