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Merced Civic Center
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678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
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6:00 PMMonday, October 3, 2022
A. CLOSED SESSION 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
B. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor SERRATTO called the Closed Session to order at 5:04 PM.
B.1. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION; Rogelio Rodriguez v. City of Merced; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number ADJ14485316,
ADJ14485521, ADJ14485318, AUTHORITY: Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1)
B.2. SUBJECT: LIABILITY CLAIMS; Claimant(s): Krista and Earl Stokes; Agency Claimed Against: City of Merced; AUTHORITY: Government Code Section 54956.95
B.3. SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - 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
Clerk's Note: Council Member ORNELAS recused himself from item B.3. at 5:20 PM due to proximity of his job.
Clerk's Note: Council adjourned from Closed Session at 5:40 PM.
C. CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor SERRATTO called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
C.1. Invocation - Pastor Joel Dorman, First Baptist Church Merced The invocation was delivered by Pastor Joel DORMAN from First Baptist Church 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
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 - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by the City of Merced Code Enforcement Officers.
Mayor SERRATTO presented the Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Proclamation to Merced Code Enforcement Officers Ken BOGLE, Jackie HICKS, Ruby SANTIAGO, and Merced Police Lieutenant Joseph PEREZ.
F.2. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor SERRATTO presented the proclamation for Hispanic Heritage
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Month to Annissa FRAGOSO, President of the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
F.3. SUBJECT: Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative from the Merced Fire IAFF Local 1479.
Mayor SERRATTO presented the proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to members of the Merced Firefighters Union, Local 1479 and a representative of the Merced Cancer Center.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk's Note: Emails were received for the following agenda item and forwarded to Council prior to the meeting.
Oral Communications - Heather FRENCH and Miranda FURIE.
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk's Note: The following comments were received via voicemail.
Lynn BARRERA, Merced - spoke on the lighting, speeding issues, and street conditions of South Merced.
Melissa ROCHA, Merced - spoke on issues the Pride Center Community faces.
Ted BARNES, Merced - spoke on issues arising from recent campaigns.
Miranda GRISWOLD, Merced - spoke on events during the Pride Event and recent campaigns.
Clerk's Note: The following comments were received in person.
Martina BEDOLLA, Merced - spoke on her current living situation, high rent cost in Merced, and the lack of assistance.
Council briefly responded to Mrs. BEDOLLA.
Ana Maria FABIAN, Merced - commented on the amount of units being built in South Merced and a gathering she held for South Merced.
Necola ADAMS, Merced - spoke on the future of Merced and the Merced County Nut Festival.
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Jennifer MCQUEEN, Merced - spoke on a campaign issue she had.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council, Merced - spoke on issues arising for tenants and affordable housing.
Rachelle ABRIL, Merced - spoke on garbage on the streets in South Merced and asked Council to assist families in need.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items I.9. Approval of the Cost Sharing Agreement Between Santa Clara Water District and the City of Merced Regarding the Evaluation of Prospective Property Related to Increased Water Supply and Sustainability for Future Municipal Use for an Amount not to Exceed $33,740 Through December 31, 2022; and, I.14. Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(049) for Use of $508,347 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Project No. 119043 - Construct Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Motel Drive Between Carol Avenue and Merced Avenue; were pulled for separate consideration.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member Ornelas, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0
I.1. SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and a summary title may be read with further reading waived.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.
This Consent Item was approved.
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I.2. SUBJECT: Information-Only Contracts for the Month of September 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Notification of awarded Non-Public Works contracts under $36,000 and of Public Works contracts under $82,718.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.3. SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of March 25, 2021, April 29, 2021, May 20, 2021, August 12, 2021, and September 7, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.4. SUBJECT: Information Only - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Minutes of December 14, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.5. SUBJECT: Information Only - Planning Commission Minutes of July 6, 2022, August 3, 2022, August 17, 2022, and September 7, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.6. SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of June 21, 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 June 21, 2022.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.7. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the City’s 2022 Biennial Review and Revisions to the Conflict-of-Interest Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution with amendments to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, as required by the Political Reform Act.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-61, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, re-adopting the City's Conflict of Interest Code and rescinding Resolution 2020-92.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.8. SUBJECT: Approval of a Participation Agreement to Host the 2023 Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced Bike Race, Family Festival & Expo on March 18, 2023 for an Amount not to Exceed $50,000,
Authorization to Accept Donations up to $24,000, and Appropriate the Same to Offset the not to Exceed Amount of $50,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a participation agreement with Gran Fondo Hicapie to host the 2023 Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced Bike Race, Family Festival & Expo on March 18, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and, accepting donations up to $24,000 and appropriating the same to offset the not to exceed amount of $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a participation agreement with the Gran Fondo Hincapie for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the 2023 Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced Bike Race, Family Festival & Expo; and, B. Accepting donations up to $24,000 into City Council Contribution Fund 001-0101-360-02.01-00, and appropriating the same to City Council Other Materials Supplies account line 001-0101-512.29-00; and,
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C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.10. SUBJECT: Approval of the CALTRANS Transportation Art Agreement, Clean California Beautification Fund Contribution in the Amount of $350,000 and Appropriating the Same for Undercrossing Art Murals
