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Merced Civic Center
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Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
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6:00 PMMonday, April 4, 2022
A. CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
Mayor Matthew Serratto, Council Member Fernando Echevarria, Council Member Delray Shelton, Council Member Bertha Perez, Council Member Jesse Ornelas, and Council Member Sarah Boyle
Present: 6 -
Mayor Pro Tempore Kevin BlakeAbsent: 1 -
B. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor SERRATTO called the Closed Session to order at 5:32 PM.
B.1. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Negotiating Parties:
Steve M. Tietjen, Merced County Superintendent of Schools and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment B.2. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 3033 G Street, Merced, CA APN 007-350-009; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Negotiating Parties:
Eric Hamm Representing IOTA Properties and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B.3. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: City of Merced Property Mansionette Drive and Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA APN 231-040-021; Agency Negotiator: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Jessie Hudgins Representing Valley Children’s Hospital and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Clerk's Note: Council adjourned from Closed Session at 5:57 PM.
C. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor SERRATTO called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
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C.1. Invocation - Pastor Ceasar Johnson, Christian Life Center of Merced The invocation was delivered by Pastor Ceasar JOHNSON from Christian Life Center of Merced.
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
Clerk's Note: Mayor Pro Tempore BLAKE arrived to the meeting at 7:00 PM.
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 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of Valley Crisis Center
Mayor SERRATTO presented the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation to representatives of Valley Crisis Center.
F.2. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Fair Housing Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from Project Sentinel.
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Mayor SERRATTO presented the Fair Housing Month proclamation to a representative of Project Sentinel.
F.3. SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Donate Life Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from Donor Network West.
Mayor SERRATTO presented the National Donate Life Month proclamation to representatives from Donor Network West.
F.4. SUBJECT: Recognition of Local Amateur Boxer Rene “Hulk” Martinez for his National Silver Gloves Championship
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by Rene Martinez.
Council Member ORNELAS presented a certificate of recognition to Rene "Hulk" MARTINEZ for his boxing championship.
G. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
G.1. SUBJECT: Tahitian Dance Performance
REPORT IN BRIEF
A Tahitian dance performed by the South Pacific Dance Company.
The South Pacific Dance Company performed for the City Council.
H. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk's Note: Emails were received for the following agenda items and forwarded to Council prior to the meeting.
Oral Communications - Steven DONAHUE.
Item M.2. - Teola NOWAK.
I. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk's Note: The following comments were received via voicemail.
Lynn BARRERA, Merced - commented on various items.
Steve DONAHUE - commented on the cost of air service at the airport.
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Clerk's Note: The following speakers appeared in person.
Brian CLARK, Merced - spoke about a local auto repair business.
Pangcha VANG, Merced - commented on the annexation of UC Merced.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items J.7. Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with a Competitively Bid Contract; (NASPO ValuePoint Software VAR # ADSPO16-130652 with CDW-G and Authorization to Increase the not to Exceed Spending Authority to CDW-G from $180,000 to $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022, J.9 Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement Between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Healthcare for the Parcel Located at 301 West Yosemite Ave, and J.10 Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code; were pulled for separate consideration.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Ornelas, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle 6 -
No: 0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake1 -
J.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.
J.2. SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of March 2022
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Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $34,000 and of Public Works contracts under $76,875.
This Consent Item was approved.
J.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Regional Airport Authority Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2021, March 16, 2021, April 28, 2021, July 20, 2021, and November 16, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
This Consent Item was approved.
J.4. SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of February 10, 17, 19, and 22, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.
RECOMMENDATION
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Development/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of February 10, 17, 19, and 22, 2022.
This Consent Item was approved.
J.5. SUBJECT: Approval of Allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program Resources and Approval of Associated Subrecipient Agreements with Alliance for Community Transformations, and Harvest Time for the Respective Programs Approved with the Adopted 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the execution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements with Alliance for Community Transformations ($44,280) and Harvest Time ($56,412).
