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, September 19, 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. 22-765 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (1) case
B.2. 22-766 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 157 Hawk Drive, APN 059-420-012; Agency Negotiator:
Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Russell Leitch Representing Dkota Investments and City of Merced; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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B.3. 22-767 SUBJECT: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney; Authority: Government Code Section 54957 C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Bruce Metcalf, Rescue Mission
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. 22-701 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Constitution Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution the Merced River Chapter.
F.2. 22-761 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Mexican Independence Day
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative of the Mexican Consulate.
F.3. 22-762 SUBJECT: Recognition of the Merced SKIP Water Polo Team
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will recognize members of the Merced SKIP Water Polo team for their achievements.
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. 22-740 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. 22-621 SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of October 8, 2020, November 12, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021, and February 11, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
I.3. 22-645 SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of December 15, 2020, February 23, 2021, April 27, 2021, June 22, 2021, and August 24, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
I.4. 22-650 SUBJECT: Information Only - Building and Housing Board of Appeal Minutes of April 1, 2021, July 1, 2021, September 2, 2021, January 6, 2022, and February 3, 2022
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RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
I.5. 22-703 SUBJECT: Considers a Lease Agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center with Challenged Family Resource Center for Daytime Children’s All-Inclusive Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional Term of Two Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement for the 27th and K (Central) Youth Center to Challenged Family Resource Center for daytime children’s programming focused on all-inclusive play. The lease is termed for one year with an option to extend for an additional two years based on performance measures. The applicant received approval from the current tenant for daytime use and confirmed it would not interfere with current programming at the facility.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the contract with Challenged Family Resource Center for daytime children’s programming at the Central Youth Center; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.6. 22-592 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $1,690,462 From Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as Established Under the American Rescue Plan Act, a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Notice of Affordability Restrictions and Agreement Containing Covenants with TwelveThirteen Homekey LP
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution approving a Grant Agreement in the amount of $1,690,462 from Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as established under the American Rescue Plan Act, a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Notice of Affordability Restrictions and Agreement Containing Covenants with TwelveThirteen Homekey LP and setting terms of affordability.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
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A. Adopting Resolution 2022-60, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Deed Restriction Covenant and Grant Agreement in the amount of $1,690,462 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as established under the American Rescue Plan Act, approving a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, dated to match the date of property acquisition, Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property, and Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property with TwelveThirteen Homekey LP; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any and all agreements and documents to fulfill the terms and conditions of these grant agreements, and any future documents that may be necessary for the project, subject to the agreements and/or documents being approved as to form by the City Attorney.
I.7. 22-671 SUBJECT: Approval of the Community Facilities Districts (CFD) Administration Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. for a Three-Year Term, from November 4, 2022 to November 3, 2025, with a Renewal Option for Two Additional Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Community Facilities Districts (CFD) Administration Professional Services Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. for a three-year term with an option to renew for two additional years.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Professional Services Agreement for the administration of Community Facilities Districts (CFD) to Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc.; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
I.8. 22-558 SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation for a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
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Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation for a not to exceed amount of $500,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.9. 22-733 SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced County Food Bank for a not to Exceed Amount of $212,300 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced County Food Bank for a not to exceed amount of $212,300 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Merced County Food Bank for an amount not to exceed $212,300 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.10. 22-758 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Award for a Maximum of $977,647 From the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Program for a Three-Year Pilot Program, in Partnership with Merced County Probation, to Provide Prevention and Early Intervention Services to Youth Through the Pathways to Success Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Considers accepting grant funding up to a maximum of $977,647 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Program for a three-year pilot program, in partnership with Merced County Probation, to provide prevention and early intervention services to youth through the Pathways to Success Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds up to a maximum of $977,647 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP); and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the contract/standard agreement, including any amendments, and other necessary documents pertaining to the life of the grant.
I.11. 22-667 SUBJECT: Approval of a Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dkota Investments, Inc., for a ±3.1-Acre Site in the Airport Industrial Park for $434,005.70 Located at 157 Hawk Drive Also Known as APN 059-420-012 for the Construction of a Warehouse Building
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the terms contained in the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the disposal of a 3.1-acre in the Airport Industrial Park for $434,005.70 for the construction of an 11,478 square-foot warehouse building.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dkota Investments, Inc.; and,
B. Appropriating $26,041 from the proceeds of the sale to pay for Real Estate Commission; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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I.12. 22-691 SUBJECT: Approval of a Three (3) Year Lease Agreement with James G. Moulton, Trustee, and Lynda S. Moulton, Trustee, for a 9,000 Square Foot Facility with Initial Base Rent of $6,750/NNN Per Month and the Option to Extend for an Additional Three (3) Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year lease agreement with James G. Moulton and Lynda S. Moulton for property to be utilized by criminal justice agencies in Merced County.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and James G. Moulton, Trustee, and Lynda S. Moulton, Trustee; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, or the Finance Office to make necessary adjustments and execute the document.