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Cooperative Agreement with CALTRANS Clean California State Beautification Program to Accept $350,000 in Program Funding and appropriating the same.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Transportation Art Agreement with CALTRANS Clean California State Beautification Fund Contribution; and, B. Accepting $350,000 in grant funding into account
450-1104-324.02-00 and appropriating the same in account 450-1104-324.02-00, project 123059 for the installation of transportation art murals; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.11. 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 Hach Company in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; from Southern Tire Mart, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $300,000; and From Rexel USA, Inc. dba Platt Electric Supply, in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000 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
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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 Supplies and Services with Hach Company in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Southern Tire Mart, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
D. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Rexel USA, Inc. dba Platt Electric Supply, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 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.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.12. SUBJECT: Approving the Cooperative Agreement 10-10-0549 with State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Plan, Coordinate, and Install Gateway Monuments on Various State Routes and Murals on Various State Highway Structures in and Near City of Merced and Accepting Clean California Grant Program Funding for Project Number 123058 - Gateway Monuments in the Amount of $850,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing a cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED), Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and Construction of six (6) Gateway Monuments in and near the City of Merced and accepting $850,000 from the Clean California Grant Program. This will promote enrichment of the cultural and visual environment for transportation
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users and the local community by facilitating and coordinating the integration of Gateway Monuments within the operation highway right-of-way through the encroachment permit process.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the cooperative agreement to plan, coordinate, and install Gateway monuments on various state routes at the City of Merced; and,
B. Accepting Clean California Grant Program funds and increasing revenue in fund 450-1104-324.02-00 by $850,000 and appropriating the same to fund 450-1104-637.65-00-Project No. 123058 Gateway Monuments; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.13. SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Total Online Protection, LLC for the Replacement of Data Center HVAC and Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems, Project No. 120066 to Extend the Term of the Agreement to December 31, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers extending the term of the agreement for professional services with Total Online Protection, LLC from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. This extension is due to supply chain issues with the HVAC system for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to agreement for professional services with Total Online Protection, LLC to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2022; and,
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B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.15. SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with EMTS, Inc., for Maintenance of Community Facilities Districts Bellevue Ranch East and Bellevue Ranch West, in an Additional Amount of $31,000 for the Contract Period Ending June 30, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment with EMTS, Inc., for maintenance services at Community Facilities Districts Bellevue Ranch East and West in the amount of $31,000 through June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Agreement with EMTS, Inc., in the additional amount of $31,000, to provide bi-weekly landscape maintenance services at Community Facilities Districts Bellevue Ranch East and West for the contract term ending June 30, 2023; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents and execute future contract amendments.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.16. SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for On-Call Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Services of Projects at
Merced-Yosemite Regional Airport
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for planning, engineering, and environmental services for the Improvement Projects at the Merced-Yosemite Regional Airport.
Additional funding is required to complete the tasks associated with the airport capital improvement projects at Merced-Yosemite Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
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City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement not to exceed amount of $2,500,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.17. SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Northstar Engineering Group, Inc for On-Call Civil Design, Engineering, and Surveying Services in an Amount of $2,000,000 for a Total not to Exceed $2,500,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Northstar Engineering Group, Inc. for engineering and surveying services for Capital Improvement Projects within the City of Merced. The amendment is necessary to ensure that the Engineering Department completes the quantity of future improvement projects within the forecasted timeframes.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Northstar Engineering not to exceed amount of $2,500,000; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.18. SUBJECT: Approval of a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Utility Agreement for Reimbursement of Labor Costs to Remove and Replace the 16th Street Bridge Water Line for the not to Exceed Total of $127,050
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a California Department of Transportation Utility Agreement for reimbursement of labor costs to remove and replace the 16th Street Bridge Water Line for a not to exceed total of $127,050.
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Caltrans Utility Agreement for the 125% cost estimate not to exceed total of $127,050; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the Caltrans Utility Agreement, and any other necessary documents pertaining to the agreement as approved to form by the City Attorney.
This Consent Item was approved.
I.9. SUBJECT: Approval of the Cost Sharing Agreement Between Santa Clara Water District and the City of Merced Regarding the Evaluation of Prospective Property Related to Increased Water Supply and Sustainability for Future Municipal Use for an Amount not to Exceed $33,740 Through December 31, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Cost Sharing Agreement between Santa Clara Water District and the City of Merced regarding the evaluation of prospective Property related to increased water supply and water sustainability for future municipal use for an amount not to exceed $33,740 through December 31, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Cost Sharing Agreement between Santa Clara Water District and the City of Merced for an amount not to exceed $33,740 through December 31, 2022; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Mayor SERRATTO pulled this item due to a request from Council Member ORNELAS and members of the public.