RECOMMENDATION
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A. Approving an agreement for programs identified in the 2020 and 2021 HUD Annual Action Plans using Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 CDBG funds with Alliance for Community Transformations in the amount of $44,280 for the “Achieving Housing and Economic Stability with Survivors of Violence” Program (Account
018-1301-552-29.00/Supplies and Services); and,
B. Approving an agreement for a program identified in the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2021-22 CDBG funds with Harvest Time in the amount of $56,412 for the “Food 4 You” Program (Account 018-1301-552-29.00/Supplies and Services); and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute, and if necessary, direct staff to make minor modifications to the agreements described above and as attached, and all associated documents and exhibits; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
This Consent Item was approved.
J.6. SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase Under State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-01A (Desktop Computers (Dell), Mandatory) and State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-05A (Monitors, Desktop (Dell), Mandatory) with Granite Data Solutions in a not to Exceed Amount of $60,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase under State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-01A (Desktop Computers (Dell), Mandatory) and State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-05A (Monitors, Desktop (Dell), Mandatory) with Granite Data Solutions in a not to exceed Amount of $60,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements for cooperative purchasing as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced
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Municipal Code; and,
B. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-01A (Desktop Computers (Dell), Mandatory); and, C. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-05A (Monitors, Desktop (Dell), Mandatory); and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
E. Authorizing the purchase of up to $60,000 of goods through Granite Data Solutions.
This Consent Item was approved.
J.8. SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Setting a Public Meeting for Monday, June 6, 2022, and a Public Hearing for Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Regarding Maintenance Districts Engineer’s Reports and Budgets - Fiscal Year 2022/2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers setting a public meeting for Monday, June 6, 2022, to address the proposed Engineer’s Reports and Budgets and a formal public hearing for Tuesday, June 21, 2022, before a determination is made on the level of assessment to approve.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Engineer’s Reports on Maintenance Districts and setting a public meeting and a public hearing thereon.
This Consent Item was approved.
J.7. SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with a Competitively Bid Contract; (NASPO ValuePoint Software VAR # ADSPO16-130652 with CDW-G and Authorization to Increase the not to Exceed Spending Authority to CDW-G from $180,000 to $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding process to allow for the
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cooperative purchase with a competitively bid contract; (NASPO ValuePoint Software VAR # ADSPO16-130652 with CDW-G and increasing the not to exceed spending authority to CDW-G from $180,000 to $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements for cooperative purchasing of software as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code; and,
B. Approving the NASPO ValuePoint Software VAR
#ADSPO16-130652 contract; and,
C. Authorizing the not to exceed spending authority to CDW-G from $180,000 to $300,000 across all agreements for goods and services; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
Mayor SERRATTO pulled this item due to a request from the public.
Rick WENDLING, Merced - was concerned about waiving the competitive bidding process.
Information Technology Director Jeff BENNYHOFF explained the process in order to procure the best pricing.
A motion was made by Council Member Ornelas, seconded by Council Member Boyle, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle 6 -
No: 0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake1 -
J.9. SUBJECT: Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement Between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s
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Healthcare for the Parcel Located at 301 West Yosemite Ave
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider modifying the terms of the purchase and sales agreement with Valley Children’s Healthcare to the purchase the vacated 64-foot right-of-way.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement between the City of Merced and Valley Children’s Healthcare; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all related documents.
Mayor SERRATTO pulled this item due to a request from the public.
Fue XIONG, Merced - commented on equity of resources in the City.
A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Boyle, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle 6 -
No: 0
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake1 -
J.10. SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.17 Entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of previously introduced Ordinance amending chapter 1.17 entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2538, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending chapter 1.17 entitled “City Council Districts” of the Merced Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council
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Member Boyle, that this agenda item be approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Shelton, and Council Member Boyle3 - No: Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Perez, and Council Member Ornelas
3 -
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake1 -
Council discussed tabling this item until Mayor Pro Tempore BLAKE arrived to the meeting, a Council Member possibly changing their vote, having a super majority vote required to pass the Ordinance, and the deadline involved with the map submission.
A motion was made by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Echevarria, to require a super majority to pass the Ordinance. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Echevarria, and Council Member Perez2 - No: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
4 -
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake1 -
Council Member ORNELAS agreed to change his vote in order to meet the deadline.