I.13. 22-702 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 Evantec Corporation in the Amount not to Exceed $50,000; from Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; and from Stockton Tri Industries, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000 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 Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and,
B. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Evantec Corporation in the amount not to exceed $50,000 in Fiscal Year
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2022/2023; and,
C. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
D. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Stockton Tri Industries, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $75,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
E. 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.14. 22-734 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of up to Four (4) Budgeted Pieces of Equipment, Depending on Availability, Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell, Including One Set of Mobile Column Jack Lifts for $50,627.05 for the Fleet Department, Two Side Loader Refuse Trucks for $394,125.19 Each (Total $788,250.38) for the Refuse Department, as Well as One 10 Wheeled Dump Truck for $175,478.00 for the Streets Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving 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 set of Mobile Column Jack Lifts in the amount of $50,627.05 from ARI Phoenix, Inc., through Sourcewell contract #013020-ARP; and,
C. Approving the purchase of two Side Loader Refuse Trucks in the amount of $394,125.19 each, for a Total Amount of $788,250.38, from
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Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 091219-NWY; and,
D. Approving the purchase of one 10 Wheeled Dump Truck in the amount of $175,478.00, plus applicable sales tax, from PB Loader Corporation through Sourcewell contract # 080521-PBL; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments and City Buyer to issue the Purchase Orders, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.15. 22-689 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of User Agreement from Cellebrite Inc. for a Total Amount of $39,900.97
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary for standardization of particular types of equipment. Also, the approval to purchase equipment from Cellebrite Inc. for Cellebrite Guardian premium annual subscription service and a Cellebrite Dongle kit with annual subscription service for a total amount of $39,900.97.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of equipment; and,
B. Approving the purchase of Cellebrite Guardian premium annual subscription service and a Cellebrite Dongle kit with annual subscription service; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.16. 22-708 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Cooperative Purchasing Under NASPO California State Contract #7-20-70-45-04 and Standardization from Stalker Radar
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Applied Concepts, Inc. for a Total Amount of $143,318.80
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary to standardize particular types of equipment and utilizing cooperative purchasing through NASPO. Also, the approval to purchase equipment from Stalker Radar Applied Concepts, Inc for a (6) traffic data collector, (4) handheld Lidar units, (3) vehicle-mounted radar units, (3) message board trailers, (3) SAM speed trailers (3) Pole Mounts, and (1) PGM traffic display board in the amount of $143,318.80.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of equipment and cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Authorizing the use of the NASPO California State Contract #7-20-70-45-04 Cooperative Purchasing; and,
C. Approving the purchase of (6) traffic data collector, (4) handheld lidar units, (3) vehicle mounted radar unit, (3) message board trailers, (3) speed trailers, (3) Pole Mounts, and (1) traffic display board.
I.17. 22-709 SUBJECT: Approval of a Three (3) Year Agreement with Merced Community College District for the Professional Services of a Police Administrator for the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 Fiscal Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement between the City of Merced Police Department and the Merced Community College District for police administrative services at the District’s campuses.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Merced and the Merced Community College District to provide police services in the District’s campuses; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the
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agreement; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments.
I.18. 22-670 SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Statement of Services Agreement with Straight Edge Roofing for Fire Station 51 Roof Replacement, Project No. 122075, in the Amount of $141,500.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Statement of Services Agreement in the amount of $141,500.00 to Straight Edge Roofing for the removal and replacement the roof for Fire Station 51.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Fire Station 51 Roof Replacement Project No. 122075 to Straight Edge Roofing in the amount of $141,500.00; and, 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.
J. 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.
J.1. 22-572 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation of Certain Property into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2003-2 (Services), Calling and Holding a Special Election for Annexation No. 21 into CFD No. 2003-2 (Services; Canvassing the Results of the Election Held within Annexation No. 21 of Said District, and Annexing Annexation No. 21 to Said District and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Said Annexation No. 21. Annexation No. 21 Consists of Approximately 5.94 Acres of Land Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a public hearing and election for annexation into Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) for the approximately 5.94 acres of land generally located at the southeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Holding a Public Hearing on the annexation of certain property into the CFD and the levy of special taxes; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2022-56, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced determining the validity of prior proceedings, calling a special election related to Annexation No. 21; and,
C. Holding an election; and,
D. Adopting Resolution 2022-57, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced canvassing the results of the election held within Annexation No. 21 of said District; and, E. Adopting Resolution 2022-58, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Services) of the City of Merced, annexing Annexation No. 21 to said district and authorizing the levy of a special tax within said Annexation No. 21.
K. REPORTS
K.1. 22-607 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2021-22 and Authorizing Submittal of the CAPER to HUD
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve Housing Division activities as reported in the Draft 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorize its submission to HUD.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-59, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the 2021-2022 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute and, if necessary, make minor modifications to, the above-reference items and all associated documents as attached to this report; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments, if any.
K.2. 22-698 SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Reconsideration of Preliminary Annexation Application #22-01 for Branford Point Annexation
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to reconsider support for 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, which was originally reviewed by City Council on July 18, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed for the Branford Point project.
K.3. 22-719 SUBJECT: Provide City Council an Update on Utility Billing Delinquency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Providing an update on utility billing delinquency at the request of the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
For Information-Only.
K.4. 22-747 SUBJECT: Review, Discussion, and Direction Regarding Community Funding for Fiscal Year 2022/23
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review, discussion, and direction of the Community Funding Requests for
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FY 2022/23.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion only.
L. BUSINESS
L.1. 22-738 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.
L.2. 22-739 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.
M. ADJOURNMENT