Jean OKUYE, Representative of Valley Land Alliance, Livingston - spoke on concerns of groundwater banking in Merced.
Gloria SANDOVAL, Merced - spoke on concerns of funds for the Santa Clara Water District agreement, suggested bringing a study on water to Merced, and methods to conserve water.
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Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council, Merced - expressed her confusion of the Santa Clara Water District Agreement and requested clarification and transparency on this item.
Council and City Manager Stephanie DIETZ discussed details of this agreement with Santa Clara Water District and water rates.
A motion was made by Council Member Ornelas, seconded by Council Member Perez, that this agenda item be approved. 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
I.14. SUBJECT: Administering Agency Amendment Modification Summary (E-76) for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant CML-5085(049) for Use of $508,347 in CMAQ Grant Funding for Project No. 119043 - Construct
Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Motel Drive Between Carol Avenue and Merced Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting $508,347 in Federal CMAQ Grant funding for construction of pedestrian/bike improvements on Motel Drive between Carol Avenue and Merced Avenue. Installing a multi-use path along Motel Drive from Carol Avenue to Merced Avenue will allow for both bike and sidewalk connectivity for Golden Valley High School students, residential community, tenants at the hotels/inn/motels to access restaurants and stores along the Motel Drive corridor.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting CMAQ grant funds and increasing revenue in account 450-1104-321.32-00 by $508,347 and appropriating the same to account 450-1104-637-65-00 (Project No. 119043) for costs associated with construction of pedestrian/bike improvements on Motel Drive between Carol Avenue and Merced Avenue; and,
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B. Approving a budget adjustment for local matching funds from Fund 075 - Measure V Alternate Modes, Project No. 123005 - Projects to be Determined, in the amount of $65,862 to Project No. 119043 - Construct Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Motel Drive Between Carol Avenue and Merced Avenue; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the grant; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Mayor SERRATTO pulled this item at the request from Council Members ORNELAS and ECHEVARRIA.
Council, City Manager Stephanie DIETZ, City Engineer Michael BELTRAN discussed details of this project, local contractors, time frames, giving a milestone update, and safety measures for traffic control.
A motion was made by Council Member Ornelas, seconded by Council Member Echevarria, that this agenda item be approved. 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
J. REPORTS
J.1. SUBJECT: Presentation and Discussion Regarding the Items Raised by Councilmember Echevarria Concerning Updating South Merced Studies, Alley Reuse, and Cul-de-Sacs/Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation by staff regarding updating South Merced studies, alley reuse, closing streets with cul-de-sacs, and traffic and pedestrian safety.
Staff is seeking direction from Council on how to proceed.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide direction on next steps.
Deputy City Manager Frank QUINTERO, Development Services Director Scott MCBRIDE, and City Engineer Michael BELTRAN gave a slide show
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presentation on the South Merced Study Direction.
Peggy HSU, Merced - spoke on her support of the South Merced Study and bicycle and pedestrian paths in South Merced.
Sheng XIONG, Leadership Council, Merced - expressed support for the South Merced Study and spoke on the different types of land uses and requested a thorough approach.
Council, Mr. BELTRAN, Mr. MCBRIDE, and Mr. QUINTERO discussed the details and areas of South Merced Study, engaging with the community, residents participating, encasing trash bins, community outreach, methods to slow traffic, being cost efficient, and details of starting a South Merced Sub Committee.
Council agreed on the South Merced Study area being from Highway South 99 to Highway South 140 and the scope being alley reuse, intersection safety, and traffic calming.
A motion was made by Council Member Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, to appoint Council Member Ornelas, Council Member Echevarria, and Council Member Sarah Boyle to the South Merced Sub Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, Council Member Ornelas, and Council Member Boyle
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No: 0
Absent: 0
K. BUSINESS
K.1. SUBJECT: Council Member Perez’s Request to Discuss the Press Box in the Council Chamber
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Perez’s request to discuss the Press Box in the Council Chamber pursuant to City Council Administrative Policies and Procedures C-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff regarding the Press Box in the Council Chamber.
There was no Council discussion.
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Blake, that this agenda item be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Serratto, Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, Council Member Echevarria, Council Member Shelton, Council Member Perez, and Council Member Boyle 6 -
No: Council Member Ornelas1 -
Absent: 0
K.2. 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.
Council Member ORNELAS requested to postpone previous request to send a letter to the Attorney General to January.
K.3. 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 on attending the Gateway Quilters Guild event and the FFA dinner.
Council Member ECHEVARRIA reported on attending the 62nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet at the Senior Center and announced the Trunk or Treat event.
Council Member ORNELAS commented on press credential and who is considered news or social media.
Council member PEREZ welcomed Javier FUENTES to the press box.
Mayor SERRATTO thanked everyone for attending and staff for their work; announced the Loughborough Clean Up.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Blake, seconded by Council Member
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Perez, 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
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No: 0
Absent: 0