A motion was made by Council Member Boyle, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to adopt Ordinance 2538. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
4 -
No: Council Member Echevarria, and Council Member Perez2 -
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake1 -
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
K.1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Introduction and Preliminary Review of Proposed Expenditures of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, to be Included in the Draft U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Annual Action Plan; and Receipt of Public Comment During the Public Hearing
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Introduction and Review of Preliminary Program Year 2022 proposed Public Service project funding and other expenditures of Federal funding for inclusion in the Draft HUD 2022 Annual Action Plan; and Public Hearing to provide the Public an opportunity to comment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding the anticipated funding, projects, focused community needs, and proposed distribution of Federal funding to be included in the Draft of the 2022 Annual Action Plan; and,
B. Discuss and provide comment, if any, on staff recommendations regarding the anticipated funding, projects, focused community needs, and proposed distribution of Federal funding to be included in the Draft of the 2022 Annual Action Plan; and,
C. Discuss and provide additional direction regarding potential prioritization of requested Public Service project funding using Community Development Block Grant Program Year/Fiscal Year 2022-2023, in the event the City’s 2022 Community Development Block Grant allocation is lower than anticipated.
Housing Program Supervisor Kim NUTT gave a presentation detailing the proposed expenditures of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Clerk's Note: Mayor Pro Tempore BLAKE arrived to the meeting at this time (7:00 PM).
Mayor SERRATTO opened the Public Hearing at 7:13 PM.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability - commented on affordable housing projects and the need for local funding.
Mayor SERRATTO closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 PM.
Council discussed the funding for the agreements and the potential of needing to adjust the funding based on the final allocated amount.
Clerk's Note: No formal Council action or vote was taken on this item.
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L. REPORTS
L.1. SUBJECT: Report - 2021 Crime Statistics
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an update to Council on certain crime statistics for the 2021 calendar year.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
Police Chief Tom CAVALLERO gave the annual crime statistic report to Council detailing staffing levels, different types of calls for service, the types of crimes, incidents in the different Council Districts, crimes still being investigated, and the different divisions of the Police Department.
Council and Chief CAVALLERO discussed the report, false alarm calls, property crimes, and partnerships with other agencies.
Rick WENDLING, Merced - commented on body cameras.
Fue XIONG, Merced - commented on various items in the report.
Pangcha VANG, Merced - spoke about the public safety budget.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council - commented on the relationship between housing and crime.
Clerk's Note: No formal Council vote or action was taken on this item.
Clerk's Note: Council took a recess at 8:08 PM and reconvened at 8:17 PM.
L.2. SUBJECT: Report to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Unit Production Plan to Support the Production of Affordable Housing Units
REPORT IN BRIEF
Pursuant to City Council Policy direction, consider Merced City Council Resolution 2022-15 approving a Regional Housing Needs Allocation Unit Production Plan requiring new residential development projects which require specific discretionary land use entitlements to produce ten percent (10%) of the total proposed residential units as affordable housing
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allocated to Extremely Low, Very Low-, Low, and Moderate income levels, considers exemptions or exclusions to the policy, sets affordability terms, provides other options to meet the affordability goals, outlines potential City assistance programs; and, consider any modifications to the plan such as increasing the affordability requirement up to fifteen percent (15%), and should the Council seek to increase the affordability requirement past (15%) provide direction to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek a consultant to prepare a Feasibility - Nexus Study for legal compliance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-15, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Regional Housing Needs Allocation Unit Production Plan to support the production of affordable housing units; and,
B. Consider modifications to the recommended Plan such as increasing the affordability requirement up to fifteen percent (15%); and, C. Consider providing direction to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prepare a Feasibility - Nexus Study for legal compliance purposes.
Development Services Director Scott MCBRIDE gave a report on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Unit Production Plan to support the production of affordable housing units, development agreements, the Council's discretion for a required percentage of units to be affordable in a project, Council exemptions, and the City's role in affordable housing.
Clerk's Note: The following comment was received via voicemail.
Noelle ANDERSON, Merced - asked for more housing for very low and low income levels.
Clerk's Note: The following speakers appeared in person.
