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, July 18, 2022
Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
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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)].
B.1. 22-586 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1) Case
B.2. 22-587 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1) Case
B.3. 22-585 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS -
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Properties: APN #’s 049-200-005, 049-200-020, 049-200-022, 049-200-019, 049-200-023, 049-200-017, 049-200-021, 049-200-024, 049-200-025, 049-220-018, 049-220-019, 049-220-016, 049-220-020, 049-220-015, 065-030-004, 049-240-016, 049-240-017; Agency Negotiator: Stephanie Dietz, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Robert C. Rice, Sandton Capital Partners and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Joel Dorman, First Baptist Church
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
F.1. 22-576 SUBJECT: Recognition of Youth Council Members
REPORT IN BRIEF
Recognition of Youth Council Members Kaylie Escobar-Islas, Ana Quintana-Ceja, Satya Ortega, and Diego Luna for their service.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
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.
I.1. 22-529 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. 22-563 SUBJECT: Information Only - Traffic Committee Minutes of March 8, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
I.3. 22-486 SUBJECT: Approval of a Three-Year Lease Renewal Option for an Agricultural Ground Lease Between the City of Merced and Fagundes Dairy for Use of Approximately Thirty-Five (35) Acres in and Around the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport with Rent Starting at $5,355.00 per Year for a Term of Three (3) Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement (3-year term) with Fagundes Dairy for use of approximately thirty-five (35) acres located in and around the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
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City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between Fagundes Dairy and the City of Merced and authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I.4. 22-500 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contracts; (Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE #530067, State of Utah Cooperative Online Marketplace Contract MA3458, Sourcewell Contract #081419, and NASPO ValuePoint Software
ADSPO16-130652) with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contracts; (Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE #530067, State of Utah Cooperative Online Marketplace Contract MA3458, Sourcewell Contract #081419, and NASPO ValuePoint Software ADSPO16-130652) with CDW-G in a not to exceed amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 to utilize cooperative purchases with competitively bid contracts; and,
B. Approving the Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE agreement #530067; and,
C. Approving the State of Utah cooperative online marketplace contract MA3458; and,
D. Approving the Sourcewell contract #081419; and,
E. Approving the NASPO ValuePoint Software ADSPO16-130652; and, F. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
G. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments; and,
H. Authorizing the purchase of $300,000 of goods through CDW-G.
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I.5. 22-512 SUBJECT: Approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group for the Preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District (CFD) Annexation No. 21
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the first amendment to the contract with Goodwin Consulting Group for preparation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities District Annexation No. 21.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the rate and method of apportionment for Community Facilities Annexation No. 21 in the amount of $10,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.6. 22-485 SUBJECT: Award a Professional Services Agreement for an Infill Study and to Design a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for professional services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc., for $105,000 to prepare an Infill Study and to Design a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for professional services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE), in the amount of $105,000 to conduct an Infill Study and to prepare designs for a Master Plan Set for Duplexes and Triplexes and to prepare program documents; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements and any necessary documents.
I.7. 22-532 SUBJECT: Selection of the Yosemite Avenue, M Street to R Street, Reconstruction as the Eligible Roadway Project and Adoption of a
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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds Claim Form for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Selects the Yosemite Avenue, M Street to R Street, reconstruction project in the amount of $1,050,517.00, and authorizes staff to complete the FY 2021/2022 Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) Claim Form in the amount of $1,050,517.00 for submittal to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting the Yosemite Avenue, M Street to R Street, project; and, B. Directing staff to complete the 2021/2022 RSTP claim form by listing the selected projects and corresponding project costs; and, C. Adopting Resolution 2022-45, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the City Manager to file the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds claim for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
I.8. 22-557 SUBJECT: Award of Bid to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. for the CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub, Project Number 121045, in the Amount of $1,666,296.25
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. in the amount of $1,666,296.25 for the CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub Project Number 121045.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the CMAQ Merced North Transit Hub Project Number 121045 to Dirt Dynasty, Inc., in the amount of $1,666,296.25; and,
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B. 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; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
I.9. 22-546 SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for a not to Exceed Amount of $100,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for a not to exceed amount of $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.10. 22-555 SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for a not to Exceed Amount of $100,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and,
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B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.11. 22-562 SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for a not to Exceed Amount of $50,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for a not to exceed amount of $50,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the United Way of Merced County for the Mountain Valley 211 Program for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.12. 22-556 SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for the Purchase of Goods with Momar, Inc. for the Supply and Delivery of Vita Micro CS 70 (a Refined Form of Crude Glycerin) in the not to Exceed Amount of $150,000 for the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid and approving an agreement with Momar Inc. for the supply and delivery of Vita Micro CS 70 for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility in the not to exceed amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid and approving the agreement with Momar, Inc. for the supply and delivery of Vita Micro CS 70 in the not to exceed amount of $150,000 for the contract term ending June 30, 2023; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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I.13. 22-520 SUBJECT: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Construction Contract with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $72,886.48 for Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements, Project No. 120053
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Change Order No. 1 with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., for Project No. 120053 - Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements in the additional amount of $72,886.48, for a total construction contract amount of $1,282,226.93.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Change Order No. 1 for Bellevue Ranch Landscape Improvements, Project No. 120053, with Elite Landscape Construction, Inc., in the additional amount of $72,886.48, for a total construction contract amount of $1,282,226.93; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.14. 22-559 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000; From Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; and From Badger Meter, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by
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Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and,
B. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $75,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
D. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc., in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
E. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
F. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Badger Meter, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and, G. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager’s purchasing authority.
