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
Authority/Parking Authority
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic
Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
6:00 PMMonday, October 17, 2022
Closed Session at 5:30 PM
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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
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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. 22-836 SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (3) Cases
C. CALL TO ORDER
C.1. Invocation - Pastor Caesar Johnson, Christian Life Center Merced
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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. 22-796 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Received by a representative from Valley Crisis Center.
F.2. 22-829 SUBJECT: Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepted by a representative of the Merced Fire Department.
G. WRITTEN PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
H. 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.
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.
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I.1. 22-778 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. 22-626 SUBJECT: Information Only - Site Plan Review Minutes of October 7, 2021, October 21, 2021, November 18, 2021, January 6, 2022, and January 20, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
I.3. 22-815 SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of July 5, 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 July 5, 2022.
I.4. 22-813 SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request Including Parsons Avenue, From Merced Avenue to Dinkey Creek; Dinkey Creek, From Parsons Avenue to Watertown Drive; Watertown Drive, From Dinkey Creek to East Childs Avenue; and East Childs Avenue, From Coffee Street to Carol Avenue, Submitted by Liza Servin for the 2022 Central California Band Review on November 12, 2022 From 5:00 A.M. Until 2:30 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers closing and allowing the use of City streets on November 12, 2022 for the Central California Band Review.
RECOMMENDATION
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City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the street closures of Parsons Avenue, from Merced Avenue to Dinkey Creek; Dinkey Creek, from Parsons Avenue to Watertown Drive; Watertown Drive, from Dinkey Creek to East Childs Avenue; and East Childs Avenue, from Coffee Street to Carol Avenue, as requested by Golden Valley High School Band Boosters Coordinator Liza Servin for the 2022 Central California Band Review scheduled Saturday, November 12, 2022. The street closures will be between 5:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., subject to the conditions of the administrative staff report.
I.5. 22-817 SUBJECT: Considers a Lease Agreement for McCombs Youth Center with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County to be Awarded the Lease for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional One Year Term Over the Next Two Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County is requesting to enter a lease concerning the McCombs Youth Center with the City of Merced. The term of the lease will be for one year with an option to extend for an additional two years on a year-to-year basis. Lease terms also includes an annual stipend of $34,999.92 for utilities, landscaping, janitorial or pest control.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Lease Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for afterschool youth programming at the McCombs Youth Center for a one year term with an option to extend the term for an additional one year term over the next two years; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.6. 22-736 SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., CSG Consultants Inc., and Bureau Veritas North American Inc. to Extend the Term of the Agreement to November 1, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving Amendments to Professional Services Agreements
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with three consultants for planning and building services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council- Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with Interwest Consulting Group Inc., to extend the term for services to November 1, 2023; and,
B. Approving the First Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with CSG Consultants Inc., to extend the term for services to November 1, 2023; and,
C. Approving the First Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with Bureau Veritas North American Inc., to extend the term for services to November 1, 2023; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the above agreements.
I.7. 22-735 SUBJECT: Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for November 21, 2022, for Introduction of Ordinances, and Future Adoption of the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, Thereto
REPORT IN BRIEF
Set a Public Hearing for November 21, 2022, for the purpose of introducing Ordinances, and the future adoption of the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing on November 21, 2022, to consider introducing Ordinances and the future adoption of the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto.
I.8. 22-812 SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $150,000 for Additional Work Including 750 Lineal Feet of Storm Drain Piping and 2,750 Lineal Feet of Water Main Piping for the G Street - Childs Ave to 13th Street, Project No. 117039
REPORT IN BRIEF
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Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $150,000 for City Project No. 117039 - G Street Improvements, Childs Ave to 13th Street for additional work including 750 lineal feet of storm drain piping and 2,750 lineal feet of water main piping. This will increase total contingency to $403,137.10.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving change orders with Rolfe Construction up to a total contingency amount of $403,137.10 including an increase in contingency of $150,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.9. 22-823 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of a 2014 Ford F-450 Truck in an Amount not to Exceed $80,000 Utilizing GSA’s Auto Auction; and Transferring from Fund 674-Fleet Replacement to the General Fund, Appropriating the Same Amount
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for the purchase of an Emergency Fire Response Vehicle; authorizing the purchase of a 2014 Ford F-450 truck in an amount not to exceed $80,000 utilizing GSA’s Auto Auction; and approval of transferring from Fund 674-Fleet Replacement to the General Fund and appropriating the same amount.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement, permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04210; and,
B. Authorizing the Purchase of a 2014 Ford F-450 truck in an amount not to exceed $80,000 utilizing GSA’s Auto Auction; and,
C. Transferring up to $80,000 from Fund 674-Fleet Replacement to the General Fund and appropriating the same to account
001-0901-523.43-00; and,
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D. Authorizing the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue a Purchase Order for any transfer fees and California sales taxes; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Orders.
I.10. 22-788 SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request for East Main Street, West Main Street, Canal Street, and “O” Street Submitted by Refugio Llamas for the 2022 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. Until 5:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers allowing the use of City streets on November 11, 2022 for the Veteran’s Day Parade. The Street Closure Request includes East Main Street, West Main Street, Canal Street, and O Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the street closures of East Main Street, from “Calimyrna Avenue to G”
Street; West Main Street, from “G” to Canal Streets; Canal Street from W.
