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
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City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
6:00 PMMonday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
NOTICE TO PUBLIC/AVISO AL PÚBLICO/CEEB TOOM RAU PEJ XEEM
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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Sai kawg yuav tsum yog li 72 teev ua ntej rau txhua lub rooj sib tham ntawm cov Nom Tswv (City Council), yeej muaj tag nrho pob ntawv qhia txog tias rau cov neeg los nyeem hauv lub Nroog (City) qhov website www .cityofmerced.org los sis nyob rau ntawm City Clerk ’s lub Office, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. Tas nrho cov ntaub ntawv teev tseg no yuav muab rau cov Nom Tswv ntawm kev sab laj pub rau tsoom pej xeem sawv daws los nyeem nyob rau hauv City Clerk’s lub Office thaum lub caij ua hauj lwm. Muaj txhais lus Mev thiab lus Hmoob.
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96. Cov pej xeem los koom lub rooj sib tham uas xav tawm suab rau lub nroog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) muaj feem los sau ntawv hauv daim ntawv tawm suab nyob ntawm lub sam thiaj hais lus sab xis ntawm Council Chamber. Thov xa daim ntawv tawm suab no rau tus City Clerk ua ntej lub sij hawm rooj sab laj pib.
Tej ntaub ntawv thov muab xa rau cityclerk@cityofmerced .org thiab tsis pub muaj tshaj 300 los lus los yog txawg dua. Thov qhia tias qhov twg hauv daim ntawv tswj koj xav tawm suab rau, piv txwv li, kev sab laj kaws, nqes # los sis kev sib tham ntawm ncauj lus. Koj cov tswv yim muab rau lub rooj sib tham thaum lub sij hawm tsim nyog. Tej ntaub ntawm txais tau tom qab 1 teev tav su mam muab rau cov Nom Tswv (City Council) thiab tso hauv cov ntaub ntawv teev tseg.
Koj muaj feem tso suab hauv xov tooj uas yog hu (209) 388-8688 ua ntej 1 teev tav su hnub sib tham thiaj koj lub tswv yim muab tso hauv daim ntawv tswj. Tso suab hauv xov tooj tsis pub ntev tshaj (1) feeb. Thov qhia qhov twg hauv daim tswj tias koj xav tawm suab rau, piv txwv li, zej tsoom tawm suab #, khoom tso cai #, los sis kev sib tham ntawm ncauj lus. Cov suab kaws hauv xov tooj mam tso mloog thaum lub caij tsim nyog rau thaum sib tham. Yog koj xav tawm suab thaum sib tham, thov tso koj tus xov tooj, ib tus tib neeg ua hauj lwm mam li hu koj.
Yog koj xav saib video (thaum muaj) los sis mloog cov Nom Tswv (City Council) kev sib tham, mus saib hauv City ’s website www .cityofmerced.org, Facebook Live, los sis Comcast Public Access Channel 96.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be arranged by contacting the City Clerk at (209) 388-8650. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber.
A. CALL TO ORDER
A.1. Invocation - Pastor Al Schaap, Gateway Church Merced A.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
B. ROLL CALL
B.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.
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C. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
C.1. 22-381 SUBJECT: Proclamation - National Public Works Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Public Works Department.
C.2. 22-411 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Foster Care Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation will be presented to a representative of Merced College NextUp.
D. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
E. 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.
F. 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.
F.1. 22-356 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.