John BECKMAN, CEO of the Building Industry Association - commented on housing sales in Merced.
Fue XIONG, Merced - asked Council to increase the percentage of housing built to very low and low income levels.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council - asked Council to create an ordinance addressing affordable housing.
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Will KELLY, Merced - expressed support for the proposed policy.
Pangcha VANG, Merced - commented on housing prices in Merced.
Council discussed the percentage of affordable housing for the policy, completing the nexus study, and a potential ordinance in the future.
A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Boyle, to set the affordable housing requirement at 10 percent and complete the nexus study and to reevaluate the percentage at a future date. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, and Council Member Boyle3 - No: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, and Council Member Ornelas
4 -
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Council Member Ornelas, seconded by Council Member Echevarria, to set the affordable housing requirement at 12.5 percent and complete the nexus study and to reevaluate the percentage at a future date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
5 -
No: Mayor Serratto, and Mayor Pro Tempore Blake2 -
Absent: 0
L.3. SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #21-06 for Yosemite Lake Village
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #21-06 for the Yosemite Lake Village project, 764 acres of mixed-use development northwest of Lake Yosemite within a larger 1,023-acre proposed annexation area.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Yosemite Lake Village project.
Clerk's Note: Interim City Attorney Kim FLORES recused herself from this item due to a business conflict. Deputy City Attorney Kim MADAYAG sat
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in as legal counsel.
Planning Manager Kim ESPINOSA gave a presentation on Preliminary Annexation Application #21-06 for the Yosemite Lake Village project, 764 acres of mixed-use development northwest of Lake Yosemite within a larger 1,023-acre proposed annexation area.
Mark KINER and Josh MANN, representing the applicant - gave a brief presentation on the proposed annexation and project.
Dan HOLMES, Merced County resident - expressed concern with the timing of the annexation.
Derek PRICE, Merced County resident - expressed concern with City services.
Diane FUENTES, Merced County resident - stated concern for the potential of urban sprawl.
Dr. Erik EKIZIAN, Merced County resident - expressed support for the project and annexation.
Christie CHANEY, Merced County resident - was not in favor of pre annexation for this project.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council - commented on equity and the need for more affordable housing.
Fue XIONG, Merced - commented on the need for more affordable housing in the project.
Council discussed the annexation and project, the timing of the project, the potential for sprawl, and the ability to support the new development with City services.
A motion was made by Council Member Echevarria, seconded by Council Member Perez, to express general support for the annexation and project. 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
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M. BUSINESS
M.1. SUBJECT: Report on the Closure of the Commercial Truck Parking Lot Located at the Merced Airport Industrial Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide City Council with an update on the closure of the commercial truck parking lot located near West Avenue and Riggs Drive in the Merced Airport Industrial Park.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information-Only.
Deputy City Manager Frank QUINTERO gave a brief report on the closing of a commercial truck parking lot located near the Airport Industrial Park.
Council, Mr. QUINTERO and City Manager Stephanie DIETZ discussed the relocation of the trucks, the history of the lot, and other potential parking locations within the City.
Clerk's Note: No formal Council vote or action was taken on this item.
M.2. SUBJECT: Report on the City of Merced Methods of Community Outreach
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide City Council the methods the City uses for community outreach.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information-Only.
City Manager Stephanie DIETZ gave a report to Council on the City of Merced methods of community outreach including successes and areas for improvement.
Council briefly discussed community outreach.
Clerk's Note: No formal Council vote or action was taken on this item.
M.3. SUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda
REPORT IN BRIEF
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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.
Mayor SERRATTO requested a future item to discuss truck parking solutions be expedited to the next meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Serratto, seconded by Council Member Ornelas, that the request be expedited to the next Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, and Council Member Echevarria2 -
Absent: 0
M.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 BOYLE reported attending the San Jose Sharks Teal Top ribbon cutting, the Merced County Farm Bureau annual meeting, and a ribbon cutting for Vinhos and Tapas downtown.
Council Member ORNELAS mentioned the upcoming City/County Dinner and a Sports Hall of Fame dinner.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:22 PM.
A motion was made by Council Member Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, that the meeting be adjourned. 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