I.15. 22-560 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $115,000; From Tesco Controls, LLC in the Amount not to Exceed $85,000; From SYAR Industries, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000; and From Western Systems, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $115,000 Through June 30, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and,
B. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $115,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Tesco Controls, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $85,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and, D. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with SYAR Industries, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $75,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and, E. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Western Systems, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $115,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
F. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager’s purchasing authority.
I.16. 22-561 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Merced Truck & Trailer, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Razzari-Dodge, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From Ron Smith Buick GMC, L.P., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From with Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $115,000; and From Schoettler Tire, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $175,000 Through June 30, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and,
B. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Merced Truck & Trailer, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
D. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Razzari-Dodge, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
E. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Ron Smith Buick GMC, L.P., in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
F. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., in the amount not to exceed $115,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
G. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Schoettler Tire, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $175,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and, H. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager’s purchasing authority.
J. REPORTS
J.1. 22-534 SUBJECT: Presentation on the 2021 City of Merced Fire Department Annual Report and a Preliminary Report on the 2022 Illegal Fireworks Efforts by Merced Fire and Merced Police Departments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Fire Chief Derek Parker to provide a presentation on the 2021 City of Merced Fire Department Annual Report. Additionally, Fire Chief Parker will provide preliminary data on the 2021 Illegal Fireworks campaign.
Please note, the presentations and the information presented herein is subject to change prior to the scheduled City Council Meeting. Consistent
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with the Brown Act, any changes to the presentation will be made available to the public and City Council at the same time.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
J.2. 22-293 SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #22-01 for Branford Point Annexation
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #22-01 for the Branford Point Annexation project, 47.7 acres of mixed-use development on the west side of Lake Road, south of Bellevue Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Branford Point project.
J.3. 22-577 SUBJECT: Report on the Existing Graffiti Abatement Services Contract as Requested During the FY 2022/23 Goals & Priorities Setting Session
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a report on the existing Graffiti Abatement Services Contract as requested during the 2022/23 Goals & Priorities Setting Session.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 22-499 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (Districts 1, 2, 5, 6) (1 At-Large) (2 Ex-Officio)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (Districts 1, 2, 5, 6) (1 At-Large) and (2 Ex-Officio); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
K.2. 22-508 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 2 and 6) (1 At-Large) and (3 Ex-Officio)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (Districts 2 and 6) (1 At-Large) and (3 Ex-Officio); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
K.3. 22-510 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (3 Seats)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill vacancies on the Building and Housing Board of Appeals.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Building and Housing Board of Appeals (one [1] vacancy and two [2] expiring terms); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of
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applicants.
K.4. 22-517 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Planning Commission (Districts 2 and 5)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill seats on the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Planning Commission (Districts 2 and 5); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
K.5. 22-518 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 1,3,4 and 6)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill seats on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission (Districts 1, 3, 4, and 6); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
K.6. 22-516 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Regional Airport Authority (2 Seats)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill two vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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Authority/Parking Authority
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A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Regional Airport Authority (2); or,
B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
K.7. 22-519 SUBJECT: Annual Appointments to the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4 and 5)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill seats on the Tax Transparency Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing individuals to serve as members of the Tax Transparency Commission (District 4 and 5); or, B. Accepting nominations and appointing as many members as Council sees appropriate and directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
K.8. 22-530 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.
K.9. 22-531 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