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F.2. 22-353 SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of November 9, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
F.3. 22-367 SUBJECT: Award Bid to Merced Chevrolet for the Purchase of Three New Tahoe Police Vehicles (PV) for the Police Department and One New Traverse Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the Fire Department, for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $190,608.06
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the purchase of three Tahoes as scheduled replacements for the Police Department and one new Traverse SUV as an acquisition for the Fire Department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the supply of three new Tahoes and one new Traverse SUV, for a total amount not to exceed $190,608.06; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
F.4. 22-124 SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Master Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., for the Cloud-Based Automatic Meter Reading System and Approval of Purchase of Goods Agreement for
Replacement Water Meter Endpoints Due to Cellular Changes from 3G to 4G in the Amount of $528,660, Plus Taxes and Freight
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to the Master Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., to reduce the monthly service fee and approval of replacement water meter endpoints due to wireless cellular service changes from 3G to 4G in the amount of $528,660 plus taxes and freight.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Approving the First Amendment to Master Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., for the cloud-based automatic meter reading system; and, B. Approving the Purchase of Goods Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc., for the purchase of replacement water meter endpoints in the amount of $528,660, plus taxes and freight; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
F.5. 22-334 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 the County of Merced, on Behalf of its Human Services Agency, for the Respective Programs Approved in Support of the Continuum of Care With the Adopted 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the execution of two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements with the County of Merced, on behalf of its Human Services Agency, for the 2020 ($38,000) and 2021 ($38,000) Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicant administrative support programs.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for the program identified in the 2020 HUD Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2020-21 CDBG funds with the County of Merced, on behalf of its Human Services Agency, in the amount of $38,000 for the “City and County Continuum of Care 2020-21 Collaborative Applicant” Program (Account
018-1301-552-17.00/Professional Services); and,
B. Approving an agreement for the program identified in the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan using Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Current Year) CDBG funds with the County of Merced, on behalf of its Human Services Agency, in the amount of $38,000 for the “City and County Continuum of Care 2021-22 Collaborative Applicant” Program (Account
018-1301-552-17.00/Professional 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
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agreements described above and as attached, and all associated documents and exhibits; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
F.6. 21-771 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Map #5396 for Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision for 26 Single-Family Lots, Generally Located South of Cardella Road (Extended) Between El Redondo Drive (Extended) and Horizons Avenue (Extended) and the Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of Final Map #5396 for 26 single-family lots, located south of Cardella Road (extended) between El Redondo Drive (extended) and Horizons Avenue (extended), and the subdivision agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2022-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Final Subdivision Map for the Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision (#5396); and,
B. Approving the Subdivision Agreement for the Sage Creek, Phase 1 Subdivision; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F.7. 22-352 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing and Approving the 2022-2023 Master Tow Service Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of the 2022-2023 Merced Police Department Tow Service Agreement that will go into effect July 1, 2022 and expire June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-27 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing and approving the 2022-2023 Master Tow Service Agreement and
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authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
F.8. 22-395 SUBJECT: Approval and Ratification of an Agreement with Lozano Smith to Allow for City Attorney Legal Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the ratification of the agreement with Lozano Smith, LLP to allow for City Attorney legal services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving and ratifying the agreement for City Attorney legal services with Lozano Smith, LLP, and;
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $161,000 to cover the cost of the City Attorney agreement for the remainder of the Fiscal Year.
F.9. 22-409 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Display the Pride Flag at Bob Hart Square for the Month of June per City Council Policy C-7
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to display the Pride Flag in Bob Hart for the month of June per the City Council Policy C-7.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2022-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the display of the Pride Flag on the City flagpole in Bob Hart Square for the month of June 2022.
F.10. 22-404 SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance for Zone Change #430 for Approximately 4.59 Acres Located on the East Side of Parsons Avenue, Approximately 300 Feet South of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Thoroughfare Commercial (CT) to High-Medium Density (HMD) Residential and change the Zoning designation from Thoroughfare Commercial (C-T) to Medium Density
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Residential (R-3-1.5) for approximately 4.59 acres generally located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2540, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 4.59 acres of land generally located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, south of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140) (1808 Parsons Avenue) from thoroughfare Commercial (C-T) to Medium Density Residential (R-3-1.5).
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Members of the public who wish to speak on public hearings listed on the agenda will be heard when the Public Hearing is opened, except on Public Hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment. After the public has commented, the item is closed to further public comment and brought to the Council for discussion and action. Further comment will not be received unless requested by the Council.
G.1. 22-378 SUBJECT: Second Public Hearing for Receipt of Public Comment Regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Annual Action Plan; Review Changes to Proposed Expenditures of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; Update on 2022 HUD Allocation; and Continue the Public Hearing to June 21, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an update on the delayed announcement by HUD of 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) grant allocation amounts, as well as review of changes to anticipated project funding categories and amounts since the First Public Hearing on April 4, 2022; conduct a Public Hearing to receive any new public comments; and, continue this Public Hearing to June 21, 2022, after receiving all comments.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Open the Public Hearing to receive any new public comment regarding the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan; and,
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B. Discuss and provide any additional direction and/or comment regarding the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan, including changes to project funding; and,
C. Adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the June 21, 2022, Council meeting.
H. REPORTS
H.1. 22-319 SUBJECT: Review, Discussion and Direction Regarding Community Funding Requests, Water Rates, and of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review of the Community Funding Requests, Discussion and Direction on Water Rates, and the City Manager’s proposed FY 2022/23 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion only.
I. BUSINESS
I.1. 22-370 SUBJECT: Personnel Board Appointments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider appointing two employee nominated individuals and one Council nominated individual to the Personnel Board.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Appointing Andrew Guzman and Jessica Fernandez to serve as employee nominated replacement members of the Personnel Board with terms expiring on July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2023 respectively; and, B. Appointing one individual from the remaining applicants to serve as a Council nominated replacement member of the Personnel Board to a term expiring on July 1, 2022 and to the subsequent term expiring on July 1, 2026.
I.2. 22-358 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.
I.3. 22-359 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.
J. ADJOURNMENT