Main Street to West 18th Street; West 18th Street from Canal Street to “O” Street and “O” Street, from W. 18th Street to 20th Street as requested by Refugio Llamas, Merced County Veterans Services for the 2022 Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11, 2022.
I.11. 22-807 SUBJECT: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kids Discovery Station for a not to Exceed Amount of $200,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Non-Profit Support Funding
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with the Kids Discovery Station for a not to exceed amount of $200,000 for ARPA Non-Profit Support Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with the Kids Discovery Station for an amount not to exceed $200,000 for ARPA
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Non-Profit Support Funding; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.12. 22-827 SUBJECT: Award of Bid to Microbiz Security, for a Physical Access Control System, in the Amount of $87,800 and Authorize Future Contract Amendments and Expenditures, up to $10,000, to Microbiz Security for the Expansion of the Physical Access Control System
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract to Microbiz Security, in the amount of $87,800 for a Physical Access Control System and Installation Services and Authorize Future Contract Amendments and Expenditures, up to $10,000 to Microbiz Security for Expansion of the Physical Access Control System.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a contract for a Physical Access Control System to Microbiz Security, in the amount of $87,800; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing additional contract amendments and expenditures, up to $10,000, to Microbiz Security for expansion of the Physical Access Control System; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.13. 22-776 SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application, and Grant Hardship Waiver, to CalOES as a Subrecipient, for Fiscal Year 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (DHS-22-137-000-01) to Fund Cybersecurity Enhancement with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $150,000 with FEMA Proving 90% of the Project Cost and City Providing the 10% Local Match
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Considers the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application, and grant hardship waiver, to CalOES as a subrecipient, for fiscal year 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (DHS-22-137-000-01) to fund cybersecurity enhancement with an estimated total project cost of $150,000 with FEMA proving 90% of the project cost and the City providing the 10% local match.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2022-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City Merced, California, authorizing submittal of grant proposal for the 2022 state and local cybersecurity grant program; and,
B. Authorizing the submittal of a grant hardship waiver to waive the 10% local match requirement; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.14. 22-744 SUBJECT: Approval of Third Amendment to the Agreement with Labworks, LLC, in the Additional Amount of $3,000 and the Total not to Exceed the Contracted Amount of $220,200, for Laboratory Field Application Software Support for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Water Quality Control Laboratory
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of the third amendment to the agreement with Labworks, LLC, for an additional amount of $3,000 and the total contracted amount not to exceed $220,200, for laboratory field application software support for the LIMS program for the WWTP Water Quality Control Laboratory.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Labworks, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $3,000 for laboratory field application software support; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the
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necessary documents.
I.15. 22-792 SUBJECT: Award Bid to Razzari Ford for the Purchase of Seven New Interceptor Four Door Sport Utility Vehicles for the Police Department for a Total Cost not to Exceed $364,642.32
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Razzari Ford, for the purchase of seven new interceptor four door sport utility vehicles as scheduled replacements utilizing budgeted Measure C funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Razzari Ford for the supply of seven new interceptor four door sport utility vehicles, for a total amount not to exceed $364,642.32; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
I.16. 22-808 SUBJECT: Award Bid to Merced Chevrolet for the Purchase of One New Chevrolet Silverado Truck for the Parks Maintenance Department for a Total Cost not to Exceed $50,425.80
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet, for the purchase of one new Chevrolet Silverado truck as an acquisition for the Parks Maintenance Department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Merced Chevrolet for the supply of one new ¾ ton truck, for a total amount not to exceed $50,425.80; 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.
I.17. 22-822 SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $59,702
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From the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674 for the Purchase of a Backhoe Loader and Brush Chipper, and Authorization for the Purchase of Three (3) Budgeted Equipment, Depending on
Availability, Through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Sourcewell, Including One Backhoe Loader for $199,449.38 From Holt of California and One Brush Chipper for $95,733.34 from RDO Equipment Co.; and with Houston Galveston Area Council Buy (HGACBuy) for the Purchase of One Crackfilling Machine for $78,824.06 from SealMaster
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase currently budgeted and Council approved equipment through the government procurement programs Sourcewell and HGACBuy and appropriating an additional $59,702 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 to utilize cooperative purchasing agreements through Sourcewell and Houston Galveston Area Council Buy (HGACBuy) government procurement programs; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $39,395 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 674-Fleet Replacement Fund to account line 674-1103-633.63-00, project 244106 for the purchase of a backhoe loader for the Water Department; and, C. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $20,307 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 674-Fleet Replacement Fund to account line 674-1103-633.63-00, project 244122 for the purchase of a brush chipper for the Tree Department; and, D. Approving the purchase of one Caterpillar Backhoe Loader in the amount of $199,449.38, from Holt of California, through Sourcewell contract # 032119-CAT; and,
E. Approving the purchase of one Vermeer Brush Chipper in the amount of $95,733.34 from RDO Equipment Co. through Sourcewell contract # 031721-VRM; and,
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F. Approving the purchase of one Crackfilling Machine in the amount of $78,824.06 from SealMaster through the HGACBuy contract; and, G. 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.
J. REPORTS
J.1. 22-775 SUBJECT: Merced County Sixth Cycle Multijurisdictional Housing Element
REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduction of the Merced County Sixth Cycle Multijurisdictional Housing Element.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
K. BUSINESS
K.1. 22-780 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.2. 22-782 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